You are about to enter a world that was once a closed book to the human mind. Today we can unravel the mysteries that early generations struggled to understand, and appreciate all that has been done to remove toxic elements from our lives. While we have made the world a safer place, we can still learn from tales of the days when chemical elements poisoned millions – and sent a few inconvenient individuals to an early grave.
Added by: visan | Karma: 894.33 | Non-Fiction, Medicine | 22 November 2009
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Poison Mysteries in History, Romance and Crime
by Thompson, C. J. S. (Charles John Samuel)
A comprehensive history, full of delightful anecdotes, of the types, uses, and abuses of poison. Illustrated with photographs. Sample contents: Poisons used by ancient and primitive races; Superstitions connected with poisonous plants; Some classical poisons and their histories; The Italian school of poisoners; The mystery of Amy Robsart's death; Poisons in fiction; and poison mysteries, which are details of 23 criminal poisonings.
"Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents" (2009)
This exciting book covers every aspect of deadly toxic chemicals used as weapons of mass destruction and employed in conflicts, warfare and terrorism. Including findings from experimental as well as clinical studies, this one-of-a-kind handbook is prepared in a very user- friendly format that can easily be followed by students, teachers and researchers, as well as lay people.
Phobias are irrational fears that affect people, causing many to experience panic attacks and similar debilitating conditions. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What are Phobias? What Causes Phobias? How Do Phobias Affect People? and Can People Overcome Phobias?
This book is based on the drug presentation style used since 1983 in the Clinician’s Pocket Reference, popularly known as the Scut Monkey Book. The goal is to identify the most frequently used and clinically important medications, including branded, generic and OTC products. The book includes well over 1000 medications and is designed to represent a cross section of commonly used products in medical practices across the country.
