The Killer Bean Of Calabar And Other Stories
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The Killer Bean Of Calabar And Other Stories
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Author : Peter Macinnis
language : en
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Release Date : 2004-07-01
The Killer Bean Of Calabar And Other Stories written by Peter Macinnis and has been published by Allen & Unwin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-01 with Science categories.
A triumphantly toxic tome. As a dedicated Macinnis fan, I relish this latest display of erudition, story-telling and fun. One of his very best.' Robyn Williams, Head, ABC Science Unit Was Abraham Lincoln really as mad as a hatter? Who poisoned Phar Lap? Can wallpaper really kill? Was Jack the Ripper an arsenic eater? Painting a broad canvas, from the early Egyptians to the arsenical tube wells in Bangladesh and the Sarin gas attacks in a Tokyo subway, The Killer Bean of Calabar explores the accidental and intentional tales of poisons and their use throughout history. Historically difficult substances to trace, poisons have been used by many for their own dastardly purposes, from the Great Poisoners such as Nero and Madame de Brinvilliers to the mass gassings of World War II. But the truly great poisoners are those who make selective use of poisons to save human life, not the few who use poison to take human life. Most of the medicines we take are themselves poisons - therapeutic only by virtue of being more deadly to our viruses than to us. Poisons are all around us - from the plants in our gardens and lead in our homes, to the bacteria and toxins in our bodies. With ripping yarns and unusual views of famous people, Macinnis explains the whys and wherefores of poisons and poisoning.
Poisons
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Author : Peter Macinnis
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Release Date : 2011-05-15
Poisons written by Peter Macinnis and has been published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-15 with Medical categories.
A provocative tour of the role of poisons in today's world cites their prevalence in the environment, homes and foods, sharing colorful stories about celebrated poisoners in history and literature while identifying the sources of various poisons, the methods used to detect them and the science behind their practical applications and effects. Reprint.
Australian Book Review
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Australian Book Review written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Australian literature categories.
Chemie Und Metalle Verbinden Epochen
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Author : Alexander Meyerovich
language : de
Publisher: tredition
Release Date : 2019-06-17
Chemie Und Metalle Verbinden Epochen written by Alexander Meyerovich and has been published by tredition this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-17 with Science categories.
In diesem zweiten Buch "Chemie und Metalle verbinden Epochen" einer Sachbuchserie handelt es sich um eine Sammlung verschiedener Kurzgeschichten, die sowohl zueinander in Beziehung stehen als auch nicht zwangsläufig zueinander gehören. Das heißt, man kann sie unabhängig voneinander lesen, dennoch bilden sie ein gemeinsames Konstrukt. In verschiedenen Kapiteln stellt Meyerovich die Anwendungen der chemischen und metallurgischen Technologien von den vordynastischen Ursprüngen im Alten Ägypten bis zur Gegenwart, mit Zeugnissen der Mythologie und mündlichen Überlieferung, mit der Alchemie und Wissenschaft, in einem Ausblick auf heutige Verirrungen dar. Es wird erzählerisch über Glas, Keramik, Arzneimittel und Seife sowie Verwendung der chemischen Methoden in der Kriminologie berichtet. Das sind nur einige Aspekte des Buches von Alexander Meyerovich, da er viel mehr zu bieten hat. Wer wissen will, in welchen Bahnen die Alte Technologische Geschichte heutzutage bewegt, kann sich mit ihm einen wunderbaren Einblick verschaffen.
Writers At Bay
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Author : William Clinkenbeard
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2007-10
Writers At Bay written by William Clinkenbeard and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10 with Fiction categories.
In this stimulating collection of short stories amazing things happen: Nessie grants an exclusive interview, turkeys and foxes speak, ghosts write, dreams and fantasies take on a menacing realty, ancient history is brought to life, revenge is sought and found, larceny and murder are committed. But ordinary people do ordinary and intriguing things as well: there are first dates, first loves, naughty weekends, and testing marriages. Most of these stories are set in Scotland. But several lead us elsewhere in the world, to Africa and North America in particular. When the Scots left their country to explore the world they also shaped it in a profound and lasting way. These stories reflect the Scottish character and nature that contributed to the shape of the modern world. The whole gamut of human experience is explored here: humor, pathos, nostalgia, violence and love. If there is a common thread running through these stories, it is that the line between fact and fiction is very thin. We believe that every reader will find something to engage the mind, touch the heart or bring a smile. Everyone in the world says they want to visit Scotland but can't say why. The answer is here!
The Publishers Weekly
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Publishers Weekly written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with American literature categories.
Information Resources In Toxicology Volume 1 Background Resources And Tools
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Author : Steve Gilbert
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2020-05-16
Information Resources In Toxicology Volume 1 Background Resources And Tools written by Steve Gilbert and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-16 with Medical categories.
This new fifth edition of Information Resources in Toxicology offers a consolidated entry portal for the study, research, and practice of toxicology. Both volumes represents a unique, wide-ranging, curated, international, annotated bibliography, and directory of major resources in toxicology and allied fields such as environmental and occupational health, chemical safety, and risk assessment. The editors and authors are among the leaders of the profession sharing their cumulative wisdom in toxicology’s subdisciplines. This edition keeps pace with the digital world in directing and linking readers to relevant websites and other online tools. Due to the increasing size of the hardcopy publication, the current edition has been divided into two volumes to make it easier to handle and consult. Volume 1: Background, Resources, and Tools, arranged in 5 parts, begins with chapters on the science of toxicology, its history, and informatics framework in Part 1. Part 2 continues with chapters organized by more specific subject such as cancer, clinical toxicology, genetic toxicology, etc. The categorization of chapters by resource format, for example, journals and newsletters, technical reports, organizations constitutes Part 3. Part 4 further considers toxicology’s presence via the Internet, databases, and software tools. Among the miscellaneous topics in the concluding Part 5 are laws and regulations, professional education, grants and funding, and patents. Volume 2: The Global Arena offers contributed chapters focusing on the toxicology contributions of over 40 countries, followed by a glossary of toxicological terms and an appendix of popular quotations related to the field. The book, offered in both print and electronic formats, is carefully structured, indexed, and cross-referenced to enable users to easily find answers to their questions or serendipitously locate useful knowledge they were not originally aware they needed. Among the many timely topics receiving increased emphasis are disaster preparedness, nanotechnology, -omics, risk assessment, societal implications such as ethics and the precautionary principle, climate change, and children’s environmental health. Introductory chapters provide a backdrop to the science of toxicology, its history, the origin and status of toxicoinformatics, and starting points for identifying resources Offers an extensive array of chapters organized by subject, each highlighting resources such as journals, databases,organizations, and review articles Includes chapters with an emphasis on format such as government reports, general interest publications, blogs, and audiovisuals Explores recent internet trends, web-based databases, and software tools in a section on the online environment Concludes with a miscellany of special topics such as laws and regulations, chemical hazard communication resources, careers and professional education, K-12 resources, funding, poison control centers, and patents Paired with Volume Two, which focuses on global resources, this set offers the most comprehensive compendium of print, digital, and organizational resources in the toxicological sciences with over 120 chapters contributions by experts and leaders in the field
Wicked Plants
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Author : Amy Stewart
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-05-21
Wicked Plants written by Amy Stewart and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-21 with Nature categories.
A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations. It’s an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You’ll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like the vine that ate the South), and which ones have been killing for centuries (like the weed that killed Abraham Lincoln's mother). Menacing botanical illustrations and splendidly ghastly drawings create a fascinating portrait of the evildoers that may be lurking in your own backyard. Drawing on history, medicine, science, and legend, this compendium of bloodcurdling botany will entertain, alarm, and enlighten even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers.
Information Resources In Toxicology
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Author : P.J. Bert Hakkinen
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2009-08-19
Information Resources In Toxicology written by P.J. Bert Hakkinen and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-19 with Science categories.
This latest version of Information Resources in Toxicology (IRT) continues a tradition established in 1982 with the publication of the first edition in presenting an extensive itemization, review, and commentary on the information infrastructure of the field. This book is a unique wide-ranging, international, annotated bibliography and compendium of major resources in toxicology and allied fields such as environmental and occupational health, chemical safety, and risk assessment. Thoroughly updated, the current edition analyzes technological changes and is rife with online tools and links to Web sites. IRT-IV is highly structured, providing easy access to its information. Among the “hot topics covered are Disaster Preparedness and Management, Nanotechnology, Omics, the Precautionary Principle, Risk Assessment, and Biological, Chemical and Radioactive Terrorism and Warfare are among the designated. • International in scope, with contributions from over 30 countries • Numerous key references and relevant Web links • Concise narratives about toxicologic sub-disciplines • Valuable appendices such as the IUPAC Glossary of Terms in Toxicology • Authored by experts in their respective sub-disciplines within toxicology
Przewodnik Bibliograficzny
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Author :
language : pl
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Przewodnik Bibliograficzny written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Poland categories.