Carol Turkington

Deadly toxins, often beguiling in their beauty, have fascinated mankind since prehistoric times. This book draws on both the wisdom of centuries & modern science to provide engrossing & informative descriptions of more than 600 toxic substances from adder venom to the poisonous spines of the weever fish, together with the symptoms experienced by the victims of various poisons & suggested treatments. Harmful food bacteria, the dangerous poisons & drugs held in most households today, insects & insecticides, asbestos & toxic plants & flowers are all included in this guide to identifying, avoiding & treating accidental poisoning.

Arsenic, Valium & Vipers

The Wordsworth Guide to Poisons & Antidotes

Joseph Harris

A complete reference to all types of learning disabilities.

The Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities

With a large focus on memory this edition discusses the functions and elem ents of the brain, how it works, how it breaks down, and various diseases and disorders that affect it.

The Encyclopedia of the Brain and Brain Disorders

Deborah R. Mitchell

Identifies household poisoning risks, describes the symptoms of common poisons, and lists nearly six hundred poisons and their treatment.

The Encyclopedia of Poisons and Antidotes

Kenneth R. Kensey

Introduces a simple, effective, seven-step program designed to help alleviate the damaging effects of heart disease and stroke that combines a regular schedule of blood donation, sensible lifestyle changes and strategies, and the incorporation of extra fluids into one's daily regimen. Original.

A Revolutionary Seven-step Lifestyle Plan for Stopping Heart Disease and Stroke

The Blood Thinner Cure

Discusses the disease, its causes and symptoms, related health conditions, treatment options, research, and social issues related to Alzheimer's.

The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease

Describes the effects of St. John's wort on depression, compares the herb to antidepressant drugs, and explains how to grow, buy, prepare, and consume the herb

Using St. John's Wort, "nature's Prozac", to Alleviate Depression

The Hypericum Handbook

For more than 2,000 years, depressed patients have turned to a rangy yellow weed known as hypericum, or St. John’s wort, to treat symptoms of unrelenting sadness. Ancient healers believed the herb to be so powerful that it not only vanquished depression but also could banish evil spirits forever. Today, more and more people believe that the herb carries significant power—at least when it come to depression. Nature’s answer to Prozac has been attracting supporters around the globe as more and more scientists are finding that it works as well as certain antidepressants without the harmful side effects or the high cost. This handbook provides essential guidance to navigating the uses of St. John’s wort. Within you will find the findings from both U.S. and British studies that support its efficacy treating depression, the different forms you can buy St. John’s wort in and their varying potencies, How to use St. John’s wort, how to deal with potential side-effects or drug interactions, how to grow your own, and other possible uses of St. John’s wort. This comprehensive handbook will provide you with all you need to make an educated decision regarding the alternative, natural treatment of your depression.

Nature's Antidepressant

Jeffrey S. Dover

An A-to-Z of skin care, skin health, and skin problems.

An A-Z of Skin Disorders, Treatments and Health

Skin Deep

Identifies household poisoning risks, describes the symptoms of common poisons, and lists over six hundred poisons and their treatment

The Poisons and Antidotes Sourcebook

You're no idiot, of course. You know you're supposed to bow when greeting someone in China and noisily slurp your noodles in Japan. But when it comes to really knowing what to do in foreign countries, you feel as confident as a bowl of wet noodles! Don't burn your passport yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cultural Etiquette is a fun, fascinating, 'round-the-world' guide to how different cultures eat, meet, and greet. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cultural Etiquette

A comprehensive resource on skin and skin disorders with current information on diseases of the skin and related topics with available treatments, and resources available.

The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders, Third Edition

Jennifer Lynn Kowalak

This full-color handbook features more than 200 waveforms that demonstrate the most important characteristics of all the common arrhythmias. The book explains the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, rhythm strips, and 12-lead ECGs and covers all the common arrhythmias as well as ECG effects of various disorders. Coverage includes antiarrhythmic drug actions and adverse effects and nonpharmacologic treatments such as radiofrequency ablation, ICDs, and biventricular pacemakers. Key telltale abnormalities are highlighted on each rhythm strip. Icons call attention to dangerous rhythms, differences in similar patterns, and red-flag alerts. Scores of practice strips are also included.

ECG Interpretation

Presents information on the causes, cures, treatments, and symptoms of a wide array of skin disorders, with recommendations on the latest surgeries.

The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders

Provides details on over 550 internships and summer jobs.

Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Internships and Summer Jobs, 2-Volume Set

In more than 500 entries, The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease, Second Edition presents a wealth of information on the physical, emotional, and intellectual conditions that affect Alzheimer's sufferers. It also examines the current research on prevention, causes, and treatments, as well as the social issues surrounding the disease. Appendixes include major resources, organizations, helpful books and publications, an extensive bibliography, and a glossary.

Holly Stowe

As the ultimate book for every Beanie Baby collector and fan, this guide includes descriptions and value estimates for active and retired Beanies and Teenie Beanies.

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Beanie Babies

Details what to look for in a Beanie Baby and offers suggestions on how to buy, sell, trade, care for, and display them

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beanie Babies

More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain; the role of the brain in the central nervous system; how thoughts, feelings, and memories develop; the effects of brain injuries; and the impact of major brain diseases. The glossary, bibliography, and appendixes have also been thoroughly revised.

Carol Turkington

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