The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Penguin (Non-Classics) $16.00
A beguiling concoction-equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller. A fascinating Jazz Age tale of chemistry and detection, poison and murder, The Poisoner's Handbook is a page-turning account of a forgotten era. In early twentieth-century New York, poisons offered an easy path to the perfect crime. Science had no place in the Tammany Hall-controlled coroner's office,...
Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills by Health Press (NM) $17.95
Ex-ci'-to-tox-in: a substance added to foods and beverages that literally stimulates neurons to death, causing brain damage of varying degrees. Can be found in such ingredients as monosodium glutamate, aspartame (NutraSweet®), cysteine, hydrolyzed protein, and aspartic acid. Citing over five hundred scientific studies, Excitotoxins explores the dangers of aspartame, MSG, and other substances...
Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Examination and Board Review, Ninth Edition (McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review) by McGraw-Hill Medical $51.95
The most trusted and efficient pharmacology review – complete with 1000+ Q&As -- and now in full color 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "The authors have designed this book to foster the mastery of pharmacology for students who have to pass course, module, or certification examinations....This is one of the best review books in pharmacology. The latest version is far superior, both in...
Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Twelfth Edition by McGraw-Hill Professional $179.00
The landmark text in medical pharmacology is now in full color Includes DVD with image bank A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This 12th edition of the most authoritative book in pharmacology is the best both in content and physical appearance....This edition of Goodman & Gilman's continues to be the most authoritative and widely used resource bridging the...
Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition (LANGE Basic Science) by McGraw-Hill Medical $67.95
The most trusted and up-to-date pharmacology text in medicine -- completely redesigned to make the learning process even more interesting and efficient A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 5 Star Doody's Review! "This is the most widely used textbook for teaching pharmacology to health professionals. This 11th edition is far superior to any previous editions....The authors'...
The Hundred-Year Lie: How to Protect Yourself from the Chemicals That Are Destroying Your Health by Plume $15.00
Combining the impact of the classic bestseller Silent Spring with Fast Food Nation, The Hundred-Year Lie presents a devastating exposé of how chemicals in everyday products are ruining our health. Over the past one hundred years, we have been guinea pigs in a vast chemistry experiment that uses our bodies, our health, and our good will to test the proposition that modern science can improve...
Our Global Environment : A Health Perspective by Waveland Press $36.50
A tradition of excellence established in multiple editions! Dr. Nadakavukaren has crafted an up-to-date, comprehensive survey of the major environmental issues facing the world today. Its dual approach describes the ecological impact of various human activities combined with specific issues of personal and community health, emphasizing the interrelatedness of the two. Clear, engaging writing...
Deja Review Pharmacology, Second Edition by McGraw-Hill Medical $19.95
MAXIMUM RETENTION--MINIMAL TIME "This is an excellent review of pharmacology for the student who is looking to identify his/her strengths and weaknesses prior to the exam." -- Alexis Dallara, Fourth Year Medical Student, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine "The beauty of this text is that it includes essential pharmacology concepts in a compact book that can be quickly referenced and...
Living Downstream: An Ecologist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment by Da Capo Press $16.95
The first edition of Living Downstream—an exquisite blend of precise science and engaging narrative—set a new standard for scientific writing. Poet, biologist, and cancer survivor, Steingraber uses all three kinds of experience to investigate the links between cancer and environmental toxins.The updated science in this exciting new edition strengthens the case for banning poisons now...
Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 4e by Mosby $42.95
Thoroughly updated and revised, this time-tested features full color illustrations and a vibrant, easy-to-use design. Information is presented in a style that builds from basic to more complex concepts. It covers essential information on the biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection, helping readers ensure the safe medical use of ionizing radiation. The book also discusses...