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Everything you need to know about prescription drugs -- based on the FDA-approved information published in the Physicians' Desk Reference(R)"Why was this drug prescribed to me?What are the benefits and risks of taking this drug?Will I experience any side effects?What questions should I ask my doctor... More

Featuring more than 2,000 cross-referenced entries, the encyclopedia includes four essays, interspered throughout the text, that discuss compounds, the functions within a crime lab, molecular modeling and the presence of chemistry in everyday life. Enhanced by more than 150 black-and-white illustrat... More

The completely revised and expanded fifth edition of THE BANTAM MEDICAL DICTIONARY maintains its position as the essential medical reference for consumers, clearly defining more than 11,000 medical terms and concepts in all the major medical and surgical specialities. Compiled and written by a team ... More

Thoroughly revised and expanded, this accessible single-volume reference features a foreword by an expert in neuropsychology and will serve lay readers and medical professionals alike. More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain the role of the brain in the c... More

This book deals with leukemia from a doctor's and a patient's perspective. ... More

A brilliant science populariser and award-winning writer John Gribbin tells the whole story of the micro-world, and the people who made the discoveries. An essential complement to Gribbin’s Companion to the Cosmos, Q is for Quantum is about the inner structure of everything — a quest which, like... More

This book is a unique resource that examines all aspects oftree fruit cultivation in the world's temperate zones. Subjects from moleculargenetics to fruit colour to pest management are addressed comprehensively and inplain language.Included with each topic is a list of resources you can use to find ... More

Millions of people some sort of genetically influenced disease. The impact of genetic disorders and birth defects on society is undeniable and extraordinary. Now, The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders & Birth Defects, Second Edition offers laypeople and professionals alike the most comprehensive sin... More

This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of Menopause. The only volume available to provide the doctor's and patient's view. ... More

Designed to stinulate the reader's curiosity, Organic Chemistry, Volume I provides the perfect study guide to any organic chemistry course and is ideal for self study. By focusing on a limited set of principles to understand, the author has minimized the amount of material that must be memorized. It... More

Designed to stinulate the reader's curiosity, Organic Chemistry, provides the perfect text or supplement for any college level organic chemistry course and is aoso ideal for self study. By focusingon alimited set of principles to understand, the author has minimized the amount of material that must ... More

Encyclopedia of Environmental studies, New Edition is an expanded, up-to-date edition of the acclaimed encyclopedia and now features more than 4,000 A-to-Z entries- 1,000 more than previously that field of environmental studies.... More