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This book has been developed over many years from several popular courses taught to students at both Birmingham and London universities. It provides an important step in introducing principles and concepts within the field of toxicology. The underlying mechanisms of toxicity are highlighted through examples taken from gases, minerals, plants, fungi, bacteria, marine creatures, industrial chemicals and pharmacological agents.In this second edition, the text has been completely revised and expanded with the addition of six new chapters — carbon monoxide, hydrofluoric acid, lead, mushroom, toxins, paracetamol, paraquat and diquat. Each chapter is self-sufficient, enabling readers to dip into chapters of interest at random without any lack of understanding. The book is informative, with numerous clinical details, and will appeal to those who wish to delve into this fascinating subject.

This book has been developed over many years from several popular courses taught to students at both Birmingham and London universities. It provides an important step in introducing principles and concepts within the field of toxicology. The underlying mechanisms of toxicity are highlighted through examples taken from gases, minerals, plants, fungi, bacteria, marine creatures, industrial chemicals and pharmacological agents.In this second edition, the text has been completely revised and expanded with the addition of six new chapters — carbon monoxide, hydrofluoric acid, lead, mushroom, toxins, paracetamol, paraquat and diquat. Each chapter is self-sufficient, enabling readers to dip into chapters of interest at random without any lack of understanding. The book is informative, with numerous clinical details, and will appeal to those who wish to delve into this fascinating subject.

The Blarmling Dilemma by S.C. Mitchell is a sexy, exciting Sci-fi romance that is also quite adorable. - 4½ Stars and a Reviewers Top Pick from Night Owl ReviewsA rogue scientist, a desperate bounty hunter, and two adorable alien creatures rocket into an adventure that spans the galaxy.When Phoebe Callista rescues a pair of endangered Blarmlings, she expects trouble—but not a full-scale manhunt led by a corrupt Galactic Marshal. Now she's on the run with the galaxy's cutest contraband, racing to return them safely home.Enter Rigel Antares, a bounty hunter with a failing ship, a dangerous past, and one last chance to get back on his feet. Phoebe and her Blarmlings are his ticket to desperately needed repairs… until his heart gets in the way.Forced into an uneasy alliance, Phoebe and Rigel navigate pirate‑infested wild space, a traveling intergalactic circus, and a world stuck in the dark ages. Every danger draws them closer. Every choice binds their fates.Adventure, danger, and a love written in the stars ignite in Book One of S. C. Mitchell's Hearts in Orbit series.

This book is based on a popular elective course taught to first year students at the University of Birmingham. It introduces the principles underlying toxicity and illustrates them by examples of poisons from gases, minerals, plants, fungi, bacteria and marine creatures. Each section is self-sufficient, enabling readers to dip into chapters of interest at random. The book is very informative, with numerous clinical details, and will appeal to all those who wish to delve into this fascinating subject.