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“A provocative and page-turning work of true crime.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A provocative, eerily lyrical study of the heyday of American serial killers . . . A true-crime story written with compassion, fury, and scientific sense.” —Kirkus (starred review) Named a Most...

Mom and Skylar Learn about lead poisoning by playing a guessing game, which is sometimes funny, and sometimes scary! This is a book for caregivers and children of all ages that is packed with information which will certainly lead to a discussion of lead hazards that might be hiding in your home or school.

Lead Paint from old homes, toys, imports, antiques, water, dust and soil can make people very sick. Young children who are exposed can have permanent brain damage, reduced IQ, learning disabilities, ADHD and a host of other ailments. For parents and caregivers, this is an opportunity to review or learn the basics: How do we get lead poisoning? What can we do about it? What are the 5 steps we can take to avoid poisoning ourselves and the children in our lives. This book includes information on how to test your kids, and test your house.

In the deadliest village in England, everyone's a suspect. Everyone's a liar. And someone's getting away with murder. Evelyn Harrington made one mistake: she thought she could save her old friend from a blackmailer's grip. Now there's a corpse under the ancient oak tree on the village green, poison in the teacups, and half the village wants her gone—or dead. Marcus Pemberton controlled Old Fossilton with secrets and silence for thirty years. Blackmail. Extortion. Ruin delivered with a gentleman's smile. When he's found murdred beneath the old oak, his killer leaves behind more questions ...

A "powerful and indispensable" look at the devastating consequences of environmental racism (Gerald Markowitz) -- and what we can do to remedy its toxic effects on marginalized communities. Did you know... Middle-class African American households with incomes between $50,000 and $60,000 live in...

Kicked Out Of Heaven Vol. II: The Untold History of The White Races cir. 700-1700 a.d. is a 3 volume series that will be released one by one. This book details everything about European society and mentality. In this edition you will find these facts: Alcoholism & The Blue Devils, Insanity & Lead Poisoning, Ergot (LSD) Hallucinations, The Sweating Sickness & Leprosy, The Tobacco Enema & Leeches, The Defloration Mania, The Dancing Mania, The Black Death, The Gravediggers& Body Snatchers, Jews Poisoning the Wells, Millions of Plague Deaths, Folklore & Superstition, Magic Mirrors & Crystal ...

Poison in Plain Sight A man bites a pen and dies in seconds. A city drinks from a well that looks perfectly clean. A chef slices a fish knowing one wrong cut ends the meal, and possibly a life. Every chapter in Invisible Poisons: The Chemistry of History's Most Dangerous Substances begins with a real event. Every event is a chemistry problem that someone had to solve — usually after the damage was already done. This book follows the story of toxicology from its messiest beginnings to its modern frontiers. A poisoned cup of coffee helped invent forensic science. A Soviet spy's pen ...

From the national bestselling author of The Food Explorer comes the untold story of Alice Hamilton, a trailblazing doctor and public health activist who took on the booming auto industry—and the deadly invention of leaded gasoline, which would poison millions of people across America. At noon...

A cruise ship attack turns six survivors into overnight celebrities after they take credit for the heroic act of a stowaway who died saving them. The cruise is just what Jess needed--a bit of harmless fun far from her daily grind. But what begins as a relaxing vacation turns into a desperate fight for her life when terrorists take over the ship and start piling up bodies. Teaming up with a mysterious stowaway, Jess attempts to send out a distress call but knows they cannot wait for help to come. If she or the few remaining passengers have any hope for survival, Jess must act now. The papers...

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Lead, a toxic metal, has long been recognized as a serious health hazard, particularly when present in older homes. In this chapter, we will delve into the dangers associated with lead exposure and highlight its potential risks to vulnerable populations such as children and pregnant women. We will also explore how lead can enter our homes and stress the importance of safeguarding against it. Lead is a highly toxic substance that can cause severe health problems when ingested or inhaled. Children are especially susceptible to lead poisoning due to their developing bodies and behaviors that ...