Books with author Howard Facklam

Answering basic questions about the history and everyday application of pharmacology, an introduction to this essential industry reveals who invents beneficial drugs, how they are tested, how they are distributed, and much more.

Discusses current accomplishments in the field of replacing parts in the human body, including organ transplants, artificial organs and implants, and artificial joints and limbs

Explains the nature of viruses, describes how they cause diseases, and looks at virus research

Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of avalanches and discusses preventive and safety measures to be used against them

Describes the characteristics and nature of bacteria, looks at the diseases they can cause, and discusses beneficial bacteria used in genetic engineering, food making, and toxic cleanup

Describes the nature of parasitism, looks at the parasitic relationships of plants and animals, and discusses hookworms, tapeworms, galls, molds, and leeches

Describes the characteristics and nature of insects, looks at how insect-borne diseases are prevented and treated, and discusses how insects are used for pest control and protection of the environment

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