Poison

'A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.' - Kathy ReichsAs any reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring — and popular — weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the handle of a door, even filtered through the air we breathe. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict?Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the fascinating tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins, showing how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin & tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon’s bedroom, A Taste for Poison leads readers on a fascinating tour of the intricate, com

"The accomplished Robinson never disappoints, mixing well-developed characterizations with edge-of-the-seat action."--New Orleans Times-Picayune "Make no mistake, he's among the very best."--The Tim

(Guitar Recorded Versions). 14 guitar transcriptions from one of the top hair metal bands of the '80s! Includes the classics: Every Rose Has Its Thorn * Fallen Angel * I Won't Forget You * Look What t

A tea party takes a poisonous turn leaving Daisy and Hazel with a new mystery to solve in the second novel of the Wells & Wong Mystery series.Schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong a

What do a platypus, a wasp, and a blue-ringed octopus have in common? They all have POISON! Learn about these and many other creatures that use poison to defend themselves and kill prey. In-your-face

In this enchanting YA fantasy, a young tea-maker travels to the capital city to take part in a cutthroat magical competition that could be the key to saving her sister's life.For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her—and now threatens to take her sister, Shu.When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shénnóng-shi—masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making—she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life. But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in danger.Judy I. Lin's #1 New York Times bestselling debut, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.

Poison Flower, the seventh novel in Thomas Perry’s celebrated Jane Whitefield series, opens as Jane spirits James Shelby, a man unjustly convicted of his wife’s murder, out of the heavily guarded crim

Some secrets are deadly.It's no secret that Sundew wants to destroy the HiveWings. It's her life's mission to exact revenge on the tribe that tried to wipe out the LeafWings and ripped every tree from

In the fifth book in the best-selling Dragon Masters series, a new Dragon Master is coming to the castle!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book #5, the Dragon Masters are excited to meet the newest Dragon Master, Petra. But when she arrives at the castle, she doesn't fit in right away. She's a know-it-all, and she doesn't even try to connect with her four-headed dragon! Could the Dragon Stone have chosen her by mistake? Then something terrible happens to the king. Petra will have to work with the other Dragon Masters to save him before it's too late!

"A terrific suspense debut, reminiscent of Du Maurier's Rebecca. I wish I had written it."-Stephen KingWith its hip London backdrop and expert pacing, Erin Kelly's masterful debut, The Poison Tree,

SWEET GINGER POISON is a "whodunit" murder mystery.Description: Virginia "Ginger" Lightley is the owner of Coreyville Coffee Cakes, a popular bakery in East Texas. Customers drive from miles away to v

In the right dose, everything is a poison. Even love . . . Jessamine Luxton has lived all her sixteen years in an isolated cottage near Alnwick Castle, with little company apart from the plants in h

Arthurian legend mixes with modern-day witchcraft in this haunting sequel to Legacy that finds Katy receiving a "gift" of poison that turns her into a killer, while powerful witches stir up trouble a

Arthurian legend mixes with modern-day witchcraft in this haunting sequel to Legacy, which Publishers Weekly said “should please the legions of paranormal fans looking for a sophisticated supernatural

Poison has always been a willful, contrary girl, prone to being argumentative and stubborn. So when her sister is snatched by the mean-spirited faeries, she seeks out the Phaerie Lord to get her back

Introduces poison dart frogs, describing their physical charcateristics, habitat, and the venom that they use to protect themselves from predators.

In the right dose, everything is a poison . . . even love. Jessamine Luxton has lived all her sixteen years in an isolated cottage near Alnwick Castle with her father, Thomas, a feared and respected apothecary. His pride and obsession, a poison garden, contains exotic and local specimens of the most dangerous plants in the world. But Jessamine is absolutely forbidden to enter. Her life changes forever the day a traveler brings a stranger to their cottage, claiming that the young man has special gifts that Thomas might value. Jessamine is intrigued by the young man, who goes by the name of Weed. He has an intense sensitivity to growing things, and an even rarer and more specialized knowledge about plants than Thomas does. As Jessamine falls in love with Weed, she learns his extraordinary secret?and is drawn into the dangerous world of the poison garden in a way she never could have imagined. . . .

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, an

Poison Flower, the seventh novel in Thomas Perry’s celebrated Jane Whitefield series, opens as Jane spirits James Shelby, a man unjustly convicted of his wife’s murder, out of the heavily guarded crim

One tough cop.One vicious killerA fourteen year old girl caught in between.When their lives meet, nobody wins...POISON DOORPoison Door is exciting. I write suspense, and I write it well-- be ready to

Lambda and Minnesota Book Award–winning author Ellen Hart delivers another high-caliber mystery with Sweet Poison, her newest Lambda Award Finalist in a mystery series as loved for its delightf

After animals and people start disappearing from a Gotham City park, Batman suspects that his enemy Poison Ivy is responsible, but before he can do anything about it he must discover how she could orc

Pandora's Poison presents a solution to one of the most insidious environmental problems of our time: the global build-up of toxic chemicals. Everywhere on the planet, hundreds of industrial chemicals

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole introduces The Arcana Chronicles, post-apocalyptic tales filled with riveting action, the dark mysticism of Tarot cards, and breathtaking romance.She

Brandon Galloway, a 29-year-old nobody with a history of dead-end jobs, lands a position with a pest control company. When he meets 21-year-old wild child Melanie Blaxley while fumigating her apartmen

The brand-new Patrick Gillard and Ingrid Langley mystery - When vicious gang warfare breaks out in the city of Bath, it soon becomes apparent that a London crime lord is trying to move in to the area.

'I devoured The Poison Garden . . . Gripping and utterly convincing, it's Alex Marwood at the top of her (already impressive) game' JOJO MOYES_________Where Romy grew up, if someone died you never spo

'I devoured The Poison Garden . . . Gripping and utterly convincing, it's Alex Marwood at the top of her (already impressive) game' JOJO MOYES _________ Where Romy grew up, if someone died you never s

Discusses attributes of poisonous plants like associated symptoms, species survival, and defense mechanisms with examples of plants like poison ivy and the devil's trumpet.

"Introduces facts about poison dart frogs, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and threats to these rainforest creatures. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of

Box Office Poison -- A fresh, original blend of urban fantasy, legal thriller, and workplace drama with an unforgettable heroine--by Phillipa BornikovaWhat happens when exquisitely beautiful elves sta

Offering fascinating insight into life in the rain forest, this book follows a poison dart frog through its day as it sleeps, eats, and moves.

Consulting on the investigation into a lord's murder, botanist Lucinda Bromley realizes that a poison can be traced back to her, prompting her to hire fellow Arcane Society member Caleb Jones to keep

When poison boy Dalton Fly, a food taster for the rich, narrowly escapes death, he sets out to save his city from the poisoners within.

《YOU VS The Poison Plot》：這場校園陰謀，由你親手終結！★ 席捲歐美校園的「遊戲化閱讀」風潮 ★★ 拒絕當旁觀者！翻開這本書，你就是主編兼偵探 ★【劇情大綱：倒數計時，兇手就在後台！】學校才藝大賽即將開幕，這本該是充滿掌聲的夜晚，卻在戲劇導師 Rosso 先生突然昏倒後，淪為一場驚悚的「中毒現場」。現場只有四名嫌疑人，每個人都有完美的動機，而真相被掩蓋在層層謊言之下。身為校園報社的主編，你無法袖手旁觀。你只有不到兩小時的時間，必須在謝幕燈光亮起前，找出那個藏在暗處的下毒者！【這本書為什麼讓你欲罷不能？】•互動式分歧劇情： 你的每一個決定都將導向不同的結局。是要先盤問神祕的萬人迷，還是潛入暗房搜索證物？命運就在你指尖。• 視覺化解謎體驗： 知名插畫家 Josh Hicks 親自操刀，將地圖、證據清單、嫌疑人側寫以漫畫風格完美呈現，閱讀就像在玩一場高品質的 RPG 遊戲！• 適合「非典型讀者」： 厭倦了冗長的文字敘述嗎？本書節奏極快，充滿反轉，連最不愛看書的孩子都會為了破案而讀到廢寢忘食。Can YOU solve the case? Choose your suspect, choose your next move – choose the story!YOU VS is a series of interactive adventure stories where the reader gets to choose what happens next! Full of maps, diagrams and illustrations, YOU VS gives readers the chance to star in their own stories: big genre adventures with huge stakes, real heart and a sense of humour. Oh, and lots and lots of endings.In YOU VS The Poison Plot, it’s the eve of the school talent show, but the school’s drama teacher has suddenly collapsed with four witnesses

Mary Watson conjures a thrilling world of dark magic and danger in her South African-inspired YA fantasy Blood to Poison. Seventeen-year old Savannah has always known the story of the curse that strik

Perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Holly Black, The Kinder Poison is an enthralling fantasy adventure that follows a teenage girl chosen to be the human sacrifice in a deadly game between three

Collecting issues 16-21, "Poison," the fourth arc in the critically-acclaimed New York Times best-selling series. The world is at war, and Family Carlyle is struggling to defend itse