There's a Worm on My Eyeball

There's a Worm on My Eyeball
Author: Adam Taor
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2011-10-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1742746527

Amazing stories of the alien zoo of contagious germs, bacterial body snatchers, vile viruses, and squirming worms that could be living inside YOU... If you ever need an excuse to chuck a sickie from school, here's the ultimate guide. Are you host to the African eye worm - a five centimetre-long worm that reveals itself by squirming across your eyeball? Ewww!!! Or could you tell your mum that you have a ten-metre long beef tapeworm in your guts? Gross!!! Maybe that cut on your little finger is glowing in the dark due to light-emitting bacteria? (Hmm, actually, that could be something to make all your friends jealous.) And that's before you get to the billions of tiny bugs living in your poo . . . Be warned. If you read this book, you will never look at the world - or your own body - the same way again.

A Worm's Eye View

A Worm's Eye View
Author: Pfc Calvin T. McKibbin
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2015-10-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781478753476

Set during one of the most tumultuous times in the history of America, A Worm's Eye View is both hilarious and heartbreaking. Cal's memories as a Private in 1944, during the invasion of Germany, reveal the everyday life and drudgery of war, and personalize the struggle of millions on both sides of the conflict.

Advances in Common Eye Infections

Advances in Common Eye Infections
Author: Shimon Rumelt
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2016-12-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9535128094

This book is a new addition for a broad-spectrum library in ophthalmology and other specialties in medicine of "InTech." It addresses ocular infections. These infections may result in blindness if not correctly diagnosed and promptly treated. Therefore, it is essential to be fully aware and knowledgeable about the manifestations of these diseases, and this book covers some of the different aspects of them. The chapters were written by experts from around the globe and these reflect the importance of the subject. The book is aimed for ophthalmologists, residents in ophthalmology and infectious diseases, general practitioners, and researchers in hope to advance the knowledge for the benefit of the world habitants wherever they are.

Gory Details

Gory Details
Author: Erika Engelhaupt
Publisher: National Geographic
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1426220979

"Erika Engelhaupt, founding editor of National Geographic's Gory Details blog, explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring reporting and interviews with leading researchers in the field, Gory Details illuminates the world's most intriguing real-world applications of science"--

The Eye Book

The Eye Book
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2016-01-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553536311

A classic Big Bright and Early Board Book by Dr. Seuss, now in a larger trim size! This super-simple, super-sturdy board book edition of The Eye Book—Dr. Seuss’s hilarious ode to eyes—gives little ones a whole new appreciation for all the wonderful things to be seen! With charming illustrations by Joe Mathieu and a new bigger size trim, this abridged version of the original Bright and Early Book is perfect for babies and toddlers.

Canine Parasites and Parasitic Diseases

Canine Parasites and Parasitic Diseases
Author: Seppo Saari
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2018-11-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128141131

Canine Parasites and Parasitic Diseases offers a concise summary, including the distribution, epidemiology, lifecycle, morphology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapeutic measures on the most important parasites affecting dogs. The book includes their classification, structure, lifecycles, occurrence, and the diagnosis and treatment of infestations. Chapters are presented in a consistent and logical format with extensive use of tables, photographs and line drawings that help veterinarians and students quickly find answers to questions. The book informs on 100 different species of parasite related to the canine world and is is aimed not only at veterinary practitioners but also in dog enthusiasts, pharmacies and laboratories. - Fully illustrated with high-quality figures and illustrations - Provides insights on the risk factors and prevention of parasite infections in dogs and gives guidelines for anthelmintic treatment - Serves professionals, students, parasitologists and veterinary scientists - Present an easy-to-use handbook on the identification of canine parasites and the diseases associated with parasitic infection

Jonah

Jonah
Author: Cindy Kenney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780310704690

Here's a new perspective on the biblical story of Jonah--told from a worm's-eye-view. Kids will laugh and learn with their friends from VeggieTales as they listen to this delightful retelling of Jonah's story.

Parasiticide Screening

Parasiticide Screening
Author: Alan A. Marchiondo
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2019-06-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128165782

Parasiticide Discovery: In Vitro and In Vivo Tests with Relevant Parasite Rearing and Host Infection/Infestation Methods, Volume Two presents valuable screening methods that have led to the discovery of the majority of parasiticides commercialized in the animal health industry. As much of the knowledge of parasiticide discovery methods is being lost in the animal health industry as seasoned parasitologists retire, this book serves to preserve valuable methods that have led to the discovery of the majority of parasiticides commercialized in animal health, also giving insights into the in vitro and in vivo methods used to identify the parasiticide activity of compounds. - Addresses current issues of resistance, along with combination uses for resistant parasites - Presents useful, authoritative information (chemical, pharmaceutical, clinical, etc.) for the pyrantel family of compounds - Includes a discussion on screening methods in combination therapies - Provides cutting-edge material for an evolving area of scientific discussion - Includes in vitro and in vivo screens and parasite maintenance and culture methods

Yucky Worms

Yucky Worms
Author: Vivian French
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1536221120

“Vivian French tells a gardening adventure and offers underground facts, including helpful hints on how to become a ‘wormologist.’ “ — USA Today Who would want to be friends with a wiggly, slimy worm? You can’t even tell which end is which! But there’s more to these lowly creatures than meets the eye. Kids are invited to find out where worms live, see how they move, and understand why gardeners consider them friends with the help of this humorous and informative look at an unappreciated — and fascinating — creature. Back matter includes further information about worms and an index.

Immigrant Medicine E-Book

Immigrant Medicine E-Book
Author: Patricia Frye Walker
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 783
Release: 2007-10-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323070574

Immigrant Medicine is the first comprehensive guide to caring for immigrant and refugee patient populations. Edited by two of the best-known contributors to the growing canon of information about immigrant medicine, and written by a geographically diverse collection of experts, this book synthesizes the most practical and clinically relevant information and presents it in an easy-to-access format. An invaluable resource for front-line clinicians and other healthcare professionals, public health officials, and policy makers, Immigrant Medicine is destined to become the benchmark reference in this emerging field. Features expert guidance on data collection, legal, interpretive and social adjustment issues, as well as best practices in caring for immigrants to help you confidently manage all aspects of immigrant medicine. Includes detailed discussions on major depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and issues related to torture so you can effectively diagnose and treat common psychiatric issues. Covers international and new-arrival screening and immunizations offering you invaluable advice. Presents a templated diseases/disorders section with discussions on tuberculosis, hepatitis B, and common parasites that helps you easily manage the diseases and syndromes you are likely to encounter. Provides boxed features and tables, differential diagnoses, and treatment algorithms to help you absorb information at a glance.