This book describes fascinating, little known facts about Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia: history, customs, beliefs, social and economic problems and tourist attractions. It includes all countries and territories in these regions. It provides, in particular, an in-depth exposition of bizarre pre-Christian beliefs and customs.
This book presents a detailed description of each Australian land snake known to be dangerous, its distribution, habitat, behaviour, diet, breeding, venom and clinical effects. It also outlines many case histories of envenoming. It explains how to avoid snakes and what to do when one encounters a snake. There is a section on first aid and general sections on identification, toxins and clinical effects.
Describes the habits and characteristics of many peculiar animals. Also outlines mysteries and myths associated with certain animals such as crocodiles, rats and baboons. Indexed. Stanislaw Talalaj has published a number of research papers and co-authored four books, including 'The Strangest Plants in the World'.
Collection of 222 unusual and bizarre anecdotes about dogs and cats, including psychic, talking, and drug smuggling dogs, and miracle-working, artistic and suicidal cats. By the co-author of 'The Strangest Animals in the World'.
Guide providing information about the relationship between diet, lifestyle and the aging process. Discusses beneficial and harmful effects of various substances, and therapies that have been thought to extend human's life span. Includes references and index. Talalaj is a consultant on herbal remedies to the South Australian Health Commission and the co-author of 'Herbal Remedies: Harmful and beneficial effects.'.
This book describes over two hundred poisonous plants that can be found in Australian gardens, bush and indoors. The main focus is on plants harmful to man but ususally toxicity to animals is also indicated."--Publisher.
Describes the habits and characteristics of many peculiar animals. Also outlines mysteries and myths associated with certain animals such as crocodiles, rats and baboons. Indexed. Stanislaw Talalaj has published a number of research papers and co-authored four books, including 'The Strangest Plants in the World'.
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