The Killer Bean of Calabar and Other Stories: Poisons and poisoners
Publishing Details
The Killer Bean of Calabar and Other Stories: Poisons and poisoners
By (Author) Peter Macinnis
Allen & Unwin
Allen & Unwin
1st July 2004
Australia
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
History of medicine
615.9
Physical Properties
256
Width 130mm, Height 195mm
304g
Description
Juicy anecdotal and quirky story of poisons and poisoners that are either informative, interesting, ironic and humourous.
Author Bio
Peter Macinnis has been involved in bringing science to the general public for many years, in print, on line and on air on the ABC. Formerly a science teacher, he has written a number of school textbooks and science readers. After leaving teaching he worked at the Powerhouse Museum and the Australian Museum. This is his third book with Allen + Unwin. He is now a full-time writer for adults and children.
