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Titles appearing in Reference — Research Book News — August 2011
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Deadly instinct.

Farris, Melissa.
National Geographic Society, ©2011    184 p.    $30.00    TR729
978-1-4262-0725-9

National Geographic Society book designer Farris presents a highly visual display of the predatorial side of the natural world and the universal will to survive. Filled with hundreds of dynamic color photographs, the book offers wildlife enthusiasts fascinating information on the predator/prey relationship, adaptations, and strategies for survival beautifully presented in striking images. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The people's pharmacy quick & handy home remedies.

Graedon, Joe & Terry.
National Geographic Society, ©2011    264 p.    $16.95    RM666
978-1-4262-0711-2

Drawing on their nationally syndicated "People's Pharmacy" newspaper column, radio show, and website, the Graedons offer evidence-based answers to questions about home remedies for common health problems from acne to wound care. They also discuss healthy diets and their favorite health-promoting foods, include recipes, and refer readers to health professionals for more serious conditions. He worked in pharmacology; she is a medical anthropologist. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)