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Literature & Literary StudiesAugust 2023Poison on the early modern English stage
Plants, paints and potions
by Lisa Hopkins, Bill Angus
Many early modern plays use poison, most famously Hamlet, where the murder of Old Hamlet showcases the range of issues poison mobilises. Its orchard setting is one of a number of sinister uses of plants which comment on both the loss of horticultural knowledge resulting from the Dissolution of the Monasteries and also the many new arrivals in English gardens through travel, trade, and attempts at colonisation. The fact that Old Hamlet was asleep reflects unease about soporifics troubling the distinction between sleep and death; pouring poison into the ear smuggles in the contemporary fear of informers; and it is difficult to prove. This book explores poisoning in early modern plays, the legal and epistemological issues it raises, and the cultural work it performs, which includes questions related to race, religion, nationality, gender, and humans' relationship to the environment.
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MedicineJune 2012Poison, detection and the Victorian imagination
by Ian Burney, Bertrand Taithe, Roger Cooter, Carolyn Steedman
This fascinating book looks at the phenomenon of murder and poisoning in the nineteenth century. Focusing on the case of William Palmer, a medical doctor who in 1856 was convicted of murder by poisoning, it examines how his case baffled toxicologists, doctors, detectives and judges. The investigation commences with an overview of the practice of toxicology in the Victorian era, and goes on to explore the demands imposed by legal testimony on scientific work to convict criminals. In addressing Palmer's trial, Burney focuses on the testimony of Alfred Swaine Taylor, a leading expert on poisons, and integrates the medical, legal and literary evidence to make sense of the trial itself and the sinister place of poison in wider Victorian society. Ian Burney has produced an exemplary work of cultural history, mixing a keen understanding of the contemporary social and cultural landscape with the scientific and medical history of the period. ;
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2025Poisonous Animals
A handbook for biologists, toxicologists, physicians and pharmacists
by Dietrich Mebs
From slithering snakes and creepy-crawly spiders to glowing jellyfish – venomous creatures evoke both fear and fascina- tion. Over millions of years, they have evolved remarkable defence mechanisms and lethal cocktails. Their poisons are used to capture and break down their prey. However, due to improper handling or lack of awareness, they can also pose a threat to humans. This book explores the fascinating world of venomous creatures on land and in the sea – and uncovers their secrets: • Where do bites, stings and poisonings pose a risk? • What substances do animal venoms contain and how do they act? • How should first aid be administered and how are poisonings treated? The 4th edition has been expanded to include additional venomous species, along with fascinating new case studies and illustrations. Discover the captivating world of nature’s poisonous creatures – well worth the risk! Target group: Biologists, toxicologists, pharmacists, physicians, travellers (also off the beaten track), scuba divers, nature lovers, interested laymen
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December 2024Poison - Schwestern der Vergeltung
Ein neuer Fall für Special Agent Pendergast. Thriller
by Preston, Douglas Child, Lincoln
Aus dem amerikanischen Englisch von Frauke Czwikla
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February 2004Der Schwarm
Roman
by Schätzing, Frank
Whales begin sinking ships. Toxic, eyeless crabs poison Long Island’s water supply. The North Sea shelf collapses, killing thousands in Europe. Around the world, countries are beginning to feel the effects of the ocean’s revenge as the seas and their inhabitants begin a violent revolution against mankind. At stake is the survival of the Earth’s fragile ecology – and ultimately, the survival of the human race itself. The apocalyptic catastrophes of The Day After Tomorrow meet the watery menace of The Abyss in this gripping, scientifically realistic, and utterly imaginative thriller.
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September 2024Ivy und das Herz des Poison Garden
Ivys zweites fantastisches Abenteuer in einem nordischen Garten voller Wunder und magischer Pflanzen
by Gesa Schwartz
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August 2023Ivy und die Magie des Poison Garden
Ein fantastisches Abenteuer in einem geheimen Garten voller Wunder und magischer Pflanzen
by Gesa Schwartz
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The ArtsMay 2026Feminist substances
Plastics in art of the 1960s and 1970s
by Charlotte Matter
Numerous women artists engaged with industrial materials such as plastics in the 1960s and 1970s, contrary to what the discourse of the time would have us believe. As Feminist substances shows, their works offered unique approaches to plastics in art, introducing new material meanings through a feminist lens. With a focus on Europe and Latin America, the book discusses the practices of Carla Accardi, Lea Lublin and Alina Szapocznikow, combining close readings of selected artworks with broader considerations of their social contexts. It explores their use of Sicofoil, plexiglass, plastic inflatables, polyester resin and polyurethane foam to address key concerns of feminist thought in relation to social reproduction, motherhood, memory, desire and illness. Beyond commonplaces of plastics as generic bad materials, Feminist substances considers more complex ways of engaging with synthetic matter, taking into account our messy relationships with these controversial materials.
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Children's & YASeptember 2022Das Bücherschloss - Ein verhängnisvoller Pakt (Band 4)
by Barbara Rose
The Enchanted Book Castle – Fatal Pact (Vol. 4) Nasty creatures and a treacherous plan in the Enchanted Book Castle Becky Librum moves to an old dilapidated castle with a secret children's library, and she is chosen to save the books before they turn to dust forever. A magical series that entices young readers aged 8 and up by playing with popular themes of friendship, suspense, and plenty of humor. “The Enchanted Book Castle” not only has classic potential, it also is a tribute to imagination and reading. What happens in Volume 4:It's time for the Queen's departure now that her story has been written down. As a thank you, she wants to grant Becky, Hugo and Ben a wish. But then the image of Mo, the boy on the flying carpet, appears in Glimmeria's crystal ball. He has been captured in the book world by the mean Prince Alvar from the North Country and his nasty helpers! With Becky's help, Mo manages to read his way into the real world; however, the goblins, poison dwarves and the prince latch onto his heels and end up in the Castle as well! Becky and her friends have to transport the nasty creatures back into the magical world as quickly as possible.
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Children's & YAOctober 2022Der Zauberschüler - Fluch des Hexenmeisters (Band 1 )
by Anna Taube
The Student Magician – The Sorcerer's Curse (Vol. 1) Warlock Basil Humbuck has a terrible plan: he wants to destroy the Magic Spring -and with it the entire Enchanted Forest! But Humbuck has not factored in the interference of student magician Flo and elf Ava.Ever since Flo can remember, he has lived with the nasty warlock Basil Humbuck. He is supposed to learn the Great Magic from him. And help him destroy the magical source of the Enchanted Forest. With a giant poison worm, the Great Grol! But when they want to put the plan into action, the worm bites Flo and he drops it in the forest. Furious, the master demands that Flo find the Grol and complete the mission. Alone in the Enchanted forest, full of evil creatures and elves! But in the forest Flo is amazed to find that it is beautiful. Flo gathers all his courage and decides to save the Enchanted Forest from the warlock, together with elf Ava and his new friends.• Start of a High Fantasy series with a cool forest setting, great protagonists and exciting magical creatures• Cool and gripping fantasy adventure about a student magician who recognizes step by step that he is able to do much more than he ever thought – about courage to stand up to evil forces, even the "little ones" can become heroes!• Short chapters in an easy-to-read font, for children aged 7 and up• Lots of great four-color illustrations that punctuate the story and support reading, by the ilustrator of highly popular Leselöwen title "The Mysterious Dragon Egg" (more than 60,000 copies sold)
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MedicineHumor in Psychiatric Care
by Jonathan Gutmann
How can humor be used to engage with and help people suffering from mental illness? This practical handbook explains the concept of humor in psychiatric treatment and sets out the case for employing it. The author outlines how nurses can assess who might benefit from the use of humor and for whom it would be out of place, and provides a toolkit of humorous interventions for daily nursing practice. Target Group: Practicing nurses, psychiatric nurses, care clowns
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Children's & YAHeart of Mist
by Katrin Lange
A girl torn between two brothers. Regardless of which one she falls in love with it will be disastrous for the other. Christopher and Adrian have sworn that no girl will ever come between them again, because there is a sleeping monster inside Adrian, just waiting to hurt his brother. But then Jessa comes to High Moor Grange… Jessa would do anything to find her sister Alice, who has been registered as missing for five years. High Moor Grange is the first clue she has been given after all this time – but apart from a ruin shrouded in mist, all she finds there are the owners of this dilapidated manor house. Jessa suspects that they both know more about Alice’s disappearance than they admit. Christopher wants nothing more than to be rid of her, and constantly gets on her nerves with his arrogance – and even his warm-hearted brother Adrian seems to be harbouring some secrets. Jessica knows that she ought to stay away from the twin brothers, because instead of finding answers at High Moor Grange, she finds herself in danger of losing her heart in a battle against a 200-year-old curse. Dark, irresistible and deeply romantic – a modern Beauty and the Beast story by the queen of emotions!
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Humanities & Social SciencesJuly 2018Syria and the chemical weapons taboo
Exploiting the forbidden
by Michelle Bentley
This book analyses the Syria crisis and the role of chemical weapons in relation to US foreign policy. The Syrian government's use of such weapons and their subsequent elimination has dominated the US response to the conflict, where these are viewed as particularly horrific arms - a repulsion known as the chemical taboo. On the surface, this would seem to be an appropriate reaction: these are nasty weapons and eradicating them would ostensibly comprise a 'good' move. But this book reveals two new aspects of the taboo that challenge this prevailing view. First, actors use the taboo strategically to advance their own self-interested policy objectives. Second, that applying the taboo to Syria has actually exacerbated the crisis. As such, this book not only provides a timely analysis of Syria, but also a major and original rethink of the chemical taboo, as well as international norms more widely.
