Anthrax Island

Author : D. L. Marshall
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781667201252

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Anthrax Island by D. L. Marshall Pdf

FACT: In 1942, in growing desperation at the progress of the war and fearing invasion by the Nazis, the UK government approved biological weapons tests on British soil. Their aim: to perfect an anthrax weapon destined for Germany. They succeeded. FACT: Though the attack was never launched, the testing ground, Gruinard Island, was left lethally contaminated. It became known as Anthrax Island. Now government scientists have returned to the island. They become stranded by an equipment failure and so John Tyler is flown in to fix the problem. He quickly discovers there's more than research going on. When one of the scientists is found impossibly murdered inside a sealed room, Tyler realises he's trapped with a killer... A gripping thriller that will leave you guessing until the final page. Perfect for fans of Terry Hayes, James Swallow and Alistair MacLean. Praise for Anthrax Island'Uncomfortably well researched and brimming with pace, Anthrax Island is that rare thing: a thoughtful and intelligent thriller. Absolutely brilliant' M. W. Craven, 2019 CWA Gold Dagger award winning author of The Puppet Show 'A nerve-shredding thriller packed full of atmosphere and tension from a writer to watch' Doug Johnstone, author of The Big Chill 'Anthrax Island is so evocative, you feel like you are on the island with the action going on around you. It's pacy, action packed and full of classic one liners. John Tyler is a fantastic protagonist: flawed, funny and ready for anything. Sure to be one of the breakout books of 2021' Chris McDonald, author of A Wash of Black 'Marshall explodes onto the literary scene with Anthrax Island, a novel of high stakes thrills, compelling mysteries and charisma to burn. With pacy, athletic writing, a unique setting with enthralling circumstances, and a plot that just keeps on delivering, it is mesmerisingly exciting. If I come across a more thrilling and enjoyable read this year, I'll be amazed' Rob Parker, author of Far from the Tree.

Author : D. L. Marshall
Publisher : John Tyler series
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1800322755

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Anthrax Island by D. L. Marshall Pdf

Author : Susan D. Jones
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421402529

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Death in a Small Package by Susan D. Jones Pdf

A look at the historical development of the lethal disease and its relationship with humanity. A disease of soil, animals, and people, anthrax has threatened lives for at least two thousand years. Farmers have long recognized its lasting virulence, but in our time, anthrax has been associated with terrorism and warfare. What accounts for this frightening transformation? Death in a Small Package recounts how this ubiquitous agricultural disease came to be one of the deadliest and most feared biological weapons in the world. Bacillus anthracis is lethal. Animals killed by the disease are buried deep underground, where anthrax spores remain viable for decades or even centuries and, if accidentally disturbed, can cause new infections. But anthrax can be deliberately aerosolized and used to kill—as it was in the United States in 2001. Historian and veterinarian Susan D. Jones recounts the life story of anthrax through the biology of the bacillus; the political, economic, geographic, and scientific factors that affect anthrax prevalence; and the cultural beliefs about the disease that have shaped human responses to it. She explains how Bacillus anthracis became domesticated, discusses what researchers have learned from numerous outbreaks, and analyzes how the bacillus came to be weaponized and what this development means for the modern world. Jones compellingly narrates the biography of this frightfully hardy disease from the ancient world through the present day. “Death in a Small Package is interesting, well written, and accessible, presenting a worthwhile addition to the history of modern medicine and bacteriological science.” —Karen Brown, Isis

Author : Robert Graysmith
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-08
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781101127926

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Amerithrax by Robert Graysmith Pdf

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA.

Author : William Knell
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359040124

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The UFO Guy by William Knell Pdf

Author : Brian Wright-McLeod
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 0816524483

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The Encyclopedia of Native Music by Brian Wright-McLeod Pdf

Discografie van een eeuw Noord-Amerikaanse indiaanse volksmuziek en van populaire muziek van musici met indiaans bloed of met indiaanse thema's.

Author : L. R. Reddy
Publisher : APH Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8176483117

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Bio-terrorism by L. R. Reddy Pdf

"Bio-terrorism, bological weapons, chemical weapons, Anthrax."

Author : Jeanne K. Hanson,Geoffrey H. Nash
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781438106670

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Lakes by Jeanne K. Hanson,Geoffrey H. Nash Pdf

Both a scientific tour and a journey through time, this book profiles 10 of the world's most exciting lakes. From the Caspian Sea, a giant salt water lake, to Lake Eyre, the lake that vanishes, to the sub-Arctic Great Slave Lake, the story of each lake unfolds with a look at its origins, how it has changed over time, and why.

Author : Robert Harris,Jeremy Paxman
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780812966534

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A Higher Form of Killing by Robert Harris,Jeremy Paxman Pdf

A Higher Form of Killing opens with the first devastating battlefield use of lethal gas in World War I, and then investigates the stockpiling of biological weapons during World War II and in the decades afterward as well as the inhuman experiments con-ducted to test their effectiveness. This updated edition includes a new Introduction and a new final chapter exposing frightening developments in recent years, including the black market that emerged in chemical and biological weapons following the breakup of the Soviet Union, the acquisition of these weapons by various Third World states, the attempts of countries such as Iraq to build up arsenals, and--particularly and most recently--the use of these weapons in terrorist attacks.

Author : Anna Collins
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534562899

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Biological Weapons by Anna Collins Pdf

Throughout history, armies have used various kinds of germs to cripple their enemies. International treaties currently outlaw the use of biological weapons, but this does not necessarily mean that none are being developed. Through informative text, augmented by detailed infographics and sidebars, readers learn about the history of biological warfare and ways it can be avoided in the future. Annotated quotes from experts on this topic and discussion questions are also included to give readers a deeper understanding of the many facets of this complex topic.

Author : Leonard A. Cole
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781602397156

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The Anthrax Letters by Leonard A. Cole Pdf

A leading expert on bioterrorism explains the science behind the 2001 anthraxattacks.

Author : Janet M. Decker,Facts on File, Inc. Staff,Alan D. Hecht
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Anthrax
ISBN : 9781438101316

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Anthrax by Janet M. Decker,Facts on File, Inc. Staff,Alan D. Hecht Pdf

Experts in the field of microbiology tell the great detective stories of how some of the world's best-known deadly disease-causing microbes were first isolated, identified, and studied. Readers learn how these deadly viruses and bacteria cause disease and what steps have been taken to eradicate them. Most commonly associated with animals such as livestock, the infectious disease anthrax recently entered the spotlight for its potential use as a weapon of biological warfare against humans.

Author : SARITA AGGARWAL
Publisher : S. Chand Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789352530724

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A Textbook of CBSE Biology For Class XII (Revised Edition) by SARITA AGGARWAL Pdf

Concise and accurate treatment of the subject matter. Comparative tables to highlight the differences between important terms. Profusely illustrated with examples and well-labelled diagrams. All the chapters contain new material as per the latest syllabus.

Author : Richard M. Swiderski
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786481965

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Anthrax by Richard M. Swiderski Pdf

Bacillus anthracis--anthrax--had largely faded from public consciousness until it resurfaced as a terrorist weapon in 2001. It was always with us, lurking in the soil and hosted by our livestock. Long before it was identified as a specific bacterium in the late 1800s, "anthrax" was a catchphrase for a variety of diseases and symptoms, from ancient biblical plagues to a painful carbuncle on George Washington's leg. Only when industrialization turned anthrax into a widespread disease that threatened economies did a true understanding of Bacillus anthracis begin to emerge. This history of anthrax follows the development of our understanding of the disease, beginning in the 18th century, when science began breaking ground on the subject, until the present, when anthrax is feared more as an agent of biowarfare than as a health hazard harbored by the environment. There are three appendices: the first outlines the reaction of Manchester, New Hampshire, to the 2001 anthrax attacks; the second documents workplace warnings to anthrax-prone workers; and the third lists novels that involve anthrax. Bibliographical references are also provided.

Author : Leonard A. Cole
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1989-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780742573895

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Clouds of Secrecy by Leonard A. Cole Pdf

In the 1970s Americans learned for the first time that they had been used for decades as unsuspecting guinea pigs in a series of astonishing experiments conducted by the US Army. Military researchers had been secretly spraying clouds of bacteria over populated areas in order to study America''s vulnerability to biological weapons. Many civilians have suffered illness, even death, as a consequence.