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Environmental Consequences of Energy Production: Problems and Prospects

by S.K. Majumdar, F.J. Brenner, & E.W. Miller

In this text, national and international experts address the environmental impacts of each stage in the production of energy from the mining of fossil fuels to the generation and transmission of electrical energy.

The World of Insects

by Carl D. Duncan & Gayle Pickwell

Illustrated entomology text that serves as an elementary manual for students and general readers, covering insect structure, behavior, and classification, with a focus on living insects and a chapter on pest control.

Parasitic Infections in Man

by Harry Most

A seminal collection of papers from a 1949 New York Academy of Medicine symposium, reviewing significant developments in tropical medicine, malaria, amebiasis, and helminthic infections. The book, published by Columbia University Press, serves as a key clinical text.

Organic Pesticides in the Environment

by Aaron A. Rosen & H.F. Kraybill

A landmark ACS Publications symposium book examining non-food contamination, highlighting how pesticides (especially chlorinated hydrocarbons) persist in water, soil, and air. Published amid growing environmental concern, it documents that pesticides like DDT spread globally via air and water, impacting phytoplankton and fish.

The Mosquito: Its Life, Activities, and Impact on Human Affairs

by J.D. Gillett

Mosquitos in general; Eggs; Larvae; Pupae; Adults; Flight; The feeding cycle; The ovarian cycle; The circadian rhythm; Strains and species; Parasites and predators; Mosquitos as nuisance; Mosquitos and disease; mosquitos and history.

Handbook of the Mosquitoes of North America (Second Edition)

by Robert Matheson

A practical, working handbook that was replaced by Carpenter and LaCasse's "Mosquitoes of North America" (1955). Covers mosquito characteristics, biology, public welfare, problem of mosquito reduction, study/collect/rear/preserve, North American mosquito descriptions and keys for adults, male genitalia, and larvae.

A Catalog of the Mosquitoes of the World (Second Edition)

by Kenneth Knight and Alan Stone

This second edition of a catalogue first published in 1959 has been revised and enlarged to take account of the large amount of new information on mosquitoes accumulated between that date and 31 December 1973, including descriptions of additional species and new taxa, descriptions of previously unknown life stages, the recognition of additional synonyms and changes in classification.

The Mosquitoes of New Jersey and Their Control

by Thomas J. Headlee

Topics include: Introduction; value of mosquito control; structure, classification, and keys; NJ mosquito fauna; mosquito biology; influence of environment; history of mosquito control in NJ; the principles and detailed procedure of mosquito control; larvicides, mosquito repellents; laws relating to mosquito control; economic effect of mosquito reduction; and references.

Toxicology and Poison Prevention

by Bruce H. Woolley and Anthony R. Temple

Guide for healthcare professionals (particularly pharmacists and physicians) to manage and prevent toxic exposures.

The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance

by Laurie Garrett

Based on research and interviews with experts in virology, molecular biology, disease ecology, and medicine, an exploration of our battles with microbes examines the current outbreak of infectious diseases and outlines what can be done to prevent the coming plague.

Vector- and Rodent-borne Diseases in Europe and North America: Distribution, Public Health Burden and Control

by Norman Gratz

Reviews the distribution of all currently identified vector and rodent-borne diseases in Europe, the USA and Canada. Each type of infection is presented by group, covering incidence and prevalence, costs and public health burdens. Basic vector biology and control is described in detail and an extensive bibliography is provided.

Scientific Guide to Pest Control Operations

by Lee C. Truman and William L. Butts

Often referred to as the "Bible of the Industry," this text originated as a series of serialized lessons in Pest Control magazine in 1961 before being compiled into this formal guide in 1962. It was prepared under the direction of the Department of Entomology at Purdue University and continues to be a primary technical resource for pest management professionals today.

The American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, The Epidemic That Shaped Our History

by Molly Caldwell Crosby

Details how yellow fever shaped American history, killing thousands and halting commerce, particularly in Memphis. The book highlights the 1900 U.S. Army commission in Cuba that discovered the disease's mosquito transmission through dangerous human experiments.

Introduction to Comparative Entomology

by Richard M. Fox and Jean W. Fox

Unlike many standard entomology texts that focus heavily on insect taxonomy, this book emphasizes the comparative morphology of the entire Phylum Arthropoda. It covers broad principles including physiology, embryology, and taxonomic principles in zoology, aiming to provide an evolutionary perspective on how insects fit within the larger arthropod group.

Mosquitoes: Their Bionomics and Relation to Disease

by William Horsfall

Systematic summary of the large and varied literature on mosquitoes as it stood in the mid-20th century. It covers the bionomics (ecology and behavior) of mosquitoes and their specific roles as vectors for various diseases. Information is organized by genus and species, covering aspects such as egg hatching, larval feeding, parasites, adult feeding, and dispersal.

To Cast Out Disease: A History of the International Health Division of the Rockefeller Foundation (1913-1951)

by John Farley

Though one of the most important public health agencies of the 20th century and the most powerful and richest branch of the Rockefeller Foundation, the International Health Division's history (1913-1951) has never been told before. This original work is based on a vast multitude of letters, reports and photographs the author uncovered in the Rockefel

The Miraculous Fever-Tree: Malaria and the Quest for a Cure That Changed the World

by Fiammetta Rocco

Chronicles the history of malaria and the discovery of quinine, a cure derived from the cinchona tree bark, exploring its impact on global exploration, colonization, and medicine. Rocco details the ravages of the disease, the quest to smuggle the cinchona seeds out of South America, and the role quinine played in opening up tropical regions to Western powers.

Malaria, West Nile, and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases

by Nancy Day

West Nile virus, malaria, and yellow and dengue fevers are some examples of illnesses that are spread by mosquitoes. In this Diseases and People book, author Nancy Day discusses the various causes, symptoms, and treatment of mosquito-borne diseases.

Principles and Practice of Public Health Surveillance, Second Edition

by Steven M. Teutsch & R. Elliott Churchill

This text presents an organized approach to planning, developing, and implementing public health surveillance systems. It has a broad scope, discussing legal and ethical issues as well as technical problems.

Progress in Standardization of Aquatic Toxicity Tests

by Amadeu M.V.M. Soares & Peter Calow

A seminal SETAC Special Publications series book evaluating the standardization of freshwater and marine ecotoxicity tests. It covers methods from sub-cellular to ecosystem levels, focusing on reducing variability in chemical and effluent risk assessment.

Yellow Fever: A Compilation of Various Publications: Results of the Work of Maj. Walter Reed, Medical Corps, United States Army, and the Yellow Fever Commission

by Robert Latham Owen

Walter Reed, the man, his work, and the appreciation shown of the results accomplished by him and his associates on the Yellow Fever Commission by W.D. McCaw and others; publications of Walter Reed and James Carroll, as well as reports from Cuba sanitary officers & notes from Col. W.C. Gorgas

The Malaria Capers: More Tales of Parasites and People, Research and Reality

by Robert S. Desowitz

Explores the history, science, and human impact of malaria and other tropical diseases, blending scientific insight with storytelling to critique failures in global health initiatives. Desowitz uses historical and biological details, along with narratives of scientific discovery and human tragedy, to explain why these diseases persist despite medical advancements.

The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History

by John Barry

Book about the 1918 flu pandemic, which killed up to 100 million people worldwide; details the pandemic's origins, its devastating impact during World War I, the state of science and medicine at the time, and the political and social factors that influenced its spread.

Fearful Ravages: Yellow Fever in New Orleans, 1796-1905

by Benjamin H. Trask

Overview of the epidemics from 1796 until 1905 within their social, ethnic, medical, military, and economic context.

Mosquito Eradication

by Walter Ernest Hardenburg

Details early 20th-century mosquito control methods, including drainage and larvicides. The work focuses on disease-bearing mosquitoes and practical eradication campaigns.

Eradication: Ridding the World of Diseases Forever?

by Nancy Leys Stepan

Provides a rich context for the role of eradication historically and conceptually in public health and, along the way, touches on many of the fault lines that stress and enrich public health.

Viruses, Plagues, and History

by Michael B.A. Oldstone

Explores the impact of viral diseases on human civilization, blending history with virology, immunology, and personal accounts; details how viruses like smallpox, measles, and HIV have shaped major historical events from the conquest of the Americas to political decisions, while also covering scientific progress in fighting them including the eradication of smallpox and challenges of modern viruses like Ebola and SARS.

Medical Entomology for Students, Second Edition

by Mike W. Service

Basic information on the recognition, biology and medical importance of arthropod vectors of disease and their control. All of the major groups of medically important arthropods are covered. Numerous, accurate line illustrations makes this book easily accessible to undergraduate and graduate students of medical entomology, parasitology, tropical medicine and pest management.

The Fever Trail: In Search of the Cure for Malaria

by Mark Honigsbaum

A story of courage, of geopolitical rivalry, of the New World against the Old, of the fabled curse of the cinchona tree - and of a disease that eludes all efforts to contain it.

Environmental Contaminants, Ecosystems, and Human Health

by SK Majundar, EW Miller, and FJ Brenner

Examines the detrimental impacts of human-induced environmental pollution on ecosystems and human health.

Identification and Geographical Distribution of the Mosquitoes of North America, North of Mexico

by Richard F. Darsie Jr. and Richard A. Ward

Key entomological guide for identifying and mapping mosquito species in the region, featuring illustrated keys for adults and larvae, revised distribution maps, and information on bionomics. It serves as an essential resource for mosquito control professionals, researchers, and students.

Identification and Geographical Distribution of the Mosquitoes of North America, North of Mexico

by Richard F. Darsie Jr. and Richard A. Ward

First published in 1981 followed by a 2nd edition in 2004, this essential guide to North American mosquitoes is updated in a 3rd edition; Includes 5 new species and 1 new genus recorded in N. America since the 2nd edition along with new distribution maps and updates to dichotomous keys, bibliography, appendix, and scientific names.

Plagues and Politics: The Story of the United States Public Health Service

by Fitzhugh Mullan

Comprehensive history of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS), published to mark the 100th anniversary of its Commissioned Corps. It documents the PHS's evolution from the 1798 Marine Hospital Fund through its, including battles against diseases like malaria, yellow fever, and typhus.

The Organization of Permanent Nation-Wide Anti-Aedes Aegypti Measures in Brazil

by Fred L. Soper, D. Bruce Wilson, Servulo Lima, and Waldemar Sa Antunes

Details the successful, systematic, and permanent nationwide strategy to eradicate Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Brazil. The program employed a disciplined, hierarchical force focusing on larval source reduction, weekly home inspections, and rigorous spot checks.

Medical Entomology (Fifth Edition)

by William B. Herms and Maurice T. James

Subject matter ranges from those bits of information that may be needed to understand and manage the stings, bites, and blisters, including some of the intestinal disturbances that mar vacation time, to vector control or eradication with all of its ramifications into ecology, economics, conservation, and politics.

Urban Pest Management

by National Research Council

Analyzes strategies to control pests in urban environments; addresses the need for improved, environmentally conscious pest management techniques, recognizing the rise in insecticide resistance and health concerns related to traditional chemical applications; emphasizes the move from pure chemical control towards IPM techniques, which focus on safety, sustainability, and targeting pests with less toxic materials.

Mosquito Control: Practical Methods for Abatement of Disease Vectors and Pests

by Herms and Gray

Comprehensive, practical techniques for reducing mosquito populations in both urban and rural environments; covers species sanitation, naturalistic control methods, and the engineering aspects of mosquito abatement; key text in the era before the widespread use of DDT, focusing on environmental management, such as draining, ditching, and oiling.

Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, Seventeenth Edition

by James Chin

Comprehensive, succinct, informative compendium of information concerning communicable diseases of international importance; useful for public health professionals, clinicians and other persons who work in areas of health care; Valuable and handy reference that provides epidemiologic data and outlines measures for control and prevention of communicable diseases of international importance.

Silent Spring, Fortieth Anniversary Edition

by Rachel Carson

First published in 1962, Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. This 40th anniversary edition celebrates Rachel Carson's watershed book with a new introduction by author/activist Terry Tempest Williams and a new afterword by Rachel Carson biographer, Linda Lear.

Bring Out Your Dead: The Great Plague of Yellow Fever in Philadelphia in 1793

by John Harvey Powell

Details the devastating 1793 yellow fever epidemic that crippled the U.S. capital, killing thousands and causing mass panic and flight. The book serves as a psychological portrait of the city in terror, using original sources to explore human nature during the crisis, and remains relevant today as an analysis of a city's struggle with an overwhelming infectious disease.

Insect Hormones

by Sir Vincent B. Wigglesworth

Details the endocrine system of insects, particularly focusing on metamorphosis. Wigglesworth, a pioneer in insect physiology, used his research on insects like Rhodnius prolixus to explain the discovery and function of key hormones, such as the prothoracicotropic hormone (PTTH) and juvenile hormone, which regulate growth and development; part of a series of books by Wigglesworth that established the field of insect physiology

Spiders and Their Kin

by Herbert W. Levi and Lorna R. Levi

Accessible introduction to spiders and their relatives, covering their characteristics, habits, life cycles, and habitats, with information on poisonous species and how to collect them. It's known for its concise, accurate text and full-color pictures, making it useful for identification and learning about arachnids found worldwide.

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