Category: Health and Safety
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Old Timey Health Info
Consumer Health Byer 1971 I snagged this little book from a public library and it is still in circulation as of this writing. It covers basics of medical services, treatment costs, and some basic consumer information about hospitals and insurance. It doesn’t look like a textbook, but it sure reads…
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DIY Bazooka
Bazooka : How to Build Your Own Lewis 1993 Submitter: This explosive title came in a box of donations. “Simple Follow this procedure step by step, and before you know it you’ll be blasting away like Rambo on a good day” I think this is the same imagination that has been taking…
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Unleash the Lioness
Unleash the lioness: A Women’s Guide to Fighting Off Violent Attack Houseman 1993 Submitter: I am submitting this 90’s scare style book for women. The book lets the reader know that because you’re a woman you WILL be a victim of crime. So buy this book and take down an…
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Your monthly “friend”
Menstruation Just Plain Talk Nourse 1980 All of the ladies probably remember that time in health class where the world of menstruation was explained. I remember that in 6th grade we had a boring film where girls in white pants told everyone how grown up they were. It was the…
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Ouch!
Ouch! A Book About Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes Berger 1991 Submitter: The information in this book is fine, but it’s pretty visually dated and hasn’t been checked out in about 10 years. Mostly I’m chuckling over the extremely dramatic, unrealistic drawings of blood spurting from assorted wounds. Be sure to…
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The Black Death
The Black Death Day 1989 Submitter: Other than the cover (is that E.T. wielding the scythe of death? Why is he not wearing any clothes? Why is the dead man on the ground smiling?), this book is actually not that bad, just really old. Old enough to be concerned that…
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