chemical weapons

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chemical weapons

Fatal airs

the deadly history and apocalyptic future of lethal gases that threaten our world
2010
Relates the fascinating-and appalling-stories of the discovery, development, applications, and occupational and public health hazards of natural and human-made gases. Some of these gases have figured in mass extinctions. Others have created havoc through their use in chemical warfare or their accidental release. Colorful accounts capture the characteristics and history of each of these mysterious substances, focusing on key episodes in scientific discovery and exploration since WWI.

Biological and chemical weapons

2006
Presents a collection of essays that examine issues related to biological and chemical weapons, discussing the threat and the global policy and action to prevent attacks.

Fatal defect

a genetic thriller
1998
Christian Tamara Mack balks when her bosses at GeneSys order her to transform deadly botulin into an airborne particle, unwittingly setting off a deadly chain of events that requires the expertise of Ethan Hamilton and his counter-cyberterrorism team to stop.

Poison in the wind

the spread of chemical and biological weapons
1992
A collection of essays, with accompanying illustrations and photographs, presenting a variety of viewpoints on chemical and biological weapons.

Biological, nuclear, & chemical weapons

2006
Presents an introduction to weapons of mass destruction and how it relates to fighting terrorism, providing information on chemical, nuclear, and biological weapons technology.

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