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Poisonous
Plants of Paradise: First Aid and Medical Treatment of
Injuries from Hawaii's Plants
Can swallowing a poinsettia leaf kill you? Why do
you have to cook taro before you eat it? Poisonous Plants of
Paradise, a well-researched and generously illustrated guide to
potentially harmful plants in Hawai'i, answers these questions and many
more in everyday language and in a user-friendly format. |
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Pests
of Paradise: First Aid and Medical Treatment of
Injuries from Hawaii's Animals
Do earwigs really crawl into people's ears? Is the
sting of a Hawaiian scorpion medically dangerous? What is
leptospirosis, and how can we avoid it? Of value to both medical
professionals and the general public, Pests of Paradise describes
each animal in words and color photos. |
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All
Stings Considered: First Aid and Medical Treatment of
Hawaii's Marine Injuries
Does urinating on Portuguese man-of-war stings do any good? Will
coral grow inside coral cuts? Why do so many marine cuts in Hawai'i
become infected? Covering far more than stings, this book's topics
range from barracuda bites to sunburn, from ciguatera fish poisoning to
swimmer's ear.
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Hanauma Bay is one of the most popular underwater parks in the
world. Splendid photographs, all taken in Hanauma Bay, show
what you might expect to see there. Whether you want to SCUBA dive or
walk along the shoreline, you will have an informative companion in Exploring
Hanauma Bay. |
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How did anthuriums come to
Hawaii? Are geckos native to to the Islands? Who brought the
destructive mongooses to Oahu? Whether you’ve just moved to Hawaii
or were born here, Plants and Animals of Hawaii will help you learn more
about this unique state's plants and animals.
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Wonder why stinging jellyfish sometimes litter Hawaiian beaches and
other times are nowhere to be seen? Afraid of sharks, sea snakes and
moray eels? Oceanwatcher is designed for people who want to learn
about Hawaii's marine animals. For people who love - or want to love
- the ocean.
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