Flies in the Ointment: Medical Quacks, Quirks and Oddities by Jim Leavesley, George Biro (Paperback, 2001)

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After their successful books What Killed Jane Austen? and How Isaac Newton Lost his Marbles, Dr Leavesley and Dr Biro turn their attention once again to a new collection of medical mysteries and marvels. Written with Leavesley and Biro's clinical flair and knack for diagnosing the truth, Flies in the Ointment: Medical Quacks, Quirks and Oddities reveals the often dark and seamy side of human nature and uncovers the important details the forensic pathologists missed! It's a prescription for intrigue, mystery and fun. * Bound to satisfy the morbid curiosity in us all * Fascinating and well-researched stories * Success of previous titles What Killed Jane Austen? and How Isaac Newton Lost his Marbles * Authors are well known in medical and media circles

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After their successful books What Killed Jane Austen? and How Isaac Newton Lost his Marbles, Dr Leavesley and Dr Biro turn their attention once again to a new collection of medical mysteries and marvels. Written with Leavesley and Biro's clinical flair and knack for diagnosing the truth, Flies in the Ointment: Medical Quacks, Quirks and Oddities reveals the often dark and seamy side of human nature and uncovers the important details the forensic pathologists missed! It's a prescription for intrigue, mystery and fun. * Bound to satisfy the morbid curiosity in us all * Fascinating and well-researched stories * Success of previous titles What Killed Jane Austen? and How Isaac Newton Lost his Marbles * Authors are well known in medical and media circles

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PublisherHarperCollins (Australia) Pty LTD
ISBN-139780732269333
eBay Product ID (ePID)88208851

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Publication Year2001
TopicGeneral Knowledge
Book TitleFlies in the Ointment: Medical Quacks, Quirks and Oddities
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
AuthorJim Leavesley, George Biro
FormatPaperback

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Item Height210 mm
Item Weight325 g
Item Width135 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureAustralia
Title_AuthorGeorge Biro, Jim Leavesley

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