Toney Allman

The National Institute of Mental Health cites anorexia nervosa with the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder. Restricted eating, emaciation, relentless pursuit of thinness, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image are just a few symptoms of this condition. Eating disorders affect both men and women, however, women are affected two and a half times more than men. This necessary resource examines issues surrounding various eating disorders....

This guidebook discusses the causes and symptoms of whooping cough, as well as prevention methods and available treatments. Author Toney Allman uses riveting firsthand accounts to show readers the devastating reality of this often-overlooked illness, and explains how whooping cough has become a reemerging disease in developed countries.

Examines the basic concepts of obesity through the lens of the latest scientific studies and finding. Provides tools for evaluating conflicting and ever changing ideas.

Discusses how scientists have used the wings of insects as patterns for flyng robots.

Explains what tapeworms are, how they invade their host, and what can be done to prevent infestation.

Explore the incredible place called Stonehenge, and learn of some of the mysteries that still baffle us today.

Explores the history, diagnosis, and treatment of Asperger's Syndrome.

"Childhood cancer is a rare but serious and frightening disease. Even though most childhood cancers are survivable today, some young people still risk death and all face long-term treatment, as well as emotionally and physically painful and debilitating struggles. Kids and Cancer presents a realistic picture of this disease, what is known about its causes, what its like to live with it, and the latest on treatments and cures." -- Amazon.com.