Penguin Books Australia

Your essential quick-reference to more than 2,500 prescription and over-the-counter drugs from Australia's leading association of medical practitioners, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Revised and updated, with over 20 new articles, including botulinum toxin (botox), this jargon free pocket guide provides all the vital information you need to use medication safely and effectively...

Disasters happen quickly and without compassion, disrupting thousands of lives every year. During a disaster emergency services may not be able to respond to every call immediately, and this means you must be ready to provide your own shelter, food, first-aid, water and sanitation for at least three days.

Are you ready?

This is your complete guide to what to do before, during and after disaster...

This completely new edition of The New Zealand First Aid Handbook has been revised and updated by the Order of St John and is its official training manual.

Accidents and emergencies can occur at any time and in any place - and the action of people first on the scene often determines the outcome. The information in this comprehensive guide is essential for a wide variety of situations, from road accidents...