Laughing Gas
by David Wallechinsky, Saunie Salyer, Sheldin
Accurately details the history of laughing gas through to modern times (including historical ramblings & jest), and delves into the medical side of things -- in a light-hearted manner. Finally, while it never promotes nor condones the use of this fascinating substance and clearly highlights the serious dangers of its consumption, Laughing Gas suggests scientifically based means of ameliorating -- preventing -- the known negative possible effects of its consumption.
Paperback
English
Brand New
Author Biography
David Wallechinsky is the bestselling coauthor of "The Book of Lists" and "The People's Almanac", and the author of "The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics" and "The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics". Also a contributing editor to "Parade" magazine, he divides his time between Santa Monica, California, and Provence, France.
Long Description
Accurately details the history of laughing gas through to modern times (including historical ramblings & jest), and delves into the medical side of things -- in a light-hearted manner. Finally, while it never promotes nor condones the use of this fascinating substance and clearly highlights the serious dangers of its consumption, Laughing Gas suggests scientifically based means of ameliorating -- preventing -- the known negative possible effects of its consumption.
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