The Big Book of Poison: From Plant, Animal and Mineral Poisons to Pathogens

Poisons harm living things — yet, used with knowledge and care, some can become powerful medicines. This comprehensive, richly illustrated volume introduces toxins found in plants, animals and minerals, as well as microbes and disease-causing pathogens. From well-known poisons to recently identified substances, it presents a wide range of examples through clear explanations, photographs and detailed illustrations.

An authoritative and visually engaging guide that reveals how closely poison is intertwined with nature, science and our everyday lives.

27 x 22 cm, 119 pages, Full-colour illustrations
First published January 2026