The Hypochondriac's Pocket Guide to Horrible Diseases You Probably Already Have
by Dennis DiClaudio
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Pub Date 1 Oct 2019 | Archive Date 22 Oct 2019
Quarto Publishing Group - becker&mayer kids! | becker&mayer! books ISBN
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Description
Do you suffer from insomnia?
Not good…soon your whole body might attack your brain.
Are you bothered by a persistent fever and swelling?
Beware…maggots are likely crawling beneath your skin.
Have you noticed skin tenderness and discoloration?
Yikes…a small horn is probably going to sprout from your head.
Because it's ultra-portable, you can (and probably should) have The Hypochondriac's Pocket Guide to Horrible Diseases You Probably Already Have with you at all times so at the slightest onset of an unmistakably fatal-feeling itchy rash, you can simply whip out your trusty guide, conveniently diagnose yourself, and then let the worrying begin.
Marketing Plan
Key Selling Points: The good news: you won't stop laughing. The bad news: Every word is true. Each of the forty illustrated encyclopedia entries is broken down into relevant sections, including a checklist and overview. Handy pocket-sized guidebooks are perfect for any library. Informative as well as entertaining, makes a perfect gift.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760366349 |
| PRICE | US$14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 208 |
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