Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other

Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science

Panic in Level 4 is a grand tour through the eerie and unforgettable universe of Richard Preston, filled with incredible characters and mysteries that refuse to leave oneâ‚¬s mind. Here are dramatic true stories from this acclaimed and award-winning author, including

â‚¬ the phenomenon of â‚¬Å“self-cannibals,â‚¬Â who suffer from a rare genetic condition caused by one wrong letter in their DNA that forces them to compulsively chew their own fleshâ‚¬â€œand why everyone may have a touch of this disease
â‚¬ the search for the unknown host of Ebola virus, an organism hidden somewhere in African rain forests, where the disease finds its way into the human species, causing outbreaks of unparalleled horror
â‚¬ the brilliant Russian brothersâ‚¬â€œâ‚¬Å“one mathematician divided between two bodiesâ‚¬Ââ‚¬â€œwho built a supercomputer in their apartment from mail-order parts in an attempt to find hidden order in the number pi (Ãâ‚¬)

In exhilarating detail, Preston portrays the frightening forces and constructive discoveries that are currently roiling and reordering our world, once again proving himself a master of the nonfiction narrative.
Country USA
Brand Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780812975604
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2009-06-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780812975604

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780812975604
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2009-06-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780812975604

Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science