Why do individuals smoke? In discussing this central question, the authors first examine a number of studies of the complex interaction between the toxicology of smoking and genetically based susceptibility to smoking-related disease, which suggest that the link between smoking and disease is more equivocal than recent epidemiological studies have claimed. Several theories of smoking recruitment and maintenance are considered and judged in the light of the known pharmacological effects of nicotine, a psychoactive drug that is the primary reinforcer in smoking. A review of psychological and behavioural evidence from animal and human studies indicates that nicotine can promote psychological comfort and performance enhancement in a variety of tasks; such effects are produced by self-titration, evidenced in smoking style, which itself is subject to some genetically imposed constraints. The effectiveness of smoking intervention and cessation strategies is assessed, and some improvements sug
From the talented brother-sister duo of Stephen and Anita Mangan comes this exciting fully illustrated adventure. A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan, Celebrity Goggleboxers & creators of Top 10 Fiction Bestsellers Escape the Rooms, The Fart That Changed the World and The Great Reindeer Rescue. Disaster!The Queen of Dunny, the land where jokes come from, has lost her sense of humour and banned fun of any kind. Her subjects have one final shot at making her laugh otherwise NO NEW JOKES will be created EVER AGAIN!Enter the hero the world needs.Timothy Trench: straight-talking, uber-decisive child genius... oh, wait. In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, the wrong Timothy - a boy who finds it impossible to make decisions - is fetched to make the Queen laugh.Can he work out what will tickle Her Majesty's funny bone and save the day?A wildly imaginative, brilliantly silly
In this, his latest book, Luke emphasizes cooking at home, entertaining, barbecuing, simple foods, snacks, food for the family and friends. Contains: Healthy natural foods Favorites and new takes
NATIONAL BESTSELLER“As if Donna Tartt, Gillian Flynn, and Patricia Highsmith had collaborated on a screenplay to be filmed by Hitchcock—suspenseful and atmospheric.” —Joyce Car
