I knew I should have consulted Merck.


What? An authoritative medical textbook for just $65.00?

Yes, this dandy little ready reference book, revered by healthcare professionals, condenses the knowledge of over 300 foremost medical specialists and gives you a handle on all but the most obscure medical conditions. Now well over a century old, this concise compendium of medical wisdom is The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 18th ed. Although Merck is written for physicians and medical students, it is equally cherished by hypochondriacs. Don't confuse it with the widely-marketed Merck Manual of Medical Information, which is a medical reference book for consumers.

The 18th edition of Merck was published in April 2006 with generally excellent reviews. You can read some of these at www.Amazon.com. As it is a not-for-profit endeavor of the Merck company, The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy is, without a doubt, the most economical medical reference book on the planet. Although the list price for Merck is $65.00, you can find it for considerably less at book price comparison sites on the World Wide Web. Check out the links at Yahoo's Directory of Book Search Services. Merck is also available online, but this Web version won't fit into your pocket.