The following books and resources are ones that Buzz Off have reviewed and in some cases can recommend to people who want to find out more about malaria and other mosquito borne diseases.

Although some resources may be available in internet stores such as Amazon or Fishpond, we recomend that you first try the Buzz Off Online Store to see if the title is available there; profits from these sales will help us to fight Malaria. If the Buzz Off Online Store does not have the required title then try Teaching Aids at Low Cost in the UK (TALC) TALC have a wide range their prices are reasonable and they are efficient with their dispatches of products to overseas customers.

TALC is a not for profit charity that exists to promote the health of children and advancement of medical knowledge in the UK and throughout the world by providing and developing quality educational material. They have a great range of books and other resources, their prices are very competitive and they will ship orders all over the world.

Where we can find an online review or other information about the resource, a link is attached to the image of its cover.

		Malaria: A traveller's guide. By Dr Andrew Jamieson and Dr Stephen Toovey.  This book is a rewrite of a book that was originally called A Layman's Guide to Malaria By Martine Maurel. It is well written for the layman, is informative and up to date. It is a great option for the person who does not like medical jargon or technical analysis. This book is readily available from internet bookstores but we recommend that you try to get it direct from TALC first. Buzz Off rates this book 8/10
		Malaria:A handbook for health professionals From Malaria Consortium. Where "Malaria: a Traveller's Guide" is a book written for the layman, this book is definitely written with the healthcare professional in mind and carries a great deal more detailed information. Published in 2007 this book of 220 pages covers important aspects of malaria, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, and prevention. Some sections are rather technical, but it is useful for all health workers who work in areas where malaria is a problem. The tables and appendices will prove very helpful to people who are actually working in the field. I have used this book in training Primary Health Care workers and found it to be an excellent resource. This book is available from TALC ; copies can also be purchased from the Buzz Off Online Store Buzz Off rates this book 9/10

		Malaria In Pregnancy: Deadly parasite, Sucseptible host. Edited by Parick E Duffy and Michal Fried. There is a lot on the internet about this book. It is written as a text book and therefore is a more complicated read. It was printed in 2001, and we recommended it for the teacher, researcher, student or healthcare professional working in the field. This book is readily available from internet bookstores but we recommend that you try to get it direct from TALC first. Buzz Off rates this book 8/10
		Malaria: A manual for community health workers. World Health Organization This book is very much aimed at the indigenious community health care worker. It uses uncomplicated English and is presented in a similar style to "Where There Is No Doctor" Pubilshed in 1996 this 46 page book offers information on all aspects of the malaria including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, mosquito control, medications, etc. This book is readily available from internet bookstores but we recommend that you try to get it direct from TALC first. Buzz Off Rates this book 8/10
		Management of Severe Malaria: A practical handbook World Health Organization This 69 page book is what is says, a practical handbook on the management of severe malaria. It is aimed at the health care professional and in some of its information presupposes that the health care provider is working within a hospital context. It has clear photos and line drawings that help to illustrate the text. The book is broken up into tabbed sections for easy reference. It has information on most of the management aspects of severe malaria and a very helpful notes on antimalarial drugs. This book is available from TALC; copies can also be purchased for the Buzz Off Online Store. Buzz Off rates this book 8/10
		Topics in International Health - Malaria. Wellcome Trust This interactive CD is designed to help people become more familiar with the problem of Malaria and covers all aspects of the disease. The CD has interactive tutorials and an excellent image library. It is well suited to training community health workers who have access to a computer. This CD is available from TALC. Buzz Off rates this resource 9/10
		Malaria By Melissa Abramovitz This 112 page book is part of a health series entitled Diseases and Disorders. It covers most of the Malaria story and discusses the issues that pertain to the disease. It is not a technical book and is aimed at young readers. It is a good light read for someone who wants to know the facts without knowing a lot of details. This book is readily available from internet bookstores but we recommend that you try to get it direct from TALC first. Buzz Off rates this book 7/10
		The Use Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests - World Health Organization This 19 page booklet gives a background and to the use of the RDT kits. It is a good resource for someone who has not had experience with RDTs before. However it does not show you how the tests are read, that information is usually found in the RDT packaging. We have seen this book advertised for as much as $US10 a copy which is over priced for what the booklet actually is. This book is not available from TALC but a free copy in pdf format can be downloaded here.  Buzz Off rates this book 7/10
		National Geographic July 2007 This edition of National Geographic carried excellent articles about the Malaria and the burden it is putting on the developing world. It has excellent photos and is a good source of reliable information. Back copies can be bought on ebay. Buzz Off rates this publication 8/10
		Flying Mosquitoes By Janet Piehl This 32 page book is one of a series of American readers for children.  This particular book is based on the life cycle of the Mosquito. The pictures are in color and are very good; but nowhere does the book tell the reader that Mosquitoes spread disease. Buzz Off rates this book 5/10
		Buzzing Children - By Damian Morgan This level 3 reader from the McMillan is part of the Living Health series. It tells the story of a girl in an African village whose grandfather dies from Malaria. Much to the annoyance of the adults in the village, the girl and her friends wage war against mosquitoes in the village as a sign of love for her late grandfather. However the actions of the children start to impact the numbers of people in the village who are contracting the disease and soon everyone agrees that waging war on mosquitoes is a good thing. The back of the book contains a fact file that shows, the mosquito breeding cycle, how to manage water in the village and how to recognize and treat malaria. This is an excellent resource for children. This book is available from TALC Buzz Off rates this book 9/10
		Topics in International Health - Dengue. Wellcome Trust This interactive CD is designed to help people become more familiar with the problem of Dengue and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever and covers all aspects of these diseases. The CD has interactive tutorials and an excellent image library. It is well suited to training community health workers who have access to a computer. This CD is available from TALC. Buzz Off rates this resource 9/10
		Malaria, West Nile Virus and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases. By Nancy Day. This 128 page book is part of the Diseases and People series. The book covers a lot of material about mosquitoes and their diseases particularly West Nile Virus. It also mentions Yellow Fever, Malaria, Dengue fever and mosquito borne diseases that are found in animals. It is easy reading and is written in a similar style as the book Malaria by Melissa Abramovitz. The book is well referenced and is ideal for the person who is researching mosquito borne diseases but doesn't want to be overloaded with too much technical information. Buzz Off Rates this book 7/10
		Blood Suckers - Deadly Mosquito Bites. By John D. Consiglio This 64 page book is aimed at kids in the upper Primary levels and is full of interesting stories and facts about Malaria and other mosquito borne diseases that will prove interesting to young reader particularly those who like bugs. Set out will small bite sized snippets and factual information about the diseas and how they have affected others.  There are stories about tose who hunt down the viruses, those who cure the victims and those who suffer from the infected mosquito bites. This really is a refreshing read. Buzz Off Rates this book 9/10
		The Life Cycle of the Mosquito. By Bobbie Kalman. This is another kids book about mosquitoes. It's 32 pages are well designed and the photos and drawings are excellent. The information is interesting and factual, and it makes the connection for kids that mosquitoes are not just interesting insects but they are carriers of deadly diseases and we need to protect ourselves from them. Buzz Off rates this book 9/10
		Malaria: What it means and how avoided. By Joseph F Edwards We originally bought this book because we thought it was a new title; we were wrong. It is in fact the re-release of a book that was written in 1881. The book is interesting in that it shows how people of that time viewed Malaria; but the information held in its pages is dead wrong. According to the author Malaria comes from bad air caused by rotting vegetable matter; gases from this rotting matter are breathed in and get into the blood and poison the organs; the disease has nothing to with symptoms of fevers and chills. Mr Edwards does not use the word mosquito in any of the 81 pages of this book! An interesting curio but definitely not a reference book of any substance! Buzz Off rate this book 0/10
		Mosquitoes: Hungry for blood by Barbara A. Somervill This 24 page children's book is pitched at the junior Primary level. It is full of interesting facts about Mosquitoes and talks about their habitats, anatomy and habits. The pictures in this book are excellent, and unlike other children's books we have reviewed this one actually mentions he diseases that are spread by mosquitoes. This is a great book for the kid who likes bugs.  Buzz Off rate this book 9/10
		Mosquitoes By Christine Webster This kids book is part of a series on backyard animals. It is aimed at the upper primary level and also has great pictures interesting facts and good information about Mosquitoes and how they live. It too covers the diseases that they spread. Buzz Off Rates this book 9/10