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Kenneth J. Stein was born in Lorain, Ohio. He holds both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in entomology, and is retired from the U. S. Navy Reserve where he held the rank of Commander. He most recently served as a medical planner for the United States Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, in Stuttgart, Germany. Throughout his career, he was afforded the opportunity for extensive research and scientific investigations in the Middle East and Africa. He has investigated a variety of organisms that are of public health importance, including ticks, mosquitoes, sandflies, hornets, yellowjackets, and snakes. In addition, he has written textbooks for Seton Home Study School. He is an elected member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Hon ...more

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If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?

Kenneth J. Stein I have three favorite times, not in chronological order.

I think I would like to be at the manger in Bethlehem during the time of Christ's birth. Then,…moreI have three favorite times, not in chronological order.

I think I would like to be at the manger in Bethlehem during the time of Christ's birth. Then, it would be interesting to journey with the Holy Family into Egypt, where they lived for 3-1/2 - 4 years. His life in Egypt is a mystery, and when St. Mark came to preach the Gospel, he found that some of the Egyptians already knew about him.

I would like to be in Egypt upon the arrival of Alexander the Great (332 BC), who freed the country from the Persians. All historical accounts suggest that it was a great time for the Greeks and the Egyptians.

I would like to be on Lewis and Clark’s expedition. They suffered many hardships, and it would have been fascinating to see our country before it "progressed."

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Hello, Dr. Stein! I've been reading your new novel, "Pharaoh's Ticks", and am very fascinated by it (the plot is very interesting!) It's much fun to learn about the different kinds of ticks and the investigations Drs. Bill and Kristen Kaplan are doing! I've already learned a lot from it! I am just curious: do all ticks carry toxins or just some species?

Kenneth J. Stein Dear Isabel,

Thank you for reading my book, and thank you for the question!

Anytime foreign substances enter the body through a bite or a sting, we say …moreDear Isabel,

Thank you for reading my book, and thank you for the question!

Anytime foreign substances enter the body through a bite or a sting, we say that the substances are toxins (or allergens). When ticks or mosquitoes bite, they release biochemicals (from their saliva) into your bloodstream that help promote blood flow. Some of these compounds modulate the immune system and increase the susceptibility to acquiring diseases they carry.

Some species of ticks contain toxins that cause paralysis. But even within a given species known to produce paralysis, not all ticks will induce paralysis in their hosts. I think this is what you are referring to?

The next time you get bitten by a mosquito or stung by a bee, bear in mind that they are placing toxins into your bloodstream; ouch! I hope this answers your excellent question. Thank you.
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The Mystery of Water

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

I remember the time when I was driving through the desert, and my car broke down. The first thought that came to mind was, do I have enough water? Check. I always kept a case of bottled water in the car. Having water partly eased my mind. I eventually fixed the car, and all was fine.

What I clearly remember about that trip was the first thought that popped into my mind

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Kenneth Stein liked Mary's review of Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis: "I felt I could somewhat relate to this book. Growing up in Indiana, there were a great deal of hillbilly families, especially in Southern and Central Indiana. They came to work in the auto industry, steel making plants, and a whole range of factory j" Read more of this review »
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Kenneth Stein rated a book really liked it The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A nice story. I was surprised to see a modern novel have so much science in it that was mostly natural history - pleasant surprise. The characters are well-developed and mostly likable. What I liked most about the book is that the trials and tribulatio ...more
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Kenneth Stein made a comment on Elizabeth Faustina’s review of The Star Wars Cookbook: BB-Ate: Awaken to the Force of Breakfast and Brunch (Cookbooks for Kids, Star Wars Cookbook, Star Wars Gifts) (Star Wars x Chronicle Books) " How do you fix Wookiee? "
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Kenneth Stein answered Isabel's question: Do you have any idea as to when your next book will come out? Dear Isabel, Thank you for the inquiry. I've already written the Intro, Prologue, and two chapters for "Hornet Farm." I was beginning to roll along but I was asked to write a textbook for a company and had to stop. I hope to pick it up again this spri See Full Answer
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Three Short Novels by Dostoevsky is a diverse group of short stories: Poor Folk, The Double, and The Eternal Husband. Poor Folk is a story about two “almost lovers” who live across the street from each other in abject poverty. Makar is an older man wh ...more
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Kenneth’s Quotes

“Life, my brethren, is like plum-cake. In some the plums are all on the top, and we eat them gayly, till we suddenly find they are gone. In others the plums sink to the bottom, and we look for them in vain as we go on, and often come to them when it is too late to enjoy them. But in the well-made cake, the plums are wisely scattered all through, and every mouthful is a pleasure. We make our own cakes, in a great measure, therefore let us look to it, my brethren, that they are mixed according to the best receipt, baked in a well regulated oven, and gratefully eaten with a temperate appetite.”
― Louisa May Alcott, An Old-Fashioned Girl

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“Young men often laugh at the sensible girls whom they secretly respect, and affect to admire the silly ones whom they secretly despise, because earnestness, intelligence, and womanly dignity are not the fashion.”
― Louisa May Alcott, An Old-Fashioned Girl

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