The Veterinary Merck Manual 8th or 9th Edition, The Hot Zone by: Richard M. Preston, The Cobra Event by: Richard M. Preston, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology By: Jeffrey J. Byrd, Ph.D., and Tabitha M. Powledge, Viruses vs. Superbugs A Solution to the Antibiotic Crisis? By: Thomas Hausler, Keeping Livestock Healthy A Veterinary Guide to Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Goats and Sheep by: N. Bruce Haynes, D.V.M., The Illustrated Veterinary Guide 2nd Edition by: Chris C. Pinney, D.V.M., James Herriot books. The Demon in the Freezer by: Richard Preston. Panic in Level 4 By: Richard M. Preston. Global Issues [buy this one and don't check it out from the Library] By: Barry Youngerman. The Second Brain by: Michael D. Gershon, M.D. The Weekend Dog book. Flu By: Gina Kolata. Recognizing and Treating Exposure to Anthrax, Smallpox, Nerve Gas, Radiation, and Other Likely Agents of Terrorist Attack by: Matt Bolinger, MD. Biohazard By: [Dr.] Ken Alibek. The Pill Book Guide to Medication for your Dog and Cat by: A Bantam Trade Paperback. Emgergency War Surgery 2nd Edition and etc. Basic Courses at College up to Sophomore level at the University of South Alabama plus Nursing Assistant and EKG Technician classes from Bishop State Community College. Aim higher though Veterinary Technicians draw blood, do fecal loop flotation tests, and fecal loop samples taken, and do more studying of the Electron Microscope than I got to do. I would not take a course through Penn Foster Career School because they will take your money.