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Publisher
Rosen YA
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Readers will be fascinated by this vibrant, expansive book on the function of the human body and the interplay between its systems. They will learn how bones and muscles work together, how the senses function, how speech works, and so much more with the aid of full-color illustrations, diagrams, and infographics. From the basics of what makes up the human body to the complicated control center of the brain, this guide will engage readers and impart...
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Series
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Description
Did you know that performing Pilates can strengthen your core, improve flexibility and posture, and help to reduce stress and anxiety at the same time? Backed by scientific research, learn how Pilates exercises benefit every system in the body. Science of Pilates reveals the facts with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Women are not small men. Stop eating and training like one. Because most nutrition products and training plans are designed for men, it's no wonder that so many female athletes struggle to reach their full potential. ROAR is a comprehensive, physiology-based nutrition and training guide specifically designed for active women. This book teaches you everything you need to know to adapt your nutrition, hydration, and training to your unique physiology...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Now focus on the respiratory system, a foundational element for singing. Get to know the organs and structures that come into play when you sing: the airway, the lungs, the muscles of respiration, and the motions of inhalation and exhalation. Work with exercises to increase flexibility, lung capacity, and the function of your breathing, with both immediate and long-term benefits for singing.
Author
Language
English
Description
"The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every animal is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of an immense world.This book welcomes us into a previously unfathomable dimension--the world as it is truly perceived by other animals. We encounter beetles that are drawn to fires (and fireworks), songbirds that can see the Earth's magnetic...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"We humans like to think of ourselves as highly evolved creatures. But if we are supposedly evolution's greatest creation, why do we have such bad knees? Why do we catch head colds so often--two hundred times more often than a dog? How come our wrists have so many useless bones? Why is the vast majority of our genetic code pointless? And are we really supposed to swallow and breathe through the same narrow tube? Surely there's been some kind of mistake....
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Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to tone and sculpt, lose weight, gain an athletic edge, or support mobility, strength training will help achieve your goals. [This book] reveals the mechanics of each movement in detail, identifying the muscles and joint actions working below the surface, so you can maximize your workouts and feel you're getting it right."--Page 4 of cover.
9) Guts
Author
Series
Smile volume 3
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going...
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
No organism lives forever. The length of time animals and humans live is influenced by their genes. Scientists have made astonishing discoveries concerning the role of genetics in determining life span and this holds promise of extending the lives of animals and humans. This program explains Genetics, DNA and genetic theories of aging. It illustrates the genetic processes behind cellular aging and shows how genes affect life span. Discover the...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In Eve, Cat Bohannon answers questions scientists should have been addressing for decades. With boundless curiosity and sharp wit, Bohannon covers the past 200 million years to explain the specific science behind the development of the female sex. Eve is not just a sweeping revision of human history, it's an urgent and necessary corrective for a world that has focused primarily on the male body for far too long. Bohannon's findings, including everything...
Author
Language
English
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Shedding new light on the essential tissue that moves us through life, an orthopedic surgeon takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history and health to unlock the mysteries of our muscles and explore major advancements in medicine and fitness.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Decades of research document plants' impressive abilities: they communicate with one another, manipulate other species, and move in sophisticated ways. Lesser known, however, is the new evidence that plants may actually be sentient. Although plants may not have brains, their microscopic commerce exposes a system not unlike the neuronal networks running through our own bodies. They can learn and remember, possessing an intelligence that allows them...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the information inside your head travels faster than cars on the highway? Or that electricity moves around in there? Your brain is mysterious--there is a lot we know about it and even more that we still don't understand. With detailed illustrations and activities to challenge your brain, Your Brain is Amazing explores the inner workings of the most complex organ on Earth and how it makes you you!" -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Welbeck Editions
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"... provides a detailed look at the topic of the human body, covering of the body's major systems and organs, as well as looking at the cellular level and at the genetics that play a part in making us who we are."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Language
English
Description
For fans of Bill Bryson and Mary Roach, this entertaining exploration of human evolution reveals where we inherited our adaptable, achy, brilliant bodies.
"From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart, it's a curious thing that human beings have beaten the odds as a species. After all, we're the only survivors on our branch of the tree of life. The flaws in our makeup...
Author
Publisher
Gifted Unlimited, LLC
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bright people are misunderstood and mislabeled as awkward geeks, mad scientists, maladjusted poets, oversensitive artists, or antisocial misfits. In this book, the author translates recent groundbreaking research examining the minds of the most highly intelligent, creative, and intense brains, and explores new directions for the neurodiverse experiences of humans. it reveals how the brain is as unique as a fingerprint, and how experience is elevated...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Providing a cover for our delicate and intricate bodies, the skin is our largest and fastest-growing organ. We see it, touch it, and live in it every day. It is a habitat for a mesmerizingly complex world of micro-organisms and physical functions that are vital to our health and our survival. It is also a waste removal plant, a warning system for underlying disease, and a dynamic immune barrier to infection. One of the first things people see about...
20) Anatomy 101
Author
Publisher
Adams Media Corp
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"An all-in-one guide to the human body!Anatomy 101 offers an exciting look into the inner workings of the human body. Too often, textbooks turn the fascinating systems, processes, and figures of anatomy into tedious discourse that even Leonardo Da Vinci would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a compelling lesson in anatomy. Covering every aspect of anatomical development and physiology, each...
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