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"Some low-frequency sounds--such as noise from storms or truck engines--can make you feel dizzy and nauseated. An index finger's light touch can stop people from losing balance. You are more prone to trip when you think someone is watching you. A breakthrough in improving balance as we age might just come through the study of the Achilles tendon. A person gets "falling down drunk" due to a tiny structure in the inner ear that floats when it becomes...
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In this expanded edition of a classic work, Schider's complete, historical text is accompanied by a wealth of anatomical illustrations. A variety of plates showcasing master artists - including Leonardo, Rubens, Michelangelo, Muybridge, and Vesalius - and their classic works on anatomy are also included. Features 593 illustrations.
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Hailed by teachers, students, and critics for fifty years, this manual presents both action studies and practical diagrams for portraying the human figure in motion and at rest. Anatomical details appear in pragmatic, generalized shapes that simplify identification and reproduction. More than 300 images complement the easy-to-follow text, which includes a valuable survey of art history and magnificent figure drawings by such masters as Michelangelo,...
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"If you didn't have any bones, what would you look like? It wouldn't be pretty! Read all about vertebrates--animals with bones--and find out just how bones shape what all kinds of animals look like." --Back cover.
Compares animal skeletons and discusses the size, length, and strength of their bones.
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"Guess which bird each colorful close-up belongs to, then turn the page for the answer and some fascinating facts about that animal. Two final pages add to the fun with a quick look at other extraordinary birds and their interesting body parts - from the tops of their heads to the tips of their tail feathers."--Page [2] of cover.
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In this superb guidebook, a master of figure drawing shows readers in precise detail how to render human anatomy convincingly. Over 460 illustrations reveal the structure of the body by presenting careful, knowledgeable articulation of the muscles and bones lying beneath the skin.
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"In this fascinating journey through the human body and across the globe, Dr. Reisman weaves together stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world. Jonathan Reisman, M.D. -- a physician, adventure traveler and naturalist -- brings readers on an odyssey navigating our insides like an explorer discovering a new world with The Unseen Body. With unique insight, Reisman shows us how understanding mountain...
11) Sparrow rising
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"In the Clandoms, everyone is born with wings, with tight-knit communities formed around bird types: Jay, Falcon, Crow. Ellie Meadows dreams of growing up to join the Goldwings -- the famed knights who defend all the people of the Clandoms. It was a Goldwing, after all, who saved her life on that terrible day her parents were killed. There's just one problem: Ellie is a Sparrow, and the Goldwings are almost invariably picked from the higher clans...
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Esta publicacin sobre el cncer de prstata es parte de un programa de educacin continuada para el pblico y los profesionales de la salud. Durante la ltima dcada el espectro teraputico del cncer de prstata ha cambiado dramticamente. Este manual sobre el cncer de prstata tiene como objetivo presentar la naturaleza compleja de este tipo de cncer, los tratamientos convencionales y nuevas alternativas teraputicas que han sido aprobadas recientemente que...
13) Anatomy (Human)
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The human anatomy consists of everything your body is made of. The skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine, immune, urinary, reproductive and nervous systems all make up the human body. If you look at a chart of the different systems, you will see just how in depth our anatomy is and how it all works. You will understand where the heart beats the blood to, and why you can feel a pin prick, because of your nervous system. The...
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Get the Summary of Peter Attia's Outlive in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Peter Attia's "Outlive" is a comprehensive exploration of longevity, emphasizing the importance of quality of life alongside lifespan. Attia's transformative encounter with a patient's death steered his career towards understanding chronic health conditions and advocating for a proactive healthcare approach. He critiques modern medicine's...
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El libro no pretende ser un manual exhaustivo, sino introducir brevemente el tema a modo de un recordatorio que facilite seguir las clases o un estudio más avanzado, consta de cinco bloques, a través de los cuales el alumno recordará los conocimientos básicos sobre la anatomía y fisiología. Las páginas de texto se alternan con páginas de ilustración que muestran los conceptos y estructuras.
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L'humain est souvent à la recherche de mystère et de fascination. Eh bien, nul besoin de s'aventurer bien loin. Il suffit de diriger son attention vers la boite crânienne qui abrite l'un des plus grands mystères de tous les temps : le cerveau humain. On dit qu'il y aurait autant de connexions neuronales dans le cerveau que d'étoiles dans notre galaxie. Il n'est donc pas étonnant que son fonctionnement et sa structure demeurent en partie occultes....
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"A penguin's sharp beak hides a textured tongue that helps it grip fish. A red-eyed tree frog has a holden eyelid that covers its eyes so it can see predators while it sleeps. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos offer an up-close look at lots of fascinating hidden creature features!"--
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Did you know that some scientific discoveries have helped further the understanding of human health and the environment? A couple of these are discussed in the pages of this book. First, there's a discussion on acid rain, how it happens, and what its effects are. The second is about x-rays and how they're used for diagnosis. Enjoy a good read!
20) Everyone poops
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Explains the hows, whys and wherefores of defecation.
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