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267 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Muscle tissue powers every heartbeat, blink, jog, jump, and goose bump. It is the force behind the most critical bodily functions, including digestion and childbirth, as well as extreme feats of athleticism. While most of our organs remain invisible to us, we can mold our muscles with exercise and observe the results. In this eye-opening book, orthopedic surgeon Roy A. Meals takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history, and...
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ix, 341 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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"What defines who we are? For decades, the biological answer has been our genes. In The Master Builder, leading biologist Alfonso Martinez Arias breaks with decades of scientific and popular tradition to make a bold argument: what defines us is our cells. Drawing on new research from his lab and others, Martinez Arias reveals that we are composed of a thrillingly complex, constantly rearranging symphony of cells that know how to count, feel, and ultimately...
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55 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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"Explores a question unasked by any other book for young readers: What can we learn about nature and evolution from the bizarre and exotic ways some animals have evolved to get life-giving oxygen? An inquiry-based book designed to stimulate active minds; a STEM standout from a celebrated nature photographer and writer"--
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xxvii, 301 pages ; 24 cm
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"How the latest science can help women achieve their athletic potential"--
"Over the last fifty years, women have made extraordinary advances in athletics. More women than ever are playing sports and staying active longer. Whether they're elite athletes looking for an edge or enthusiastic amateurs, women deserve a culture of sports that helps them thrive: training programs and equipment designed to work with their bodies, as well as guidelines for...
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So you didn't go to Medical school?And your Doctor is making you look likea fool?Just kidding…This is a fun book…And it is made perfectly for you!Medical School in a Nutshell- Anatomy- Physiology- In-Depth but Basic- Understanding & Comprehension- Easy to Read- Easy to Follow (Story-Like)- Suitable for all Ages
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Español
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¡Descubre la guía esencial para comprender y potenciar la fuerza de las mujeres con TDAH!Sumérgete en "Mujeres con TDAH (Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad)", un libro revolucionario que arroja luz sobre la extraordinaria diversidad de las mentes femeninas. Con un enfoque único, este ebook te lleva más allá de los estigmas, ofreciendo una visión profunda y compasiva de cómo el TDAH influye en la vida de las mujeres. ¿Qué hace especial...
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Discover the essential guide to understanding and empowering women with ADHD!Immerse yourself in "Women with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)," a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the extraordinary diversity of female minds. With a unique approach, this ebook takes you beyond stereotypes and clichés, offering a profound and compassionate insight into how ADHD influences women's lives. What makes this book special? Holistic Perspective:...
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"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...
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287 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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"Growing up in today's world is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. There's the thrilling stuff: making friends, discovering your superpowers, and finding your voice. Then there are the not-so-fun parts: body changing, school stress, and totally understandable social anxiety. It's enough to make your head spin! That's where we come in. This guidebook ha the inside scoop on all things girlhood and gives you the tools you need to become your...
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PTSD and Me is a compilation of Cupboard Boy and Me and my Black Dog. Both Cupboard Boy and Me and My Black Dog (complex PTSD) contain shocking and emotive true testimony about childhood abuse ane the effects of PTSD and there far-reaching and long-term negative hold they can maitain over an individua's wellbeing long after the initial trauma has ceased, especially when combined.Nevertheless, these are books that educate us and are an act of great...
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This book provides an overview of the science of lactate in human performance and an innovative, yet simple to use, approach to the application of lactate in improving human performance. This book goes into great detail on the theories as well as numerous athlete case studies in several sports and their quest for peak performance using a physiology first methodology.
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Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face!
Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the…um…bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete...
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Do your readers need a hand with their science experiments? This book, by award-winning author Robert Gardner, is here to help. Readers experiment with reflexes, vision, and fingerprints abound. This book is sure to help kids appreciate the workings for the human body. Each experiment can be completed in under an hour, usually with items that are easily found around the house.
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scientists believed that sleep is a physiological state characterized by the loss of active mental connections of the subject with the outside world. However, now physiologists consider sleep as the most important process of life, during which brain activity often exceeds daytime levels. The book presents data on the physiological significance, phases, and evolution of sleep, discusses the mechanisms that ensure the regulation of sleep, sleep disorders,...
16) Animal Myths
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Sometimes stories are told so often that people begin believing them even though they are not true. If enough people believe these untrue stories, they are called myths. Do you know what's true or not? Do porcupines really throw their quills? Can someone be as blind as a bat? Are snakes slimy or do opossums hang by their tails? And just how much wood can a woodchuck chuck? Learn what's true and what's not in the latest addition to Mary Holland's Animal...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Body Parts in Filipino?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Filipino pronunciation.Delight in learning Filipino with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Filipino Names for Body Parts.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Body Part.English Translations.English...
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Over the past 20 years, the biomedical research community has been delivering hundreds of breakthroughs expected to extend human lifespan beyond thresholds imaginable today. However, much of this research has not yet been adopted into clinical practice, nor has it been widely publicized. Biomedicine will transform our society forever by allowing people to live longer and to continue working and contributing financially to the economy longer, rather...
19) Human Body
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An empty stomach can expand by 500% when you start filling it with food! This and other amazing facts about the human body are presented in a creative and compelling way in this unique guide to basic biology and anatomy. Fun facts and memorable statistics are the basis of the text, and readers are sure to share the amazing information they've learned with others. Large, colorful images are also helpful sources of additional details - with photographs...
20) Why Do I Hiccup?
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Hic, hic, hiccup! Hiccups are more than just funny sounds we make. when we swallow too much air. Take a closer look inside the body to see what happens when we swallow air. Simple text and color photos and diagrams show young readers what causes hiccups and some of the strange ways people try to get rid of them.
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