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The Body Electric

Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life

by Robert Becker, Gary Selden ...

The perennial bestseller that you MUST READ in order to fully understand the interplay between electric energy and living organismsThe Body Electric tells the fascinating story of our bioelectric selves. Robert O. Becker, a pioneer in the field of regeneration and its relationship to electrical currents in living things, challenges the established mechanistic understanding of the body. He found ... Read more

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The perennial bestseller that you MUST READ in order to fully understand the interplay between electric energy and living organismsThe Body Electric tells the fascinating story of our bioelectric selves. Robert O. Becker, a pioneer in the field of regeneration and its relationship to electrical currents in living things, challenges the established mechanistic understanding of the body. He found
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The Biology of Human Survival

Life and Death in Extreme Environments

by Claude A. Piantadosi ...

The range of environments in which people can survive is extensive, yet most of the natural world cannot support human life. The Biology of Human Survival identifies the key determinants of life or death in extreme environments from a physiologist's perspective, integrating modern concepts of stress, tolerance, and adaptation into explanations of life under Nature's most austere conditions. The ... Read more

$71.09 USD

The range of environments in which people can survive is extensive, yet most of the natural world cannot support human life. The Biology of Human Survival identifies the key determinants of life or death in extreme environments from a physiologist's perspective, integrating modern concepts of stress, tolerance, and adaptation into explanations of life under Nature's most austere conditions. The
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The Lady and Her Monsters

A Tale of Dissections, Real-Life Dr. Frankensteins, and the Creation of Mary Shelley's Masterpiece

by Roseanne Montillo ...

The Lady and Her Monsters by Roseanne Motillo brings to life the fascinating times, startling science, and real-life horrors behind Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein.Montillo recounts how—at the intersection of the Romantic Age and the Industrial Revolution—Shelley’s Victor Frankenstein was inspired by actual scientists of the period: curious and daring iconoclasts who were obsessed ... Read more

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The Lady and Her Monsters by Roseanne Motillo brings to life the fascinating times, startling science, and real-life horrors behind Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein.Montillo recounts how—at the intersection of the Romantic Age and the Industrial Revolution—Shelley’s Victor Frankenstein was inspired by actual scientists of the period: curious and daring iconoclasts who were obsessed
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The Longevity Project

Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study

by Howard S. Friedman Ph.D., Leslie R. Martin Ph.D. ...

Watch a videoWatch a Fox News segment on The Longevity Project.This landmark study--which Dr. Andrew Weil calls "a remarkable achievement with surprising conclusions"--upends the advice we have been told about how to live to a healthy old age.We have been told that the key to longevity involves obsessing over what we eat, how much we stress, and how fast we run. Based on the most extensive study ... Read more

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Watch a videoWatch a Fox News segment on The Longevity Project.This landmark study--which Dr. Andrew Weil calls "a remarkable achievement with surprising conclusions"--upends the advice we have been told about how to live to a healthy old age.We have been told that the key to longevity involves obsessing over what we eat, how much we stress, and how fast we run. Based on the most extensive study
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As Nature Made Him

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl

by John Colapinto ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“We should aspire to Colapinto's stellar journalist example: listening carefully to the circumstances of those who are different rather than demanding that they conform to our own.” —Washington PostThe true story about the "twins case" and a riveting exploration of medical arrogance, misguided science, societal confusion, gender differences, and one man's ultimate ... Read more

$9.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“We should aspire to Colapinto's stellar journalist example: listening carefully to the circumstances of those who are different rather than demanding that they conform to our own.” —Washington PostThe true story about the "twins case" and a riveting exploration of medical arrogance, misguided science, societal confusion, gender differences, and one man's ultimate
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The Memory Book

by Janet Wiles, Judith Wiles ...

You won't forget this book! THE MEMORY BOOK is packed with useful information and practical strategies to help keep your memory in tip-top shape.There's nothing more frustrating than your memory letting you down. Perhaps you forget what you meant to do the minute you get up to do it, or you bump into your neighbours at the shops and you can't remember their names, or you can't think of a word that ... Read more

$9.99 USD

You won't forget this book! THE MEMORY BOOK is packed with useful information and practical strategies to help keep your memory in tip-top shape.There's nothing more frustrating than your memory letting you down. Perhaps you forget what you meant to do the minute you get up to do it, or you bump into your neighbours at the shops and you can't remember their names, or you can't think of a word that
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The Midlife Cyclist

The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy

by Phil Cavell ...

'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRENOWNED CYCLING BIOMECHANICS PIONEER, PHIL CAVELL, EXPLORES THE GROWING TREND OF MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER CYCLISTS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE HIGH-LEVEL PERFORMANCE.Using contributions fro... ... Read more

$13.59 USD

'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRENOWNED CYCLING BIOMECHANICS PIONEER, PHIL CAVELL, EXPLORES THE GROWING TREND OF MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER CYCLISTS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE HIGH-LEVEL PERFORMANCE.Using contributions fro...
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Perimenopause Power

Navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause

by Maisie Hill ...

*'Maisie's knowledge of hormones changed my life... you need this book' - Anna Jones'Hill's advice is straightforward and no-nonsense' - The Guardian'An informative must-read for any woman – whatever their age' - Vogue online*----Maisie Hill, the highly qualified women's health expert, best-selling author of Period Power and founder of The Flow Collective,... ... Read more

$13.59 USD

*'Maisie's knowledge of hormones changed my life... you need this book' - Anna Jones'Hill's advice is straightforward and no-nonsense' - The Guardian'An informative must-read for any woman – whatever their age' - Vogue online*----Maisie Hill, the highly qualified women's health expert, best-selling author of Period Power and founder of The Flow Collective,...
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Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers and Other Useless or Gross Information About Your Body

by Francesca Gould ...

Fascinating…Unbelievable…Gross! These are just a few of the responses readers will hear when they impress their friends with facts from the quirky new book of body trivia, Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers & Other Useless or Gross Information About Your Body, by Francesca Gould.This collection of little-known facts about the human body answers the questions you have always wanted to ask but never ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Fascinating…Unbelievable…Gross! These are just a few of the responses readers will hear when they impress their friends with facts from the quirky new book of body trivia, Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers & Other Useless or Gross Information About Your Body, by Francesca Gould.This collection of little-known facts about the human body answers the questions you have always wanted to ask but never
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The Endless Web

Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality

by R. Louis Schultz, Ph.D., Rosemary Feitis, D.O. ...

The result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web presents in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It also acts as a riverbed containing the flow of ... Read more

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The result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web presents in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It also acts as a riverbed containing the flow of
... Read more
Whole Body Barefoot

Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear

by Katy Bowman ...

Barefoot enthusiasts say ditching your shoes is essential for optimal whole-body function. Doctors say minimalist shoes cause injury. Who’s right? What if they both are? In Whole Body Barefoot, biomechanist Katy Bowman explains how both sides are right and wrong by broadening the perspective of over-simplified “shoes are good” or “shoes are bad” arguments. Using evolutionary-based and biomechanics ... Read more

$10.69 USD

Barefoot enthusiasts say ditching your shoes is essential for optimal whole-body function. Doctors say minimalist shoes cause injury. Who’s right? What if they both are? In Whole Body Barefoot, biomechanist Katy Bowman explains how both sides are right and wrong by broadening the perspective of over-simplified “shoes are good” or “shoes are bad” arguments. Using evolutionary-based and biomechanics
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Ideas millonarias

44 estrategias que cambiarán tu vida

by Juan Diego Gómez Gómez ...

Series series Finanzas
Una idea, por simple, descabellada o rara que parezca puede ser el camino hacia la libertad financiera. La creatividad y el ingenio son innatos al ser humano, de manera que siempre podremos imaginar algo novedoso que resuelva alguna necesidad; lo realmente desafiante es convertir esas ideas en dinero y en fuentes de riqueza. Para lograrlo es indispensable, primero, desarrollar hábitos que ... Read more

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Una idea, por simple, descabellada o rara que parezca puede ser el camino hacia la libertad financiera. La creatividad y el ingenio son innatos al ser humano, de manera que siempre podremos imaginar algo novedoso que resuelva alguna necesidad; lo realmente desafiante es convertir esas ideas en dinero y en fuentes de riqueza. Para lograrlo es indispensable, primero, desarrollar hábitos que
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Life at the Extremes

by Frances Ashcroft ...

The debut of a female Steve Jones – likeable, literate, lucid and laconic. A sprightly, lavishly illustrated book on the science of human survival.How do people survive extremes of heat, cold, depth, speed and altitude? This book explores the limits of human survival and the physiological adaptations which enable us to exist under extreme conditions. In man’s battle for survival in the harshest of ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The debut of a female Steve Jones – likeable, literate, lucid and laconic. A sprightly, lavishly illustrated book on the science of human survival.How do people survive extremes of heat, cold, depth, speed and altitude? This book explores the limits of human survival and the physiological adaptations which enable us to exist under extreme conditions. In man’s battle for survival in the harshest of
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Oxygen: The molecule that made the world

The molecule that made the world

by Nick Lane ...

Series series Popular Science
Oxygen has had extraordinary effects on life. Three hundred million years ago, in Carboniferous times, dragonflies grew as big as seagulls, with wingspans of nearly a metre. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today - probably as much as 35 per cent. Giant spiders, tree-ferns, marine rock formations and fossil charcoals all tell the same story. ... Read more

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Oxygen has had extraordinary effects on life. Three hundred million years ago, in Carboniferous times, dragonflies grew as big as seagulls, with wingspans of nearly a metre. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today - probably as much as 35 per cent. Giant spiders, tree-ferns, marine rock formations and fossil charcoals all tell the same story.
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Holistic Anatomy

An Integrative Guide to the Human Body

by Pip Waller ...

An engaging and accessible exploration of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology—through a holistic lensComplementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine have become increasingly widespread as the limits of conventional treatments become more apparent. Holistic Anatomy presents an authoritative study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, but it expands the discussion by connecting ... Read more

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An engaging and accessible exploration of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology—through a holistic lensComplementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine have become increasingly widespread as the limits of conventional treatments become more apparent. Holistic Anatomy presents an authoritative study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, but it expands the discussion by connecting
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The Music of Life

Biology beyond the Genome

by Denis Noble ...

What is Life? Decades of research have resulted in the full mapping of the human genome - three billion pairs of code whose functions are only now being understood. The gene's eye view of life, advocated by evolutionary biology, sees living bodies as mere vehicles for the replication of the genetic codes. But for a physiologist, working with the living organism, the view is a very different one. ... Read more

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What is Life? Decades of research have resulted in the full mapping of the human genome - three billion pairs of code whose functions are only now being understood. The gene's eye view of life, advocated by evolutionary biology, sees living bodies as mere vehicles for the replication of the genetic codes. But for a physiologist, working with the living organism, the view is a very different one.
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People Management

by Rus Slater ...

Series series Collins Business Secrets
The people management secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of People ManagementIncludes how to:• Build a business-like relationships with your direct reports• Set clear targets and monitor them• Understand different personality types and how to manage them• Deliver criticism and compliments in the right way• Mentor your ... Read more

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The people management secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of People ManagementIncludes how to:• Build a business-like relationships with your direct reports• Set clear targets and monitor them• Understand different personality types and how to manage them• Deliver criticism and compliments in the right way• Mentor your
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Borrowed Time

The Science of How and Why We Age

by Ms Sue Armstrong ...

As featured on BBC Radio 4's Start the Week'A rich, timely study for the era of "global ageing"'- NatureThe ageing of the world population is one of the most important issues facing humanity in the 21st century – up there with climate change in its potential global impact. Sometime before 2020, the number of people over 65 worldwide will, for the first time, be greater than the number of 0–4 year ... Read more

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As featured on BBC Radio 4's Start the Week'A rich, timely study for the era of "global ageing"'- NatureThe ageing of the world population is one of the most important issues facing humanity in the 21st century – up there with climate change in its potential global impact. Sometime before 2020, the number of people over 65 worldwide will, for the first time, be greater than the number of 0–4 year
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Think Hips! The Five Minute Hip Flexor Stretch Solution: Simple Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises to Reduce Joint Pain & Increase Muscle Flexibility

Think Hips!, #1

by L.W. Bentley ...

Series Book 1 - Think Hips!
I had been suffering from lower back pain for the last few years, and presumed it was something I would just have to live with as a side-effect to being a slouching desk jockey, chained to my Mac 8 hours a day.And then one morning, over my usual post-shower caffeine fix and social media catch up, I saw a Facebook post from a gym-bunny friend of mine, complaining about her sore hip flexors after ... Read more

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I had been suffering from lower back pain for the last few years, and presumed it was something I would just have to live with as a side-effect to being a slouching desk jockey, chained to my Mac 8 hours a day.And then one morning, over my usual post-shower caffeine fix and social media catch up, I saw a Facebook post from a gym-bunny friend of mine, complaining about her sore hip flexors after
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Release Your Pain: 2nd Edition - EBOOK: Resolving Soft Tissue Injuries with Exercise and Active Release Techniques

Resolving Soft Tissue Injuries with Exercise and Active Release Techniques

by Dr. Brian James Abelson DC., Kamali Thara Abelson BSc. ...

Series Book 1 - Release Your Body
Imagine finding a way to spend less time suffering from pain, and more time doing the things you love. Take control of your pain! This long awaited, completely reworked, second edition provides new content for each condition, with over 80 additional pages of information, the addition of new and easier to understand illustrations, updated descriptions about each of the soft-tissue conditions, a ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Imagine finding a way to spend less time suffering from pain, and more time doing the things you love. Take control of your pain! This long awaited, completely reworked, second edition provides new content for each condition, with over 80 additional pages of information, the addition of new and easier to understand illustrations, updated descriptions about each of the soft-tissue conditions, a
... Read more
Gemini 2014: Your Personal Horoscope

by Joseph Polansky ...

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead.The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need.Your essential guide to love, life and career success in 2014.This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all you need to know about your ... Read more

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Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead.The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need.Your essential guide to love, life and career success in 2014.This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all you need to know about your
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Aging and Health - A Systems Biology Perspective

by Tamàs Fülöp ...

Aging is a major risk factor for chronic diseases, which in turn can provide information about the aging of a biological system. This publication serves as an introduction to systems biology and its application to biological aging. Key pathways and processes that impinge on aging are reviewed, and how they contribute to health and disease during aging is discussed. The evolution of this situation ... Read more

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Aging is a major risk factor for chronic diseases, which in turn can provide information about the aging of a biological system. This publication serves as an introduction to systems biology and its application to biological aging. Key pathways and processes that impinge on aging are reviewed, and how they contribute to health and disease during aging is discussed. The evolution of this situation
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Erythrocytes: Physiology And Pathophysiology

by Florian Lang, Michael Foller ...

The book covers the functional significance and properties of erythrocytes, their generation, senescence, and suicidal death. It further summarizes knowledge about hormones influencing erythrocyte formation including erythropoietin as well as disorders affecting and involving erythrocytes such as anemia, malaria, and sepsis.This seminal work forms a unique reference on the most abundant cell type ... Read more

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The book covers the functional significance and properties of erythrocytes, their generation, senescence, and suicidal death. It further summarizes knowledge about hormones influencing erythrocyte formation including erythropoietin as well as disorders affecting and involving erythrocytes such as anemia, malaria, and sepsis.This seminal work forms a unique reference on the most abundant cell type
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Kinanthropometry IX

Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry

Edited by Michael Marfell-Jones, Arthur Stewart, Tim Olds ...

This is an edited collection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the Ninth International Conference of the Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Defined as the relationship between human body structure and function, kinanthropometry is an area of growing interest, and these proceedings will be of use to students, academics and professionals in the areas of ergonomics, sports science, ... Read more

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This is an edited collection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the Ninth International Conference of the Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Defined as the relationship between human body structure and function, kinanthropometry is an area of growing interest, and these proceedings will be of use to students, academics and professionals in the areas of ergonomics, sports science,
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