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Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
229 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Neil Shubin, a leading paleontologist and professor of anatomy who discovered Tiktaalik--the "missing link" that made headlines around the world in April 2006--tells the story of evolution by tracing the organs of the human body back millions of years, long before the first creatures walked the earth. By examining fossils and DNA, Shubin shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our head is organized like that of a long-extinct jawless...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
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)...
Publisher
Mosby
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
7th ed.
Physical Desc
x, 387 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
McMinn and Abrahams', 7th Edition delivers the straightforward visual guidance you need to confidently perform all of the dissections required during your medical training, while acquiring the practical anatomical knowledge needed in your future clinical practice! Respected authority Prof. Peter H. Abrahams and a team of leading anatomists use a vast collection of clinical images to help you master all essential concepts. New to this edition: Learn...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 368 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Combines anatomical terminology and function so readers not only learn names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Readers of this updated edition will come to understand the meanings of terms in anatomy and physiology, will get to know the body's anatomical structures, and will gain insights into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Abridged edition.
Physical Desc
320 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Take a head-to-toe tour of the human body. Amazing 3D images reveal all your major systems in molecular detail. Discover how the nervous system works, the intricate construction of skeleton and muscles, and how your body protects itself when you are under threat."--Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
276 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Bone is as embedded in our culture as it is in our bodies. Our species has made instruments and jewelry from bone, treated the dead like collectors' items, put our faith in skull bumps as guides to human behavior, and arranged skeletons into macabre tributes to the afterlife. Switek makes a compelling case for getting better acquainted with our skeletons, in all their surprising roles. Bridging the worlds of paleontology, anthropology, medicine, and...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
252 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Want to really understand the health and wellness benefits of massage? Interested in practicing massage at home or considering taking a course? Let this be your guide on everything from effleurage to epineuria.--
Explore the simple but profoundly effective power of touch, guided by the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies. Follow clear, annotated photography to master core massage techniques; understand the key disciplines, from Swedish to shiatsu, reflexology,...
13) Muscles
Author
Publisher
Perfection Learning
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First Pegasus books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"David Adam explores the groundbreaking neuroscience of cognitive enhancement that is changing the way the brain and the mind works--to make it better, sharper, more focused and, yes, more intelligent. He considers how we measure and judge intelligence, taking us on a fascinating tour of the history of brain science and medicine, from gentlemen scientist brain autopsy clubs to case studies of mental health patients with extraordinary savant abilities....
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Pubilshers
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"X-ray me! features 10 images of what's inside your body and includes basic information about organs, systems, and your skeleton."--back cover.
18) Human body
Series
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines various parts of the human body and how they work, including the blood, chromosomes, digestive system, muscles, tissues, nervous system, skeleton, and more.
20) My body
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1991
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
17 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the inner workings of various parts of the human body, including the heart, lungs, and skeleton.
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