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Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
x, 466 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"What is a dream? Why do we dream? How do our bodies and minds use dreams? These questions are the starting point for this unprecedented, astonishing study of the role and significance of dreams, from the beginning of human history. It is an investigation on the grand scale, encompassing literature, anthropology, religion, and science, one that articulates the essential place dreams occupy in human culture, and how they functioned as the catalyst...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 230 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Pain management is one of the most important indicators of quality of life. This program is designed to give you an overview of the important factors involved in pain management and understanding the anatomy and physiology of pain.
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xiv, 381 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Drawing on the individual experiences of patients, musicians, composers, and ordinary people, the author explores the complex human response to music, and how music can affect those suffering from a variety of ailments.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the operating room, where he performs some of the riskiest surgeries around, to the lab, where he is working on growing skin cells and injecting them into the brain to replace worn out neural tissue, Dr. Rahul Jandial is on the cutting edge of the latest advancements in neuroscience. This fascinating book draws on Dr. Jandial's broad-spectrum expertise and brings together the best of various fields--surgery, science, brain structure, the conscious...
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 391 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents information on muscle anatomy, detailed guidelines for resistance training techniques, and multiple strength training programs for machines and free weights, individualized for beginner, advanced, and senior levels of fitness.
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xiv, 217 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the connection between light, vision, and consciousness, including the ways that a proper understanding of light can promote better health and well-being"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Are you getting enough sleep? Are you sure? This engaging, fact-packed look at the science of sleep will make you think again. For something that all humans (and most animals) do for hours every night, sleep is not as well understood as you might think. Scientists don't even really know why we sleep! But they know it's important. And this book takes readers through just why it's so important, what your body's doing while you're dreaming, what happens...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Whether it's a bout of bad jet lag or a stress-induced all-nighter, we've all suffered from nights that left us feeling less than well-rested. But for some people, getting a bad night's sleep isn't just an inconvenience: it's a nightmare. In Sleepyhead, science writer Henry Nicholls uses his own experience with chronic narcolepsy as a gateway to better understanding the cryptic, curious, and relatively uncharted world of sleep disorders. We meet...
Publisher
DPTV Media
Pub. Date
©2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 80 min.) : sd., color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Through a lecture presentation, offers advice on dealing with memory loss, providing steps to boosting cognitive function along with insight on how to protect one's memory, including: skipping "bad fats," which helps lower cholesterol levels and fights the formation of amyloid plaques that form in the brain, leading to Alzheimer's; stocking the refrigerator with power foods like broccoli that contains essential nutrients for brain structure and function;...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
ix, 294 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
An investigation into the effects of exercise on the brain evaluates how aerobic exercise positively influences the progression of such conditions as Alzheimer's disease, ADD, and depression, in a report that shares theory-supporting case studies.
Author
Publisher
Aguilar
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
220 pages : illustrations ; 23cm
Language
Español
Description
"Envejecer es una parte natural del ciclo de la vida. Sin embargo, todos queremos vernos y sentirnos más jóvenes, y tener la energía y vitalidad de años pasados. La clave está en dos cosas: prevenir y tratar adecuadamente. Para el Doctor Daniel Campos envejecer es un sinónimo de victoria, una victoria que requiere estar preparados para poder vivir más y vivir mejor. Con la preparación y la información adecuada, podemos disfrutar de nuestros...
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