Human Physiology 60

During the long twentieth century, explorers went in unprecedented numbers to the hottest, coldest, and highest points on the globe. Taking us from the Himalaya to Antarctica and beyond, Higher and ……続きを見る

“Describes the physiology behind the normal function of the heart with gusto and humor . . . well informed and accessible . . . a necessary book.” ーReadings In this lively and informative explorati……続きを見る

A physiologist presents a provocative and scientifically rigorous new perspective on Darwinism, design, and why the living world works so well. When they contemplate nature, they see evidence of des……続きを見る

Bill Bryson’s The Body meets Mary Roach’s Gulp (with a dash of What’s Your Poo Telling You?)in this rollicking and delightfully educational tour of our bodily emissionsーfrom mucus to sweat to poop……続きを見る

“A brilliant history of technology. . . . full of wonders of nature, human invention, history” and more (Wall Street Journal). There is no part of our bodies that fully rotatesーbe it a wrist or ank……続きを見る

This award-winning book “offers a thorough compilation of what modern science, from biomechanics to neurochemistry, knows about the secrets of orgasm” (Publishers Weekly). The coauthor of the intern……続きを見る

“An animated introduction to the neuroscience of sensory perception” informed by the latest research on topics from music to brain injuries to synesthesia (Kirkus Reviews). In recent years neuroscie……続きを見る

This “seriously entertaining book” explores the skin in its multifaceted physical, psychological, and social aspects (Times, UK). Providing a cover for our delicate bodies, the skin is our largest a……続きを見る

An expert in pulmonary medicine shares a wide-ranging exploration of the human lung: the organ that explains our origins and holds the keys to our future. We take an average of 7.5 million breaths a……続きを見る

“A neurosurgeon and evolutionary scholar presents a bold new theory on the early origins of the hominiform (human-like) primates . . . Thought-provoking.” ーKirkus Reviews Drawing on such diverse an……続きを見る

Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that causes substantial morbidity and has been challenging to treat due to its heterogeneous onset, environmental triggers, severity, and treatment res……続きを見る

A history of those who have scaled Mount Everestーand the advances in mountaineering over a century. At one time, the summits of the world’s highest peaksーEverest includedーwere beyond reach. Pione……続きを見る

This edited volumeaims to describe physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie human maternal-fetal interactions. The book emphasizes the structure and development of the fetoplace……続きを見る

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Stiff tells you what you need to knowーbefore or after you read Mary Roach’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard ……続きを見る

"Sapiens: Tracing Human Evolution" is a captivating exploration of our ancient origins and the remarkable journey of human evolution. Delving into the depths of history, this book unravels the myste……続きを見る

How recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human aging All of us would like to live longer, or to slow the debilitating effects of age. In How We Age, Coleen Murphy shows how r……続きを見る

This book is all about how to treatment self and defend from getting disease which happens to human beings 続きを見る

Recent research has linked the purine molecule adenosine and its phosphate group attached precursors to neuroimmunological processes that include the induction and suppression of inflammation. Howev……続きを見る

What is so common, yet unique and potentially beneficial of caffeine and household pain relief drug, acetaminophen? Research is only beginning to uncover such neuroprotective quality and how it may ……続きを見る

The aim of this volume is to summarize novel findings on the function, pathophysiology, and regulation of voltage-gated Ca2+ channels and on novel concepts of their pharmacological modulation. Impre……続きを見る

Explore new movements and alleviate stiff joints with more than 100 exercises designed to keep you flexible, energized, and active for life. Pain and stiffness can create fear and uncertainty in our……続きを見る

THIS IS THE BOOK TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE Unlock your best self and Eat Your Way to a Six Pack! Authored by celebrity trainer Scott Harrison, founder of The Six Pack Revolution, this book is your pass……続きを見る

This book reviews the cellular and non-cellular components of human breast milk and their contribution to infant growth and development. It also discusses various cellular growth factors in breast m……続きを見る

Handbook for the Recently Deceased BEETLEJUICE JOURNAL & HANDBOOK Are you a fervent Beetlejuice fan? Have you always wondered about the mysterious "Handbook for the Recently Deceased" that captivate……続きを見る

Introduction to Exercise Science With HKPropel Access offers students a comprehensive overview of the field of exercise science and explores the research and evidence-based practice within the subdi……続きを見る

The Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities of medieval Western Europe conceived of the human body in manifold ways. The body was not a fixed or unmalleable mass of flesh but an entity that changed……続きを見る

Did you know that up to 90% of women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic problems in their lifetime? Yet these issues are overwhelmingly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. Condition……続きを見る

No livro, o filósofo e fisiólogo francês Pierre-Jean-Georges Cabanis se junta ao debate fisiólogico da época acerca da pena de morte usando a guilhotina, que tentava elucidar como se dava no corpo a……続きを見る

Elasticity is absolutely necessary for living a normal life. This fact is cruelly revealed when respiratory, cardiac, digestive, sensory, motor, reproductive or aesthetic problems appear following t……続きを見る

Сто тысяч лет назад Homo sapiens был одним из как минимум шести видов человека, живших на этой планете, ー ничем не примечательным животным, которое играло в экосистеме роль не большую, чем гориллы,……続きを見る