Henry Carter Hull

Few things are as tantalizing as a woman's curves…and yet, humans are the only mammals on earth whose females have curvy bodies. Why? And what does this unique body shape mean for us? In Curvology, researcher David Bainbridge uses his scientific know-how to get to the bottom of this anatomical mystery and to explore the social and psychological consequences of our cultural fixation with curves and fat.Bainbridge brings thorough and clear-headed...

A fun and informative introduction to the bodily systems that keep us alive! Hands-on science experiments and STEM research projects help readers ages 12 to 15 discover an amazing world -- their own bodies! What is the most complex machine on earth? The human body! In Inside the Human Body , readers ages 12 to 15 peel back the layers to take a look inside this amazing machine and learn the basic anatomy of the human body and its bones, muscles, blood...

"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 and fastest-growing organ. We see it, touch it, and live in it every day. It is a habitat for a mesmerizingly complex world of micro-organisms and physical functions that are vital to our health and survival. One of the first things people see about us,...

Did you know that your brain has up to 100 billion nerve cells? Wow! What else is going on in your body? In The Human Body: Get Under the Skin with Science Activities for Kids , middle schoolers learn about the different bodily systems that keep people breathing, moving, thinking, and staying healthy! Kids get a good look at all the action that's going on right inside their own bodies, from understanding just how that apple turns into energy to how...

Biology of Dogs takes you on a series of tours through all the major biological systems - reproductive, nervous, musculoskeletal, digestive and more. Tim leads these tours in a fun and irreverent manner, offering insights that will enhance your dog-human relationships so much that you will abandon all of your human friends to spend more time with your dog! And for those of you who slept through your biology class in school, you will learn a lot of...

Como lo afirma el autor de este perspicaz libro, el presente de una ciencia no solamente se define por su éxito y su proyección, también hacen par te de su imagen más completa-aunque precisamente por esto jamás acabada-los problemas y polémicas de dicha ciencia; asuntos que la mantienen activa, creativa y avanzando. Este libro se constituye en una franca imagen del presente de una ciencia como la Biología. Magistralmente, el autor examina la...

Si su vida de familia se hubiera de representar en un escenario, ¿qué clase de obra sería?", se pregunta Eric Berne, fundador y creador del Análisis Transaccional, quien a través de su Teoría del Guion de Vida propone desentrañar el rol que asume cada persona, y que se ha configurado a partir de los mandatos conscientes e inconscientes recibidos desde el vientre materno, y que luego interpreta en el gran escenario de la vida recitando sus líneas...

Two leading neuroscientists examine how the brain is in flux and how this applies to addressing neurological, cognitive, and emotional health. Beginning with a survey of the fundamental scientific developments that led to our current understanding of the regenerative mind, the authors elucidate the breakthrough neurobiological studies that paved the way for our present understanding of the brain's plasticity and regenerative capabilities. They then...

This book lets us peer into the world of microbes--not as germs to be eradicated, but as invaluable parts of our lives--allowing us to see how ubiquitous and vital microbes are: they sculpt our organs, defend us from disease, break down our food, educate our immune systems, guide our behavior, bombard our genomes with their genes, and grant us incredible abilities. While much of the prevailing discussion around the microbiome has focused on its implications...

From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age -- but enjoy the benefits of youth? Dr. Gundry outlines a nutrition...