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English
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Tony D. Williams is professor of ecological and evolutionary physiology and chair of biology at Simon Fraser University. His books include Physiological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds (Princeton). Scott McWilliams is professor of wildlife ecology and physiology at the University of Rhode Island. Julia A. Clarke is the John A. Wilson Professor in Vertebrate Paleontology at the University of Texas at Austin. Elizabeth MacDougall-Shackleton is professor...
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
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.
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English
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"In this fascinating journey through the human body and across the globe, Dr. Reisman weaves together stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world. Jonathan Reisman, M.D.-a physician, adventure traveler and naturalist-brings readers on an odyssey navigating our insides like an explorer discovering a new world with The Unseen Body. With unique insight, Reisman shows us how understanding mountain watersheds...
9) Yoga anatomy
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Language
English
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"The book details the key anatomical systems involved in the practice of yoga, including the skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system, and nervous system. Anatomical detail and explanation are blended with yogic breathing and mindfulness to create a complete yoga practice. Chapters detail standing, sitting, kneeling, supine, prone, and arm supported poses, or asana, with extensive anatomical illustrations and pose outlines. Cueing callouts...
12) Animals and me
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine different parts of the human body, explaining what they are for, and comparing them to the similar body parts of animals.
15) The human body
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Series
A Grosset all-color guide volume 36
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1971]
Language
English
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Publisher
Chartwell Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
If you are thinking about adopting a cat, The Illustrated Guide to Cats will help you choose the right kind of cat for your family and then learn how to properly care for it based on its breed. Breed standards are given as well as care boxes for at-a-glance tips for each breed, which include Persian, Maine Coon, Siamese, Abyssinian, Russian Blue, Tonkinese, and Burmese. An introductory section covers the history of cats over the millennia, from the...
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Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"Feeling anxious or unsure about medical-surgical nursing care? Get grounded in the latest best practices, with the freshly updated Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th Edition. This colorful fully illustrated guide offers clear, concise descriptions of crucial medical-surgical nursing concepts and procedures, with learning aids that help you grasp skills and concepts easily, in an enjoyable Incredibly Easy style. From assessment...