Human Anatomy & Physiology

The Happy Vagina shines a light on both the unique and sometimes awkward facts about everything gynaecological, creating an open dialogue for all sexes and generations. "A fierce and fabulous celebration of women. Mika's straight-talking,...

'A must-read for psychotherapists, doctors and everyone else who enjoys connecting ideas' Philippa Perry'Compassionate and challenging, warmly human and coolly rigorous. . . I am now thinking afresh about how I live in my own body, in a world where, as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916413733Author Kelly-Marie KerrFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint Seek VisionPublisher Seek VisionWeight(grams) 172gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 7mm

Bone is ubiquitous and versatile, and uniquely repairs itself without scarring. However, we rarely see bone in its living state-and even then, mostly in two-tone images that only hint at its marvels. After it serves and protects vertebrate lives, bone...

A clear and straightforward explanation of genetics in this new edition of the popular 101 series. Our genetic makeup determines so much about who we are, and what we pass on to our children-from eye color, to height, to health, and even our longevity...

This text provides a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based guide to the field. It covers each stage of the rehabilitation process from initial assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to return to pre-injury fitness and injury prevention. Presenting a...

The Archaeology of Human Bones provides an up to date account of the analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites, introducing students to the anatomy of bones and teeth and the nature of the burial record.Drawing from studies around the...

The HIIT Bible is the ultimate guide to High-Intensity Interval Training - the fastest and most effective means of getting fit and improving body composition. A complete reference guide, The HIIT Bible explains everything you need to know about the...

Science is a force for good in the world-at least usually. But sometimes, when obsession gets the better of scientists, they twist a noble pursuit into something sinister. Under this spell, knowledge isn't everything, it's the only thing-no matter the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060765392Author Dr Jonathan WeinerFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556435072Author Erich BlechschmidtFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Where did we come from? Where are we going?Homo sapiens is the most successful, the most widespread and the most influential species ever to walk the Earth. In the blink of an evolutionary eye we have spread around the globe, taken control of Earth's...

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from...

While the health of aging men has been a focus of biomedical research for years, evolutionary biology has not been part of the conversation--until now. How Men Age is the first book to explore how natural selection has shaped male aging, how evolutionary...

The human body is a complicated and beautiful machine, governed by the laws of physics and chemistry. By understanding its physiology - how it performs its varied functions - it is possible to build strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of...

It has been remarked that if the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn't. Commencing with a brief history of neuroscience, from the ancient practice of drilling holes in the head to relieve headaches to the latest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781501144325Author Matthew WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Scribner Book CompanyPublisher Scribner Book CompanyWeight(grams) 345gDimensions(mm)...

* A TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR *From the prize-winning author of Adventures in the Anthropocene, the astonishing story of how culture enabled us to become the most successful species on Earth'A wondrous, visionary work' Tim Flannery, author of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781617230127Author David EpsteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint PortfolioPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 335gDimensions(mm) 214mm * 141mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615292090Author Elizabeth MichelFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Bioenergetics PressPublisher Bioenergetics PressWeight(grams) 638gDimensions(mm)...

This book addresses instruments, methodologies and diagnostic methods used to evaluate and diagnose human movement, locomotion and physical status in general. Starting from historical perspective, the idea of understanding human locomotion by applying...

Why is chocolate melting on the tongue such a decadent sensation? Why do we love crunching on bacon? Why is fizz-less soda such a disappointment to drink, and why is flat beer so unappealing to the palate? Our sense of taste produces physical and...

If you thought you knew who you were, THINK AGAIN.Did you know that half your DNA isn't human? That somebody, somewhere has exactly the same face? Or that most of your memories are fiction?What about the fact that you are as hairy as a chimpanzee,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780767926102Author Landrum B. ShettlesFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 215gDimensions(mm)...

Visually Memorable Neuroanatomy for Beginners takes a close look at the anatomy of the human brain and teaches readers to identify and examine its structures in a relatable way. Unlike large textbooks that deliver a superficial overview of the subject,...

Praised by critics and teachers alike for more than forty years, Burne Hogarth's Dynamic Anatomy is recognised worldwide as the classic, indispensable text on artistic anatomy. Now revised, expanded and completely redesigned with more than 75 never...

A leading scientist's guide to the way our immune system protects us-but only most of the time What is our immune system, and how does it work? A vast array of cells, proteins and chemicals spring into action whenever our bodies are damaged, but immunity...

'Incredibly well-researched and loaded with modern-day, high-tech football insights' - Tony Strudwick, Head of Performance, Wales national football team Professional football is more demanding than ever. Top internationals reach speeds of 36km/hr, run...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Choice Magazine Outstanding Reference/Academic Book Award 2009.Book InformationISBN 9781403979797Author Gary LynchFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint St...

There's a silent epidemic in western civilization, and it is right under our noses. Our jaws are getting smaller and our teeth crooked and crowded, creating not only aesthetic challenges but also difficulties with breathing. Modern orthodontics has...

An enthralling exploration that upends the prevailing view of consciousness and demonstrates how intelligence is literally embedded in the palms of our hands If you think that intelligence emanates from the mind and that reasoning necessitates the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914207068Author Anatomy AcademyFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint Muze PublishingPublisher Muze Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780716744450Author Esther M. SternbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint W.H.Freeman & Co LtdPublisher Macmillan LearningWeight(grams) 383g

In this headline-making book, Daniel Bergner turns everything we thought we knew about women's desire on its head. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with renowned behavioural scientists, sexologists, psychologists and everyday women, Daniel...

A New York Times bestselling writer explores what our unique sonic signature reveals about our species, our culture, and each one of us. Finally, a vital topic that has never had its own book gets its due.There's no shortage of books about public...

"I recommend that you read and use the information in this book to provide your athletes with the best chances of performing at their best" from the foreword by Sir Clive Woodward, Olympic Performance Director, British Olympic Association This book...

Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice is essential reading for all trainee biomedical scientists looking for an introduction to the biomedical science profession whether they are undergraduates following an accredited biomedical...

This book reveals emerging theory in the nebulous area between neurophysiology and behavioural science which is of such vital importance in the mental health field. Part I of the book contains the three Hincks Memorial Lectures given by Dr. MacLean:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914207051Author Clement HarrisonFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Muze PublishingPublisher Muze PublishingWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Whether we realize it or not, we carry in our mouths the legacy of our evolution. Our teeth are like living fossils that can be studied and compared to those of our ancestors to teach us how we became human. In Evolution's Bite, noted paleoanthropologist...