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Did you know that you can tell time in your sleep? That women have more nightmares than men? Or that up to half of the calories you consume can be burned off simply by fidgeting? In Sex, Sleep, Eat, Drink, Dream, acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ackerman takes us on an astonishing and illuminating tour of the human body during a typical day, from waking in the morning to the reverie of sleep and dreams.
Most of us are familiar with the concept of...
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2020.
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First American edition.
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English
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"Explore the science behind sleep, work, diet, rest, exercise, and leisure"--Page 4 of cover.
Many activities we take for granted are in fact undermining our well-being. Farrimond casts his eye over a typical day in our lives, and explores the science behind sleep, work, diet, rest, exercise, and leisure. Along the way, readers will learn how to make their day healthier, happier, and more productive. Discover the facts behind the fads, and learn...
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[1995]
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English
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Using microphotography to explore the hidden world inside the human body, this program covers three incredible team efforts: the coordination of muscles, bones, heart and circulatory system that makes Mike Powell the world's greatest long jumper; the digestive dynamo that turns a simple sandwich eaten by five-time Olympic gold medalist Bonnie Blair into raw energy for a blistering sprint down the ice; and the ultimate event--the development of a new...
11) The body: a complete user's guide : how your body functions, and how to keep it healthy and strong
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[2014]
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Rev. edition.
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English
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"Your body is an incredible machine that can run for more than 80 years without batteries, can self-propel over land and water, can heal itself from most common ailments, and can pair with another of its kind to reproduce. This updated, fully illustrated, easy-to-understand guide from National Geographic explores the intricate systems that make up the marvelous human body--from head to toe, inside and out. Beautifully designed and brimming with fascinating...
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