Most of the contributors are in reproductive health or related medical fields, but some are religious scholars. They examine popular attitudes and official doctrines regarding reproduction in Catholic
What if you found out you could live a healthy life lasting for a thousand years or longer? Advances in biomedical technology raise the theoretical possibility that people could dramatically prolong o
Leading specialists take the latest clinical research findings on aging and how to improve and maintain health to produce a one-of-a-kind book—a book replete with easily accessible tools and si
At last a book that teaches us to how to harness the power of our cyclic nature! Miranda Gray has provided us with an indispensable guide to understanding how the variable (often considered inferior)
With the emergence of the new field of evolutionary developmental biology we are witnessing a renaissance of Darwin's insights 150 years after his On the Origin of Species. Thus far, the exciting findings from 'evo-devo' have only been trickling into college courses and into the domain of non-specialists. With its focus on the human organism, Quirks of Human Anatomy opens the floodgates by stating the arguments of evo-devo in plain English, and by offering a cornucopia of interesting case studies and examples. Its didactic value is enhanced by 24 schematic diagrams that integrate a host of disparate observations, by its Socratic question-and-answer format, and by its unprecedented compilation of the literature. By framing the 'hows' of development in terms of the 'whys' of evolution, it lets readers probe the deepest questions of biology. Readers will find the book educational and enjoyable, as it revels in the fun of scientific exploration.
Scholars, teachers, and practitioners of geriatric medicine Shulman (Emory U.), Michael Silverman, and Adam G. Golden (both U. of Miami) provide information on what people can expect as they grow olde
The Modern Period examines how and why Americans adopted radically new methods of managing and thinking about menstruation during the twentieth century. In the early twentieth century women typically
In 2004, Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman, MD, published Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever. Their groundbreaking book marshaled thousands of scientific studies to make the case that ne
Attention, Balance and Coordination is the most up-to-date handbook for professionals involved in education and child development, providing a new understanding of the source of specific behavioural p
This anatomical atlas is comprised of about 800 high-quality, scanning electron-microscopic images of human embryos. The b&w images are placed in vertical arrangements to show the chronological d
Recipient of the 2006 Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Prize for the best project in the area of medicine.The author, a second-generation Greek American, returned to Greece with her young daughter to
Recipient of the 2006 Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Prize for the best project in the area of medicine.The author, a second-generation Greek American, returned to Greece with her young daughter to
A specialist in cell and developmental biology, Wolpert (emeritus, U. College, London) describes for non-specialists embryonic development, that is, the processes by which a single cell--the fertilize
"Dr. Morgentaler, an internationally recognized expert in sexual medicine and male hormones, shares his secrets for a healthy life."--Irwin Goldstein, M.D., Director of Sexual Medicine, Alvarado Hospi
Well-annoted diagrams and vibrant photographs show both the internal and external workings of each system. This book compares humans with animals and provides fun health tests and checks. It is ideal
Gotcha Covered! is the big sister or friend-in-the-know that every 9- to 12-year-old girl needs. By answering questions, setting the record straight on what's what, offering helpful tips and tools, an
This cheerfully illustrated book takes a light approach in offering proverbial A"birds and beesA" instruction to boys and girls entering puberty. Full-color cartoon-style illustrations and straightfo
