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"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...

This classic guide to human anatomy will be welcomed by students and health professionals alike?as well as anyone fascinated by science. Organized by anatomical region?the most common method of studying the body in anatomy and biology courses?and rigorously indexed, this essential medical reference is the fruit of an intensive collaboration between internationally recognized scientists, dissectors, and graphic artists. Its astoundingly rich in information:...

Combining up-to-the-minute descriptions and illustrations of the body's physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems, this ultimate all-in-one guide is perfect for families and students alike.

"We assume we know our bodies intimately, but for many of us they remain uncharted territory. How many of us understand the way seizures affect the brain, how the heart is connected to wellbeing, or the why the foot carries the key to our humanity? In Adventures in Human Being, award-winning author Gavin Francis leads readers on a journey into the hidden pathways of the human body, offering a guide to its inner workings and a celebration of its marvels....

A girl describes how her skin, bones, muscles, brain, blood, heart, lungs, and stomach receive energy and function as parts of her body.

We actually know very little about how our bodies work. With the same attention to detail found in A Short History of Everything, Bill Bryson explains the inner workings of the body in a way everyone can understand. Beginning with genes and the elements found inside us, he takes readers on a tour through all the major parts and systems. He also talks about major diseases and medicine.

Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of the human body.

"A cheeky celebration of boobies! “You have just opened a book about boobies.” Meet the Blue-footed Booby, who does not have any boobies at all, since only mammals have boobies. We learn that mammals have boobies to feed babies ― even though milk can also come from plants. And did you know that boobies, or breasts, vary from person to person, that boobies change over time, and that different animals have different numbers of boobies? Witty...

The 2019 offering from Welcome to the Museum guides readers through the human body, from the muscles we use to show emotion, to the delicate workings of the brain. With sumptuous artwork and expert text, this beautiful book is a feast of anatomical knowledge.