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"Neurosurgeon Henry Marsh reveals the fierce joy of operating, the profoundly moving triumphs, the harrowing disasters, the haunting regrets, and the moments of black humor that characterize a brain surgeon's life. If you believe that brain surgery is a precise and exquisite craft, practiced by calm and detached surgeons, this ... brutally honest account will make you think again"--Amazon.com.
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"Neurological disorders are now the world's leading source of disability, and the fastest growing of these disorders is Parkinson disease. Between 1990 and 2015 the number of people with Parkinson's doubled to over 6 million and is projected to double again by 2040. The causes are shocking, and the remedies are woefully out of date and ineffective. It's time to take action. We need widespread education about the pandemic, better and more broadly available...
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Renowned neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux digs into the natural history of life on earth to provide a new perspective on the similarities between us and our ancestors in deep time. This page-turning survey of the whole of terrestrial evolution sheds new light on how nervous systems evolved in animals, how the brain developed, and what it means to be human. In The Deep History of Ourselves, LeDoux argues that the key to understanding human behavior lies...
6) My brain
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"Gives young readers an introduction to the importance and function of the brain"--Provided by publisher.
10) Nervous system
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of the nervous system. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--
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Unlock the secret to extraordinary health by reducing high uric acid levels—the hidden risk you didn't know you had—by the author of Grain Brain and Brain Wash.
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PBS host, weight-loss expert, and renowned authority on longevity, Dr. John Tickell shares the secret to a long life: moderation. Moderation in everything except love, laughter, and fish (and a few vegetables!).
Based on common sense, sound science, and good food, Love, Laugh, and Eat is an easy-to-follow guide that will help put the bounce back in your step and add years to your life. With his characteristic wit and medical expertise,
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"Your nervous system sends messages to your entire body. Use your senses, and learn how your brain, spine, and nerves work together to keep you safe and healthy. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!"--Amazon.com.
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Katrina Firlik is a neurosurgeon, one of only two hundred or so women among the alpha males who dominate this high-pressure, high-prestige medical specialty. She is also a superbly gifted writer–witty, insightful, at once deeply humane and refreshingly wry. In Another Day in the Frontal Lobe, Dr. Firlik draws on this rare combination to create a neurosurgeon’s Kitchen Confidential–a unique insider’s memoir of a fascinating...
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"Did you know that about 20 percent of the body's energy is used by the brain? The average adult brain weighs 3 pounds (1.5 kilograms). Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Nervous System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book explores...
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"All day long, the human body is sending messages between the brain and other body parts. These messages control the body's movements and many other basic functions. How does this happen? With the help of the nervous system, of course! This informative guide gives readers a look into the human nervous system. Engaging text is written at a low level, giving struggling readers an opportunity to learn about this key concept from the upper elementary...
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Everyone knows that the brain is responsible for our smarts and the spinal cord holds us up, but students may be surprised to learn how much more these powerhouses are responsible for. Together they control the nervous system. Without them, we would not b
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