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As the fiftieth anniversary of the first lunar landing approaches, the award winning historian and perennial New York Times bestselling author takes a fresh look at the space program, President John F. Kennedy's inspiring challenge, and America's race to the moon. On May 25, 1961, JFK made an astonishing announcement: his goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the decade. In this engrossing, fast-paced epic, Douglas Brinkley returns to the...
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HPL Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2023
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"Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globe trotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a "best" diet or exercise regimen for the brain,...
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The Sherzais believe that 90 percent of Alzheimer's cases can be prevented. Based on their clinical studies, they have devised a comprehensive program for preventing Alzheimer's disease and improving cognitive function. The brain is a living universe, directly influenced by nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and engagement. These factors are the pillars of a program that evaluates risk, offers suggestions for prevention and symptom-reversal, and...
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"Provides basic consumer health information about Alzheimer disease and other dementias, with information on recognizing, diagnosing, and treating symptoms of AD and Dementias. Tips on living with AD and Dementias and advice for caregivers is also provided. Includes index, glossary of related terms and directory of resources"--
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Lecture series on sensation, perception and how these are affected and change with age taught from an academic psychology perspective. A recurring concern throughout the course is the understanding of human behavior. Behavior does not occur randomly or haphazardly. Behavior has reasons and happens in response to some detectable stimulus event that has taken place in our internal or external environment.
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"Getting older is something none of us anticipate with enthusiasm. There are things we can do in our 20s and 30s that may not be possible in our advancing years, and whilst some may actively resist or ignore the consequences of aging, change is inevitable; But whilst our physical capabilities may become limited, what concerns many people much more is cognitive decline - the aging of the mind. Professor Patrick Rabbitt has been a cognitive gerontologist...
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From the Publisher: Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination is a comprehensive textbook of physical examination, history-taking, and health assessment with a unique emphasis on differential diagnosis and variations across the lifespan. The book conveys a uniquely compassionate, patient-centered approach to physical examination with a strong evidence-based foundation. Clinical Pearls boxes give brief clinical insights with expert tips on techniques,...
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Technology - Engineering: Dummy & Robot Heroes: The Wonders of Technology, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology Science series covers subjects from Robots, Transportation, Agricultural Science, Science in the Third World, Making Plants Grow Plastic & New Miracles from Science. Students will develop a basic understanding of the fundamentals of Technology and work their way up to more complex subjects. As human stand-ins, dummies and their mobile counterparts,...
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Chemistry: metallurgy: Metallurgy is the study of the extraction, refining, alloying and fabrication of metals and of their structure and properties. Metallurgy can be described as a sub-set of "materials science" -- the study of physical and chemical behavior of metals and alloys. This program discusses metal's role in our control of the environment. Advances in agriculture, warfare, transport, even cookery are impossible without metal, as was the...
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Adaptation: Safari Froggy shows students how animals have the fascinating ability to meet challenges in their surroundings through learned adaptations like finding water and learning how to stay well fed in desolate conditions. The physical adaptation of camouflage, that protects them from predators, is also defined.
Animal features and their functions: Set to a familiar tune, these fun lyrics describe some of the many different animal features....
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From the Publisher: Patricia Tabloski's Gerontological Nursing is a comprehensive, research-based text that guides nursing students in their care of older patients in both normal and pathological changes of aging. Drawing from current research in nursing, medicine, sociology and psychology, this book emphasizes critical thinking in the application of the nursing process to give students the confidence they need to provide the highest level of care....
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"The Fifth Edition includes a Disease in Depth feature on Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections that investigates how E. coli causes these infections, their signs and symptoms, and how to treat them. Learn about these and other diseases, as well as how microorganisms impact health, with Microbiology with Diseases by Body System. Bring microbiology to life with stunning animations, engaging Micro Matters case studies, and multiple practice quizzes available...
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