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The unseen body : a doctor's journey through the hidden wonders of human anatomy / by Reisman, Jonathan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In this fascinating journey through the human body and across the globe, Dr. Reisman weaves together stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world. Jonathan Reisman, M.D.--a physician, adventure traveler and naturalist--brings readers on an odyssey navigating our insides like an explorer discovering a new world with The Unseen Body. With unique insight, Reisman shows us how understanding mountain watersheds helps to diagnose heart attacks, how the body is made mostly of mucus, not water, and how urine carries within it a tale of humanity's origins. Through his offbeat adventures in healthcare and across the globe, Reisman discovers new perspectives on the body: a trip to the Alaskan Arctic reveals that fat is not the enemy, but the hero; a stint in the Himalayas uncovers the boundary where the brain ends and the mind begins; and eating a sheep's head in Iceland offers a lesson in empathy. By relating rich experiences in far-flung lands and among unique cultures back to the body's inner workings, he shows how our organs live inextricably intertwined lives-an internal ecosystem reflecting the natural world around us. Reisman offers a new and deeply moving perspective, and helps us make sense of our bodies and how they work in a way readers have never before imagined"--
Subjects: Human anatomy.; Physiology.;
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Easy beauty : a memoir / by Cooper Jones, Chloé,1983-author.;
Moving through the world in a body that looks different than most, Jones learned on to factor "pain calculations" into every plan, every situation. She was born with a rare congenital condition called sacral agenesis, which affects both the stature and gait, and so her pain is physical. But there is also the pain of being judged and pitied for her appearance, of being dismissed as "less than." the ways she has been seen-or not seen-has informed her lens on the world for her entire life. But after unexpectedly becoming a mother (in violation of unspoken social taboos about the disabled body), she feels something in her shift, and Jones sets off on a journey across the globe, reclaiming the spaces she'd been denied and had denied herself.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Travel writing.; Personal narratives.; Cooper Jones, Chloé, 1983-; Cooper Jones, Chloé, 1983-; Abnormalities, Human.; Body image.; College teachers; Journalists; People with disabilities; Travel writers; Voyages and travels.; Women college teachers; Women journalists; Women with disabilities; Aesthetics;
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Clifford, the big red dog / by Bridwell, Norman.;
Emily Elizabeth introduces her dog Clifford and describes what it is like to have Clifford as a pet.LSC
Subjects: Clifford (Fictitious character from Bridwell); Dogs; Pet owners; Human-animal relationships; Body size;
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The lungs and respiratory system / by Parker, Steve;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Examines the different parts and functions of the lungs and respiratory system.
Subjects: Respiratory organs; Lungs; Respiration;
© 1997., Raintree Steck-Vaughn,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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One million things : a visual encyclopedia / by Barker, Chris(Chris Tijani); Beynon, Hazel.; Bryan, Kim.;
Nature -- Human body -- Science and technology -- Space -- Earth -- People and places -- History -- Art and culture -- Reference.LSC
Subjects: Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries.; Curiosities and wonders;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ripley's believe it or not! by Packard, Mary.; Ripley Entertainment, Inc.;
Issues from 2019- are numbered on spine: 15-An illustrated collection of oddities about the human body, animals, nature, and a variety of other topics.LSCRDA description based on: 2016 edition.
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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The skeletal system / by Frost, Helen,1949-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index.Simple text, photographs, and diagrams introduce the skeletal system and its purpose, parts, and functions.
Subjects: Bones; Skeleton;
© 2000, Pebble Books
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The circulatory system / by Leigh, Autumn,1971-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31), Internet addresses (p. 31) and index.Describes the components of the circulatory system, how the heart functions to pump blood through the human body, and cardiovascular diseases and disorders.LSC
Subjects: Cardiovascular system; Circulatory system.;
© 2012., Gareth Stevens Pub.,
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The skeletal system / by Roza, Greg.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31), Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Human skeleton; Human skeleton;
© 2012., Gareth Stevens Pub.,
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The muscular system / by Roza, Greg.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31), Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Musculoskeletal system;
© 2012., Gareth Stevens Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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