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The ultimate guys' body book : not-so-stupid questions about your body / by Larimore, Walter L.;
Subjects: Adolescence; Human growth; Puberty; Sex instruction for boys; Teenage boys; Teenage boys; Teenage boys; Teenage boys;
© c2012., Zonderkidz,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Jellyfish age backwards : nature's secrets to longevity / by Brendborg, Nicklas,author,translator.; DeNoma, Elizabeth,translator.; translation of:Brendborg, Nicklas.Gopler ældes baglæns.English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Blending together the most cutting-edge research and stories from habitats all over the world, a molecular biologist explores what nature has to teach us about aging, revealing life spans we cannot imagine and physiological gifts that feel closer to magicthan reality.
Subjects: Aging; Developmental biology; Longevity;
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Do hard things : why we get resilience wrong and the surprising science of real toughness / by Magness, Steve,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From beloved performance expert, journalist, and co-author of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox comes a science-based new definition of toughness-one that focuses on assessing a challenge on a physiological and psychological level rather than fear-based bulldozing-that has radical, holistic implications for any reader"--
Subjects: Determination (Personality trait); Resilience (Personality trait); Toughness (Personality trait);
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The new encyclopedia of snakes / by Mattison, Christopher.; Mattison, Christopher.Encyclopedia of snakes.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-265) and index.Covers classification of snakes; size, shape, and coloration; physiology; environment and habitats; defensive behavior; reproduction; and human attitudes toward snakes.
Subjects: Snakes as pets; Snakes; Snakes; Snakes;
© c2007., Princeton University Press,
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Perimenopause power : navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause / by Hill, Maisie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Three-quarters of women reaching menopause experience symptoms such as mood changes, insomnia, hot flushes, and night sweats, but there is little in the way of evidence-based information out there to help them presented in a way that's engaging and helpful. Perimenopause Power is here to change that: finally, this is a book for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause who want to understand what's going on with their bodies and how to deal with troublesome symptoms, but also gain valuable insights into making menopause a positive and powerful experience--yes, it's possible! Perimenopause Power is a handbook that exudes calm positivity and makes sense of complex physiological processes in an easy-to-understand manner, helping women to understand what the hell's going on with them and provide instruction on what can be done to improve their experience of the dreaded "change.""--Back cover.
Subjects: Perimenopause.;
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction : the MBSR program for enhancing health and vitality / by Lehrhaupt, Linda Myoki.; Meibert, Petra.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-187), Internet addresses and index."The originator of the much studied - and much proven - eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, Jon Kabat-Zinn, outlined a simple yet powerful approach to help anyone coping with the stress of a variety of psychological and physiological challenges. The authors, two of the leading MBSR teacher trainers in Europe, are ground readers in the practices that have been studied and proven effective. These include mindfulness meditation, walking meditation, eating meditation, Yoga, and Body-Scan. The authors provide step-by-step instructions, as well as illustrative real-life examples. Readers considering a course in MBSR will find information and inspiration while practitioners will gain a valuable tool for their teaching. Anyone experiencing or treating chronic challenges of mind, body, or spirit will find practical, motivational help here"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Stress management.; Mind and body.; Alternative medicine.;
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Move or die : how the sedentary life is killing us and how movement, not exercise, can save us / by Sitt, Tim.;
"If you've ever struggled to create health in your life, this book is your guide towards a new vision of sustainable health. It encourages you to free your body through movement in all environments and at all moments whether that is at work or home. Research is demonstrating that the negative health consequences of being sedentary are not offset by exercise. It's no longer enough to segregate movement to the gym or a single workout. The body thirsts for movement throughout the entire day just as much as it does for water, oxygen and food. This book is about learning to become self-aware of stagnation of any kind, including sitting, and how to use movement to create choice and health. This book integrates physiological research, psychology, sociology, philosophy, story and practical application for one purpose: to teach you how to free your body and experience authentic health"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Self-care, Health.; Human mechanics.; Movement therapy.;
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Your brain on art : how the arts transform us / by Magsamen, Susan,author.; Ross, Ivy,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Have you ever gotten chills while listening to a particularly gorgeous piece of music? Or felt a sense of calm while gazing at a painting of a serene landscape? We have experiences like those every day, but rarely stop to consider what's happening internally to cause them. In Your Brain on Art, founder of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Susan Magsamen and Google designer Ivy Ross explain how, by understanding how we biologically react to aesthetic experiences, we can not only heal as individuals but thrive as communities. Using the new science of neuroaesthetics, which explores our physiological reactions to art, Magsamen and Ross show us how, for instance, gardening can help a person heal from trauma or listening to a major fifth interval can snap the body out of a fight-or-flight response. Beyond enjoyment and abstraction, art can change the way we operate on a daily, practical level. And, in addition to helping each of us heal from stress, anxiety, burnout, and other malaises of modern life, neuroaesthetics can effect major change in society writ large, whether through public art murals in high-crime areas or music and dance therapy for patients experiencing neurodegenerative disorders"--
Subjects: Aesthetics; Arts;
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The Arc / by Henwood Hoen, Tory,author.;
"For fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Sally Rooney, and Rebecca Serle, Tory Henwood Hoen's The Arc is a smart, high concept love story that asks: is it possible to optimize our most intimate relationships? Thirty-five-year-old Ursula Byrne, VP of Strategic Audacity at a branding agency in Manhattan, is successful, witty, whip-smart, and single. She's tried all the dating apps, and let's just say: she's underwhelmed by her options. You'd think that by now someone would have come up with something more bespoke; a way for users to be more tailored about who and what they want in a life partner--how hard could that be? Enter The Arc: a highly secretive, super-sophisticated matchmaking service that uses a complex series of emotional, psychological and physiological assessments to architect partnerships that will go the distance. The price tag is high, the promise ambitious--a level of lifelong compatibility that would otherwise be unattainable. In other words, The Arc will find your ideal mate. Ursula is paired with forty-two-year-old lawyer Rafael Banks. From moment one, this feels like the electric, lasting love they've each been seeking their whole adult lives. But as their relationship unfolds in unanticipated ways, the two begin to realize that true love is never a sure thing. And the arc of a relationship is never predictable ... even when it's fully optimized"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Humorous fiction.; Dating (Social customs); Dating services; Executives; Interpersonal attraction; Man-woman relationships; Online dating;
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Nightmare fuel : the science of horror films / by Nesseth, Nina,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and filmography."A pop-science look at fear, how and why horror films get under our skin, and why we keep coming back for more ... Nesseth explores the strange and often unexpected science of fear through the lenses of psychology and physiology. How do horror films get under our skin? What about them keeps us up at night, even days later? And why do we keep coming back for more? Horror films promise an experience: fear. From monsters that hide in plain sight to tension-building scores, every aspect of a horror film is crafted to make your skin crawl. But how exactly do filmmakers pull this off? The truth is, there's more to it than just loud noises and creepy images. With the affection of a true horror fan and the critical analysis of a scientist, Nesseth explains how audiences engage horror with both their brains and bodies, and teases apart the elements that make horror films tick"--
Subjects: Informational works.; Fear.; Horror films; Motion picture audiences; Horror films;
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