Physiology

An understanding of the physiology and function of nerve and muscle is fundamental to our knowledge of how the human body and the bodies of other animals function. In the third edition of this highly readable and concise introductory textbook, the authors begin with a discussion of the nature of ner... More

This should prove to be the definitive work explaining van der Waals forces, how to calculate them and take account of their impact under any circumstances and conditions. These weak intermolecular forces are of truly pervasive impact, and biologists, chemists, physicists, and engineers will profit ... More

Ion channels are crucial components of living cells. Situated in the cell membrane, they allow ions to pass from one side of the membrane to the other. This book provides an overview of ion channel study, including up-to-date coverage of the permeability and selectivity of channels, their gating and... More

The intimate relationship between form and function inherent in the design of animals is perhaps nowhere more evident than in the musculoskeletal system. This book, about how function determines form, addresses the role of mechanical factors in the development, adaptation, maintenance, aging, and re... More

A thorough understanding of the form, function, and design of animals is essential to any working biologist's knowledge. In the author's view, however, this fast-growing field of study can be made much more exciting and accessible with a hands-on, practical approach. This view is the basis for A Pra... More

Theauthor includes all the components of physical education, namely, the human bodyand its various organs and their functioning; the environment of school, homeand society; the approach to proper physical education even under constrainedconditions; illnesses and ailments; injuries and therapies, an... More

Human Biology provides full coverage of the specification from OCR first introduced in September 2003. It carries an endorsement from the awarding body and is written by Mary Jones and Geoff Jones who are the authors of numerous successful textbooks for biology courses.... More

This book discusses the controversial issue of whether animals are designed according to the same rules that engineers use in building machines, namely that materials and energy are used economically while attempting to achieve a high level of performance. There is considerable scientific controvers... More

Bestselling author Dr. D'Adamo delivers four unique, individualized battle plans for defeating the pain of arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, along with brand-new targeted food and supplement lists specific to arthritis.Four blood types, four battle plans to fight arthritis. Bestselling a... More

The link between structure and function of the musculoskeletal system is clarified and explained in this complete guide to clinical kinesiology. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology ever published. Beautifully and ab... More

How do imperceptibly small differences in the environment change one's behavior? What is the anatomy of a bad mood? Does stress shrink our brains? What does "People" magazine's list of America's "50 Most Beautiful People" teach us about nature and nurture? What makes one organism sexy to another? Wh... More

See How Your Muscles Work Before You Work Your Muscles!. . More than 200 full-color drawings pinpoint the muscle groups used during the most popular exercises. . "Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training" provides a magnificent visual insight into what happens to your muscles when you exercise. By ... More

Fully revised and updated, this Third Edition provides excellent coverage of the fundamentals of exercise physiology, integrating scientific and clinical information on nutrition, energy transfer, and exercise training. The book is lavishly illustrated with full-color graphics and photos and include... More