Human Body Work

Christine Montross was a nervous first-year medical student, standing outside the anatomy lab on her first day of class, preparing herself for what was to come. Entering a room with stainless-steel tables topped by corpses in body bags is shocking, no matter how long you've prepared yourself, but a strange thing happened when Montross met her cadaver.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD "Glorious. . .You will marvel at the brilliance and vast weirdness of your design." —The Washington Post Bill Bryson, bestselling author...

Decode the biological mysteries of human anatomy to finally understand the resilient machine keeping you alive. Perfect for a curious commute or a relaxing walk, this guided audio tour replaces confusing medical jargon with clear, high-energy storytelling. Feel reassured and empowered as you...

Brought to you by Penguin. Do you want to lose fat, double testosterone, get the perfect posterior or give your partner a fifteen-minute female orgasm? Whatever your physical goal, The 4-Hour Body eclipses every other health manual by sharing the best kept secrets in the latest science and...

Are you ready to unlock the wonders of the human body for your young explorers? 100 Fun Facts About the Human Body is the ultimate guide to the amazing systems, organs, and processes that keep us alive and healthy. Designed for kids, teens, and curious minds of all ages, this book is packed with exciting, easy-to-understand facts that will captivate and educate young readers. Whether your child is fascinated by how the heart beats or wondering what makes their muscles move, this book will fuel their curiosity and deepen their appreciation for their own bodies. Inside, your child will ...

After death, who decides what a body is for? For thousands of years, human remains have been preserved, opened, punished, stolen, tested, digitized, and donated. Behind many advances in medicine and forensic science stands a person whose body became an instrument of knowledge—and a difficult question about consent, power, and respect. In The Dead at Work, Ethan Hayes follows cadavers across centuries and continents: from the embalmers of ancient Egypt and the anatomists of Alexandria to Song Ci’s pioneering forensic investigations; from Vesalius’s dissecting rooms and the Murder ...

Shrink down for a playful educational adventure inside the human body, where kids discover how their anatomy truly works. Perfect for family commutes or engaging screen-free listening, this fantastic voyage transforms biology into a high-energy thrill ride. Guided by a wacky shrinking machine...

Master human anatomy and physiology during your daily commute with this immersive audio tour of our biological systems. Designed for auditory learners and focused exam prep, this dynamic guide transforms microscopic cells and complex organs into vivid mental images. Stop memorizing disconnected...

## **300 Big Questions. Easy Answers. Endless Curiosity.** Why does the Moon seem to follow us? How do airplanes stay in the sky? Why does popcorn pop? Can robots think? Why did dinosaurs disappear? And why do we sometimes experience déjà vu? **WAIT… WHY?** turns the questions children naturally ask into an exciting journey through science, nature, technology, history, and everyday life. Created for curious readers ages **6–12**, this engaging educational book contains **300 fascinating questions with clear, age-appropriate answers**. Each topic is explained in simple language, ...

A new understanding of how our bodies work, how to keep them healthy, and how our biological diversity unites us rather than divides us How does the body work—and why does it seem to work so differently for each of us? Why do we grow tall or short, obese or slim? Why do some of us stay healthy...

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the most incredible machine on Earth—your own body? 100 Fascinating Human Body Facts takes you on a thrilling journey through the wonders of human anatomy and physiology, revealing mind-blowing, strange, and fun facts about how we work. Whether you're a young adventurer, a budding scientist, or just someone curious about the amazing body systems that keep you alive, this book is your ultimate guide to the most fascinating aspects of the human body! From the incredible abilities of your muscles to the mysterious workings of your brain, this book ...

From the bestselling author of Why We Swim comes a mind-expanding exploration of muscle—from our ancient obsession with the ideal human form to the modern science of this amazing and adaptable tissue—that will change the way you think about what moves us through the world. “Remarkable...

An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why -- despite technological advances -- the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery."I cannot recommend this book strongly enough."--Henry Marsh, author of Do No...

“An unforgettable journey through this twisted miracle of evolution we call ‘our body.’” —Spike Carlsen, author of A Walk Around the Block From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart, it’s a curious...

Is it possible to lead without shouting? Is it possible to have presence while being invisible? Lucas is a brilliant data analyst, but socially non-existent. He lives behind the scenes, where numbers make sense, and people don't. But when his boss resigns and a catastrophic crisis puts the company at risk, Lucas receives an ultimatum: take the lead in 30 days or watch his team get fired. The problem? He is terrified of public speaking, and his "presence" is zero. The Invisible Charisma Code (Book 3 of the Chronicles of Freedom Series) is an electrifying narrative teaching the market's most ...

Learn about the workings of the Human Body with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. The human body is more sophisticated than even the best computer. But while scientists know more about the human body than perhaps anything else, there are still mysteries that baffle us. When it comes to the human body, it seems that the more we know, the more we realise we don't know!

What if your job required stealing corpses, crawling into sewers, collecting leeches with your own legs, or waking strangers by shooting peas at their windows? Welcome to Strange But True: The Weird History of Jobs, Volume 1, a funny, fascinating journey through the bizarre ways people once earned a living. Before alarm clocks, someone had to wake the workers. Before modern sewers, someone had to climb into the waste pit. Before refrigeration, crews literally cut lakes into giant blocks and stored winter for summer. Before electronic computers, companies hired actual people called computers...

Using her personal experience living as a professional woman with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sarah Nannery, together with her husband, Larry, offers this timely communication guide for anyone on the Autism spectrum looking to successfully navigate work, life, and love. When Sarah Nannery got her...

In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just twelve minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience. 

The Little Book of Medicine is a clear, engaging introduction to how medicine actually works, written for curious teenagers, future medical students and anyone who wants to understand the thinking behind modern healthcare. Through Sofia, a 17-year-old considering medicine who spends part of her summer at a community health centre, complex ideas become surprisingly easy to grasp. Why can the same symptom mean completely different things? Why can a positive test sometimes be wrong? How do doctors decide when to treat, when to test and when to wait? What happens when there is no time for ...