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"The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain, ripe for exposing the weird and wonderful aspects of human life. In Gulp, we go on location to a pet-food taste-test lab, a fecal transplant, and into a live stomach to observe the fate of a meal. Along the way, Roach tackles questions such as: Why is crunchy food so appealing? What is it so hard to find words for flavors and smells? How much cna you eat before your stomach bursts? Can constipation...
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In this step-by-step guide to enhancing cognitive function and fighting—and even reversing—memory loss, Dr. Steven Masley (bestselling author of The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up) lays out a four-pillar diet-and-lifestyle approach to improving brain health, focusing on food, nutrients, exercise, and stress management.
Based on more than a decade of clinical research, The Better Brain Solution provides the tools you need to fight...
Based on more than a decade of clinical research, The Better Brain Solution provides the tools you need to fight...
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Don't sweat it--we all started out as newbies. Inside, Windows expert Woody Leonhard cuts through the jargon and breaks down what you need to know to make the most of this popular operating system. From troubleshooting common problems to setting up multiple user accounts, and everything in between, this all-access guide takes you from "what?" to "wow, I can do that!"--All with the click of a few buttons. Whether you want to use Windows for work or...
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"It's one of the most important, least discussed events that happens in every body born with ovaries. It's a physiological and psychosocial event, a cultural construct, and a deeply personal experience all woven together in a jumbled knot. It's menopause. But why is there so much mystery surrounding the topic? Why is it so different for everyone? And more importantly, what do you need to feel prepared for such a major life transition? This guide makes...
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Roughly thirty percent of the population is estimated to be living with insomnia, while many more unknowingly suffer from other sleep disorders. Macedo learned the hard way how valuable sleep is, and how it affects everything from our heart to our brain to our immune system. She had tried sleep tip after sleep tip, but nothing worked. Attacking the problem as a journalist, she got to the bottom of what really keeps us from sleeping-- and the various...
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Stephanie Laska shares her secrets to losing 140 pounds. If you want to lose weight on a keto-ish diet while having a life, this is the book for you. There are no complex math equations or "ridonculous" ketogenic rules to follow--think simple and stress-free! Whether you want to start a keto diet fresh or need help getting over a weight-loss hump, Stephanie Laska is here to help you begin in an Extra Easy Keto way. Over seven days, Stephanie will...
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"Millions of people visit Whole30.com every month and share their stories of weight loss and lifestyle makeovers. Hundreds of thousands of them have read It Starts With Food, which explains the science behind the program. At last, The Whole30 provides the step-by-step, recipe-by-recipe guidebook that will allow millions of people to experience the transformation of their entire life in just one month. Melissa and Dallas Hartwig's critically-acclaimed...
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"This book provides the forms and step-by-step instructions to create a simple, valid will that protects family and property after death. This book explains how to name beneficiaries to inherit assets, choose a guardian for young children, set up trusts for minors, name an executor (and a backup), choose appropriate witnesses, finalize the will, and revoke or change the will if necessary. This book also explains basic estate planning, including steps...
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"Biggest Loser" trainer Jillian Michaels offers a no-nonsense, insider's plan to stop battling your weight and slim down for life.
Stop battling your weight and slim down for life with this no-nonsense, insider's plan from America's health, wellness, and weight-loss guru! Michaels has helped millions lose weight and feel great, and now she can help you, too. No nonsense, no gimmicks, just actionable advice that gets incredible results fast!
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"This book provides legal and practical information for tenants and also contains dozens of sample letters and forms. Topics discussed include: getting landlords to make repairs by using rent withholding or repair-and-deduct; avoiding disputes with roommates over rent, deposits, guests, and noise; fighting illegal discrimination, retaliation, or sexual harassment; dealing with environmental hazards like lead paint, mold, or bedbugs; breaking a lease...
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Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge--but it doesn't have to rule your life. Find the science-based information you need in the revised third edition of this indispensable guide. Trusted authority Dr. David J. Miklowitz shares proven strategies for managing your illness or supporting a loved one with the disorder. Learn specific steps to cope with mood episodes, reduce recurrences, avoid misdiagnosis, get the most out of treatment, resolve family...
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Provides reliable, practical, easy-to-understand information on more than 300 common medical conditions and issues relating to your health. No book can replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. Instead, our intent is to help you understand and safely manage some common health problems. In addition, you'll learn how to recognize serious problems so that you'll know when to contact your health care provider and when to call 911...
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"Perlmutter explains the potent interplay between intestinal microbes and the brain, describing how the microbiome develops from birth and evolves based on lifestyle choices, how it can become 'sick,' and how nurturing gut health through a few easy strategies can alter your brain's destiny for the better. With ... dietary recommendations and a ... program of six steps to improving gut ecology, [this book] opens the door to ... brain health potential"--Amazon.com....
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The Science Book is an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. With eye-catching artwork, step-by-step diagrams, and illustrations that break down complicated ideas into manageable concepts, The Science Book will have readers conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini-biographies of the most well-known scientists, and a glossary of helpful scientific...
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Winner of a Silver medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards and Learning Magazine's Teachers Choice Award, 1001 Great Ideas has been a treasured resource in the autism community since 2004. In this expanded second edition, Ellen Notbohm (best-selling author of the revolutionary book Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew) and Veronica Zysk (award-winning author and former editor of Autism Asperger's Digest magazine) present parents...
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"Mira and Jayson Calton know all about building strong bones; Mira developed advanced osteoporosis at the age of 30 and, with Jayson's help, reversed her disease through micronutrient therapy. Readers will be shocked to learn that their so-called "healthy" diets may actually be contributing to their micronutrient deficiencies and ultimately their osteoporosis. In fact, the majority of the foods many of us eat are micronutrient-poor, filled with what...
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