Basic Sciences

Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology
Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology

Review:I just transferred and I took one semester of anatomy at Milligan College and one semester of anatomy at King University. King required the holes human anatomy and physiology book and I have 3 times the amount of trouble reading than one then the 1 Milligan had me which was visual anatomy and physiology 2. There are very few pictures and the wording is hard to comprehend. I just use my old anatomy text book instead of bothering with the Holes because it blows a fat one. It confused me on topics ... Read more

Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 13th Edition
Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 13th Edition

Review:I just transferred and I took one semester of anatomy at Milligan College and one semester of anatomy at King University. King required the holes human anatomy and physiology book and I have 3 times the amount of trouble reading than one then the 1 Milligan had me which was visual anatomy and physiology 2. There are very few pictures and the wording is hard to comprehend. I just use my old anatomy text book instead of bothering with the Holes because it blows a fat one. It confused me on topics ... Read more

An Illustrated Guide to its Structure - and Disorders
An Illustrated Guide to its Structure - and Disorders

Review:I bought this book after reading " The Human Body." This book is helpful in understanding the function of the brain and the impact of disease on its function. I will use this in my work as a medical social worker. The book is written on a level that is easily understood and will be helpful to anyone interested in studying the brain.

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Adventures in the Strange Science of Sleep
Adventures in the Strange Science of Sleep

Review:I read this book simply for leisure- honestly, because I thoroughly enjoy a good nap, and as a self-proclaimed sleep enthusiast, I thought it might be interesting. I was right, this book is fascinating. I learned a lot, though it's a bit disconcerting to discover how little scientists actually know about the science of sleep. It's a pretty easy read, the facts and figures don't bog it down too much. They're all relevant and incorporated in a skillful way, so I finished this book in a day or two. Read more

The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory
The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory

Review:Reads like your favorite spy thriller, but ends like a horror story. I can't imagine the courage it took for Mr. Carroll to gather the hard evidence and compelling interviews that make up this first-rate documentary.

You don't have to be a Lyme disease sufferer (as I am) to be enthralled with this book. It is my dearest wish that it will inspire others to discover the truth about Plum Island and hopefully a cure someday.

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Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic
Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

Review:I enjoyed this book immensely, if one can "enjoy" a discourse that warns of all the infectious epidemic hazards we threaten ourselves with by altering our ecosystem. As a physician not intimately familiar with zoonotic disease, I found Quammen's accounts of those disease processes particularly interesting and well-described. No scientific training is required to understand everything he writes.

I have only two quibbles: First, I did have a bit of trouble following some of his timelines, a... Read more

One Scientist’s Intrepid Search for the Truth about Human Retroviruses and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
One Scientist’s Intrepid Search for the Truth about Human Retroviruses and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Review:There is a sad but also compelling reason Plague is such a page turner: it's true. Mikovits and Heckenlively lift the veil so that anyone who cares to look may see for themselves the heartbreaking truth that economic and political interests have hijacked science today. Federal health authorities, major universities and hospitals are all eating at the pharmaceutical trough so it is incumbent on each and everyone of us to inform ourselves using independent science on so much that we have taken for... Read more

and the Search for a Cure - Risky Medicine
and the Search for a Cure - Risky Medicine

Review:Dr Andrew Wakefield, who is the center of this controversy (and is not the author of this book)was recently struck from the UKs Medical Register in May 2010. His research provided most of the so called evidence for vaccines as a cause for autism Why was his research retracted and he punished by the British medical system?: Performing research without IRB approval, performing unnecessary procedures, and four counts of dishonesty and 12 involving the abuse of developmentally-challenged children. ... Read more

The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy (Fully Revised and Updated Fourth Edition)
The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy (Fully Revised and Updated Fourth Edition)

Review:Very detailed and well organized book. Unbiased straight facts recommend for anyone trying to stay safe! Contains everything thing to know about many drugs and overall general knowledge about how the body works. Read more

The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy
The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy

Review:This book is a must have for anyone doing genetic genealogy. It is easy to read and written so anyone can understand it. It covers all the tests so you can make an informed decision on the best one for your search. Read more

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