Toney Allman
3) Colon cancer
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"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition"--
4) Obesity
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Examines the basic concepts of obesity through the lens of the latest scientific studies and finding. Provides tools for evaluating conflicting and ever changing ideas.
5) Self-Harm
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Self-harm is a problem many young adults struggle with silently. Decreasing the stigma surrounding this phenomenon is key to ending its prevalence. Using charts and full-color photographs, the underlying causes of this dangerous trend are examined, helping readers understand the reasons why they harm themselves and recognize the signs in others. Contact information is provided for organizations that young adults can turn to for emotional support and...
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The National Institute of Mental Health cites anorexia nervosa with the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder. Restricted eating, emaciation, relentless pursuit of thinness, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image are just a few symptoms of this condition. Eating disorders affect both men and women, however, women are affected two and a half times more than men. This necessary resource examines issues surrounding various eating disorders....
12) The Nexi robot
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[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Nexi is one of a team of four small humanoid robots that have mobility, dexterity and 'social' communication skills"--Provided by publisher.
14) Autism
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c2010
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Discusses autism, its causes, diagnosis, and treatment, living with the disorder, and current trends in research and medication.
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2018.
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The science of genetics is revolutionizing the practice of medicine. Using genetics, drugs are being developed from bacteria, viruses are carrying new coding instructions into human bodies, cancer treatments are targeting the specific gene mutations from which the disease arises, and individual genetic profiles are determining both the risk of and treatments for some diseases. From diagnosing genetic disorders prenatally to replacing faulty genes...
16) Life in a cave
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Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explores the cave ecosystem, discussing how caves are formed, how keystone creatures bring food into the cave, how troglobites (cave dwellers) survive the darkest part of the cave, and how human activities can destroy fragile cave ecosystems.
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2017.
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Women have made more significant and important contributions to science than most people realize. Profiled in this book are six admirable women scientists and inventors: Lise Meitner, Pearl Kendrick, Virginia Apgar, Jane Goodall, Shirley Ann Jackson, and Rosalind W. Picard.
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[2018]
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Social psychology demonstrates that self-image is the foundation of all human behavior. Social psychologists research how this sense of self develops and what factors determine how people think and feel about themselves. Self-esteem and confidence are dependent on self-image and often determine a person s happiness, psychological well-being, and life success.
20) Crohn's disease
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2012
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"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition"--