In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age bodies and advancements in the modern world is occasioning this paradox: greater longevity...

"An original view of human corporeality linking myths, legends, and fables with biomedical concepts about some bodily parts"--

Exercise is our modern obsession, and we have the fancy workout gear and fads from HIIT to spin classes to hot yoga to prove it. Exercise-a form of physical activity distinct from sports, play, or athletics-was an ancient obsession, too, but as a chapter in human history, it's been largely overlooked. In Sweat, Bill Hayes runs, jogs, swims, spins, walks, bikes, boxes, lifts, sweats, and downward-dogs his way through the origins of different forms...

"What Makes Your Body Work? explains the inner workings of some of the body's major organs and systems. Readers can perform fun easy experiments that will help them measure their own lung volume or understand why the brain can decipher ltteers in the wrnog oredr in a wrod. Entertaining illustrations and explanatory diagrams give details that help reveal what really makes the body work."--

"Inside a barn in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a scientist searching for an Alzheimer's cure throws a switch--and finds herself mysteriously transported into her husband's body. What begins as a botched experiment will change her life--and the world--forever. Over two decades later, all across the planet, 'flash' technology allows individuals the ability to transfer their consciousness into other bodies for specified periods, paid, registered and legal. Society...

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more.

A five-year-old boy thinks his body is falling apart until he learns new teeth grow and hair and skin replace themselves.

When best friends Pablo and Violet return to the Maker Maze to learn about the human body with their third grade classmate Lorenzo, they also realize how teasing can lead to hurt feelings.

Modern-day science has allowed us to prolong and improve life in astonishing ways, but the signs of aging are inevitable ... aren't they? The Finlays show that microbial 'lifelong companions' have an immense impact on our daily health-- and have the power to help prevent and reverse the most common age-related diseases. They offer simple yet effective daily tips-- changing your diet, getting more exercise, trading your antibacterial gel for good old...