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From the Publisher: Now in its third edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals. In this text, 30 expert contributors explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their applications to athletic performance. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the most-preferred preparation...
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NIH publication volume no. 23-HL-8217
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In most acid hot springs examined Sulfolobus was the predominant organism above 75°C at pH 2-3. It was found from 65-93°C at pH values from 1.6 to 3. The temperature optimum for growth was 70-75°C whereas the pI1 optimum for 14C-glutamate uptake was from 2 to 5. Survival and growth were demonstrated by slide immersion studies and electron microscopy of natural samples. Rod-shaped bacteria live in the same habitat at 75-80°C and are distinguished...
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Acclaimed by a wide range of experts, The 'God' Part of the Brain is a classic. Matthew Alper presents a stunning argument: that our brain is hardwired to believe in a God. He offers a scientific explanation that we inherit an evolutionary mechanism that allows us to cope with our greatest terror - death. The author also evokes his personal odyssey as he sought to understand why mankind created the concept of a higher power to deal with the fear and...
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Summarizes the dramatic expansion in interdisciplinary sleep-related research and resulting new knowledge achieved since the original 1996 plan. The sleep research recommendations should serve as a valuable stimulus and guide to researchers in many disciplines for prioritizing and planning future research directions that will lead to expanding knowledge of the inter-relationships between sleep, health maintenance, and disease prevention.
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This book follows the human body's journey from the fertilization of a mother's egg all the way through gestation, with highlights on the progress of the nervous system, bone calcification, and the circulatory system. After birth, readers will encounter the microscopic bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can complicate human life, resulting in diseases that affect one or more body systems.
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"The chemical messengers of the human body are known as hormones. The glands that make and release these hormones make up the endocrine system. This educational volume shows readers how this important system impacts almost every part of the human body. Concise and manageable text is paired with attention-grabbing images, helping readers of many ages and levels develop a deeper understanding of the endocrine system. This engaging book offers a convenient...