Rakuten Kobo

Chronic Pain

A resource for effective manual therapy

par Philip Austin ...

The effective management of pain is a problem which confronts all manual therapists. This book provides a clear picture of our current understanding of pain mechanisms and shows how that knowledge should inform approaches to treatment. The knowledge of pain science that the book conveys will help the therapist select the best approach to the clinical management of each patient. Different types of ... En savoir plus

$52.29 CAD

The effective management of pain is a problem which confronts all manual therapists. This book provides a clear picture of our current understanding of pain mechanisms and shows how that knowledge should inform approaches to treatment. The knowledge of pain science that the book conveys will help the therapist select the best approach to the clinical management of each patient. Different types of
... En savoir plus
Life on the Edge

The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology

par Johnjoe McFadden, Jim Al-Khalili ...

New York Times bestseller • Life on the Edge alters our understanding of our world's fundamental dynamics through the use of quantum mechanics.Life is the most extraordinary phenomenon in the known universe; but how did it come to be? Even in an age of cloning and artificial biology, the remarkable truth remains: nobody has ever made anything living entirely out of dead material. Life remains the ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

New York Times bestseller • Life on the Edge alters our understanding of our world's fundamental dynamics through the use of quantum mechanics.Life is the most extraordinary phenomenon in the known universe; but how did it come to be? Even in an age of cloning and artificial biology, the remarkable truth remains: nobody has ever made anything living entirely out of dead material. Life remains the
... En savoir plus
Scale

The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities, and Companies

par Geoffrey West ...

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $14.99 CAD Maintenant $10.99 CAD

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent
... En savoir plus
The Gecko’s Foot

How Scientists are Taking a Leaf from Nature's Book

par Peter Forbes ...

A cutting-edge science book in the style of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ and ‘Chaos’ from an exciting and accessible voice in popular science writing.Bio-inspiration is a form of engineering but not in the conventional sense. Extending beyond our established and preconceived notions, scientists, architects and engineers are looking at imitating nature by manufacturing 'wet' materials such as spider ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

A cutting-edge science book in the style of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ and ‘Chaos’ from an exciting and accessible voice in popular science writing.Bio-inspiration is a form of engineering but not in the conventional sense. Extending beyond our established and preconceived notions, scientists, architects and engineers are looking at imitating nature by manufacturing 'wet' materials such as spider
... En savoir plus
Life's Ratchet

How Molecular Machines Extract Order from Chaos

par Peter M Hoffmann ...

Life is an enduring mystery. Yet, science tells us that living beings are merely sophisticated structures of lifeless molecules. If this view is correct, where do the seemingly purposeful motions of cells and organisms originate? In Life's Ratchet, physicist Peter M. Hoffmann locates the answer to this age-old question at the nanoscale.Below the calm, ordered exterior of a living organism lies ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

Life is an enduring mystery. Yet, science tells us that living beings are merely sophisticated structures of lifeless molecules. If this view is correct, where do the seemingly purposeful motions of cells and organisms originate? In Life's Ratchet, physicist Peter M. Hoffmann locates the answer to this age-old question at the nanoscale.Below the calm, ordered exterior of a living organism lies
... En savoir plus
The Spark of Life: Electricity in the Human Body

Electricity in the Human Body

par Frances Ashcroft ...

A lively exploration of the surprising role that electricity plays in our bodies.What happens during a heart attack? Can someone really die of fright? What is death, anyway? How does electroshock treatment affect the brain? What is consciousness? The answers to these questions lie in the electrical signals constantly traveling through our bodies, driving our thoughts, our movements, and even the ... En savoir plus

$18.19 CAD

A lively exploration of the surprising role that electricity plays in our bodies.What happens during a heart attack? Can someone really die of fright? What is death, anyway? How does electroshock treatment affect the brain? What is consciousness? The answers to these questions lie in the electrical signals constantly traveling through our bodies, driving our thoughts, our movements, and even the
... En savoir plus
So Simple a Beginning

How Four Physical Principles Shape Our Living World

par Zach Marshall ...

A biophysicist reveals the hidden unity behind nature’s breathtaking complexityThe form and function of a sprinting cheetah are quite unlike those of a rooted tree. A human being is very different from a bacterium or a zebra. The living world is a realm of dazzling variety, yet a shared set of physical principles shapes the forms and behaviors of every creature in it. So Simple a Beginning shows ... En savoir plus

$26.39 CAD

A biophysicist reveals the hidden unity behind nature’s breathtaking complexityThe form and function of a sprinting cheetah are quite unlike those of a rooted tree. A human being is very different from a bacterium or a zebra. The living world is a realm of dazzling variety, yet a shared set of physical principles shapes the forms and behaviors of every creature in it. So Simple a Beginning shows
... En savoir plus
Dance to the Tune of Life

Biological Relativity

par Denis Noble ...

In this thought-provoking book, Denis Noble formulates the theory of biological relativity, emphasising that living organisms operate at multiple levels of complexity and must therefore be analysed from a multi-scale, relativistic perspective. Noble explains that all biological processes operate by means of molecular, cellular and organismal networks. The interactive nature of these fundamental ... En savoir plus

$28.99 CAD

In this thought-provoking book, Denis Noble formulates the theory of biological relativity, emphasising that living organisms operate at multiple levels of complexity and must therefore be analysed from a multi-scale, relativistic perspective. Noble explains that all biological processes operate by means of molecular, cellular and organismal networks. The interactive nature of these fundamental
... En savoir plus
On Growth and Form

par D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson ...

Collections series Canto Classics
Why do living things and physical phenomena take the form they do? D'Arcy Thompson's classic On Growth and Form looks at the way things grow and the shapes they take. Analysing biological processes in their mathematical and physical aspects, this historic work, first published in 1917, has also become renowned for the sheer poetry of its descriptions. A great scientist sensitive to the ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Why do living things and physical phenomena take the form they do? D'Arcy Thompson's classic On Growth and Form looks at the way things grow and the shapes they take. Analysing biological processes in their mathematical and physical aspects, this historic work, first published in 1917, has also become renowned for the sheer poetry of its descriptions. A great scientist sensitive to the
... En savoir plus
Biophysics For Dummies

par Ken Vos ...

The fun, easy way to get up to speed on biophysics concepts, principles, and practicesOne of the most diverse of modern scientific disciplines, biophysics applies methods and technologies from physics to the study of biological systems and phenomena, from the human nervous system to soil erosion to global warming. What are the best options for satisfying the world's growing energy demands? How can ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

The fun, easy way to get up to speed on biophysics concepts, principles, and practicesOne of the most diverse of modern scientific disciplines, biophysics applies methods and technologies from physics to the study of biological systems and phenomena, from the human nervous system to soil erosion to global warming. What are the best options for satisfying the world's growing energy demands? How can
... En savoir plus
The Science of Spin

How Rotational Forces Affect Everything from Your Body to Jet Engines to the Weather

par Roland Ennos ...

What exactly made the earth round? How do boomerangs turn around mid-air? And why do cats always land on their feet? “A basic scientific concept receives long overdue attention” (Kirkus Reviews) in this “fascinating” (Wall Street Journal) new book from the masterful author of The Age of Wood.From the solar system to spinning tops, hurricanes to hula hoops, power plants to pendulums, one mysterious ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

What exactly made the earth round? How do boomerangs turn around mid-air? And why do cats always land on their feet? “A basic scientific concept receives long overdue attention” (Kirkus Reviews) in this “fascinating” (Wall Street Journal) new book from the masterful author of The Age of Wood.From the solar system to spinning tops, hurricanes to hula hoops, power plants to pendulums, one mysterious
... En savoir plus
Rainbow And The Worm, The: The Physics Of Organisms (3rd Edition)

par Mae-wan Ho ...

This highly unusual book began as a serious inquiry into Schrödinger's question, “What is life?”, and as a celebration of life itself. It takes the reader on a voyage of discovery through many areas of contemporary physics, from non-equilibrium thermodynamics and quantum optics to liquid crystals and fractals, all necessary for illuminating the problem of life. In the process, the reader is ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

This highly unusual book began as a serious inquiry into Schrödinger's question, “What is life?”, and as a celebration of life itself. It takes the reader on a voyage of discovery through many areas of contemporary physics, from non-equilibrium thermodynamics and quantum optics to liquid crystals and fractals, all necessary for illuminating the problem of life. In the process, the reader is
... En savoir plus
Pull

How Gravity Shapes Your Body, Steadies the Mind, and Guides Our Health

par Brennan Spiegel ...

Gravity doesn’t just pull apples from trees—it shapes our bodies, minds, and even our emotions. In PULL, Brennan Spiegel, M.D. reveals how this invisible force influences everything from digestion to depression—and how building gravity resilience can help us find balance, stand stronger, and live longer.As long as life has existed on Earth—from the simplest organisms to Homo sapiens—gravity has ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

Gravity doesn’t just pull apples from trees—it shapes our bodies, minds, and even our emotions. In PULL, Brennan Spiegel, M.D. reveals how this invisible force influences everything from digestion to depression—and how building gravity resilience can help us find balance, stand stronger, and live longer.As long as life has existed on Earth—from the simplest organisms to Homo sapiens—gravity has
... En savoir plus
A Different Universe

Reinventing Physics From the Bottom Down

par Robert B Laughlin ...

A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around usIn this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around usIn this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our
... En savoir plus
Electromechanobiology of Cartilage and Osteoarthritis

A Tribute to Alan Grodzinsky on his 75th Birthday

Modifié par Brianne K. Connizzo, Lin Han, Robert L. Sah ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This is an open access book.In honor of his 75th birthday, we reflect on the impact of the pioneering work of Alan Grodzinsky and his laboratory.This volume includes in-depth discussions of tissue electromechanics, mechanobiology and biomechanics, and matrix biology in addition to the latest advancements in understanding the pathogenesis, progression and treatment of osteoarthritis. Unique to this ... En savoir plus

Gratuit

This is an open access book.In honor of his 75th birthday, we reflect on the impact of the pioneering work of Alan Grodzinsky and his laboratory.This volume includes in-depth discussions of tissue electromechanics, mechanobiology and biomechanics, and matrix biology in addition to the latest advancements in understanding the pathogenesis, progression and treatment of osteoarthritis. Unique to this
... En savoir plus
Every Life Is on Fire

How Thermodynamics Explains the Origins of Living Things

par Jeremy England ...

A preeminent physicist unveils a field-defining theory of the origins and purpose of life.Why are we alive? Most things in the universe aren't. And everything that is alive traces back to things that, puzzlingly, weren't.For centuries, the scientific question of life's origins has confounded us. But in Every Life Is on Fire, physicist Jeremy England argues that the answer has been under our noses ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

A preeminent physicist unveils a field-defining theory of the origins and purpose of life.Why are we alive? Most things in the universe aren't. And everything that is alive traces back to things that, puzzlingly, weren't.For centuries, the scientific question of life's origins has confounded us. But in Every Life Is on Fire, physicist Jeremy England argues that the answer has been under our noses
... En savoir plus
Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero

The beginner's guide to programming bacteria at home, school, & in the makerspace

par Justin Pahara, Julie Legault ...

Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero is made to provide you with a first glimpse of the inner-workings of a cell. It further focuses on skill-building for genetic engineering and the Biology-as-a-Technology mindset (BAAT). This book is designed and written for hands-on learners who have little knowledge of biology or genetic engineering. This book focuses on the reader mastering the necessary skills ... En savoir plus

$30.99 CAD

Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero is made to provide you with a first glimpse of the inner-workings of a cell. It further focuses on skill-building for genetic engineering and the Biology-as-a-Technology mindset (BAAT). This book is designed and written for hands-on learners who have little knowledge of biology or genetic engineering. This book focuses on the reader mastering the necessary skills
... En savoir plus
Physical Biology of the Cell

par Rob Phillips, Julie Theriot, Hernan Garcia, Jane Kondev ...

Physical Biology of the Cell is a textbook for a first course in physical biology or biophysics for undergraduate or graduate students. It maps the huge and complex landscape of cell and molecular biology from the distinct perspective of physical biology. As a key organizing principle, the proximity of topics is based on the physical concepts that ... En savoir plus

$247.99 CAD

Physical Biology of the Cell is a textbook for a first course in physical biology or biophysics for undergraduate or graduate students. It maps the huge and complex landscape of cell and molecular biology from the distinct perspective of physical biology. As a key organizing principle, the proximity of topics is based on the physical concepts that
... En savoir plus
A Matter of Degrees

What Temperature Reveals about the Past and Future of Our Species, Planet, and Universe

par Gino Segre ...

In a wonderful synthesis of science, history, and imagination, Gino Segrè, an internationally renowned theoretical physicist, embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of how the fundamental scientific concept of temperature is bound up with the very essence of both life and matter. Why is the internal temperature of most mammals fixed near 98.6°? How do geologists use temperature to track the history ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

In a wonderful synthesis of science, history, and imagination, Gino Segrè, an internationally renowned theoretical physicist, embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of how the fundamental scientific concept of temperature is bound up with the very essence of both life and matter. Why is the internal temperature of most mammals fixed near 98.6°? How do geologists use temperature to track the history
... En savoir plus
A Brief History of Life: From the Origin of Life to the End of the Universe

The Science of Life and Consciousness, #1

par Richard Underwood ...

Collections Livre 1 - The Science of Life and Consciousness
Life is something we all understand. We feel it physically and emotionally. We have examined our own life internally and externally. We have examined other people's lives externally. Many of us have experienced the joy a new life brings, and the heartache the death of a loved one brings.All adults have lived longer than it takes to complete a PhD, so when it comes to the subject of life, we should ... En savoir plus

Gratuit

Life is something we all understand. We feel it physically and emotionally. We have examined our own life internally and externally. We have examined other people's lives externally. Many of us have experienced the joy a new life brings, and the heartache the death of a loved one brings.All adults have lived longer than it takes to complete a PhD, so when it comes to the subject of life, we should
... En savoir plus
Understanding Human Metabolism

par Keith N. Frayn ...

Collections series Understanding Life
Does eating more carbohydrates, or fats, cause one to put on more weight? Are ketone bodies toxins or vital products that keep us alive during starvation? Does the concept of 'fat-burning exercise' hold true? In this game-changing book, Keith Frayn, an international expert in human metabolism and nutrition, dispels common misconceptions about human metabolism, explaining in everyday language the ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Does eating more carbohydrates, or fats, cause one to put on more weight? Are ketone bodies toxins or vital products that keep us alive during starvation? Does the concept of 'fat-burning exercise' hold true? In this game-changing book, Keith Frayn, an international expert in human metabolism and nutrition, dispels common misconceptions about human metabolism, explaining in everyday language the
... En savoir plus
The Self-Assembling Brain

How Neural Networks Grow Smarter

par Peter Robin Hiesinger ...

What neurobiology and artificial intelligence tell us about how the brain builds itselfHow does a neural network become a brain? While neurobiologists investigate how nature accomplishes this feat, computer scientists interested in artificial intelligence strive to achieve this through technology. The Self-Assembling Brain tells the stories of both fields, exploring the historical and modern ... En savoir plus

$49.49 CAD

What neurobiology and artificial intelligence tell us about how the brain builds itselfHow does a neural network become a brain? While neurobiologists investigate how nature accomplishes this feat, computer scientists interested in artificial intelligence strive to achieve this through technology. The Self-Assembling Brain tells the stories of both fields, exploring the historical and modern
... En savoir plus
The Physics and Technology of Diagnostic Ultrasound: A Practitioner's Guide (Second Edition)

par Robert Gill ...

An approachable textbook for medical practitioners and technologists studying to become ultrasound practitioners. Written by a leading ultrasound educator and designed to suit typical university, college or professional courses. Also appropriate for self-guided study.The first edition of this book sold over 5000 copies. This second edition brings the content up to date, while retaining the style ... En savoir plus

$36.99 CAD

An approachable textbook for medical practitioners and technologists studying to become ultrasound practitioners. Written by a leading ultrasound educator and designed to suit typical university, college or professional courses. Also appropriate for self-guided study.The first edition of this book sold over 5000 copies. This second edition brings the content up to date, while retaining the style
... En savoir plus
Handbook of Low-Level Laser Therapy

Modifié par Michael R. Hamblin, Tanupriya Agrawal, Marcelo de Sousa ...

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) also known as photobiomodulation is almost 50 years old, and recently has been getting increasing acceptance from the scientific, medical, and veterinary communities. Discoveries are constantly being made about the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action, the range of diseases that can be treated is also rising, and home use LED devices are becoming common.This ... En savoir plus

$714.99 CAD

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) also known as photobiomodulation is almost 50 years old, and recently has been getting increasing acceptance from the scientific, medical, and veterinary communities. Discoveries are constantly being made about the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action, the range of diseases that can be treated is also rising, and home use LED devices are becoming common.This
... En savoir plus

Liseuses

Applis

Accessoires

Panier

Vous profitez des avantages réservés aux VIP !

Votre panier est vide

Disponible:

1 livre audio par mois

+ Essai GRATUIT de 30 jours

Disponible:

1 livre audio par mois

+ Essai GRATUIT de 30 jours

Recommandé pour vous

eBooks Biophysique

Afficher :