Building on the success of the second edition this truly accessible textbook comprehensively covers the 2008 AS & A2 level Human Biology specifications for all the main UK exam boards. The book also has a companion website which is free to book users providing extra resources. Written by authors with many years experience of teaching examining & writing this is an ideal resource for class or independent study. The book

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Features: * How Science Works feature boxes focus on this key element of the new specifications. * Stretch & Challenge boxes challenge more able students enabling them to achieve the highest grades. * Science in Context boxes encourage students to relate their learning to the world around them. * Summaries at the end of every chapter help students with revision. * Test Yourself questions throughout the text enable students to monitor their own progress in preparation for their exams. * Remember This boxes highlight the key facts. The website provides the following additional resources: * Practice questions (and answers) allow students to test their understanding of the material just covered. * How Science Works assignments allow students to prepare for the How Science Works element of the new AS & A2 Human Biology exams.



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The Human Body provides a spectacular visual explanation of the human body & how it works. The book is organised according to different body systems:THE CELL; TISSUES & ORGANS; INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM; SKELETAL SYSTEM; THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM; THE NERVOUS SYSTEM; THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM; THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; THE IMMUNE SYSTEM; THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM; THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; THE HEPATIC SYSTEM; THE URINARY SYSTEM; THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
- MALE; THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
- FEMALE; REPRODUCTION; PREGNANCY; CHILDHOOD; AGEING. Expert text combined with superb cutting-edge imagery make The Human Body the definitive home reference for all the family
- as well as a beautiful companion for anyone embarking on or involved in a medical career such as doctors nurses physiotherapists & complementary therapists. The pages of this book provide a comprehensive overview of the body & its systems
- building up a complete picture of the human anatomy from skeleton to skin.



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Take a closer look at the amazing extraordinary & fascinating Human Body". Jam-packed with over 100 body parts with a journey involving your head shoulders knees toes & a whole lot more this definitive guide

Includes:: exciting pictures that encourage your child to learn about their remarkable bodies. From the top of your head to the tip of your toes " Human Body A Childrens Encyclopedia" is a book to excite & educate a childs inquisitive mind. Theyll meet the engine room of the body the beating heart; the brilliant brain; the amazing lungs & the super skeleton. With 10 sections that explore the main systems of the body let your child learn what makes the body tick with " Human Body A Childrens Encyclopedia"."

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Take a jaw-dropping interactive top-to-toe tour of your body. Amazing 3D images reveal all your major systems in molecular detail. Discover how the nervous system works the intricate construction of skeleton & muscles & how your body protects itself when you are under threat. Journey inside & examine what can go wrong with the human machine: explore the causes & symptoms for diseases & ailments. An unmissable in-your-body adventure it is perfect for students families & health professionals. ...

The Human Body Close--up provides a spectacular close-up visual explanation of the human body & how it works. The book is organised as follows: BUILDING BLOCKS; ON THE SURFACE; THE SKELETON; MUSCLES; THE SENSES; THE NERVOUS SYSTEM; RESPIRATION; BLOOD & CIRCULATION; THE IMMUNE SYSTEM; CHEMICAL MESSENGERS; FUELLING THE BODY; REPRODUCTION; HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. Expert text combined with superb cutting-edge imagery make The Human Body Close-up the definitive home reference for all the family
- as well as a beautiful companion for anyone embarking on or involved in the medical profession such as doctors nurses physiotherapists & complementary therapists. The pages of this book provide a comprehensive overview of the body & its systems
- building up a complete picture of the human anatomy from skeleton to skin.

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Humanity is dependent on Nature to survive yet our society largely acts as if this is not the case. The energy that powers our very cells the nutrients that make up our bodies the ecosystem services that clean our water & air; these are all provided by the Nature from which we have evolved & of which we are a part. This book examines why we deny or ignore this dependence & what we can do differently to help solve the environmental crisis. Written in an accessible & engaging style Haydn Washington provides an excellent overview of humanitys relationship with Nature. The book looks at energy flow nutrient cycling ecosystem services ecosystem collapse as well as exploring our psychological & spiritual dependency on nature. It also examines anthropocentrism & denial as causes of our unwillingness to respect our inherent dependence on the natural environment. The book concludes by bringing these issues together & providing a framework for solutions to the environmental crisis. ...

In March 1944 76 Allied officers tunnelled out of Stalag Luft III. Of the 73 captured 50 were shot by direct order of Hitler. This is the story of how a British Bobby from Blackpool Frank Mc Kenna was sent to post-war Germany on the express orders from Churchill to bring the Gestapo murderers to justice. In a quest that ranges from the devastated bombed out cities of Europe to the horrors of the concentrations camps Mc Kenna is relentless in his pursuit. This is a gripping read set in the aftermath of World War II. ...

Human Geography: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of the role that humankind plays in shaping the world around us. Whether its environmental concerns the cities we live in or the globalization of the economy these are issues which affect us all. This book introduces these topics & more including: global environment issues & development cities firms & regions migration immigration & asylum landscape culture & identity travel mobility & tourism agriculture & food. Featuring an overview of theory end of chapter summaries case study boxes further reading lists & a glossary this book is the ideal introduction for anybody new to the study of human geography. ...

Human Growth & Development Second Edition" is a bestselling introduction to emotional psychological intellectual & social development throughout the lifespan. Written for students training in fields such as Social Work Healthcare & Education the book covers topics which are central to understanding people whether they are clients service users patients or pupils. Each chapter outlines theories that explain development at different stages of life & the transitions we make between childhood adolescence adulthood & old age. For this second edition a new chapter has been added (Chapter 10: It Takes a Village: the Sociological Perspective) exploring the wider social factors which influence human growth & development. Activities are provided within each chapter to help student test theoretical concepts against their own experience & intuitions. Combining theoretical concepts & reflective learning " Human Growth & Development Second Edition" is the ideal introduction to psychosocial development for students on a wide range of professional courses." ...

Social workers work with people at all stages of life tackling a multitude of personal social health welfare legal & educational issues. As a result all social work students need to understand human growth & development throughout the lifespan. This introductory text provides a knowledge base about human development from conception to death. It is designed to encourage understanding of a wide range of experiences including some very difficult ones such as child abuse the developmental trajectories of children in care mental distress the experience of people with dementia the experience of torture victims & untimely bereavements. Using engaging narratives to illustrate real-life situations the author analyses them to demonstrate the link between theory & different theoretical approaches & practice. Packed with case studies this student-friendly book

Includes:: overviews summaries questions & further reading in each chapter as well as a more formal academic section designed to challenge & intrigue students. A reference section contains a glossary & overviews of the principal theories discussed throughout the book. It is an essential read for all social work students.

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