350 pages Now anyone with an interest in anatomy can master it -- without med school classes or unlimited time. In Anatomy Demystified, popular anatomy professor and writer Dale Layman provides an effective and painless way to learn or review anatomy from the chemical level up though the entire body.
Say goodbye to dry presentations, grueling formulas, and abstract theories that would put Einstein to sleep -- now there's an easier way to master the disciplines you really need to know. McGraw-Hill's Demystified Series teaches complex subjects in a unique, easy-to-absorb manner, and is perfect for users without formal training or unlimited time. They're also the most time-efficient, interestingly written "brush-ups" you can find. Organized as self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and even final exams. You'll be able to learn more in less time, evaluate your areas of strength and weakness and reinforce your knowledge and confidence.
A complete, self-teaching guide to the function and interaction of bodily systems, with coverage of comparative physiology, functions at the chemical and cellular transport.
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Encapsulating the science behind vitamins and minerals need to understand how vitamins and minerals work but find dense texts difficult to absorb? Here's your panacea! Vitamins and Minerals Demystified makes it easy to digest information on everything from A to zinc. Written by a holistic health doctor, this essential guide explains the crucial role vitamins and minerals play in nutrition and physiology. You'll find details on the type and amount required for survival and for increased disease resistance. The book outlines the food sources of different vitamins and minerals and covers the benefits and pitfalls of both natural and synthetic vitamins. Featuring end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam, this book will fortify your knowledge of vitamins and minerals. This fast and easy guide offers: Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts. Graphs indicating the foods rich in various vitamins and minerals. Charts featuring U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances. Coverage of deficiency-related diseases. Quick summaries of each vitamin and mineral reinforce learning. Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified is the perfect supplement for anyone studying or interested in this important health topic.
Statistics Demystified by Stan Gibilisco
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