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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface vii Abbreviations ix Acknowledgements xi How to use your revision guide and the companion website xiii Part 1 Foundations 1 1 Anatomical terms 2 2 Genetics and genomics 4 3 Homeostasis 6 4 Fluid compartments 8 5 Cells and organelles 10 6 Transport systems 12 7 Blood 14 8 Inflammation and immunity 16 9 Tissues 18 Part 2 The nervous system 21 10 The brain and nerves 22 11 The structures of the brain 24 12 The spinal cord 26 13 The blood supply 28 14 The autonomic nervous system 30 15 The peripheral nervous system 32 Part 3 The heart and vascular system 35 16 The heart 36 17 Blood flow through the heart 38 18 The conducting system 40 19 Nerve supply to the heart 42 20 The structure of the blood vessels 44 21 The blood pressure 46 22 The lymphatic circulation 48 Part 4 The respiratory system 51 23 The respiratory tract 52 24 Pulmonary ventilation 54 25 Control of breathing 56 26 Gas exchange 58 Part 5 The gastrointestinal tract 61 27 The upper gastrointestinal tract 62 28 The lower gastrointestinal tract 64 29 The liver, gall bladder and biliary tree 66 30 The pancreas and spleen 68 31 Digestion 70 Part 6 The urinary system 73 32 The kidney (microscopic) 74 33 The kidney (macroscopic) 76 34 The ureters, bladder and urethra 78 35 The formation of urine 80 Part 7 The male reproductive system 83 36 The external male genitalia 84 37 The prostate gland 86 38 Spermatogenesis 88 Part 8 The female reproductive system 91 39 The female internal reproductive organs 92 40 The external female genitalia 94 41 The female breast 96 42 The menstrual cycle 98 Part 9 The endocrine system 101 43 The endocrine system 102 44 The thyroid and adrenal glands 104 45 The pancreas and gonads 106 Part 10 The musculoskeletal system 109 46 Bone structure 110 47 Bone types 112 48 Joints 114 49 Muscles 116 Part 11 The skin 119 50 The skin 120 51 The skin appendages 122 52 Epithelialisation 124 53 Granulation 126 Part 12 The senses 129 54 Sight 130 55 Hearing 132 56 Olfaction 134 57 Gustation 136 Appendices Appendix 1 Normal physiological values 138 Appendix 2 Prefixes and suffixes 140 Appendix 3 Glossary 147 Further reading 150 Index 151

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Book SynopsisMarvel at the wonders of the miniature world and its complex lifeforms in this fascinating hardback guide, illustrated throughout with spectacular full-colour photography. With the latest developments in scanning electron microscopy, the miniature world has now been revealed to us in never-before-seen detail. With accomplished science writer Marianne Taylor as your guide, you will learn about the microbes that are at the heart of the world''s ecosystems, the composition of minerals, the structure of cells in the human body, and much more besides.Includes:• Microorganisms • Mineral structures• NanotechnologyThe text is brought to life by superb full-colour photos, charts, maps and infographics to reveal the miniature world in all its splendor. A fascinating guide to the world which can be enjoyed by the whole family.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus'' Discovering... series brings together spectacular

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Book SynopsisGood Nature is a groundbreaking exploration from Dr Kathy Willis exposing the causal relationship between nature and our health - making you experience the world in a new light.

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Book SynopsisFrom the internationally bestselling author of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop comes a warm and reflective collection of essays about reading, language and life.Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal experience of reading for pleasure?Rarely do we ask these profound, expansive questions of ourselves and of our relationship to the joy of reading. But in this gentle, philosophical collection celebrating books, reading and language, Hwang Bo-reum doesn't just tell us, but shows us what living a life immersed in reading means. Every Day I Read provides many quiet moments for introspection and reflection, encourages book-lovers to explore what reading means to each of us. While this is a book about books, at its heart is an attitude to life, one outside capitalism and climbing the corporate ladder. Readers and non-readers will take away something from it, including a treasure trove of book recommendations blended seamlessly within.

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Book SynopsisIn his first memoir, beloved comedian and national treasure Bill Bailey shares stories of his life - and the animals he''s met along the way.Bill Bailey has always had dogs, including a Patterdale terrier called Rocky who would travel with him in the van to his first shows and occasionally join him on stage. Fast forward a few decades and Bill has shared his home with a variety of birds, dogs, frogs, chameleons and an armadillo called Tommy. ''We even had a giant chicken, a huge Malay cockerel called Kid Creole. After a few stand-offs he took against me. He had to go in the end, I was being stalked in my own back garden.''That chicken apart, animals have always been at the heart of an extraordinary life as one of the nation''s favourite comedians, actors, musicians and (thanks to Strictly) dancers: from terriers to the orangutans of Sumatra and the parrots that share his breakfast every morning in west London.Full of the leftfield humour, wit and wisdom that has made Bill Bailey such a beloved performer around the world, My Animals and Other Animals is the story of Bill''s life; but more than that, it''s the story of how all of our lives are enriched by the animals who accompany us on that journey.

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Book SynopsisBasics of Spanish verbs in our easily accessible format.

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the André Simon Award for Food Books for 2024"A beautifully written book by a true artisan. . . . Easy to read and likely to inspire, this book will take your bread-making to the next level.??Sandor Ellix Katz, fermentation revivalist; author of The Art of Fermentation and other fermentation bestsellers?It?s impossible to read through the recipes in The Hungry Ghost Bread Book without being inspired to scoop out some sourdough starter and get mixing.??Maurizio Leo, author of James Beard Award?winning The Perfect LoafFor the adventurous home baker and small-scale commercial baker alike, The Hungry Ghost Bread Book is a delicious guide and a pious devotional to the wonderful, awe-inspiring world of sourdough.What does it mean to take on the practice of bread? Jonathan Stevens, co-owner of Hungry Ghost Bread in Northampton, Massachusetts, has pondered this question over thirty years of baking sourdough bread. Baking is a ritual that demands attention, physical proximity, close observation, and continual adjustment. It begets sustenance, fosters community, and connects us with a 10,000-year-old craft.The Hungry Ghost Bread Book is a window onto one baker?s artisan approach to sourdough bread?the culmination of his time in the tide of dough.Sourdough, declares Stevens, is not a style of bread. It is bread. The sourdough starter?the microbial community used to inoculate bread dough?transforms flour into something truly digestible by humans, unlocking the nutrients that are otherwise inaccessible. Stevens?s unique approach to working with sourdough can be summed up by three tenets, each of which begins with ?more.? More hydration, more fermentation, and more heat in the oven.Inside these pages, you?ll find tools, techniques, insights, short-cuts, ingredients, warnings, and a handful of haikus. You?ll find instructions for creating and nurturing your own sourdough starter, as well as formulas for a variety of loaves, flatbreads, crackers, folds, scones, bagels, and more, including: Eight-Grain Bread Fig & Sage Bread Potato-Thyme Fougasse Sesame-Spelt Crackers Rosemary Walnut Scones The results are quite fantastic: bread that bites back, heels worth chewing on, and scraps worth toasting. A return to real Wonder."The Hungry Ghost feeds more than spirits with its spectacular breads."?Saveur (naming Hungry Ghost Bread a "Great American Bread Bakery")

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Book SynopsisFollowing the success of part one, twelve more world-class picturebook makers share their processes, inspire us with stunning illustrations, and demonstrate the immense creative potential of this unique and dynamic art form. Far from being simple, picturebook creation can be a complex, lengthy and enigmatic process. Part two of the Picturebook Makers series once again gives voice to twelve much-loved contemporary picturebook artists. With great generously, the international creators share their processes, inspirations, challenges, doubts, insights, and show us that the unseen evolution of an idea is as interesting as the final result, as observed by Shaun Tan in part one of this series. The intimate talks with the creators allow us to not only discover the myriad of ways in which the initial idea for a picturebook can arise, but also the wildly different creative processes which inform the development of each work. As Meghan Cox Gurdon observes in her review of Picturebook Makers in The Wall Street Journal: There's mystery in the process and, with luck, magic in the outcome.The Picturebook Makers series reveals the picturebook's immense creative potential, celebrates outstanding international picturebooks and their creators, and constitutes an inspiring collection of picturebook knowledge for anyone interested in this unique and dynamic art form. Featuring Carson Ellis, Axel Scheffler, Anna Höglund, Sydney Smith, Kristin Roskifte, André Letria, Issa Watanabe, Valerio Vidali, Anete Melece, Vincent Pianina, Marika Maijala, and Jimmy Liao.

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Book SynopsisYour gut is astonishingly clever. It contains millions of neurons - as many as you would find in the brain of a cat - and is home to the microbiome, an army of microbes that influences your mood, weight and immune system. In this groundbreaking book, Dr Mosley takes us on a revelatory journey through the gut, showing how junk food and overuse of antibiotics have wiped out many "good" gut bacteria, leading to a modern plague of allergies, food intolerances and obesity. Setting the record straight on everything from prebiotics to probiotics, fermented foods to fasting, Dr Mosley provides scientifically proven ways to control your appetite and boost your mood. The Clever Guts Diet is packed with delicious, healing recipes, menu plans, checklists and tips - all the tools you need to transform your gut and change the way you eat for ever.Trade ReviewI haven't felt this good in years'Dr Michael Mosley revolutionised weight loss with his 5:2 diet and has now unveiled his life- changing new plan that will make you healthier, happier and slimmer' * Daily Mail *Clever Guts is well researched and well written. I'm a dermatologist with a particular interest in eczema and acne, and this emerging area of research is making us all reconsider how important gut health is and what we can do to optimise itClever Guts is written by the world s top gut health guru. Now readers can implement a diet plan and understand why it s going to work.Dr. Mosley, one of the world's leading writers covering nutrition and health, does it again with a very informative and entertaining book. Follow his advice for better gut health.'A must read for all parents who want to understand the importance of good gut health in their children. This humorous, easy to read book has the potential to change a lot of lives.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate handbook for how to plan smart, grow sustainably and eat healthily with home-grown crops 365 days a year. This book will help gardeners to plan smart, grow sustainably, and eat healthily with home-grown crops every day of the year. Experts from the world-renowned Royal Horticultural Society pick the best vegetables available to grow today, and share their systems for timing and reviewing to achieve sufficient crops for a rainbow diet, 365 days of the year. From the widest range of tomatoes and potatoes to the more eclectic edibles such as oca and ginger, this book shows you how to: - Plan and manage timings to create a succession of crops for year-round harvests - Choose vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and exotic edibles for the best home-grown taste - Pick crops for every situation - Plan ahead for a rainbow harvest and great gut health - Grow crops using RHS sustainable practice to support eco-systems, and protect

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Book SynopsisIn her latest book, five-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr Brené Brown, writes, "If we want to find the way back to ourselves and each other, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories, and to be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection."In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heart-breaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.Over the past two decades, Brown's extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as Brown's singular skills as a researcher/storyteller, to lay out an invaluable, research-based framework that shows us that naming an experience doesn't give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning and choice.Brown shares, "I want this to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves. Even when we have no idea where we are."

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Book SynopsisDo you know your Boosterism from your Backstopectomy? Can you tell Prometheus from Cincinnatus, and if so, do you know what Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to say when he namechecks esoteric figures from the classics, quotes obscure phrases from history, or even just plain makes words up? Certainly, Johnson is the most verbose Prime Minister of recent years, the result no doubt of a classical education, a closet full of public-school confidence and a former career as a wordsmith for The Times. Boris, more than perhaps any other leader, knows the importance of words, but he also knows how to have serious fun with them.Trade Review"For the past three decades Simon Walters has been Westminster's most brilliant political journalist. In The Borisaurus, he applies his talents to a fascinating exploration of how Boris Johnson has invented a new type of political discourse. Everyone who wants to understand British politics today must read this book and keep it by their desk." - Peter Oborne, broadcaster, columnist and former chief political commentator of the Daily Telegraph "Some PMs have struggled with language, so get others to write their words. Boris sees language as Play-Doh, as raw material to be manipulated into an infinite number of novel shapes and combinations. This ingenious book takes us on a journey into the mind of our Play-Doh player-in-chief." - Anthony Seldon, historian and author of May at 10 "Boris Johnson is perhaps the most beguiling wordsmith of the age, soaring to the peak of high office on wings of glittering prose. How did he amass his memory bank of instantly retrievable bon mots and pitch-perfect classical allusions? Here, Simon Walters studies the BoJo trail from Eton to Downing Street, filtering the pure ore from the glister of fool's gold." - Trevor Kavanagh, journalist and former political editor of The Sun

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Book SynopsisCarrie Johnson is not only the consort of the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson; she is also considered by some to be the second most powerful unelected woman in Britain after the Queen. Since she moved into Downing Street in July 2019, questions have been raised about her perceived influence, her apparent desire to control events, and the number of her associates who have been appointed to positions of standing in the government machine. So, are these concerns justified? In this carefully researched unauthorised biography, Michael Ashcroft charts the extraordinary ascent of Mrs Johnson, speaking to multiple sources who have been close to her and to Boris Johnson in recent years to produce a fascinating portrait of a woman who is still under the age of thirty-five. The book scrutinises Mrs Johnson's colourful family, her attempt to become a professional actress, and her early decision to work in politics. Long before she moved into No. 10, Mrs Johnson made a name for herself as a Conservative Party press aide before becoming a special adviser to two Cabinet ministers and eventually director of communications at Conservative campaign headquarters. Aside from politics, she is also the mother of two young children and campaigns in the fields of the environment and animal welfare. Carrie Johnson is without doubt a very modern prime ministerial spouse. This examination of her career and life offers the electorate the chance to assess exactly what role she plays in Boris Johnson's unpredictable administration and why that matters.Trade Review“The book is not the misogynist hatchet job that many reviews suggest and most readers will be able to discern that much of what is alleged is known to only those close to the events.” Maggie Pagano, Reaction.

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Book SynopsisLiz Potter is a journalist with 30+ years' magazine experience and a passion for gardening. She is the former Editor of Garden Answers and Executive Editor of RHS magazine, The Garden. Liz currently freelances for BBC Gardeners' World, Garden News and The Garden.

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Book SynopsisPeter Mckinstry (Author, Illustrator) Peter Mckinstry is a concept artist and illustrator who has worked in film, television, VFX and video game art departments for over 20 years. Clients include Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Pictures, Amazon Studios, Warner Brother Pictures, HBO, Netflix and many more. Peter also created concept art and designs for Game of Thrones, Wonder Woman, Snow White and the Huntsman, and three of the Harry Potter films, prior to which he spent five years providing concept art for adventures across many time periods on Doctor Who.

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Book SynopsisDuring the mid-1980s, a brutal killing spree began in Los Angeles as several women were murdered, having been sexually assaulted and shot in the chest with a .25 calibre gun. The man responsible was Lonnie David Franklin Jr. However, his identity wouldn't be revealed for almost thirty years, by which time he had become one of America's most prolific serial killers.At the time, Los Angeles was a city struggling under the weight of racial inequalities and a crack cocaine epidemic that was sweeping through its most deprived areas. Many in the communities of South Central felt that this caused a lack of interest on the part of the LAPD in properly investigating the these murders. In 2010, Franklin's escape from justice finally came to an end, and he was eventually convicted of the killings of nine women and one teenage girl in 2016, although it is suspected that he could be responsible for killing many, many more.In this book, investigative journalist Victoria Redstall delves into the mind of America's most notorious serial killer to discover the truth, in his own words, behind his appalling actions as well as speaking to neighbours, family members, victims' family members and police connected to the case. By visiting Franklin in prison and gaining his trust, she allows Franklin to reveal a terrifying lack of empathy for the victims whose lives he so brutally ended. This is a chilling and fascinating look into the crimes of the Grim Sleeper.

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Book Synopsis'Read any history of the Nineties in Britain and you will read about Britpop, Blair, the birth of the Premier League and the rise of new lads. I played no part in any of these events. Growing up in a tiny rural village on Dartmoor, no bands came within 100 miles, all the local farmers voted Tory, our nearest football team was in the fourth division, and the closest I got to being a new lad was when my older brother let me drink some of his Hooch.' In Watching the Nineties, much-loved comedian Josh Widdicombe tells the story of a strange rural childhood, the kind of childhood he only realised was weird when he left home and started telling people about it. From only having four people in his year at school, to living in a family home where they didn't just not bother locking the front door, they didn't even have a key. Using a different television show of the time as it's starting point for each chapter Watching the Nineties is part-childhood memoir, part-comic history of 90s television and culture. It will discuss everything from the dangers of recreating Gladiators in your front room, to Josh's belief that Mr Blobby is one of the great comic characters, to being the only vegetarian child west of Bristol. Together it tells the story of the end of an era, the last time when watching television was a shared experience for the family and the nation, before the internet meant everyone watched different things at different times on different devices, headphones on to make absolutely sure no one could watch it with them.Trade ReviewYou know when your mate does something really impressive, and you look at them with a renewed sense of admiration? That's how I feel about Josh's book. Beautifully written, cleverly crafted and charmingly funny. -- Adam HillsIf you read only one book by Josh Widdicombe this year, make it this one -- Jack DeeA wonderful blend of nostalgia, hilarity and personal anecdotes that only Josh Widdicombe could deliver -- James AcasterBrilliantly observed -- Romesh RanganathanWarmth, wit and Widdicombe - with big laughs and pure nostalgia at its heart. Made me want to watch Neighbours with him. Twice.' -- Danny WallaceThis book is genius -- Dawn O'PorterFantastic -- David BaddielA '90s TV throwback dream -- Katherine RyanAnnoyingly very funny -- Sean WalshRetro heaven -- Alan CarrBrilliantly funny and nostalgic -- Russell Kane

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2024 ''Essential reading for anybody who wants to understand rural life'' Patrick Galbraith, author of In Search of One Last Song ''This is a book of life and why we should celebrate our roots before it is too late'' John Connell, author of The Cow Book Where Are the Fellows Who Cut the Hay? is an ode to rural life, charting traditions of the past, how they were lost and why we need to reconnect. Exploring the relationship between everyday items and the communities that make them, Robert Ashton provides a snapshot of twenty-first century England. Where are the people who grow barley, milk cows and produce wool? How have their farming methods become less ethical, sustainable and natural over time? And what are we doing today to reverse that change? Inspired by George Ewart Evans's Ask the Fellows Who Cut the Hay, Ashton gives vo

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Book SynopsisNot a Fictional Mum makes sure no woman gets left behind' Giovanna Fletcher In this inspiring, topical and painfully funny memoir, Not a Fictional Mum asks what it is that really makes a mum? What Makes a Mum? is a less conventional journey of being mothered and reaching motherhood, from teenage foster care, struggling with infertility and navigating the adoption process. Not a Fictional Mum reveals the policies and statistics that led her to campaign for change, and what emerges is a picture of resilience, determination and hope. A personal account and a manifesto for change, What Makes a Mum? looks at family beyond genetics and offers a guiding hand to anyone in the long and sometimes agonising pursuit of becoming a mother. Funny, clever . . . but above all else real and beautifully written' Lisa Faulkner Opened my eyes to a whole other part of being a mother' Rochelle Humes

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Book SynopsisFrom the inception of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, Irish women and men were actively recruited to train and work as nurses in British hospitals. By the 1960s approximately 30,000 Irish-born nurses were working across the NHS, constituting around 12% of all nursing staff. While many Irish families produced at least one nurse and many of those emigrated, so far there has been little recognition of the enormous contribution of Irish nurses to health care in Britain.Based on 45 interviews, this book tells the stories of Irish nurses in their own words using rich oral history and photographs. From the rigours of training to the fun of dancehalls, the book explores their life experiences as nurses and also as Irish migrants in British society.

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Book SynopsisYour essential companion to exploring the city of love.With its rich history, stunning architecture and unmatched ambiance, Paris captivates visitors with its blend of old-world charm and modern allure, making it one of the most beloved cities in the world.Armed with The Pocket Paris, you?ll have everything you need to explore France?s capital. From iconic landmarks including Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Arc de Triomphe, world-class culture at the Louvre, Musée d''Orsay and Centre Pompidou, to the charming neighbourhoods of artistic Montmartre and trendy Le Marais, Paris is packed with must-sees ? and this little book will ensure you don?t miss a thing!With recommendations for couples, families and solo travellers alike, and a run-down of seasonal events, there are tailored suggestions to make every visit unforgettable.Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

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Book SynopsisChristopher Fowler was the multiple award-winning author of almost fifty novels and short story collections, including the celebrated Bryant & May mysteries. His other novels include Roofworld, Spanky, The Sand Men and Hot Water. He has also written two acclaimed memoirs, Paperboy (winner of the Green Carnation Prize) and Film Freak, plus The Book of Forgotten Authors and Peculiar London, Bryant and May's singular and eccentric guide to the city. In 2015 Chris was awarded the Crime Writers Association's coveted 'Dagger in the Library' for his body of work. He lived in London and Barcelona. Diagnosed with cancer just as the UK went into lockdown in 2020, Chris died on 2nd March 2023.

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Book SynopsisWhat has Santa Claus got for the penguin this year? Which animal will unwrap a cosy new pair of pyjamas?This playful and colourful novelty book is packed with surprises and festive fun! Little ones will love guessing the gifts and revealing them by pulling the tabs from snug socks for the spider to a speedy sled for the penguin.

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