Safety category: 688 books

A (Philadelphia Magazine) Top Doc’s case for moderation in running, cycling, skiing, and other things we do because we think our bodies are invincible. When was it decided that exercise could only be good for you? Leading neurosurgeon Dr. Steve Barrer argues—based on his extensive career...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics repetitive stress injury (RSI) accounts for two-thirds of all occupational illnesses. The most common cause: Exposure to repeated trauma of the upper body, the wrist, elbow or shoulder. A common example is carpal tunnel syndrome. Charles’ book looks...

Because of the recent agitation of the pure food question throughout the country, health officers, food-inspectors, and chemistry teachers and students are constantly called upon to test the purity of various foods. And this usually involves nothing more than making simple qualitative tests for adulterants....

This is a book written for everyone in mind. It offers great advice on genetic diseases and genetic tests by  impacting the right knowledge and attitude to people to visit clinics as regard prenatal screening and genetic counselling. It also aims to identify and recommend possible solution to...

To live is to communicate, and to communicate with confidence is a craft that one will do well to master early rather than later in life. If only the gift of the gab were enough to sail smoothly through the rough waters that the tough world is teeming with, every glib conversationalist would have...

Since computer scientists make decisions every day that have societal context and influence, an understanding of society and computing together should be integrated into computer science education. Showing students what they can do with their computing degree, Computers and Society: Computing for Good uses concrete examples and case studies to high

WHO claimed that heart disease has killed people around 12 million people each year and it is a cause of life lost  about a half of American lives and other developed countries around the world. Why do have to see people die because of this heart disease? And can it be cured?

From Amelia Island just south of Georgia to Key West's southern tip, beaches are one of Florida's greatest assets. Yet these beaches are in danger: rapid structural development on a highly erodible coast make them vulnerable to some of nature's greatest storms. The same development that has been driven...

Wiseheart is the story of a curious and courageous boy from the Cahto Indian tribe.  He lives in the land now known as northern California. As he dares to confront his tribe’s dark secret, he makes a remarkable discovery.  This story has been adapted from traditional tales and is designed to teach another important lesson—sun protection.

Banish bad energy, ward off unpleasant people, and defend your stuff, your spirit and your space with this spellbook focused specifically on protection. With over 100 spells for protection and defense, and a glossary of protective symbols, stones, and other objects to keep on hand, this book...

La préparation d'une inspection est une des clés de la réussite de votre mission. Ce manuel vous propose de vous assister dans cette épreuve en passant en revue toutes les étapes clés depuis la préparation de la documentation jusqu'à l'organisation de votre voyage en passant par votre outillage et votre équipement.

This pioneering monograph solely deals with the Magneto Thermoelectric Power (MTP) in Heavily Doped (HD) Quantized Structures. The materials considered range from HD quantum confined nonlinear optical materials to HgTe/CdTe HD superlattices with graded interfaces and HD effective mass superlattices...

Aerobiology is the study of airborne particles that have an impact on humans and other organisms. Every day, we are exposed to airborne particles, including "natural" particles such as pollen, bacteria, and fungi, and "unnatural" particles, such as asbestos fibers and noxious chemicals....

Eye witness testimony, training, driving, and display design: these are just a few of the real-world domains in which depend on undivided attention. Emphasizing the link between theory and application, Applied Attention Theory provides a deep understanding of how theories of attention, developed from...