Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Modern sports science Modern sports science Larry Kettelkamp Describes how the body functions in athletic performance and discusses the advances made in understanding muscle mechanics, body metabolism, peak performance, stress, mind and body relationships, and… OL15844125W
Bill Cosby Bill Cosby Larry Kettelkamp Examines the life and career of the popular entertainer, from his childhood to his success as a comedian and actor. OL3242924W
Computer graphics Computer graphics Larry Kettelkamp Explores the science and technology of computer graphics, how computer videogames and animations work, and how computer graphics are used in communications, design, science, and medicine. OL3242925W
Haunted houses Haunted houses Larry Kettelkamp Discusses ten documented cases of ghosts and poltergeists from the past and present and suggests various theories to explain them. OL3242927W
The healing arts The healing arts Larry Kettelkamp A survey of different approaches to the healing of the human mind and body. OL3242928W
Hypnosis, the wakeful sleep Hypnosis, the wakeful sleep Larry Kettelkamp Discusses the history and techniques of hypnosis and its present uses in such fields as medicine, psychotherapy, and ESP research. OL3242931W
Investigating psychics Investigating psychics Larry Kettelkamp Biographical sketches of five psychics involved in studies of psychic consciousness. OL3242932W
Living in space Living in space Larry Kettelkamp Discusses what humans have achieved and hope to achieve regarding living in space, examining space flights, space shuttles, and future space stations. OL3242933W
ETs and UFOs ETs and UFOs Larry Kettelkamp Summary, An overview of reported sightings of UFOs and reports of encounters with aliens as well as the agencies whose work is to monitor and investigate such claims. OL3242948W
Kites Kites Larry Kettelkamp Describes how to build and fly several basic types of kites. Also discusses the origins and practical uses of kites. OL3242951W
Lasers, the miracle light Lasers, the miracle light Larry Kettelkamp Explains what lasers are and how they work in addition to describing their application in such areas as medicine, industry, and national defense. OL3242952W