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The optimism bias The optimism bias Tali Sharot "How does the brain generate hope? How does it trick us into moving forward? What happens when it fails? How do the brains of optimists differ from those of pessimists? ... Humans do not hold a posit… OL15521153W
Language and action in cognitive neuroscience Language and action in cognitive neuroscience Yann Coello,Angela Bartolo "This book collates the most up to date evidence from behavioural, brain imagery and stroke-patient studies, to discuss the ways in which cognitive and neural processes are responsible for language p… OL16617681W
Daniel's music Daniel's music Jerome Preisler "Daniel's music is the gripping story of Daniel's recovery against odds experts said were insurmountable; of medical science, faith, and perseverance combining for a miracle; and of an average family… OL18007402W
How We Write How We Write Sharples, Mike How We Write is an accessible guide to the entire writing process, from forming ideas to formatting text. Combining new explanations of creativity with insights into writing as design, it offers a fu… OL1830258W
Kinanthropometry and exercise physiology laboratory manual Kinanthropometry and exercise physiology laboratory manual Roger G. Eston,Thomas Reilly Developed as a key resource for both lecturers and students of kinanthropometry, sports science, human movement and exercise physiology, this laboratory manual provides help with the planning and con… OL19127943W
The structure of singing The structure of singing Richard Miller (singer) Combining the physical, technical, and artistic aspects of singing, the author applies current findings in medicine, acoustics, phonetics, and speech therapy to the singer's needs. The text demonstra… OL1932472W
Biochemical monitoring of sport training Biochemical monitoring of sport training Atko Viru,Mehis, Ph.D. Viru This text pairs in-depth explanations of what happens biochemically while athletes perform with practical suggestions for how to actually biochemically monitor athletes yourself. OL20778679W
Tissue renin-angiotensin systems Tissue renin-angiotensin systems Mohan K. Raizada,Amal K. Mukhopadhyay Based on a conference that was held in Hamburg, Germany in July 1994 as a satellite meeting of the 3rd European Endocrinology Conference, the scope of this volume has been expanded to include not onl… OL20798197W
Physical activity instruction of older adults Physical activity instruction of older adults C. Jessie Jones,Debra J. Rose "Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults is the first book to detail the fundamental knowledge and skills associated with the training modules outlined in the International Curriculum Guildelin… OL20885356W
Les barrages inutiles Les barrages inutiles Daniel Dufour L'abandon et la violence comptent parmi les causes communes de peurs, de perte de confiance en soi, de maladies et de mal-être. Ces signes qui se manifestent sur le corps de différentes façons sont d… OL21535082W
Petits arrangements avec l'amour Petits arrangements avec l'amour Lucy Vincent Ce livre, écrit par une neurobiologiste, montre qu'une meilleure connaissance des mécanismes biologiques du corps humain peut aider à comprendre la psychologie des sentiments et peut guider hommes et… OL24444116W
En finir avec l'échec scolaire En finir avec l'échec scolaire Erwan Montagner,Hubert Montagner Ce travail devrait permettre de jeter les bases d'une pédagogie différenciée et de pousser l'école à s'organiser pour éveiller et former les enfants en tenant vraiment compte de ce qu'il sont, dans l… OL24447695W
Le coeur des autres Le coeur des autres Jean Didier Vincent Essai qui explore les formes les plus extrêmes des passions humaines du point de vue biologique. Donne des exemples tirés d'expériences scientifiques, mais aussi de la mythologie ou de la peinture. OL26188382W
Biomechanics in Sport Biomechanics in Sport Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky Biomechanics in Sport is a unique reference text prepared by the leading world experts in sport biomechanics. Over thirty chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from muscle mechanics to i… OL2652541W
Musicophilia Musicophilia Oliver Sacks Music can move us to the heights or depths of emotion. It can persuade us to buy something, or remind us of our first date. It can lift us out of depression when nothing else can. It can get us danci… OL277255W
Anabolic primer Anabolic primer Gerard Thorne Presents information for bodybuilders on different methods to gain and retain muscle mass, including hormone manipulation, effective exercising, vitamin supplements, diet, and the effects of anabolic… OL28960928W
Power plyometrics Power plyometrics McNeely,Sandler Plyometrics is a training technique used by many top athletes to improve their speed and power. This volume allows the reader to assess their individual needs and performance level, and then progress… OL29317269W
The tangled wing The tangled wing Melvin Konner Reprinted in Penguin Books 1993 OL3947146W
Exercise Physiology Exercise Physiology Tudor Hale Exercise Physiology: A Thematic Approach introduces students with little or no background in human biology to the fundamentals of the physiological processes involved in sports performance. Its centr… OL5756258W
Cleaning Yourself to Death Cleaning Yourself to Death Pat Thomas It takes a thorough look at the range of everyday cleaning products in our cupboards. OL8215354W
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