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Explains how the foods that are eaten--and when they are consumed--can affect a person's health, energy, sex life, waistline, attitude, and aging.

In this updated edition of a worldwide bestseller, Giulia Enders reveals the secrets and science of the digestive system--including new research on the connection between the gut and the brain. For too long, the gut has been the body's most ignored and least appreciated organ. But it does more than just dirty work; our gut is at the core of who we are. With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut's magic, answering questions like: Why does acid reflux happen? What's really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity and mood? A new section on the brain-gut axis dives into groundbreaking discoveries of psychobiotics - microbes with psychological effects that can influence conditions like depression and even stress. Aided with cheerful illustrations by Enders's sister Jill, this beguiling manifesto will make you finally listen to those butterflies in your stomach: they're trying to tell you something important.

"[An] . . . introduction to the discoveries of physics and astronomy. Stories, explanations, and illustrations open up the . . . frontiers of science to any beginner"--OCLC.

The stories of the people and discoveries that led to the five most powerful and important scientific achievements in human history.

Discusses the history of bees, including the relationship between bees, people and flowers, and their future.

Presents a comprehensive study that describes borderline personality disorder and ways to cope with a friend or family member with BPD.

"[The author] explores how quantum connects with everyday reality, and offers . . . layperson-level explanations of the mind-bending ideas central to modern physics"--Provided by publisher.

"This book brings the impossibly small world of particle physics to life, taking readers on a guided journey through the subatomic world. With maps to help "guide" the reader through "Atom Land" along the way, as they learn about "electron ports," "boson continents," "hadron islands," and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Math professor Eugenia Cheng provides an ... introduction to the logic and beauty of mathematics, powered, unexpectedly, by insights from the kitchen: we learn, for example, how the b?chamel in a lasagna can be a lot like the number 5, and why making a good custard proves that math is easy but life is hard"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a guide to driving an automobile, for new drivers, and includes anecdotes and information on everyday challenges, from how to drive in bad weather, to unexpected mishaps such as road rage and traffic accidents.