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  Getting What We Deserve - Health...

  Alfred Sommer

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  A leading public health expert presents a frank diagnosis of the U.S. healthcare system and the role we all play in our own wellness. 
   
  Through his groundbreaking work in clinical medicine and public health, Alfred Sommer has saved countless lives. But doctors can only do so much. In this blunt assessment of the American healthcare system, Sommer argues that human behavior has a stronger effect on wellness than almost any other factor. 
   
  Despite exciting advances in genomic research and cutting-edge medicine, the best defense against most illness remains simple, low-tech habits such as proper hand washing, regular exercise, a balanced diet, and not smoking. But rather than focusing on wellness, many Americans would rather wait for medical science to cure them once they become sick. Sommer argues that this overconfidence in medical technology comes at a terrible cost. 
   
  The benefits of almost all newly developed treatments are marginal, while their costs are high. The United States spends nearly twice as much on health care as the rest of the developed world, yet has higher infant mortality rates and shorter longevity than most nations. In this engaging and well-informed study, Sommer makes a persuasive chase for changing the way Americans approach healthcare.

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  Webs of Beauty

  Miriam Myers, Christi Parker

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  Patterns are found in many places in our world, from the back of a zebra to a rainbow in the sky. This story shows students the intricate patterns of a spiderweb and how patterns are often found everywhere in nature. The mathematical connection is understanding that patterns are a repetition of colors or objects, and that they can be created by putting shapes or colors together. This story is based on The Spider Weaver: A Legend of Kente Cloth by Julia Carnes.

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  Bees Make the Best Pets - All...

  Jack Mingo

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  A book “sweet with useful information and anecdotes” on bumblebees, honeybees, worker bees, and the rest of our favorite pollinators (Toronto Star). 
   
  A bee swarm of trivia, tips, legend, and lore. Writer and beekeeper Jack Mingo lives with half a million bees. So, it’s safe to say he’s picked up a thing or two at his bee farm. In this collection of humorous, unique, and often unusual observations, Mingo shows us a glimpse of the mystical and matriarchal world of bees and bee culture. 
   
  How many legs do bees have? Enough not to crowd your bed at night. They don’t track mud or fleas into the house, and if you leave them in the yard they won’t bark and whine. They greet you with honey and beeswax, not dead mice. And these are just some of the reasons bees make the best pets. Whether you’re flirting with beekeeping, looking to save the bees, or growing into your role as reigning queen bee, there’s something new to learn. Step into Mingo’s quirky hive to get a taste of tidbits like:The role of bees in the Civil WarThe legend of caroling bees on Christmas EveThe color and quality of local honey 
   
  “Looking at bee keeping as a natural step toward sustainable living, Bees Make the Best Pets can teach you a lot . . . It is a sweet introduction to raising bees.” —Oh! Grow Up

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  Uncle John's Bathroom Reader...

  Institute Bathroom Readers'

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  Strange-but-true stories, colorful characters, and big-league bizarreness for fans of America’s pastime!   Why is baseball such a great subject for a Bathroom Reader? Because it’s steeped in history and tradition, it’s rife with scandals and controversy, and most of the men that dedicate their life to it are just a little bit . . . weird. Uncle John’s spirited take on the game takes you deep into that history to paint a detailed picture of where the game came from and where it may be going. You’ll go behind the scenes at spring training, listen in on pitcher’s mound conferences, and meet the players, coaches, fans, and broadcasters who make this the greatest game in the world! Swing for the fences as you read about . . .   * Minor league mishaps * The violent history of umpiring * The true story of Lou Gehrig’s heroic rise and tragic fall * The man who pitched a no-hitter while tripping on LSD * The origins of gloves, baseballs, bats, uniforms, helmets, and more * Baseball’s most famous call and how it was saved for posterity * The best and worst teams of all time * Animals in the outfield * The birth of Little League * The Abner Doubleday myth * and much, much more!

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  Ultimate Book of Sports - The...

  Scott McNeely

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  Learn the ins and outs of your favorite game or uncover a new passion with this compendium of knowledge for over 250 sports. 
   
  This ultimate book for the ultimate sports fan extends far beyond classics like tennis and basketball. With the rules of engagement for an outrageous assortment of sports—from jousting and Mongolian wrestling to baseball, cricket, ultimate Frisbee, and caber tossing—this book is a resource and a revelation for sporting types of all stripes. Including extensive sidebars with tips, trivia, and strategy, as well as classic line art and illustrations throughout, this compendium of competitive games is ideal for brushing up on rules and regulations, settling disputes, or finding a new passion.

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  Brain Training: The Ultimate...

  Kimberly F. Mayo

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  Are you at an age where you find that your memory isn’t what it once was?Would you like to improve it, learn faster and get more done?This audiobook will provide you with new ways to improve your brain’s performance!Many of us will find that our brains slow down and are less effective, especially as we get older and are less able to remember things. The prevalence of brain-related illnesses can often be ascribed to us living much longer than we once did, but just because our bodies are aging it doesn’t mean that we should accept our brains will deteriorate as well.The good news is that Brain Training: The Ultimate Guide to Improve Your Memory and Learning Capabilities to Learn Faster, Remember More and be More Productive, is a book that has been written to help you keep your brain in tip-top condition, with chapters that include:- The neuroscience of intelligence- How it works- Nootropics and beneficial supplements- The value of proper nutrition- Ways to carry out brain trainingDon’t accept that your brain will eventually let you down when it comes to memory and learning. You can still have an active and functioning brain in later life that is productive and creative and with Brain Training you can learn exactly how to do it.Get a copy today and learn how!

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