Henry Carter Hull

Who hasn’t fantasized about the unique thrill of working among charismatic and clever dolphins in the wild? Now we no longer have to rely solely on our imaginations. With Dolphin Confidential, Maddalena Bearzi invites all of us shore-bound dreamers to join her and travel alongside the dolphins. In this fascinating account, she takes us inside the world of a marine scientist and offers a firsthand understanding of marine mammal behavior, as well...

How does your brain create your reality? Are you in control, or is your brain controlling you? Discover the surprising answers based on the latest research in this journey into the human brain with neuroscientist Heather Berlin. Your brain--for centuries a black box--is slowly giving up its secrets to modern neuroscience, shedding light on big questions that go to the very heart of who you are.

Young people are not just our future leaders, they are our current leaders. Heirs to Our Oceans is an organization of young people taking action to protect the world's oceans. Inspired by their love of ocean life, co-founders Cambria Bartlett and Charlie Peebler are bringing their generation together to educate others on how to care for and protect our oceans and waterways. They are proof that making an impact is not about your age, but your passion!...

For thousands of years, it was the visionaries and writers who argued that we cannot be alone-that there is intellegent life in the universe. Now, with the discoveries of the Hubble Telescope, data emerging from Mars, and knowledge about life at the extremes, scientists are taking up where they left off. Amir Aczel, author of Fermat's Last Theorem, pulls together everyting science has discovered, and mixes in proabability theory, to argure the case...

James Watson, J. Craig Venter, Francis Collins, Cynthia Kenyon . . . you may not know them, but you should. They are the masterminds of genetics and biotechnology who want you to live to be 150 years old, to regenerate your heart and brain, to create synthetic life. For better or worse, they are about to alter life on earth forever. Award-winning journalist David Ewing Duncan tells the remarkable stories of cutting-edge bioscientists, revealing their...

Human Biology is a key subject of study in all the subjects related to medicine from radiology to pharmacology. This is the first student dictionary devoted to the subject. In over 6,000 entries, this dictionary covers the topics necessary in understanding how the human body works. There is extensive coverage of the key areas of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics and immunology, all fields with large specialised vocabularies which are explained...

"Reproductive System" is a part of the college-level Principles of Biology course series textbooks. It is a tutorial written in questions and answers format to describe the anatomy and physiology of the sexual and asexual reproductive system, sexual functions, sexual response cycle, menstrual cycle, birth control, and the evolution of the reproductive system. It is a study guide with in-depth explanations. Each section is a modular unit that is self-contained...

Complex and crucially important, the senses collect the massive amount of information we need to navigate daily life, and serve as a filter between our inner selves and the larger world. But the science of how the senses work has been little understood-until now. New research is rapidly uncovering fascinating insights into how the brain processes sensory information. It's not simply a matter of the brain controlling the senses; the senses actually...

The Secrets of Life is a comprehensive journey through the world of biology, exploring the mysteries of life and the natural world. From the smallest organisms to the most complex ecosystems, this book delves into the fascinating and intricate workings of the natural world.Starting with the basics of cellular biology and genetics, the book takes readers on a journey through the various branches of biology, including ecology, evolution, and physiology....

Get the Summary of Robert M. Sapolsky's Determined in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Determined" by Robert M. Sapolsky challenges the concept of free will, arguing that human behavior is shaped by a complex interplay of biological and environmental factors. Sapolsky presents hard incompatibilism, which posits that deterministic principles govern the world, leaving no room for free will. He disputes compatibilism...