This book offers a broad introduction to the menstrual cycle-what it is; why it exists and how it changes over time; what's normal; when you may want to see a doctor; and which products, medications, and activities can make “that time of the month” a more pleasant experience.

Uploaded March 2025

Neuroethics blends philosophical analysis with modern brain science to address these and other critical questions through captivating cases.

Uploaded March 2025

A new theory of Neurobiological Emergentism that explains how sentience emerges from the brain.

Uploaded March 2025

Research on the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster has played an important role in uncovering principles of nervous system structure and function. This second edition of the laboratory manual covers a comprehensive collection of reviews and protocols in Drosophila neuroscience, which are divided into three sections: neural development, neurophysiology, and behavior.

Uploaded March 2025

In Then I Am Myself the World, Christof Koch explores the only thing we directly experience: consciousness. At the book’s heart is integrated-information theory, the idea that the essence of consciousness is the ability to exert causal power over itself, to be an agent of change. Koch investigates the physical origins of consciousness in the brain and how this knowledge can be used to measure consciousness in natural and artificial systems.   

Uploaded January 2025

The Biology of Us describes the common but fascinating examples of biology and nature that are hidden in plain sight in our daily lives. It focuses on human biology, but describes animals and plants all around, on, and in us to put human features into an evolutionary context.

Uploaded January 2025

This book systematically investigates successful aging, defined as the ability to actively participate in societal activity. Proceeding from historical insights and a wide frame of reference, it explores the development of contemporary conceptions of aging; the sociological, psychological, and physiological process of aging; age-related discrimination; financial aspects of aging; the apparent contradiction that there are both affluence and increasing poverty in the aging population; inappropriate sexual expression in the aged; the notion of the Third Age; and the quest to extend human lifespan.

Uploaded January 2025

The cultural study of smell has largely focused on pollution, transgression and propriety, but the olfactory sense came into play in a wide range of domains and activities: ancient medicine and philosophy, religion, botany and natural history, erotic literature, urban planning, dining, satire and comedy--where odours, aromas, scents and stenches were rich and versatile components of the ancient sensorium.

Uploaded January 2025

Polyvagal Theory has revolutionized our understanding of the autonomic nervous system's profound impact on various aspects of life, including sociality, emotional regulation, cognitive functions, and overall mental and physical well-being. Through rigorous academic testing, the theory's applications have expanded into diverse fields such as psychotherapy, medicine, education, and performance.

Uploaded January 2025

Tried and true - build A&P confidence every step of the way! Here's the approach that makes A&P easier to master. A student-friendly writing style, superb art program, and learning opportunities in every chapter build a firm foundation in this must-know subject to ensure success.

Uploaded January 2025