Best Selling Books by Steve Parker

Discusses the evolution, structure, and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.

Kill or Cure, a lavishly illustrated new history from DK, recounts the quest of doctors and scientists through the ages to tame and conquer mankind''s ever-enduring enemies: disease, injury, and death. Sometimes misguided, sometimes inspired, always doggedly determined, the great scientific minds of every generation have battled the unknown within our bodies, developing potions, drugs, and therapies in a quest to heal and cure. Beginning with early healers, chance discoveries, technological advancement, and "wonder" drugs, and using panels, timelines, and thematic spreads, Kill or Cure highlights information about human anatomy, surgical instruments, and medical breakthroughs while telling the dramatic tale of medical progress. Diaries, notebooks, and other first-person accounts tell the fascinating stories from the perspective of people who witnessed medical history firsthand. Packed with photographs, diagrams, and visual explanations, Kill or Cure tells the extraordinary tale of medicine through the ages.

Captures the life and times of Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher who studied a wide range of subjects and helped to shape scientific thought.

"An in-depth look at the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, with detailed cross-section diagrams, action photos, and fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.

The "Age of Dinosaurs" lasted from about 230 million to 65 million years ago. And yet, these formidable reptiles continue to captivate us even today. One hundred high-interest facts about the extinct creatures called dinosaurs cover many topics, such as evolution, adaptations, and fossils, and many species, including Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and Stegosaurus. Fun quizzes, clever crafts and activities, beneficial diagrams, and vivid photographs and illustrations keep readers actively engaged as they turn the colorful pages. This attention-grabbing volume is a must-read in any science collection.

The brain is the control center of the body, the site of our thoughts, feelings, and memories. The brain also regulates hundreds of body parts and processes. We will look at the network of nerves that branches from the brain and spinal cord and carries messages all over the body. We will discuss the effects of damage to the brain and nervous system and examine the importance of sleep in maintaining a healthy body and mind.

This book looks at the muscles, bones, and joints that make up the musculoskeletal system. We look at how this system supports and protects the human body and allows it to move around. We will also examine the composition and workings of bones, muscles, and tendons and consider the problems that can occur when the musculoskeletal system gets too much, or too little, activity.

Inroduces wild cats, describing the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and feeding habits of such wild cats as cougars, lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

A compendium of shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used, adjusted, and applied The shell is the primary way of communicating with the Unix and Linux systems, providing a direct way to program by automating simple-to-intermediate tasks. With this book, Linux expert Steve Parker shares a collection of shell scripting recipes that can be used as is or easily modified for a variety of environments or situations. The book covers shell programming, with a focus on Linux and the Bash shell; it provides credible, real-world relevance, as well as providing the flexible tools to get started immediately. Shares a collection of helpful shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used for various of real-world challenges Features recipes for system tools, shell features, and systems administration Provides a host of plug and play recipes for to immediately apply and easily modify so the wheel doesn''t have to be reinvented with each challenge faced Come out of your shell and dive into this collection of tried and tested shell scripting recipes that you can start using right away!

Being the biggest fish in the world seems like it would help the whale shark survive. However, its size actually makes it slow and easy to attack. Similarly, giraffesu0092 height allows them to grab food other animals canu0092t, but it makes drinking from a pool on the ground very awkward! Readers find out many more cases of extreme animal adaptions and their drawbacks. Fact boxes accompany full-color photographs of each animal, describing the animalu0092s most interesting physical features as well as their range, size, and lifespan.

100 of nature’s best-hidden creatures are profiled and photographed in a major new book on animal camouflage.

Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

Dr. Steve Parker presents the world''s first low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet. Nutrition experts for years have recommended the healthy Mediterranean diet. It''s linked to longer life span and reduced rates of heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and dementia. Dr. Parker (M.D.) has modified the Mediterranean diet to help you lose excess weight while retaining most of the healthy foods in the traditional Mediterranean diet. What''s the secret? Cut back on the fattening carbohydrates such as concentrated sugars and refined starches. You''ll discover how to manage your weight without exercise, without hunger, without restricting calories, while eating fish, meat, chicken, vegetables, fruits, wine, olive oil, nuts, and cheese. The book includes advice on how to avoid weight regain, instruction on exercise, a week of meal plans, special recipes, a general index, a recipe index, and scientific references. All measurements are given in both U.S. customary and metric units. This low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet is included also in Dr. Parker''s "Advanced Mediterranean Diet" (2nd edition) and "Conquer Diabetes and Prediabetes." Are you finally ready to lose weight while eating abundantly and without counting calories?

A complete guide to the one organ in the body that makes each of us what we are - unique individuals.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of sharks, marlin, tuna, catfish, piranhas, rays, monkfish, pufferfish, and anglerfish

This book introduces you to creatures from the protist kingdom, from microscopic protozoans to seaweedlike algae. It examines the parts, life cycle, and reproduction of various types of protists. It also looks at the harmful effects some protists have on humans. Did You Know? The deadly disease malaria is caused in part by the protist Plasmodium. The fossils of one type of protist, the red algae, date back more than 500 million years. Paramecium, a well known protist, uses hairlike cilia to sweep food into its mouth.

Depicts the anatomy and internal structure of twenty-one animals and explains the intricate workings of each.

This book explains how the body''s circulatory and respiratory systems work and shows how they are essential for life. We take a close look at how we breathe and speak, how the heart beats, and how blood works. We will also consider problems that can occur with the heart and lungs and what can be done to keep them healthy.

"This leveled text is a version of Freestyle: Body talk: Pump it up!"--T.p. verso.

Provides a biography of Albert Einstein, traces the development of his ideas, and assesses their impact on science and society

This book considers reproduction as a central feature of all living things. We will look at the reproductive systems of men and women, showing how the parts of each system link together for the process of reproduction. We will also trace the stages in the development of a new individual, from the merging of male and female genetic material to birth and beyond.

A guide to the way plants and animals function and struggle to survive on Earth.

Looks at how the human brain works, including memory and learning as well as brain and nerve diseases.

Eyewitness Guides are best-selling, high-quality visual information books. This title is a valuable resource to students whether you want to learn how many toes a horse has or what is the smallest bone in a human body.

Take a new look at the human body. Find out how your body manages to fight disease and keep healthy. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the amazing things that go on inside you every second. You''ll never feel the same way about yourself!

WHAT IF we had no skin? WHAT IF our bones were on the outside? WHAT IF we had a bird brain? Young readers will find these and many other mind-boggling WHAT IF questions about the human body. When they follow the colorful illustrations and answer the WHAT IF questions, they are sure to form a better understanding of the world around them.

Take a new look at the human body. Find out how your body''s control systems work and how you can affect them. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the amazing things that go on inside you every second. You''ll never feel the same way about yourself!

Explaining the potential dangers facing our world, this series offers positive suggestions for securing our future. The books demystify terms such as global warming, acid rain and ozone layer and discuss how real the dangers are, what is being done today and what can be done in the future. The titles should provide a useful resource for students studying areas of the curriculum involving science, technology, geography and environmental studies.

An illustrated guide to the awesome animals that ruled our planet millions of years ago.

Originally published: London: David West Children''s Books, 2005.

Examines the world of fishes--from terrifying sharks to graceful seahorses--using a series of questions such as What if a lungfish crawled out of the water? and What if a coral didn''t build reefs?

Describes what electricity is and how it is generated, stored, and used; explains what magnets are and how magnetism works; and discusses how electricity can be used to create magnets.

These four Factfinders titles introduce an exciting new reference series that are sure to entice young readers by putting the wonders of the world at your fingertips. With over 30,000 terms and more than 4,000 detailed, eye-catching illustrations, these comfortable and comprehensive reference volumes provide definitions, diagrams, maps, and handy fast facts throughout. From the habits and habitats of the earth''s animals to the mysterious reaches of outer space, from the marvels of human anatomy to the drama of the past, Factfinders are your guides to knowledge and discovery.

3D images reveal all your major systems in molecular detail. Discover how the nervous system works, the intricate construction of skeleton and muscles, how the body protects itself when it is under threat, and more.