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"Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students at a Glance provides a wonderful introduction to the topic and is geared specifically towards nursing students. This is also a useful reference guide for any healthcare professional looking for a quick refresher on the human body. With concise writing that provides an overview of anatomy and physiology for students, this text is aimed at helping students develop practical skills and deliver increasingly...

After the suicide of her troubled teenage sister, eleven-year-old Jenny struggles to understand what actually happened.

Pilates and yoga practitioners as well as dedicated athletes are familiar with the concept of "core stability." They understand its importance in achieving and maintaining superior fitness. A strong and stable core improves athletic performance, increases power and endurance, reduces stress on the body and minimizes the chances of injury. It helps to improve balance and posture, alleviates back pain and minimizes fatigue. Even everyday actions are...

Awareness of movement potential is the key to a healthy body and the prevetnin of injuries; this text allows the reader to help maintain health, weight, posture, strength, stretch, and performance skills. The practice of sport, pilates, yoga, and dance is emphasized, providing a better understanding of how the body functions whilst being exercised. The author's background in movement sciences has led to a deep interest in the ability of the body to...

This edition helps you focus on key concepts and make meaningful connections. From Chapter Roadmaps to Why This Matters videos to At-the-Clinic case studies, this text guides you through the material, shows you how concepts are related within and across chapters, and helps you see why the content matters in the course and your future career.