Shostak (biological sciences, U. of Pittsburgh) considers the possibility of achieving immortality through biological engineering and ponders the implications of such a step. The impact of immortality
Could the length of your fingers indicate a predisposition to breast cancer? Or musical genius? Or homosexuality? In Digit Ratio, John T. Manning posits that relative lengths of the second and fourt
This introduction to human reproductive biology covers the latest developments in the field, such as cloning, embryonic stem cells, and assisted reproduction, as well as traditional topics. Although t
The study of human reproductive ecology represents an important new development in human evolutionary biology. Its focus is on the physiology of human reproduction and evidence of adaptation, and henc
This volume of Advances in Cell Aging and Gerontology critically reviews the rapidly advancing area of telomerase research with a focus at the molecular and cellular levels. The clearly established fu
The vast majority of books on menarche—the first menstrual cycle—do not address its effect on a young girl’s spiritual journey from maidenhood to womanhood. This book outlines the s
Primarily from the perspective of fields relating to activity and sports, but also from disciplines dealing with the aged, scientists synthesize studies over the past decade or two to explore some puz
Isn't it amazing that you were once inside Mommy?With clear inviting text and lively illustrations, Joanna Cole and Maxie Chambliss introduce young children to the concepts of pregnancy and childbirth
In the years since its first publication, O'Rahilly and Muller's Human Embryology and Teratology has been widely praised as an exceptional reference on normal and abnormal human prenatal development.
The start of hormonal changes can be troubling, even traumatic, for young girls. Now fully revised and updated with a parents’ guide, Period explains in a straightforward manner the changes all
Whether you are young and fertile, over 40 and having trouble conceiving, or anywhere in between, here is the best resource to help you get pregnant. The only must-have fertility book, Getting Pregna
A provocative look at the way our culture deals with menstruation.The Curse examines the culture of concealment that surrounds menstruation and the devastating impact such secrecy has on women's physi
Natalie Angier lifts the veil of secrecy from that most enigmatic of evolutionary masterpieces, the female body, exploring the essence of what it means to be a woman. Angier takes on everything from
The perfect team-a gynecologist and her chef husband-have put together a book full of great advice and over 125 wonderful recipes to add estrogen naturally to your diet.
That arresting statement sounds as if it might come from a science fiction story. But it is astonishing, exciting fact-as explained by Dr. Ben Bova. In his di
With honesty, accuracy, humor, and warmth, IT'S SO AMAZING offers children the real information they need—now more than ever.How does a baby begin? What makes a baby female or male? Why are some bab
This is the book you've been hearing about! Dr. Susan Rako has brought her groundbreaking message about the miraculous benefits of testosterone--the female hormone--to women and physicians around the
Why is my voice making such weird sounds? When will I be able to start shaving? Why do I keep gettingpimples? What is a wet dream?Your body has been behaving very strangely lately. You ha
