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A beginner's guide to the creepy, crawly, complex world of spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks.

Three works which are examples of the finest work ever produced ab out the darker, more violent, "gothic" side of the rural South.

A beginner's guide to the world of fish explains the basic characteristics that all fish share, while offering a look into the wide variety of animals that fall into this diverse category.

A beginner's guide to the world of mammals that explains what they are, how they live, and what they do.

A beginner's guide to the defining characterisitics of desert habitats, including the plant and animal life, using examples from around the world.

Text and illustrations introduce the world of birds from eggs to flight, from songs to nests.

當發炎、焦慮、疼痛、失眠、免疫失衡成為現代人的共同命題，一條被忽視兩千年的神經，正在改寫醫學的未來。身體從來不是彼此分離的器官集合。大腦、免疫、情緒、內臟與感受，一直都在透過迷走神經彼此對話。照顧迷走神經，也許正是重新理解「健康」的開始。為什麼情緒會影響免疫？為什麼壓力會讓身體發炎？為什麼呼吸、冥想、運動與冷刺激能改變神經系統？為什麼有些疾病，其實與「神經調節失衡」有關？為什麼未來的醫療，可以不再只依賴藥物？全球迷走神經研究最具代表性的先驅凱文‧特雷西醫師，帶領讀者走進當代醫學最前線，揭開迷走神經如何影響發炎、免疫、情緒與慢性疾病，以及生物電子醫學如何開啟「不一定要依賴藥物」的全新治療方向。▌大腦其實一直在透過迷走神經和免疫系統對話過去醫學界認為，神經系統與免疫系統彼此獨立，各自運作；但最新研究發現，大腦會透過迷走神經持續接收身體的發炎訊號，並反向調節免疫反應。換句話說，情緒、壓力、疼痛與發炎並非互不相關，而是同一套神經免疫網路中的連動現象。這項發現，也正改寫現代醫學對疾病與健康的理解。▌迷走神經：人體與生俱來的自我修復系統迷走神經由二十萬條神經纖維組成，每秒在大腦和全身重要器官間傳遞數千個電訊號，經由電訊號，迷走神經能調節發炎反應、影響免疫平衡與慢性疾病狀態，並維持我們各個器官的平衡運作。這套神經反射系統，其實也是人體與生俱來的自我修復機制之一：當身體受傷、失衡或發炎時，大腦會透過迷走神經調節免疫與生理反應，幫助身體恢復穩定。▌第一線神經外科醫師親述的醫療革命現場作者凱文．特雷西醫師，是全球迷走神經研究與「生物電子醫學」領域最具代表性的先驅之一。從「大腦投藥竟同步抑制全身發炎」的震撼實驗，到電刺激迷走神經使癲癇腦波平靜下來，再到發現少量神經纖維便足以改變重要生理功能，凱文．特雷西醫師一步步看見：神經系統其實能重新調節免疫、發炎與疾病。這些被作者形容為「哇靠時刻」的突破，也共同催生了改寫未來醫療的新領域──生物電子醫學。▌「以神經調節取代部分藥物治療」的生物電子醫學曾因自體免疫疾病而長期無法行走的患者，在植入迷走神經刺激器後，重新放下拐杖、恢復正常生活。如今，從迷走神經刺激器（VNS）、耳部刺激到聚焦超音波，愈來愈多生物電子醫學技術正透過神經調節，逐漸應用於類風濕性關節炎、糖尿病、憂鬱症、帕金森氏症等多種疾病，為未來醫療開啟新的可能。▌你也能在日常生活中啟動迷走神經

本套書共有二冊：《腸道．大腦．腸道菌：飲食會改變你的情緒、直覺和大腦健康》、《腸道•腸道菌與人體免疫：餵飽你的腸道菌，就能提高免疫力改善身心健康》 你知道「腸道菌」與我們的免疫力以及心理健康息息相關嗎？引領全球腸腦菌軸研究的艾莫隆．邁爾醫師，揭開腸腦菌軸影響人體身心健康的奧秘！◎《腸道．大腦．腸道菌》我們是否能用一劑精神益生菌改善情緒、社交和未來可能的失智？答案就在「腸腦菌軸」裡！引領全球腸腦菌軸研究的艾莫隆．邁爾醫師，首次以深入淺出的方式，為我們揭開腸腦菌軸的奧祕。【專業推薦】吳偉愷醫師（台大醫院肝膽腸胃科主治醫師）張立人醫師（《大腦營養學全書》暨《皮膚營養學全書》作者）劉博仁醫師／博士（台中市科博特診所院長）蘇益賢（臨床心理師）（按筆劃順序排列）如果你，或你身邊的人遇到以下狀況，那麼，請趕快從「腸腦菌軸」的角度重新思考你面臨的問題。‧總是預期事情會往壞的方向發展‧正逢人生交叉路口，遲遲做不了決定‧對失智症如此普遍感到不安，想知道該如何預防‧壓力一來，鹹酥雞、重口味零食就吃個不停‧為了要不要幫寶寶補充益生菌而猶豫不決‧雖然沒被診斷出什麼病，但過胖、血壓偏高、容易疲勞、腸胃不適或身體不時有大小疼痛‧因泛自閉症障礙而考慮「糞菌移植」‧飲食與一般人無異但卻嚴重便秘，而且有帕金森氏症的典型手抖症狀遇事猶豫不決，壓力大時容易暴飲暴食，社交障礙、憂鬱、失智、自閉……這些看似是大腦決定的事，其實都與你的腸道菌相關！․腸道菌會影響你的心智、情緒和行為把個性活潑小鼠的腸道菌移植到膽怯的小鼠身上，膽怯的小鼠竟開始變得愛交際；健康人類女性攝取富含益生菌的優格四週，大腦對負面情緒的反應竟出現降低。這些令人驚異的研究結果，把科學界的眼光吸引到了腸道菌的身上，開始研究腸道菌與人體的關連，還有腸道菌是如何影響我們的心智、情緒和行為。․腸腦菌軸，未來醫學的新走向「腸腦菌軸」是人體內由大腦、腸道和腸道菌共同構成的系統，這三者，互相以荷爾蒙和神經訊息的形式進行溝通，共同調節我們的情緒反應、新陳代謝、免疫系統、大腦發育與健康。大腦疾病、情緒問題是我們體內生態系統正在崩壞的警鐘；只有優先考慮腸道菌的需求，才能讓你進入身心健康的正循環，這也是現在醫學界正努力的方向。․營養不只來自小腸，也來自大腸裡的腸道菌腸道菌會提供人體必要的維生素，也會影響神經傳導物質，例如有某些腸道菌能刺激細胞生成俗稱「快樂素」的血清

An informative and entertaining introduction for young children to the amazing birds that live near water in all types of habitats In this addition to the About… series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what waterfowl are, where they live, what they eat, and how they move. John Sill’s detailed, full-color illustrations show the characteristics of different types of waterfowl―from the Trumpeter Swans of northwestern North America to the Bar-headed Geese of central Asia. Young learners who may only be familiar with the ducklings and geese on local ponds and lakes will be delighted to discover the amazing variety of waterfowl in the world. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about waterfowl that will inspire readers to learn more.

This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians.In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand lang

This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians.In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand lang

This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of fish. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language

This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of fish. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language

In this simple and enlightening book, former teacher Cathryn Sill explains to children what marine mammals are, what they do, and how they live. Accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations from

A colorful and informative first glimpse into the diverse world of reptiles. With the help of the beautifully detailed illustrations from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, About Reptiles explains

A colorful and informative first glimpse into the diverse world of reptiles. With the help of the beautifully detailed illustrations from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, About Reptiles explains

Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what rodents are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustrator John Sill in

Cathryn and John Sill tackle the fascinating and varied world of insects in this easy-to-read and educational book, painting these creatures in their respective natural habitats, explaining what insec

Cathryn and John Sill tackle the fascinating and varied world of insects in this easy-to-read and educational book, painting these creatures in their respective natural habitats, explaining what insec

Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what hummingbirds are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustrator John Si

Elementary school teacher and author Cathryn Sill accurately answers the first questions of young naturalists by explaining what mammals are, how they live, and what they do. With the help of illustra

In this appealing addition to the acclaimed About...series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what parrots are, how they look, how they move,

Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what the birds called raptors are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustr

Elementary school teacher and author Cathryn Sill accurately answers the first questions of young naturalists by explaining what mammals are, how they live, and what they do. With the help of illustra

Text and illustrations introduce the world of birds from eggs to flight, from songs to nests.

About Penguins: A Guide for ChildrenEducator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what penguins are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and wher

Employs simple, easy-to-understand language in an introduction to penguins that describes how they look, how they move, what they eat and where they live while sharing detailed illustrations of pengui

About Birds This kid-friendly book offers a first thoughtful glimpse into the world of birds: from eggs to nests, from song to flight. In this delightful book, teacher and birder Cathryn Sill explains

About Birds This kid-friendly book offers a first thoughtful glimpse into the world of birds: from eggs to nests, from song to flight. In this delightful book, teacher and birder Cathryn Sill explains

In this latest book in the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what hummingbirds are, how they look, how they move, wha

Presents an introduction to raptors, describing their physical characteristics, the various ways in which they capture their prey, and how they care for their young.

A beginner's guide to what wetlands are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how wetlands help maintain the delicate balance among Earth's environments.

A beginner's guide to the basic characteristics that all insects share, while offering a close look at a few of the many animals in this diverse category.

A beginner's guide to the world of frogs, toads, salamanders, and other animals that spend part of their lives in the water and part on land.

In simple, easy-to-understand language children learn what marsupials are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. The beautifully detailed, full-color illustrations reflect

Young readers will love this first glimpse into the creepy, crawly, complex world of spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks in this latest title in the About. series.Author Cathryn Sill explains in eas

A beginner's guide to the world of frogs, toads, salamanders, and other animals that spend part of their lives in the water and part on land.