Jean Ford
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Presents information on the diet industry, the dangers and drawbacks of fad diets, and the pros and cons of lifestyle programs, and provides guidance on how to separate fact from fiction. Includes research activities, text based questions, a glossary of key terms, and a list of additional resources.
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A book such as this is long overdue in the field of forensic investigation. Most offerings are either highly technical or rather superficial -- an odd situation today when millions of television viewers slaver over the details of crimes and trials. Nickell and Fischer provide step-by-step descriptions of classifying a fingerprint and performing an autopsy, and describe the science underlying DNA profiling and toxicological analysis. Each chapter...
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Discusses health issues that are caused or worsened by obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, hypertension, and respiratory problems, and explores ways to prevent or manage these conditions. Includes research activities, text based questions, a glossary of key terms, and a list of additional resources.