Nutrition Almanac (Paperback)

July 16, 2010

Amazon.com Review

The first three editions of Nutrition Almanac sold more than 2.5 million copies. The 494-page fourth edition is expanded and updated, with new information to answer your questions and help you plan your personal nutritional program. “Nutrition is the relationship of foods to the health of the human body,” explain the Kirschmanns (daughter and father), and they cover every aspect of how food relates to health. A detailed section on nutrients, for example, describes each vitamin and mineral, how it is absorbed and stored, dosage and toxicity, deficiency effects and symptoms, beneficial effect on ailments, and research findings. Another section offers 175 pages of common ailments and stressful condit (more…)

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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism (Hardcover)

July 11, 2010

Current and comprehensive and designed to maximize clarity of the concepts you need to know, longtime best seller ADVANCED NUTRITION AND HUMAN METABOLISM, 5e, delivers its signature quality content in a more student-friendly presentation. With a striking new design, this respected market leader is more accessible, with relevant examples, illustrations, applications, tables, and figures to emphasize key concepts. This text continues to set the standard through the authors’ ability to clearly and accurately explain even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts. The authors have updated the art for this edition with easier-to-understand captions that illuminate the processes being shown. It’s the only book written for (more…)

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Contemporary Nutrition, Updated Sixth Edition (Paperback)

July 6, 2010

Contemporary Nutrition Sixth Edition Update is designed for students with little or no background in college-level biology, chemistry or physiology. Updated to include the new 2005 Dietary Guidelines & MyPyramid information, Contemporary Nutrition will provide students who lack a strong science background the ideal balance of reliable nutrition information and practical consumer-oriented knowledge. With his friendly writing style, Gordon Wardlaw acts as the student’s personal guide to dispelling common misconceptions and to gaining a solid foundation for making informed nutrition choices.

About the Author

Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ph.D., has taught introductory nutrition courses to students in the Departmen (more…)

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Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

July 5, 2010

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StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s 1998 hit StarCraft, which has been hailed by players and critics worldwide as one of the top real-time strategy games of all time. StarCraft II will once again center on the clash between the protoss, terrans, and zerg, with each side deploying favorite units from the original StarCraft, along with numerous upgraded and brand-new units and abilities that allow for fresh tactics and strategies. The game’s new 3D-graphics engine maintains the speed and responsive control of its predecessor while rendering hundreds of units onscreen for massive battles. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty’s solo campaign will continue the epic saga where it left of (more…)

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Diet and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach (Paperback)

July 1, 2010

Review

“A brilliant book … a clear, concise, complete statement about the many facets of nutrition and the relationship between diet and well-being. This book is an absolute must.” — Ken Dychtwald Author of BodyMind”A superb book … should be read by all physicians.” — C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. Founder and Past President, American Holistic Medical Association”A wonderful book … If I were forced to choose one book on nutrition from my extensive library, this would be it … Almost every chapter could have been produced legitimately as an excellent booklet, and l would have bought them all … This wonderful book is an eye opener … highly recommended.” — Contemporary Time”Needed … and documented.” (more…)

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Peltor H10A Optime 105 Over-the-Head Earmuff

July 1, 2010

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Peltor’s dual cup, earmuff-style hearing protector is CSA approved. The twin cup design utilizes a hard plastic casing with soft ear molds to minimize resonance while achieving maximum high and low attenuation. The Peltor H10A provides effective, comfortable protection all day.

From the Manufacturer

The Peltor H10A Professional Noise Canceling Earmuff dual cup patented Twin Cup design minimizes resonance achieving maximum high and low frequency attuation. This patented design provides the highest noise reduction rating for an earmuff tested in an approved laboratory. The H10A provides effective, lightweight, comfortable protection for noise levels up to 105 dB. CSA Class AL

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16-Piece Deluxe Watch Opener Tool Kit Repair Pin Remover (Colors May Vary)

June 27, 2010

This set of 16 watch repair tools includes: 1 watchband link pin remover, 1 watchband holder, one spring bar remover, 3 Pin punches, 1 metal and plastic hammer, 1 case knife, 3 slotted screwdrivers, 2 Phillips screwdrivers, 1 case wrench, 1 pair of long nose pliers with side cutters, and 1 pair of stainless steel tweezers.

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Nutrition: An Applied Approach (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

June 26, 2010

The Second Edition of Nutrition: An Applied Approach, presents introductory nutrition information to non-majors in an applied format that discourages memorization and promotes long-term understanding of the material. The authors capitalize on students’ natural interest in nutrition by demonstrating how it relates to their health and their everyday lives, and by addressing- and debunking- commonly held misconceptions students have. The applied nature of the book is also reflected in the functional organization of the micronutrient chapters.  The Role of Nutrition in Our Health, Designing a Healthful Diet, The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat?Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients, Alcohol, Fat: An Essential (more…)

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The New Optimum Nutrition Bible (Paperback)

June 21, 2010

Review

“Optimum nutrition is the medicine of the future.”-Dr. Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel Prize winner”An important contribution to the nutritional field.Holford demystifies scientific data so that it can be understood by all.”-Alternative Medicine

Since it was first published in 1997, THE OPTIMUM NUTRITION BIBLE has revolutionized health by showing more than half a million readers how to achieve a profound sense of well-being by devising the best possible intake of nutrients for their unique biochemical makeup. THE NEW OPTIMUM NUTRITION BIBLE presents the latest research from Britain’¬?s top nutrition expert Patrick Holford, with new chapters on stimulants, water, eating right for your blood type, (more…)

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Marware PhotoShell for iPad Blue

June 19, 2010

The PhotoShell for iPad offers an innovative, patent-pending shell case with a photo frame design. This shell helps protect your iPad while also serving to showcase your favorite family photos, graphics, art, or logos. The back side of the case is designed to mimic a traditional photo frame, offering a recessed area and a clear scratch-resistant back cover. Best of all, the viewing area is sized to accommodate standard 5×7 inch photos without requiring cutting or trimming. The PhotoShell finish is a smooth, rubberized coated plastic that feels great to the touch. This unique solution lets anyone own a completely customizable iPad case, or, if they prefer, simply show off the back of their iPad through the clear window.

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