This defence of astrology is written by a self-confessed believer of astrology. It discusses the history and principles of astrology by refuting the numerous objections against it, surveying the evidence of astrology, chronicling how this evidence has provoked lies and double standards from the scientific community and concludes that the case for astrology is irrefutable. The book argues that astrology has two central premises - that correlations exist between celestial and terrestrial events and that correspondences exist between the positions of the planets at birth and the human personality.

The Case for Astrology

Religion & Spirituality

West, John B.

Toonder, Jan Gerhard

New Age & Spirituality

Penguin??Books

The history of high-altitude physiology and medicine is such a rich and colorful topic that it is surprising no one has undertaken a comprehensive account before. From the early balloonists to various high-altitude expeditions, culminating in the great feat of climbing Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen, the basic biological challenge of hypoxia has underpinned the human experience at high altitude. Of key importance in several areas of medicine including pulmonology, critical care, anesthesiology and cardiology, this topic is also of general interest to other life sciences such as biology and ecology, because hypoxia is encountered by many organisms throughout the animal kingdom. High Life covers the topic from its earliest beginnings with the Greeks to the last two or three years, and highlights many geographical locations, such as China, Japan, India and Russia. Including 185 illustrations, over 800 references, and three appendixes detailing the chronology of main events, databases of high-altitude publications, tables of high-altitude locations, a list of classical books on the topic and narratives of classical and modern high-altitude expeditions, this book is a comprehensive reference text which should be of value to anyone interested in high altitude and hypoxia.

High Life: A History of High-Altitude Physiology and Medicine

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Oxford University Press

Over the last two decades there has been an explosion of interest in mountain pursuits, and doctors face new challenges in dealing with the changes in human physiology and particular medical conditions that arise from exposure to altitude and cold. The three authors are experienced mountaineering physicians who have dealt with illness and accidents in high places and who are known and respected internationally for their academic research in the field. The book will be invaluable reading for any doctor accompanying an exhibition to high altitude and also of interest to physicians and physiologists studying our dependence on oxygen and the ingenious physiological adjustments that allow us to live in the cold, thin air of high mountains. Building on the success and reputation of earlier editions, and incorporating the considerable advances that have occured since the previous edition published in 1994, the third edition will establish this text as THE definitive reference on high altitude medicine and physiology.

High Altitude Medicine and Physiology

Sports & Outdoors

Milledge, James S.

Ward, Michael P.

Mountaineering

Hodder Education Publishers

More than half a century has passed since man first stood on the summit of Mount Everest, and the story of man's attempts to climb higher and higher unaided is one of the more colorful and exciting in medicine and physiology. The past few decades have seen an explosion in interest in mountain pursuits in general, as increasing numbers of people take to the mountains for day trips and on longer excursions. As a result, doctors face ever-expanding challenges in dealing with the changes in human physiology and particular medical conditions that arise from exposure to altitude. Building on the success and reputation of previous editions, the fourth edition of High Altitude Medicine and Physiology includes major changes in the scientific content, with updates in many areas. The area of genetics has assumed great importance, along with other advances in molecular biology and medicine, and these are incorporated throughout the text. There are also new or improved sections on women and children at high altitude, the role of vascular endothelial growth factor, neurological disorders at high altitude, athletic training using high altitude, high altitude pulmonary edema, and the problems of patients with pre-existing diseases. Other new features include summary boxes highlighting important concepts, and increased tabulation of key data for rapid reference. While the authors have added much new material, they have also prudently trimmed down the existing material so that the text is still easily manageable and accessible in this fourth edition. High Altitude Medicine and Physiology remains invaluable reading for any doctor accompanying an expedition to--or advising patients on a visit to--a high altitude area, and for those physicians and physiologists who study our dependence on oxygen.

Medical Books

Schoene, Robert B.

Basic Sciences

This is the fifth edition of this concise, amply illustrated book on the relationships between ventilation, blood flow and pulmonary gas exchange. This is a crucially important topic in understanding the function of the normal and diseased lung. This book is written as a simple introduction to this the most important aspect of gas exchange.

Ventilation/blood flow and gas exchange

Blackwell Scientific Publications

Blackwell Scientific

An examination of the history and principles of astrology. It refutes the numerous objections against it and surveys the evidence in its favour. This book also chronicles how this evidence has provoked lies and double standards from the scientific community.

Viking Adult

Pulmonary pathophysiology: The essentials

Williams Wilkins

A companion monograph to West's Respiratory Physiology, which examines normal respiratory function, Pulmonary Pathophysiology focuses on the function of the diseased lung. The text offers a clear, concise overview of the most essential information regarding disease states of the lung, emphasizing structure and function. A question and answer section is included. This Seventh Edition offers more coverage of lung cancer and infectious diseases affecting the lungs, and has more tables to aid in rapid review. All questions now conform to current USMLE format, and answers include rationales for all answer choices. The fully searchable text is available online on thePoint.

The fifth edition of this respiratory physiology textbook includes a section on the physiology of exercise. There is additional information on gas exchange in peripheral tissues, pulmonary circulation, diffusion and non-respiratory functions of the lung.

Respiratory physiology--the essentials

Allied Health Professions

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The Case for Astrology

High Life: A History of High-Altitude Physiology and Medicine

High Altitude Medicine and Physiology

High Altitude Medicine and Physiology

Ventilation/blood flow and gas exchange

Ventilation/blood flow and gas exchange

The Case for Astrology

Pulmonary pathophysiology: The essentials

Pulmonary pathophysiology: The essentials

Respiratory physiology--the essentials