The Human Body - Couverture souple

Betts, Moff

 
9781904263371: The Human Body

Synopsis

Our bodies are the only things we ever truly own, yet most of of us haven't got a clue what they are made of and how they manage to grow, thrive and survive everything we chuck at them. In this delightful little book, the smallest of its kind ever produced, Dr Betts tells the incredible story of the human body, and how it got to where it is today. With useful appendices and a glossary. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "...short and witty ...beautiful woodcuts ...a distillation of ancient alchemical tomes ...rich and artful ..." - THE LANCET. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

À propos de l?auteur

Dr Moff Betts has a practice on the Welsh Borders. He is currently ship's doctor on board MV Invincible with the team attempting to land on Rockall in June 2005. http://www.therockalltimes.co.uk/rockall-ho/2005-team.html

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9781904263296: The Human Body

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1904263291 ISBN 13 :  9781904263296
Editeur : Wooden Books, 2004
Couverture rigide