false 1113049 4 An entirely new way of looking at the human body. Poetic, practical, and based on surprising new research. The acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ackerman lends her keen eye and lively voice to this marvelous exploration of the human body. Taking us through a typical day, from the arousal of our senses in the morning to the reverie of sleep and dreams, Ackerman reveals the body as we’ve never seen it: busy, cunning, and miraculous. Advances in genetics and medical imaging have allowed us to peer more deeply inside ourselves than ever before, and one of the most amazing recent discoveries is that we are deeply rhythmic creatures. The human body is like a clock -- actually an entire shop of clocks -- measuring out the seconds, minutes, days, and seasons of life. Weaving pieces of her own life with that of “everyman,” Ackerman shows the importance of synchronizing our actions with these biological rhythms -- and how defying them can cause us real harm. We learn the best time of day to drink a cocktail, take a nap, run a race, give a presentation, or take medication, along with a host of other fascinating facts (such as why you always succumb to a cold while your spouse doesn’t even though you’ve both been exposed to the same sick child). At once entertaining and deeply practical, this fascinating book will make you consider your body in a whole new light. 1100039 2 10 2007 Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream: A Day in the Life of Your Body total:238|5:29|4:96|3:87|2:23|1:3| 238 839 540 89 5 2 false false Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Dec 12 10:18:30 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 12 10:23:11 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 1 false false Wed May 21 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Mar 04 01:56:01 -0800 2008 Thu May 22 14:54:35 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 1 false false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Oct 30 04:51:25 -0700 2007 Thu Nov 01 05:11:41 -0700 2007
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Despite being based heavily in scientific studies and research, the content was readable, engaging, and easy to understand. Given my penchance for random factoids, I found myself constantly nudging my husband and as...more...]]> 4 1 false false Fri Jan 16 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 06 21:41:02 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 16 20:44:07 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Mon Jul 13 10:41:26 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 13 10:41:35 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Apr 29 13:08:28 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 29 13:08:28 -0700 2009 ...more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Jan 21 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Mar 27 11:12:11 -0700 2008 Thu Jan 22 19:26:09 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Jun 30 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jan 09 09:32:35 -0800 2008 Wed Jul 02 11:51:42 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 26 18:03:20 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 26 18:37:44 -0800 2008
I picked up this book b/c I thought it was by DIANE Ackerman, the author of other similar and popular non-fiction books, e.g. A Natura...more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Feb 12 09:15:38 -0800 2008 Fri Sep 26 13:12:47 -0700 2008
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About the book, it is interesting as it details the biology and neurology and chemical working of the body, the various cycles and how they affect each other, the reasons at a fact...more...]]> 3 0 false false Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 11 18:23:30 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 11 18:32:20 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Oct 03 16:10:51 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 03 16:13:15 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Mon May 11 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 24 17:12:17 -0700 2009 Mon May 11 22:00:51 -0700 2009 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1113049