Heart : the inside story of our body's most important organ
Borstel, Johannes Hinrich von2016
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Place reservation for Heart : the inside story of our body's most important organ"The heart - we all have one, pumping away reliably in our chest, never stopping till the day we die. But few of us think much about this heroic organ until it starts to go wrong. In this lively and informative exploration of all aspects of the heart Johannes Hinrich von Borstel offers a perfect mix of medical fact and amusing anecdote. A doctor, prospective cardiologist, and former paramedic - as well as one of Germany's most successful science-slammers - von Borstel relates his own experiences to provide a personal insight into the human side of heart medicine, while clearly explaining the science behind cardiac disease and healthcare for the heart. His many tips on how to give your ticker the best chance of enduring for as long as possible include one that certainly be close to many people's hearts: have more sex! Oh and eat more vegetables ..." --Back cover.
Main title:
Heart : the inside story of our body's most important organ / by Johannes Hinrich von Borstel ; translated by David Shaw.
Author:
Borstel, Johannes Hinrich vonShaw, David, translator
Imprint:
Brunswick, Victoria : Scribe Publications, 2016.©2016
Collation:
278 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Notes:
"Originally published in German as Herzrasen kann man nicht ma̋hen by Ullstein in 2015. First published in English by Scribe in 2016". --Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.Text in English.
ISBN:
9781925321807 (paperback)
Dewey class:
616.12
Language:
EnglishGerman
BRN:
337280
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair | Nonfiction | 616.12 HEA | Available |
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