From two doctors, a "breezy and entertaining" collection that debunks medical myths and health hoaxes ( School Library Journal).People have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and health that are just plain wrong. Don't Swallow Your Gum! takes on these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and worrisome things we think about our bodies. Entries d...

The ultimate myth-busting collection of quirky and curious facts about your body and healthIn 2009, Drs. Aaron E. Carroll and Rachel C. Vreeman explored a wide range of myths and misconceptions about our bodies and health in the media sensation, Don't Swallow Your Gum!, featured on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, and in The New York Times, USA Today, and more.Now, they're delving into a whole new collection of myths based on the latest scientific research, in...

People have more access to medical information than ever before with an abundance of printed and online resources, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and sexuality that are just plain wrong. Don't Put That in There! takes on these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and worrisome things we think about our bodies, such as:•The average penis size is seven inches•Squeezing breasts is all fun and games•You shou...

Previously published as part of DON'T SWALLOW YOUR GUM!People have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and health that are just plain wrong. MYTHS ABOUT SEX AND PREGNANCY takes on SOME these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and worrisome things we wonder about. Entries dispel the following myths and more:- Men with big feet have bigger penises- If you shave you...

Explore every corner of the USA.Always wanted to visit the USA and don't know where to start? 50 States: The Ultimate Travel List is your invitation to discover the most unforgettable things to see, do, and experience across America.From hiking Utah’s red-rock canyons to eating fresh lobster in Maine, driving California’s golden coast to catching live music in Tennessee, this book showcases the standout experiences that define all 50 states – and t...

The true story of Hitler’s plot to turn Hollywood’s Dream Factory into a Nazi propaganda machine—and the Jewish moguls’ clandestine operation to sabotage the Reich’s insidious reach.World War II began at Hollywood and Vine.From the moment Hitler took power in Germany in 1933, there was no American city he wanted to rule more than Los Angeles. Control the moviemaking capital of the world and Hitler could control the message that came out of it: As clear as b...

Books are our first and most lasting form of information technology. Books preserve ideas, yes, but they also provoke new ones— they are true tools for thinking. In The Idea Machine, Joel J. Miller shows that books are one of the most important but overlooked factors in the making of our contemporary world. And they still have lessons to teach us.Polls indicate reading is on the decline, but as we deal with concerns about artificial intelligence and social and political di...

*New enhanced edition of the best-selling guide to sea creatures: The World Beneath!*Meet the world's most fascinating sea creatures, see the lives and curiosities of colorful fish and coral reefs. This spectacular volume has more than 300 color photos and extraordinary text from a leading marine biologist and underwater photographer who is the international expert on seahorses.In this richly informative volume, brimming with new d...

Meet the Gods of Sun and SacrificeStep into the dazzling world of ancient Mesoamerica with this engaging and accessible guide to Aztec mythology.#1 New Release in History of New Age & MythologyExplore the legends, gods, and cosmic cycles that defined one of the most powerful civilizations in the Americas. Far from a dry academic text, Myths, Gods, and Rituals of Aztec Mythology brings these...

AN IRREVERENT GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFELearn Philosophy. Sound Smart. Live Well.Are you searching for meaning in a world that feels hollow? You're not alone. As modern life casts off the traditional anchors of the past, many of us are left adrift. Take an introductory tour through the wisdom of the ages to rediscover what has been lost. Explore transformative ideas from eight of humanity's greatest philosophies—from Buddhist calm to Ex...

"I know of only one person who could put together such a treasury of the best recipes in the world: Mark Bittman." —Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central KitchenJoin iconic, six-time James Beard Award–winning food writer Mark Bittman on a journey across the globe—not to the fanciest, most-acclaimed restaurants in the world, but to the good bars, little joints, mom-and-pop operations, and home kitchens that serve up common, everyday food.Here you'll fin...

The Making of Canada is a bold reimagining of Canada's past, presenting the nation's evolution through the stories of twenty diverse and fascinating individuals who at critical moments in time shaped its identity.Moving beyond the familiar names of Champlain and Macdonald, historian Greg Koabel, creator of the popular Nations of Canada podcast, shines a spotlight on lesser-known figures such as William Weston, the risk-taking merchant who gambled on Atlantic explor...