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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Cardiomyopathy is a progressive heart disease that affects the structure of the heart muscle tissue and weakens the muscle's ability to pump blood. According to scientists, the heart muscle disease can affect people of all ages and it can cause abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. Although it is incurable, adequate treatment of cardiomyopathy permits patients to maintain a good quality of life. Learn more about the disease, its causes, symptoms and treatments in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Intense and potentially disabling fear is the main characteristic of panic disorder. Panic attacks occur without any warning and obvious trigger and should be distinguished from normal experience of fear and anxiety. If untreated, this type of anxiety disorder may leave a long lasting effect on the daily life, interfering with one s ability to carry out everyday tasks. However, medics remind that effective treatments are developed to control the recurring panic attacks. Learn more about panic disorder, its causes, symptoms and treatments in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Slim-fit pants, also known as skinny jeans and drainpipe jeans are a sort of tight fitting jeans, first introduced in the early 1950s, usually made of denim and elastic material. Originally worn by emos, punks and popular stars from music industry, the skinny jeans gradually became a desired fashion item amongst girls and young women, for its shaping features, emphasizing the shape of the waist, thighs and calves, narrowing down to the ankles. However, medics are concerned about the health risks, the skinny jeans may pose. Learn more about the drainpipe jeans and their style evolution in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Poliomyelitis (also known as polio) is a viral disease that is transmitted through contaminated food and water. The highly infectious disease mainly affects children younger than five years of age. Moreover, poliomyelitis is incurable and one in 200 infections leads to paralysis. However, polio can be prevented by repeated vaccination. Learn more about the disease, its causes, treatment as well as efforts to eradicate it in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Labeled by the New York Times in 2010, as the 'Epilepsy's Big Fat Miracle' diet, the ketogenic diet includes high-fat, low-carbohydrate products (butter, heavy whipping cream, oils (olive) etc. as well as some vegetables and fruits), mainly prescribed to people affected by epilepsy. Recently, researchers stated that they have found out how the diet works, carrying out several experiments on mice. It is believed that understanding the diet s mechanism of action, it will be easier to develop better epilepsy treatments. Learn more about the ketogenic diet and epilepsy in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Physical exercise is any bodily activity that helps to enhance or maintain physical fitness and overall health. There are various reasons to perform physical exercise. Those includes strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, increasing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, as well as for the purpose of enjoyment. Regular physical exercise boosts the immune system and helps prevent the diseases of affluence such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Physical exercise is also thought to improve mental health, help prevent depression, and promote or maintain positive self esteem. Learn more about physical exercise, physical fitness and common injuries that can occur during physical exercise. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Today, a growing number of nations worldwide allow legal unions of same-sex couples, permitting them to enjoy financial, psychological and physical well-being strengthened by marriage and to raise their children within a legally recognized family that is supported by the whole society. Nevertheless, same-sex marriage and LGBT parenting is still a controversial issue and advocates of traditional families argue that same-sex families threaten the centuries old marriage traditions and stability of the family. Learn more about same-sex families and the controversy surrounding the phenomenon in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The term DNA repair-deficiency disorders refers to various health conditions that are caused by poor DNA repair function and lead to premature aging of tissues, organs and various systems of the human body. Not only individuals affected by these disorders have physical appearance of the elderly, they also suffer from age-related diseases while being young. Learn more about the diseases that lead to premature aging in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS or Sleeping Beauty Syndrome) is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring periods of excessive amounts of sleeping between 16 to 22 hours a day. At the onset of an episode the patient becomes drowsy and sleeps for most of the day and night hypersomnolence waking only to eat or go to the toilet. Someone suffering from KLS have sleep episodes which typically last between one and three weeks, with coinciding cognitive disturbance and childish behaviour in the few hours of wakefulness. KLS is a very rare syndrome with 1 out of 1000 sufferers worldwide. Learn more about Kleine-Levin Syndrome, its symptoms and parts of the brains affected by it with this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A virus that perhaps created the most alarm in public in the last decade was the SARS coronavirus, the cause of the severe acute respiratory syndrome. Between November 2002 and July 2003, an outbreak of SARS in Hong Kong nearly became a pandemic, with 8,422 cases and 916 deaths worldwide (10.9% fatality) according to the World Health Organization. Within weeks, SARS spread from Hong Kong to infect individuals in 37 countries in early 2003. Though today, the spread of SARS has been fully contained, is not claimed to have been eradicated, as it may still be present in its natural host reservoirs (animal populations) and may potentially return into the human population in the future. Learn more about the severe acute respiratory syndrome, its symptoms and treatment, as well as the virus that causes it in the following pages. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Made of minerals called calcite, stalactites and stalagmites are formed in caves and have attracted many visitors. Across the globe, there are numerous caves with these specimens. While some are made of ice, others are made of calcium oxide - this will depend largely on the climactic conditions of its environment. 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. In humans preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby of less than 37 weeks gestational age. The cause for preterm birth is mostly elusive and unknown but many factors appear to be linked to it. As such, the reduction of preterm birth remains a challenging proposition. Premature birth, commonly used as a synonym for preterm birth, refers to the birth of a baby before the developing organs are mature enough to allow normal postnatal survival. Babies who were born prematurely are at greater risk for short and long term complications, including disabilities and impediments in growth and mental development. Preterm birth is among the top causes of infant mortality globally.Learn more about premature or preterm birth, prenatal developments and other related matters with the help of this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain disappeared on the night of August 17, 1980. According to her desperate parents, the baby girl was taken by a dingo. Nevertheless, her parents were charged with her disappearance in 1982 and acquitted of all charges only eight years later. The body of Azaria Chamberlain was never found and she was pronounced legally dead in June 2012 when three decades after the death of the girl it was finally declared that a wild dog caused her death. Learn more about the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. An extraordinary woman, Coco Chanel, inspired by menswear revolutionized female wardrobe and influenced the whole fashion industry, leaving a long lasting impact her little black dress is still considered a must-have item for every women and it is believed that every 55 seconds somewhere around the world a bottle of Chanel No.5 is sold. Read this book to learn more about the prominent couturier that created her own name and legend and her contemporaries that supported and influenced the career of Coco Chanel. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company based in Atlanta, Georgia and is often referred to simply as Coke registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States since the 27th of March 1944. Coke dominates the global market of soft drinks since the 20th century. The Coca-Cola Company has often introduced other cola drinks under the Coke brand name such as the Diet Coke. Learn more about Coca-Cola, soft drinks and other related matters such as the Cola Wars with the help of this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Animal cognition sometimes known as animal intelligence is the the study of the mental capacities of non-human animals. It has developed out of comparative psychology, which includes the study of animal conditioning and learning. Animal cognition has also been strongly influenced by research in ethology, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary psychology. Research in animal cognition mostly concerns mammals, especially primates, cetaceans, and elephants, as well as dogs, cats, and rodents. However, research also extends to non-mammalian vertebrates such as birds, lizards, snakes, and fish.With the help of this book, you can learn more about animal cognition, tool use by animals, and characteristics such as emotion, altruism and pain in animals. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Aung San Suu Kyi is a political leader and the only daughter of Aung San, the Burmese revolutionary, nationalist and founding father of modern Burma. The political activist and opposition leader is supported internationally for her political activities aimed to promote democracy in Burma. Nevertheless, in her own homeland Aung San Suu Kyi has spent 15 years of her life as a political prisoner. Learn more about the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her life and political career in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare disorder occurring when motor neurons controlling voluntary muscles of the trunk, limbs, speech, swallowing and breathing are damaged and stop working properly. MNDs may develop in people in their late 40s and are most common between the ages of 50 and 70, being more prevalent in men than women, specialists say. Learn more about the incurable disease, its signs and symptoms in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Fish oil is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish such as tuna, sardines, cod and salmons. Fish oils contain the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors of certain eicosanoids that are known to reduce inflammation throughout the body, and are thought to have many health benefits. Fish do not actually produce omega-3 fatty acid. Instead, they accumulate the omega-3 and antioxidants such as iodide and selenium by consuming either microalgae or prey fish that have accumulated omega-3 fatty acids.You can acquire more knowledge about fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids and the other components of fish oil with the help of this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. We all know that physical exercises are important to keep one fit. Yet, we ignore it. Reports highlight high level of obesity around the world due to lack of physical exercises. Medical researchers advance that the best way to struggle against the various mental and physical diseases is through exercises - walking, running, jumping. 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rhinoceros often abbreviated as rhino, is a group of five extant species of knee-less, odd-toed ungulates in the family Rhinocerotidae. Two of the species are native to Africa while the remaining three are native to southern Asia. The rhinoceros family is characterized by its large size as all of its species are able to reach one tonne or more in weight. They generally feed on leaves but their ability to ferment food in their hindgut allows them to subsist on more fibrous plant matter when necessary. Rhinoceros have long been killed by humans for their horns, which are bought and sold on the black market. Rhinos horns are used in some cultures as ornaments or for medicinal purposes. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The term typhus refers to infectious diseases that are caused by Rickettsia bacteria and manifest as acute febrile illnesses. Typhus is a disease of a long and deadly history, epidemic typhus being its deadliest form. However, the disease can be prevented by good living conditions and hygiene standards. Learn more about health conditions belonging to the typhus group, their causes, symptoms and treatment in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Cardiac dysrhythmia or arrhythmia is a medical condition involving abnormal heartbeat. The term is applied referring to a large group of different diseases affecting the heart. Too fast, too slow or irregular heartbeat is a sign of cardiac dysrhythmia. However, not all arrhythmias are dangerous, some types of disturbed heartbeat are common and do not leave a lasting impact on health. Learn more about arrhythmia, various types of abnormal electrical activities in the heart as well as causes, symptoms and treatments of these conditions. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Square Kilometre Array is a radio telescope in development which will have a total collecting area of approximately one square kilometre. It will operate over a wide range of frequencies and its size will make it 50 times more sensitive than any other radio instrument. The capabilities of the SKA will be designed to address a wide range of questions in astrophysics, fundamental physics, cosmology and particle astrophysics as well as extending the range of the observable universe. Learn more about dark matter, its properties and impact on cosmos in the following pages. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Anemia is the most common blood disorder characterized by hemoglobin deficiency or a low number of red blood cells. There are hundreds of types of this blood disorder, which is prevalent in developing countries and poor areas. The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency, but the lack of vitamin B12, damages of bone marrow as well as specific inherited conditions and chronic diseases may cause the disorder. Learn more about the blood disorder as well as its types, causes and treatments in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Vaccination, also known as immunization, is the administration of biological preparations (vaccines) in order to improve immunity. Although a widespread controversy regarding safety and morality of immunization has left many doubting its positive effects, vaccination is considered to be safe. Moreover, medics remind that benefits of vaccination outnumber any possible adverse effects, reducing disability, death and inequity worldwide. Learn more about the practice of immunization and its history and benefits as well as the anti-vaccination movement in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The human heart is one of the most crucial organs in the human body, providing a continuous blood circulation via the cardiac cycle. It is divided into four chambers which are separated by valves. Diseases, age-related factors and congenital defects are endangering the normal functions of both, the heart and its valves, leading to serious health consequences and even death. Recently, a new type of artificial heart valve, designed for people who aren t healthy enough to undergo a more invasive open-heart surgery, is rising concerns amongst US FDA officials about its effectiveness and benefits. Learn more about the artificial heart valve and its subtypes in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. An interruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain causes a cerebrovascular accident known as stroke. Although the effects of a stroke depend on which part of the brain has suffered from the lack of oxygen and nutrient supply, severe cerebrovascular accidents may lead to death according to statistics, stroke is the second leading cause of deaths globally. Learn more about stroke, its causes and symptoms as well as common methods of stroke treatments and prevention in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. According to cyber security experts, a cyber-weapon can be defined as a computer code used with the aim of threatening, altering or causing physical, mental or functional harm to systems, structures, or living beings. Nowadays, more countries tend to develop cyber warfare policies in order to protect their national interests. Over the recent years many cyber weapons have been identified such as Stuxnet, Duqu and more recently Flame malware. Learn more about the latest cyberweapons in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. More and more experimental cancer treatments are developed and proposed to replace or supplement conventional methods employed in cancer treatment. Although various forms of experimental treatments show positive results, scientists remind that long-term studies are needed to research their effects on human health. Learn more about potential cancer treatments in this book. Englisch.