Dominic D'Agostino

Discover the truth about red meat and the environment in Sacred Cow. In this science-based book, registered dietitian Diana Rodgers and bestselling author Robb Wolf take a critical look at the assumptions and misinformation about meat, focusing on the cow. Learn why meat and animal fat are essential for our bodies, why a sustainable food system cannot exist without animals, and why regenerative cattle ranching is a tool for mitigating climate change. Gain practical guidance on supporting sustainable farms and transitioning to a conscientious diet. Get ready to challenge your assumptions about beef and its place on the table.

«Краткая история почти всего на свете» Билла Брайсона — самая необычная энциклопедия из всех существующих! И это первая книга, которой была присуждена престижная европейская премия за вклад в развитие мировой науки имени Рене Декарта. По признанию автора, он старался написать «простую книгу о сложных вещах и показать всему миру, что наука — это интересно!». Книга уже стала бестселлером в Великобритании и Америке. Только за 2005 год было продано более миллиона экземпляров «Краткой истории». В ряде европейских стран идет речь о том, чтобы заменить старые надоевшие учебники трудом Билла Брайсона. В книге Брайсона умещается вся Вселенная от момента своего зарождения до сегодняшнего дня, поднимаются самые актуальные и животрепещущие вопросы: вероятность столкновения Земли с метеоритом и последствия подобной катастрофы, темпы развития человечества и его потенциал, природа человека и характер планеты, на которой он живет, а также истории великих и самых невероятных научных открытий.

This essential guide to metabolism and metabolic regulation provides an integrated picture of important concepts such as energy balance, body weight regulation, and adaptation to extreme situations. With clear explanations and accessible 2-color diagrams, this book is perfect for students and practitioners in medicine, biochemistry, nutrition, and other health sciences. The new edition features extensive chapter updates and helpful Q&A sections online for an even better learning experience.

"Curable" by Travis Christofferson is a fascinating investigation into the root causes of the US healthcare crisis. Through the lens of psychology, the author argues that our irrational thought patterns and systemic flaws have created a broken system. Christofferson presents a "moneyball approach to medicine," connecting revolutionary baseball analytics, Nobel Prize-winning psychological research, and cutting-edge treatments to present a fixable solution. "Curable" challenges readers to overhaul the current system by reframing the conflict between intuition and statistics, and creating better support systems for overwhelmed doctors. A must-read for those passionate about improving the future of medicine.

Discover the Keto diet's secrets to losing fat and improving your health with this comprehensive guide. Written by experts who have spent over a decade using keto to battle health issues and help patients lose fat, this book has all the answers you need to succeed. Learn about the confusion surrounding the diet and clear up common misconceptions. Find out what works and what doesn't, so you can take control of your brain, reclaim your life and restore your health with ease.

Experience the making of history with a firsthand account from a veteran NASA flight director. Failure Is Not an Option covers the early days of America's manned space program, from the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, with new information about famous space flights. Learn about the amazing feats of teamwork, leadership, discipline, and trust that made the space program a success. Kranz also offers bold suggestions for what we should be doing in space now. A must-read for anyone interested in space exploration and the making of history.

What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant, and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure, and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith, and human nature while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its listeners.