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Moving to Hillcrest, Ohio, when his adoptive father accepts a temporary job, twelve-year-old Jeremiah, a heart transplant recipient, has sixty days to find a baseball team to coach.

A year after losing her boyfriend, Trent, in an unexpected accident, Quinn Sullivan secretly tracks down the recipient of his donated heart in an attempt to heal, but ends up falling for him.

Presents a picture book biography of the life and career of African American Vivien Thomas who worked as a research technician at Vanderbilt University. His work with Dr. Alfred Blalock led to the development of tools and techniques that enabled life-saving open heart surgery to be performed on infants.

Detailed 3D anatomical images of the cardiovascular system, and the heart in particular, make it easy to visualize the workings of this important biological system. Readers will learn about the different parts of the heart itself, as well as the circulatory system, the various kinds of blood cells, and how the kidneys clean blood. The proper functioning of the heart is discussed in detail, as are the common diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system that endanger health. Filled with fun facts and dazzling, high-definition images, this is an ideal Life Science resource, particularly for visual learners. Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Full-color photographs.

Provides clear and simple Valentine's Day projects using colorful illustrations and easy instructions.

An introduction to the human body for young readers, discussing the heart and its role in pumping blood throughout the body, and looking at arteries, blood cells, and veins.

Describes the circulatory system, looks at the heart and how it works, and explains all the roles that blood has.

"The story of the landmark 1944 surgical procedure that repaired the heart of a child with blue baby syndrome--lack of blood oxygen caused by a congenital defect. The team that developed the procedure included a cardiologist and a surgeon, but most of the actual work was done by Vivien Thomas, an African American lab assistant who was frequently mistaken for a janitor"--Provided by publisher.

" Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans today, and while most doctors focus on lowering cholesterol and blood pressure they are overlooking the real culprit: glucose levels. With today's overweight population adn dramatic increase in Type II Diabetes, studies now show that sugar, not fat, does most of the heart damage. Plaque reducing statins used to lower high cholesterol treat some symptoms but not the cause of most heart disease -- and they do not stop the growth of arterial plaque. The good news is that everyone-regardless of size, genetics, gender, or age-can treat arterial plaque and prevent heart attacks and strokes with THE 30-DAY HEART TUNE-UP. The key to the program is about shrinking arterial plaque, improving circulation, and strengthening your heartbeat with fiber and fitness using these tools: Adding heart-healing foods to your diet Exercise that strengthens your heart and arteries Stress management A customized heart-friendly supplement plan THE 30-DAY HEART TUNE-UP program is easy, fast, and could even be called sexy. Dr. Masley devotes a chapter to showing how improving heart health improves sex drive in both men and women"--.

The Encyclopedia of the Heart and Heart Disease, Second Edition examines the function of the heart and the cardiovascular system and the major diseases and disorders that impact their health. This revised book discusses how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease and how heart disease is diagnosed and treated. The causes and factors that contribute to heart disease are explained as well as preventive measures and steps to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Appendixes include a directory of organizations and resources and diagrams of the heart and cardiovascular system.