Abramovitz, Melissa

Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers volleyball.

Discusses the controversial disease Fibromyalgia, including a description, causes, and treatment.

Provides information about autoimmune disorders, discussing what they are, what causes them, diagnosis, treatment, how people live with them, and related research.

This book discusses osteoporosis, a disease where the bones become thin, fragile, and likely to break, including how the disease is diagnosed and treated.

Examines stem cells and the research that may one day be used to cure diseases and heal injuries.

Provides information about multiple sclerosis, an incurable disease of the central nervous system, discussing its causes, symptoms, and treatments, and looking at how people adapt to living with the disease. Includes references.

Describes the causes of malaria, what the disease is, how it can be prevented, and the ways in which to treat it.

Simple text and color photographs describe nine old cars, from the Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot's steam-powered vehicle to the Ford Model T.

Simple text and color photographs describe nine big cars, such as the Rolls-Royce Phantom 102 EX, the Mercedes-Benz 770K, and the Cadillac 452D.

Offers an overview of lupus, discussing its causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment options, and impact on patients' everyday lives.