Murphy, Wendy B

Provides instructions for creating a Japanese garden and describes the characteristics of 98 Japanese plants, with advice on how to grow them.

An exploration of obesity that provides information on health issues caused by it, reasons for weight gain, attaining and sustaining a healthy body, offering support for those with weight issues, and other topics.

Profusely illustrated text describes treatments, immune system defenses, influenza, and the search for a cure.

Traces the history of agriculture with emphasis on future methods of farming and growing food.

Explores the health risks that accompany obesity and identifies the extent to which Americans are overweight. Outlines possible biological and environmental influences on weight gain and offers tips on maintaining a healthy body.

Reviews the history of nuclear medicine beginning with the discovery of the X-ray and follows the evolution of the field to the present, using specific medical problems in examples of how the technology works.

Describes the history, people, and sights of the city that represents the commercial, industrial, and financial center of Canada.

Describes the characteristics of 192 plants that can be raised under lights and explains how to care for them.