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Heart : the inside story of our body's most heroic organ / Johannes Hinrich von Borstel ; translated by David Shaw.
"In this lively and informative exploration of all aspects of the heart, Johannes Hinrich von Borstel offers a perfect mix of medical fact and amusing anecdote. A doctor, prospective cardiologist, von Borstel relates his own experiences to provide a personal insight into the human side of heart medicine, while clearly explaining the science behind cardiac disease and healthcare for the heart. His many tips on how to give your ticker the best chance of enduring for as long as possible include one that will certainly be close to many people’s hearts: have more sex! Oh, and eat more vegetables."--Provided by the publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781771643191 (paperback) :
- Physical Description: 278 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Vancouver, B.C. : Greystone Books, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Herzrasen kann man nicht mähen. |
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| Subject: | Heart > Popular works. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsons Public Library | 612.17 BORS (Text) | 30886000689626 | Adult Nonfiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
"In this lively and informative exploration of all aspects of the heart, Johannes Hinrich von Borstel offers a perfect mix of medical fact and amusing anecdote. A doctor, prospective cardiologist, von Borstel relates his own experiences to provide a personal insight into the human side of heart medicine, while clearly explaining the science behind cardiac disease and healthcare for the heart. His many tips on how to give your ticker the best chance of enduring for as long as possible include one that will certainly be close to many people’s hearts: have more sex! Oh, and eat more vegetables."--Provided by the publisher.
