The Human Body Book

Whatever your plans are when you buy this book, it will be well worth the investment! "The Human Body" will take you through each of the 11 bodily systems like an atlas learning about their specialties.The body's vital organs along with their functioning are explained, connecting their affiliation to a respective body system in which they operate. You'll learn that the body's organs are integrated, operating in more than one bodily system and the nuanced partnership between them in their systematic workings of physiological functions.After the functions of each system are explored, the sections end with system abnormality relating to injury, disease, and malfunction. Starting at the cellular-level then moving to the development, and eventual decline of the body, "The Human Body" provides a solid, thorough guild-book about the human body bringing together the full scientific explanation of the body's natural processes, capabilities, susceptibilities, and its amazing functions as an organic machine!This book can be used as a study guild or for knowledge acquisition, your choice. The information is easy to understand and the illustration serves as a perfect auxiliary for memorization. To me, it this is the perfect source of information to reference from and apply.

The Human Body 2nd Edition was published in February 2013 as an update to the 6 year old original. Amazon.com reviews of the 1st edition were consistently positive with more than 86% 5-stars. In the two month since publication, there are still no reviews on the 2nd edition, but all the good features described in previous reviews should still apply and the new edition can only be described as fantastic.This is a large format book (10" x 12") with large, detailed, color 2D/3D illustrations and photos of all the human body systems, structure and organs. Descriptions of the various topics are detailed without being too wordy or the use of excessive complex medical jargon. This book should be perfect for anyone that just wants to understand what is going on inside their body or even students in beginning anatomy classes. The included DVD-ROM (Not a Video DVD) is also great, with interactive overviews of body structures using multi-level 3D illustrations and detailed descriptions by simply mousing-over the area of interest. Unfortunately, the book's web page on amazon.com does not (yet) have the "look inside" features that would actually show how well the information is presented in this book - see this feature on the 1st edition web page for similar information. The book must be seen for the quality to be fully appreciated.

This was purchased for a little girl with an intense fascination with the body and how it works. We haven't used the DVD just yet, but this book is gorgeous and breathtaking. Lots of visual detail accompanied by engaging, accurate facts about the body, its systems, and its processes.I would have paid double what I did if I'd have had the chance to thumb through it before purchasing. It's that feature-rich, information-laden, and lovely.

Got this book for my daughter at the recommendation of a health professional. It has a LOT of info in a very clear and easy to read manner, and lots of great pictures. Highly recommend the seller also- great price on like new book!

Because this is a book published by DK one of my favorites :-) this book is a good learning tool (comes with DVD I have NOT seen) it is more of a general overview of anatomy. In particular, I thought there would be more in the area of dermatology (informational figures) from epi to hypodermis.

Excellent! I received it in time, and in great condition. This second edition is nicer than the first; because the colors are more intense, which helps to highlight details better. I gave it to my teenage niece- who is thinking about studying medicine-.and she loved it. I have the first edition at home; I like it keep it in the house. It helps you understand how your body works, like if a muscle hurts I go and look where the muscle is an try to understand how to avoid making it worst.

Beautiful book, great graphics and well-presented. I thought this was the small version book - but was surprised it was actually the size and weight of a luxury coffee table book.LOVE this! It is indexed so well that it will be a pleasure revisiting what is going on inside of all of us.

The illustrations in this book are exceptional. I purchased one for my parent's so they could study their physiology and when my collegiate daughter saw it, I had to purchase one more. The hard bound cover makes the book even more enjoyable. We are a family of nerds, so this book stays on the table .