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Teaching The Brain To Read : Strategies For Improving Fluency, Vocabulary, And Comprehension

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Judy Willis
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Book, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2008
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Reading · Physiological aspects · Brain · Willis, Judy
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(LOWER LEVEL) LB1573 .W544 2008 NEW BOOK(MAIN)

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(LOWER LEVEL)	LB1573 .W544 2008	NEW BOOK(MAIN)

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Spark : The Revolutionary New Science Of Exercise And The Brain

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John J. Ratey, with Eric Hagerman
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Book, 1st ed, Little, Brown, 2008
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A groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain, from the bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist John J. Filled with amazing case studies (such as the revolutionary fitness program in Naperville, Illinois, which has put this school district of 19,000 kids first in the world of science test scores), SPARK is the first book to explore comprehensively the connection between exercise and the brain. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Exercise · Psychological aspects · Physiological aspects · Mind and body · Brain · physiology · psychology · Psychophysiology · Ratey, John J., 1948- · Hagerman, Eric
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(UPPER LEVEL) QP301 .R38 2008 DUE 02-09-10

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(UPPER LEVEL)	QP301 .R38 2008	DUE 02-09-10

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The Jossey-Bass Reader On The Brain And Learning

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introduction by Kurt Fischer and Mary Helen Immordino- Yang
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Book, 1st ed, Jossey-Bass, 2008
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This comprehensive reader presents an accessible overview of recentbrain research and contains valuable insights into how students learn and how we should teach them.It includes articles from the top thinkers in both the brain science and K-12 education fields, such as Joseph LeDoux, Howard Gardner, Sally Shaywitz, and John Bransford. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Learning · Physiological aspects · Cognition in children · Brain · Physiology · Learning, Psychology of · physiology · Cognition · Jossey-Bass Inc
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(UPPER LEVEL) QP408 .J67 2008 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	QP408 .J67 2008	AVAILABLE

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Loneliness : Human Nature And The Need For Social Connection

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John T. Cacioppo and William Patrick
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Book, 1st ed, W.W. Norton, 2008
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He defines an unrecognized syndrome?chronic loneliness?brings it out of the shadow of its cousin depression, and shows how this subjective sense of social isolation uniquely disrupts our perceptions, behavior, and physiology, becoming a trap that not only reinforces isolation but can also lead to early death. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Loneliness · Physiological aspects · Neuropsychology · Cacioppo, John T · Patrick, William, 1948-
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(LOWER LEVEL) BF575.L7 C23 2008 AVAILABLE

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(LOWER LEVEL)	BF575.L7 C23 2008	AVAILABLE

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Sex Differences In The Brain : From Genes To Behavior

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edited by Jill B. Becker … [et al.]
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Book, Oxford University Press, 2008
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Recent years have seen significant progress in the integration of sex in many aspects of basic and clinical research, including analyses of sex differences in brain function. Sex Differences in the Brain provides scientists with the basic tools for investigating sex differences in brain and behavior and insight into areas where important progress in understanding physiologically relevant sex differences has already been made. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Sex differences · Sex differences (Psychology) · Brain · Human behavior · Physiological aspects · physiology · Behavior · Central Nervous System Diseases · physiopathology · Mental Disorders · Mental Processes · Sex Factors · Becker, Jill B
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(UPPER LEVEL) QP81.5 .S484 2008 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	QP81.5 .S484 2008	AVAILABLE

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Sports Science Handbook : The Essential Guide To Kinesiology, Sport And Exercise Science

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by Simon P.R. Jenkins
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Book, Multi-Science, 2005
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Exceptionally clear definitions of the many scientific and technical terms used in kinesiology and sports science are provided in this sports reference. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Sports sciences · Encyclopedias · Physical education and training · Kinesiology · Exercise · Physiological aspects · Jenkins, Simon P. R
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REFERENCE (MAIN) GV558 .J46 2005 v.1 AVAILABLE
REFERENCE (MAIN) GV558 .J46 2005 v.2 AVAILABLE

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REFERENCE (MAIN)	GV558 .J46 2005 v.1	AVAILABLE
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Making Up The Mind : How The Brain Creates Our Mental World

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Chris Frith
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Book, Blackwell Pub, 2007
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Uses evidence from brain imaging, psychological experiments and studies of patients to explore the relationship between the mind and the brain Demonstrates that our knowledge of both the mental and physical comes to us through models created by our brain Shows how the brain makes communication of ideas from one mind to another possible (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Brain · Popular works · Human behavior · Physiological aspects · Neuropsychiatry · Neuropsychology · Behavior · physiology · Perception · Frith, Christopher D
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(UPPER LEVEL) QP376 .F686 2007 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	QP376 .F686 2007	AVAILABLE

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Measurement Issues In Aging And Physical Activity : Proceedings Of The 10th Measurement And Evaluation Symposium

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Weimo Zhu, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, editors
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Book, Human Kinetics, 2006
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Based on the 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium, Measurement Issues and Challenges in Aging Research, Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity considers research from experts around the world relating to the latest questions, challenges, and techniques in aging and measurement. Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity breaks new ground with a discussion of multicultural factors related to physical activity promotion and intervention. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Aging · Physiological aspects · Congresses · Exercise · Exercise for older people · physiology · Aged · Exertion · Measurement and Evaluation Symposium (10th : 2003 : University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) · Zhu, Weimo, 1955- · Chodzko-Zajko, Wojtek J
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(UPPER LEVEL) QP86 .M43 2006 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	QP86 .M43 2006	AVAILABLE

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Practicing For Artistic Success : The Musician’s Guide To Self-empowerment

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Burton Kaplan
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Book, Perception Development Techniques, 2004
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“Practicing for Artistic Success: The Musician’s Guide to Self-empowerment” is dedicated to describing both the strategies that achieve consistent gymnastic control efficiently and the strategies that facilitate musical expression and communication. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Practicing (Music) · Music · Instruction and study · Musical instruments · Performance · Psychological aspects · Physiological aspects · Kaplan, Burton, 1936-
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(UPPER LEVEL) MT170.K168 P89 2004 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	MT170.K168 P89 2004	AVAILABLE

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Physiology Of Sport And Exercise

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Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill, W. Larry Kenney
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Book, 4th ed, Human Kinetics, 2008
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The leading textbook for undergraduate exercise physiology courses, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, is back in an updated fourth edition that is better than ever after extensive external reviews of the previous edition by nine content experts. The authors, all distinguished researchers and past presidents of the American College of Sports Medicine, combine their expertise to deliver a level of technical content superior to that in previous editions with the inclusion of new and updated topics:New information regarding exercise training principles and the adaptations in muscle, hormonal control, neural control, metabolism, and cardiorespiratory function with both resistance training and aerobic and anaerobic training A more in-depth presentation of the body’s adaptations in hot and cold environments and at altitude Updated content on how general principles of exercise and sport physiology are specifically applied to children and adolescents, older individuals, and women The latest research in exercise prescription for health and fitness, including the unique role of physical activity for rehabilitation and the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes To facilitate a more integrated learning experience, both students and instructors can take advantage of the online ancillaries included in the fourth edition of Physiology of Sport and Exercise. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Exercise · Physiological aspects · Sports · physiology · Physical Endurance · Physical Fitness · Wilmore, Jack H., 1938- · Costill, David L · Kenney, W. Larry
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OVERSIZE (UPPER) QP301 .W6749 2008 AVAILABLE

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OVERSIZE (UPPER)	QP301 .W6749 2008	AVAILABLE

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Dance Anatomy And Kinesiology

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Karen Clippinger
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Book, Human Kinetics, 2007
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Through Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology, dancers will be able to * apply scientific principles to achieve optimal performance; This text helps dancers learn anatomical and biomechanical principles as they apply to dance performance. And they contain many practical exercises and examples that are specific to dance technique to help dancers apply the material. Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology offers valuable scientific knowledge and understanding for dancers, helping them to blend anatomical and kinesiological principles with artistic expression. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Dance · Physiological aspects · Dancing injuries · Prevention · Movement · physiology · Biomechanics · Cumulative Trauma Disorders · prevention & control · Dancing · injuries · Clippinger, Karen S
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(UPPER LEVEL) RC1220.D35 C55 2007 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	RC1220.D35 C55 2007	AVAILABLE

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Functional Anatomy In Sports

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Jürgen Weineck ; translated by Thomas J. DeKornfeld
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Book, Year Book Medical Publishers, 1986
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Sports · Physiological aspects · Human anatomy · Exertion · Movement · Muscles · anatomy & histology · Weineck, Jürgen, 1941-
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(UPPER LEVEL) RC1235 .W4413 1986 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	RC1235 .W4413 1986	AVAILABLE

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Swimming Fastest

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Ernest W. Maglischo
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Book, Human Kinetics, 2003
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Swimming Fastest is a fully revised and updated version of Swimming Faster, widely considered by coaches and swimmers as one of the best books ever written on competitive swimming. Swimming Fastest will benefit every serious swimmer and swimming coach. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Swimming · Training · Physiological aspects · Maglischo, Ernest W · Maglischo, Ernest W
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OVERSIZE (UPPER) GV838.67.T73 M33 2003 AVAILABLE

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OVERSIZE (UPPER)	GV838.67.T73 M33 2003	AVAILABLE

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Cardiovascular Responses In Older Adults Using The Treadmill, Elliptical Trainer, And The Recumbent Stepper

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Examination Of Amount Of Time Spent In Heart Rate Zone During A Cup Stacking Unit In 4th-grade Students

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