The body: a guide for occupants
(Large Print)
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Published:
[New York] : Random House Large Print, 2019.
Format:
Large Print
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Large print edition.
Physical Desc:
x, 703 pages (large print), 16 unnumbered pages of platees : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Description
Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail.
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ISBN:
9780593106297, 0593106296
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 633-651) and index.
Description
Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Bryson, B. (2019). The body: a guide for occupants. Large print edition. Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bryson, Bill. 2019. The Body: A Guide for Occupants. Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bryson, Bill, The Body: A Guide for Occupants. Random House Large Print, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bryson, Bill. The Body: A Guide for Occupants. Large print edition. Random House Large Print, 2019.
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