Health and PE Resources
Spring 2018
Mosby’s Handbook of Anatomy & Physiology
by Kevin T. Patton and Gary A. Thibodeau
Find important anatomy and physiology facts and concepts at a glance with this full-color, pocket-sized reference. Quick-reference tables summarize key information and hundreds of illustrations show how the body works.
A History of American Sports in 100 Objects
by Cait Murphy
This entertaining account explores a wide range of American sports and athletes through 100 notable objects. Murphy tells not just the stories of the objects but also their significance in the larger historical, political, and social context.
Beyond ADHD
by Jeff Emmerson and Robert Yehling
Emmerson offers his story alongside expert accounts of what constitutes ADHD, the problems with current diagnosis strategies and definitions, alternative treatments, and the role of pharmaceutical companies in today's approaches to ADHD.
Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance
edited by Ian Jeffreys and Jeremy Moody
This book is a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the theory and practice of strength and conditioning. It includes the science behind the techniques as well as practical applications to coaching a variety of sports.
Cannabis for Chronic Pain
by Rav Ivker
A holistic family physician offers step-by-step instructions on the safe and appropriate use of medical marijuana for specific conditions. He describes the benefits and dispels many misconceptions about medical marijuana.
The Quarterback Whisperer
by Bruce Arians
Arians has an uncanny ability to both personally connect with his quarterbacks and to locate what the individual triggers are for that player to succeed. In this book Arians explains how he does it.
The Natural First Aid Handbook
by Brigitte Mars
This A-to-Z guide to the most common emergency situations, ailments, and injuries focuses on how to use household, herbal, and homeopathic remedies safely and effectively in combination with basic emergency-response procedures and protocols.
Vaccines
by Kristen A. Feemster
Written by a leading authority in both infectious disease and vaccine education, this book offers a clear-eyed resource for parents or anyone with an interest in the use, efficacy, and controversy surrounding vaccines.
Higher Calling
by Max Leonard
Blending adventure and travel writing, accomplished cyclist Max Leonard explores the obsession and challenge of cycling up mountain peaks.
Fire on the Track
by Roseanne Montillo
The inspiring and irresistible true story of the women who broke barriers and finish-line ribbons in pursuit of Olympic Gold.
Pregnancy Day by Day
ed. by Paula Amato & Maggie Blott
A comprehensive guide written by a team of experts, this book covers each day of pregnancy in detail, as well as labor, birth, and life with a new baby.
Invisible
by Michele Lent Hirsch
A book about how young women with serious health issues navigate work, relationships, and the pressure to seem just fine at an age when they are expected to be healthy, dating, having careers, and bearing children.
