Books: Non-fiction by April Sui
Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
When you hear the word insulin, you may think of high blood sugar or diabetes. While insulin is i... more When you hear the word insulin, you may think of high blood sugar or diabetes. While insulin is involved in these conditions, the dangers of uncontrolled levels of insulin show to be more life-threatening. Insulin is a hormone that plays an essential role in digestion and metabolism because it allows glucose to enter the body’s cells to provide energy. It is also responsible for regulating the storage of excess glucose in the liver, muscles and fat cells. Driven by Canadian inventiveness in 1921 and carried across the globe, insulin is widely recognized as one of medicine’s greatest achievements. In this book, you will learn the story of insulin, including its discovery, development and continued innovation
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Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
The role of thermodynamics in modern physics is to provide an organizing set of ideas to predict ... more The role of thermodynamics in modern physics is to provide an organizing set of ideas to predict how matter and energy behave in a large thermal system. In its broadest sense, it explains how energy is used and transformed from one form to another. Over the course of history, humans have built on each other's works to expand thermodynamics from a time when the concept of a vacuum was unknown to a modern age where thermodynamic principles are a commonplace in engineering, industry, and medicine. This book introduces the concepts of thermodynamics and explains how these concepts are used in everyday life. It begins with summarizing the origins of thermodynamics and how its theories and beliefs have progressed over time. It then describes the necessary mathematical methods, assuming no prior knowledge, and aims to convey the power of thermodynamic reasoning and importance of continued research. In addition, the book explains real world applications of thermodynamics such as dark energy, protein ligand interactions, and ecosystem development. This book covers topics considered to be essential to understanding the whole of thermodynamics and is intended for readers of all ages.
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Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
Solar storms are our solar system’s largest explosive event and occur when the sun’s magnetic fie... more Solar storms are our solar system’s largest explosive event and occur when the sun’s magnetic field instantly snaps into a new configuration, which releases large amounts of energy accompanied with intense light flashes, radiation, and coronal mass ejections. Solar storms have their roots in an 11 year cycle that shifts the polarity of the sun’s magnetic field. When the magnetic forces at work on the sun get tangled, they can punch through the surface and send out intense bursts of radiation, potentially triggering storms on Earth. This book will cover everything from the origins of solar storm theories and discoveries, to the science behind solar storms and their effect on Earth’s climate and human health and activity. This book will also explain what still puzzles scientists about solar storms, why it is important for us to forecast space weather, and the idea of humans playing a future role in preventing these storms.
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Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
Geography has come a long way from its historical roots; from exploring foreign lands, mapping an... more Geography has come a long way from its historical roots; from exploring foreign lands, mapping and naming territories to the multifaceted academic discipline of modern geography. Geography today is a subject that can bridge the gap between the humanities and the sciences. This book will cover everything from original indigenous theories of geography to societal implications of our past and current understandings of geography, including social conflict, environment, and health. The book will finish by painting a broad picture of the current state of geography, its recent discoveries, strengths, controversies and future.
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Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
Antipsychotic medications revolutionized the practice of psychiatry and have helped millions of p... more Antipsychotic medications revolutionized the practice of psychiatry and have helped millions of people with a variety of mental health issues. Their discovery was largely experimental but based on the remarkable powers of clinical observation and scientific brilliance. Since then, they have altered perceptions of psychiatric disorders and have become a tool for not only exploring mechanisms of disease, but also for examining the nature of brain function. In this book, you will learn the discovery and story of antipsychotic medications, how societal perception has transitioned, and how future innovation will change these medications.
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Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
Bipolar disorder is a severe, complicated, and often misunderstood disorder that can have serious... more Bipolar disorder is a severe, complicated, and often misunderstood disorder that can have serious impacts on a person’s quality of life, sense of self worth, and overall health. This complexity poses unique challenges to clinicians for optimal management of those with bipolar disorder. However, there has been an explosion of research over the last two decades into the causes, symptoms, and treatment of bipolar disorder. This book covers the basic science underlying bipolar disorder, its impact on a person’s quality of life, and the future direction of research into the condition. In addition, it discusses treatments available, the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder, and how the condition is portrayed in popular culture. This book is intended for people with bipolar disorder, their families and anyone who wants to understand the basics of this condition and its treatment and management.
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Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
Humans’ bonds with canine companions date back centuries, to when nomadic hunters first interacte... more Humans’ bonds with canine companions date back centuries, to when nomadic hunters first interacted with wolves. This encounter has paved the way for interspecific companionship; the human-canine relationship has become one of compassion, mutual adoration, and kinship. This book will summarize the science, perceptions, and specific intricacies of the human-dog relationship. It will also discuss the unique interspecific interaction between dogs and humans, the science behind dogs’ enhanced senses, and dogs as service animals.
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Books: Non-fiction by April Sui