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Prime Mover: A Natural History of MuscleOur everyday activities turn on the performance of nature's main engine: we may breathe harder going uphill, but we put more strain on our muscles walking downhill. Those of us who are right handed can tighten screws and jar lids more forcibly than we can loosen them. Here we're treated to the story of how form and performance make these things happen how nature does her work. Steven Vogel is a leader in the great new field of bioengineering, which is
Our everyday activities turn on the performance of nature's main engine: we may breathe harder going uphill, but we put more strain on our muscles walking downhill. Those of us who are right-handed can tighten screws and jar lids more forcibly than we can loosen them. Here we're treated to the story of how form and performance make these things happen--how nature does her work.
Steven Vogel is a leader in the great new field of bioengineering, which is rapidly explaining the beauty and efficiency of nature. His talents as both scientist and writer shine in this masterful narrative of biological ingenuity, as he relates the story--and science--of nature's greatest engine.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 08/17/2003
ISBN: 9780393324631
Pages: 384
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.34h x 5.50w x 0.94d
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Sun protection factor: 70 Sun Protection Factor (SPF), Size: 6 Ounce (Pack of 1)
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Sun protection factor: 15 Sun Protection Factor (SPF), Size: 6 Count (Pack of 2)
This is one of my favourites SPF out there. It goes on so easily and always protects me so well from the Sun. It smells absolutely gorgeous and leaves my skin so soft and silky.
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Sun protection factor: 70 Sun Protection Factor (SPF), Size: 6 Ounce (Pack of 1)
This is a great and lightweight sunscreen for the body- for it’s accessibility factor the spray is very helpful if you have areas of skin that you can’t reach this works well - but in turn you will go through the bottle quickly- I pay out for 10-20 min at least every day and will use the bottle up in 2 weeks- if that bothers you switch to the lotion version of this sunscreen
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