Displaying 1 of 1 2007 Format: Book Author: McCredie, Scott. Title: Balance : in search of the lost sense / Scott McCredie. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Little, Brown, 2007. Description: viii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm Summary: Examines the mysteries of the sense of balance and the intricate processes through which the body interacts with gravity and space, covering such topics as fetal somersaults, weightlessness as experienced by astronauts, and balance therapy. Subjects: Equilibrium (Physiology) Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-287) and index. Contents: In search of the lost sense -- Sickness from motion -- Van Gogh's ear -- The spin doctors and the discovery of "multimodality" -- How balance contributes to survival -- "Ear deaths" and "graveyard spirals" -- Tonic and stimulant -- Extreme equilibrium -- The Wallenda within -- The cognitive connection -- New balance -- Staying glued to the wire -- Balance exercises. Web Site: Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2006038089 ISBN: 9780316011358 0316011355 Other Number: 76183825 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 196710 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 612 McCredie Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
