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CM . . . . Volume XVIII Number 7 . . . . October 14, 2011
excerpt:
Energetic, educational and fun, You Just Can’t Help It! explores the quirks of human nature from both a scientific and a cultural perspective. Written in a casual, conversational style, the book is divided into four main chapters, covering such topics as the five senses, emotions, communication and interaction with others. At the end of each chapter is a section entitled “Cool Study” which describes, in cartoon form, a scientific experiment conducted by researchers in various parts of the world. You Just Can’t Help It! takes readers beyond the mere basics of each of the main topics. Instead, readers will be captivated by the fascinating facts and explanations about what makes humans tick. For example, in the chapter about the five senses, there is information about the effects of colours on taste, emotions and even on athletic competition, paralanguage (voice-tone adjustments in conversations), and humans’ innate ability to sense when they are being watched.
The second chapter focuses primarily on fear and laughter. Here, readers will learn about the composition of tears, the difference between reflex tears and emotional tears, and the physical and psychological benefits of laughter. Some of these include lower blood pressure, clearer air passages, relaxed muscles, improvement in heart function and a boost in the body’s immune system. Highly engaging! Gail Hamilton is a former teacher-librarian in Winnipeg, MB.
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