Bøker av David F. Smith

Follow the thrilling journey of young Retinoid 1002 as he transforms into a powerful superhero, facing daunting challenges and uncovering hidden enemies in 'THE VITAMEN LEGACY Volume Two: Retinoid 1002'. THE VITAMEN LEGACY "Volume Two: Retinoid 1002" picks up right where "Volume One: The Discovery" left off. Young Retinoid 1002 enters the Fat-Soluble Academy, leaving behind his normal life and embarking on a challenging academic journey where he discovers his special abilities and learns how to harness them. Along the way, he overcomes various adversities, emerging as a man of great strength and power - a superhero. As he assumes his newfound responsibilities, Retinoid 1002 becomes well-known to the public and attracts the attention of hidden enemies. However, with the help of new allies, he sets out on a death-defying adventure, bringing readers deeper into the world of "THE VITAMEN LEGACY" series.

Criar a un niño sano y enseñarle a mantenerse así es sumamente importante para la mayoría de los padres. EL LEGADO DEL VITAHOMBRE es una serie de libros ilustrados que educa a los niños sobre la importancia de la ingesta de vitaminas de una forma divertida y cautivadora. Esto se logra a través de varias aventuras de personajes superhéroes que comienzan sus extraordinarios viajes siendo niños pequeños. Los VITAHOMBRES desarrollan habilidades sobrehumanas que están directamente relacionadas con los resultados de las distintas vitaminas en el organismo. Estos poderes se alimentan de los alimentos que contienen los nutrientes específicos. Sus asombrosas historias enseñan sobre las 13 vitaminas esenciales, las categorías en las que se dividen, los beneficios fisiológicos además de las numerosas fuentes donde se pueden obtener. La repetición almacenará inadvertidamente esta información en el subconsciente del niño, fomentando así automáticamente una conciencia saludable de la importancia vital de una dieta adecuada.

Raising a healthy child and teaching them how to maintain their well-being is of utmost importance to the majority of parents. THE VITAMEN LEGACY comprises an engaging picture book series designed to educate children about the crucial role of vitamin intake in a delightful and captivating manner. This series embarks on a remarkable journey with superhero characters who commence their extraordinary adventures during their toddler years. The VITAMEN gradually acquire superhuman abilities, each linked to the distinct effects of various vitamins on the body. These extraordinary powers are sustained by consuming foods rich in specific nutrients. Through their awe-inspiring tales, children are not only entertained, but also enlightened about the thirteen essential vitamins, their respective classifications, the physiological advantages they offer, and the diverse sources from which they can be obtained. By employing repetition, this series effectively embeds this valuable information into the child's subconscious, thereby automatically fostering a keen awareness of the indispensable significance of a well-balanced diet. Volume One, titled "The Discovery," presents the origin story of the VITAMEN and the dedicated scientist who made this breakthrough. This installment serves as the foundation for the entire series, introducing key characters and pivotal elements that drive the overarching plot. It's an exhilarating adventure that seamlessly leads into the eagerly anticipated sequel.

In Dying of a Light, DF Smith skillfully recreates the picturesque waterfront university campus in historic Virginia, the raw sounds, smells & mind state of the Jersey City street ecosystem. He gives an interesting insight into the sociocultural theoretical perspective of urban youth.The title character, Diamond Palladium narrates a perilous journey which is familiar to some, known to a few, but told by none. The story begins in the early seventies when Palladium is born into chaos and rescued by a strong Black woman. He embarks upon an odyssey which is all too natural in regards to his genetic coding, but contrary to his moral home teachings. This serious life threatening, life loosing narrative gives a unique view into the actuality of events that take place subsequent to young adults leaving their parents nest.In a novel that incorporates painstaking experiences with unforgettable style & detail, Smith presents an all to rarely witnessed part of young black culture with a provocative portrayal of the silent bonds between men & women of color.Most of all he gives us the saga of real flesh & blood individuals making difficult decisions in the face of unimaginable danger, giving a clearer, deeper understanding to the psychodynamics of the urban Black mind.

Presents historical perspectives on the theory, practices, and policies of nutrition science in Western Europe and the United States from the 1860s to the 1960s.Suzanne Junod's essay "e;Proscribing Deception"e;: The Gould Net Weight Amendment and the Origins of Mandatory Nutrition Labeling"e; is the winner of the 2017 Charles Thomson Prize of the Society for the History of the Federal Government. In the second half of the nineteenth century, ways of thinking about food changed as chemists and physiologists identified nutrients and bodily needs and as urbanization, industrialization, and colonial encounters challenged traditional dietary customs and assumptions. Emerging as a reaction to concerns about industrial and military power, social welfare, and public health, the science of nutrition sought to define the norms and needs of variable human bodies, setting standards for bodies and foods that would enable physicians and politicians to develop nutritional recommendations and food policies for individuals and populations. Setting Nutritional Standards brings together authors from a variety of disciplines to explore perspectives on the theory, practices, and policies of modern nutrition science from the 1860s to the 1960s. The essays place the new science of nutritionwithin the changing social landscapes of Western Europe and the United States at the intersection of medicine, policy, social reform agendas, and public health initiatives. CONTRIBUTORS: Nick Cullather, Suzanne Junod, Deborah Neill, Elizabeth Neswald, David F. Smith, Ulrike Thoms, Corinna Treitel, Ina Zweiniger-Bargielowska Elizabeth Neswald is associate professor for the history of science and technology at Brock University, Canada.David F. Smith is Honorary Senior Lecturer in the history of medicine at the University of Aberdeen. Ulrike Thoms is a historian of science and researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science.

This highly topical book offers a comprehensive study of the interaction of food, politics and science over the last hundred years. Case studies include pasteurisation in Britain and the E coli outbreak.