The Haynes HGV Man Manual: The Practical Guide To Healthy Living And Weight Loss (Haynes Owners Workshop Manual)

Banks, Dr. Ian

ISBN 10: 1844251837 / ISBN 13: 9781844251834

Published by J H Haynes & Co Ltd, Great Britain, 2005

About this Item

Hardcover First EditionObesity is now the biggest single threat to the nation's health. Written along the same lines as the other best-selling titles in the series, the Haynes HGV Manual offers down-to-earth advice ot men on how to achieve and then maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Ian Bank's style is as robust and realistic as usual, with his personal experience of shedding 3 stone turned to good account. This is not a diet book. Instead, following the tried and tested Haynes formula, there are detailed explanations of how the relevant parts of the body work, what happens if you're seriously overweight, and plenty of hints and tips on what to do about it. Technical illustrations in the familiar Haynes style are complemented by cartoons from Jim Campbell. Thre is also a light-hearted look at quack remedies and bizarre diets from previous eras.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Haynes HGV Man Manual: The Practical Guide To Healthy Living And Weight Loss (Haynes Owners Workshop Manual)
• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, Great Britain
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844251837
• ISBN 13: 9781844251834
• Binding: Illustrated Laminated Boards
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Obesity is now the biggest single threat to the nation's health. Written along the same lines as the other best-selling titles in the series, the Haynes HGV Manual offers down-to-earth advice ot men on how to achieve and then maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Ian Bank's style is as robust and realistic as usual, with his personal experience of shedding 3 stone turned to good account. This is not a diet book. Instead, following the tried and tested Haynes formula, there are detailed explanations of how the relevant parts of the body work, what happens if you're seriously overweight, and plenty of hints and tips on what to do about it. Technical illustrations in the familiar Haynes style are complemented by cartoons from Jim Campbell. Thre is also a light-hearted look at quack remedies and bizarre diets from previous eras.

About the Author

Dr Ian Banks has written many popular health titles, including the best-selling Haynes Man, Baby, Sex and Woman Manuals. He is also the author of the NHS Direct Health Care Guide and a frequent broadcaster as well as a practising casualty doctor and President of the Men's Health Forum.