Lung conditions - obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent the lungs from breathing properly. Two of the most common types of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Cigarette smokers are ... [... more]
Better Health |
Spore release and dispersal
In the TYPES OF FUNGI SECTION there were descriptions of various common types of fungal fruiting bodies and the opening page of WHAT IS A FUNGUS explained that the sole function of a fungal fruiting body was to produce and disperse spores. The ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Patricia Garfield, Ph.D.
People have long been fascinated by the meaning of dreams. In fact, young people around the world have similar dreams. World-renowned dream expert Patricia Garfield has gathered together the common types of dreams - dreams of being chased, of ... [... more]
Random House |
