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Volume I — The Making of a Man

The King's Manual · Digital volume

Volume I — The Making of a Man

Biology, mind, and development from conception to maturity

35 chapters across 6 parts

From the evolutionary origins of the male body through puberty, the adolescent brain, mental health, personality, and the science of physical performance and longevity — Volume I is the biological and psychological foundation the rest of the encyclopedia builds on.

  • ✓Genetics, evolution, and a working map of male anatomy
  • ✓Puberty, testosterone, and the adolescent brain
  • ✓Mental health: depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, resilience
  • ✓Nutrition, strength training, sexual health, and preventive medicine
$79one-time purchase

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