Errata
The errata list is a list of errors and their corrections that were found after the product was released.
The following errata were submitted by our customers and have not yet been approved or disproved by the author or editor. They solely represent the opinion of the customer.
Color Key: Serious technical mistake Minor technical mistake Language or formatting error Typo Question Note Update
Version | Location | Description | Submitted by | Date Submitted |
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Printed | Page 109 End of page |
On the book "your body" i think you made a mistake at the end of page 109. the "common problems" should be caused by the irregular shape of the lens and not the cornea. the image on the next page illustrate my point. |
O'Reilly Media |
May 14, 2012 |
Page 136 2nd paragraph |
The paragraph detailing hemoglobin function contains the statement "each red blood cell holds two or three hundred hemoglobin molecules, and each of these can latch onto four oxygen molecules as it runs through your lungs." This is incorrect, as the amount of hemoglobin found in red blood cells is astronomically higher: 200-300 million molecules, or 6 orders of magnitude greater than what was written [1]. I cite this as just an example of the many other figures cited in the book that seem to have been poorly researched or simply made up (a good example is the section on the digestive system). |
Anonymous | Jan 30, 2011 | |
Printed | Page 80-86 the entire section |
In the grab bag of exercises section you include 3 upper body pushing exercises: overhead press, bench press and pushups with NO upper body pulling exercises. Given the shoulders-forward, upper back-rounded posture of most who sit at desks too long, this is a serious error and one I would be happy to help you correct. |
Bruce Cohn | Nov 09, 2009 |
Page 9 3rd paragraph (after the Note) |
The 2nd phrase of the 1st sentence should read: |
Anonymous | Oct 27, 2009 |