Discover the Body You Live In

The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness

Dr Basil Waine Kong, Dr Akram Elamaari

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Genre Library Solutions LLC
31 October 2025

Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL); Anatomy; Physiology; Human biology; Coping with illness

Discover the Body You Live In: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Dr. Basil Waine Kong and Dr. Akram Elamaari is an informative and inspiring journey through the twelve systems of the human body-exploring how they work together to sustain life and how we can maximize their potential for lifelong health and vitality.

Written by two highly respected physicians with decades of experience in medicine, education, and public health, this book simplifies complex scientific and medical concepts into clear, easy-to-understand language. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how each system-such as the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, immune, and endocrine systems-functions and how to care for them through healthy living practices.

Whether you are a student, parent, healthcare professional, or simply someone curious about how your body works, this essential guide provides practical tools to help you take charge of your well-being. Easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to apply, it offers wisdom that empowers individuals to make informed choices for better health.

For healthcare professionals and institutions: Insurance companies, hospitals, and clinics can use this book as an invaluable educational resource for patients and staff. Every person deserves to understand their body and take this life-changing knowledge to heart.

More than a medical guide, Discover the Body You Live In is a gift of wellness-a celebration of life, knowledge, and gratitude. It reminds us that true prosperity begins with understanding the incredible body we inhabit and learning how to keep it strong, healthy, and whole.

By: Dr Basil Waine Kong, Dr Akram Elamaari
Imprint: Genre Library Solutions LLC
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9798869119308
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 31 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. B. Waine Kong, 83, is a passionate retired healthcare executive, educator, and author based in Thomaston, Georgia. Originally from Jamaica, he moved to the United States in 1959 and has since traveled to all 50 states and 107 countries.He holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. and J.D., and served for 21 years as CEO of the Association of Black Cardiologists, where he dedicated his career to advancing health equity and education.Now retired, Dr. Kong enjoys golfing, swimming, writing, and spending time with his wife, Dr. Stephanie Kong. Dr. Basil Waine Kong is a passionate storyteller and lifelong learner, he has authored five books and contributes a weekly column to the Upson County Beacon. Dr. Akram Elamaari is a licensed pediatrician in Georgia, born in St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his medical degree from the University of Al-Fateh in Libya in 2005 and completed his pediatric residency at Tripoli Medical Center in 2009. Recognized for his academic excellence, he was awarded a full scholarship to continue his medical training in the United States.Dr. Elamaari went on to complete pediatric residencies at New York Methodist Hospital and the Medical Center of Central Georgia, gaining valuable experience working with diverse patient populations across both regions.Dedicated to children's health and well-being, Dr. Elamaari continues to combine his global medical background with compassionate care for families in Georgia.