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The Upright Ape

A New Origin of the Species

by Aaron G. Filler ...

"A neurosurgeon and evolutionary scholar presents a bold new theory on the early origins of the hominiform (human-like) primates . . . Thought-provoking." — Kirkus ReviewsDrawing on such diverse antecedents as history, myth, and religion, as well as modern developments in biology and genetics, the author bravely questions and rejects the reigning scientific orthodoxy and shows how humans and apes ... Read more

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"A neurosurgeon and evolutionary scholar presents a bold new theory on the early origins of the hominiform (human-like) primates . . . Thought-provoking." — Kirkus ReviewsDrawing on such diverse antecedents as history, myth, and religion, as well as modern developments in biology and genetics, the author bravely questions and rejects the reigning scientific orthodoxy and shows how humans and apes
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At the Foot of the Himalayas

Paleontology and Ecosystem Dynamics of the Siwalik Record

Edited by Catherine Badgley, Michèle E. Morgan, David Pilbeam ...

This authoritative volume brings together decades of insights from one of the longest terrestrial fossil records on the planet.The fabled Himalayas have isolated and sheltered the Indian subcontinent for millions of years. The Siwalik sequence of sediments at their feet has been a treasure trove of visions into the past for generations of paleontologists, preserving an immense 20 million years of ... Read more

$114.99 USD

This authoritative volume brings together decades of insights from one of the longest terrestrial fossil records on the planet.The fabled Himalayas have isolated and sheltered the Indian subcontinent for millions of years. The Siwalik sequence of sediments at their feet has been a treasure trove of visions into the past for generations of paleontologists, preserving an immense 20 million years of
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Leader iD

by David Pilbeam, Glenn Wallis ...

The full text downloaded to your computerWith eBooks you can:search for key concepts, words and phrasesmake highlights and notes as you studyshare your notes with friendseBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps.Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to t... ... Read more

$12.39 USD

The full text downloaded to your computerWith eBooks you can:search for key concepts, words and phrasesmake highlights and notes as you studyshare your notes with friendseBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps.Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to t...
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Achieving sustainable crop nutrition

by Dr A. J. Schlegel, Dr Sidsel Birkelund Schmidt, Prof Søren Husted, Dr Aruna Nandety, Dr Ali M. Missaoui, Dr Frederikke N. Mikkelsen, Dr Maria M. Rieckmann, Dr Kristian H. Laursen, Prof. Bijay Singh, Dr Ali M. Ali, Prof Bryan G. Hopkins, Dr Qifu Ma, Dr Markus Weinmann, Prof Günter Neumann, Dr Asher Bar-Tal, Dr Uri Yermiyahu, Dr Alon Ben-Gal, Dr Victoria Fernández, Dr Héctor A. Bahamonde, Dr Sylvia Kratz, Dr Kerstin Panten, Prof Ewald Schnug, Prof Richard Bell, Dr Elke Bloem, Dr Kaushik Majumdar, Dr Meenu Rani, Dr T. Scott Murrell, Dr Sudarshan Dutta, Dr T. Satyanarayana, Dr V. K. Singh, Dr Jagadish Timsina, Dr David Pilbeam, Dr B. S. Dwivedi, Dr Milan Mesic, Dr Zeljka Zgorelec, Dr Aleksandra Percin, Dr Igor Bogunovic, Dr Darija Bilandzija, Dr O. Urrutia, Dr M. Fuentes, Dr M. Olaetxea, Dr M. Garnica, Dr Ajit S. Nehe, Dr R. Baigorri, Dr A. M. Zamarreño, Dr M. Movila, Dr D. De Hita, Prof J. M. Garcia-Mina, Dr Yashbir Singh Shivay, Dr Sunil Mandi, Prof Gokhan Hacisalihoglu, Dr Matthew W. Blair, Prof Heiner E. Goldbach, Prof M. John Foulkes, Prof J. F. Angus, Dr Timothy S. George, Prof. Philip J. White, Prof Andrew N. Sharpley, Dr J. Erro, Professor John Havlin ...

Series Book 76 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Focus on integrating research on nutrient cycling, crop nutrient processing and the environmental impact of fertiliser use to identify ways of improving nutrient use efficiency (NUE) in the use of particular fertilisersIncludes research on a range of secondary macronutrients and micronutrients including: calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, manganese and molybdenumReviews a wide range of options for ... Read more

$220.99 USD

Focus on integrating research on nutrient cycling, crop nutrient processing and the environmental impact of fertiliser use to identify ways of improving nutrient use efficiency (NUE) in the use of particular fertilisersIncludes research on a range of secondary macronutrients and micronutrients including: calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, manganese and molybdenumReviews a wide range of options for
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Walking With Gorillas

The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet

by Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka ...

An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De WaalIn her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an ... Read more

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An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De WaalIn her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an
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They Walked Like Men

by Clifford D. Simak ...

A reporter uncovers a terrifying conspiracy, in this thrilling classic from a Science Fiction Grand Master.After a night out on the town, Parker Graves returns home to life-threatening danger. The science reporter for the local newspaper barely misses a bear trap sitting on his doorstep. Then, the object transforms into what looks like a bowling ball and rolls off into the night all by itself. He ... Read more

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A reporter uncovers a terrifying conspiracy, in this thrilling classic from a Science Fiction Grand Master.After a night out on the town, Parker Graves returns home to life-threatening danger. The science reporter for the local newspaper barely misses a bear trap sitting on his doorstep. Then, the object transforms into what looks like a bowling ball and rolls off into the night all by itself. He
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From Darwin to Derrida

Selfish Genes, Social Selves, and the Meanings of Life

by David Haig ...

How the meaningless process of natural selection produces purposeful beings who find meaning in the world . . .“A challenging though rewarding exploration of the meaning and purpose of life” that blends evolutionary biology and philosophy (Kirkus Reviews).Evolutionary biologist David Haig explains how a physical world of matter in motion gave rise to a living world of purpose and meaning. Natural ... Read more

$23.99 USD

How the meaningless process of natural selection produces purposeful beings who find meaning in the world . . .“A challenging though rewarding exploration of the meaning and purpose of life” that blends evolutionary biology and philosophy (Kirkus Reviews).Evolutionary biologist David Haig explains how a physical world of matter in motion gave rise to a living world of purpose and meaning. Natural
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Robots through the Ages

A Science Fiction Anthology

by Robert Silverberg, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Seanan McGuire, Ambrose Bierce, Jack Williamson, Clifford D. Simak, Lester del Rey, Fritz Leiber0, Philip K. Dick1, Avram Davidson2, Roger Zelazny3, Connie Willis4, Brenda Cooper5, Karen Haber6, Suzanne Palmer7, Paul Levinson8, Ken Scholes9, Martin L. Shoemaker0 ...

A remarkable collection, Robots through the Ages includes stories from some of the best writers of science fiction, both old and new.This anthology, with an introduction by Robert Silverberg, offers a sweeping survey of robots as depicted throughout literature. Since the Iliad—in which we are shown golden statues built by Hephaestus “with minds and wisdoms”—humans have been fascinated by the idea ... Read more

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A remarkable collection, Robots through the Ages includes stories from some of the best writers of science fiction, both old and new.This anthology, with an introduction by Robert Silverberg, offers a sweeping survey of robots as depicted throughout literature. Since the Iliad—in which we are shown golden statues built by Hephaestus “with minds and wisdoms”—humans have been fascinated by the idea
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The Gang of Three: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

Ancient Wisdom, #2

by Neel Burton ...

Series Book 2 - Ancient Wisdom
How they changed the world, and how they can change it again.This is the best book on philosophy I have ever read, and I have four master's degrees. —Philip van Heusen for Readers' FavoriteFor better or worse, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle engineered the Western mind.Above all, they formed part of a movement that stood at the crossroads of mythological and scientific-rational thought, at the ... Read more

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How they changed the world, and how they can change it again.This is the best book on philosophy I have ever read, and I have four master's degrees. —Philip van Heusen for Readers' FavoriteFor better or worse, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle engineered the Western mind.Above all, they formed part of a movement that stood at the crossroads of mythological and scientific-rational thought, at the
... Read more
Peterson Reference Guide To Bird Behavior

by John Kricher ...

A "captivating, informative, and often amusing" look at what birds do and why they do it ( Booklist).Both casual and serious bird watchers can take their skills to the next level with this detailed consideration of bird behavior. This book makes it possible to move beyond identifying birds to understanding some of the underpinning and meaning of what birds do, how they do it, and why. Written in ... Read more

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A "captivating, informative, and often amusing" look at what birds do and why they do it ( Booklist).Both casual and serious bird watchers can take their skills to the next level with this detailed consideration of bird behavior. This book makes it possible to move beyond identifying birds to understanding some of the underpinning and meaning of what birds do, how they do it, and why. Written in
... Read more
Ring Around the Sun

by Clifford D. Simak ...

In this classic novel by the Science Fiction Grand Master, a writer searching for explanations uncovers the existence of mutants and multiple Earths: "First-rate Simak" ( The New York Times).Author Jay Vickers would like nothing more than to be left alone so he can finish his next book. But "there's something strange going on," as his peculiar neighbor, Horton Flanders, says. For instance, the ... Read more

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In this classic novel by the Science Fiction Grand Master, a writer searching for explanations uncovers the existence of mutants and multiple Earths: "First-rate Simak" ( The New York Times).Author Jay Vickers would like nothing more than to be left alone so he can finish his next book. But "there's something strange going on," as his peculiar neighbor, Horton Flanders, says. For instance, the
... Read more

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The Monkey in the Mirror

Essays on the Science of What Makes Us Human

by Ian Tattersall ...

An "absorbing" look at how our species evolved, from the curator of human evolution at the American Museum of Natural History ( Kirkus Reviews).What makes us so different from those other animals? How did we get this way? How do we know? And what exactly are we? These questions are what make human evolution a subject of general fascination. Ian Tattersall, one of those rare scientists who is also ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An "absorbing" look at how our species evolved, from the curator of human evolution at the American Museum of Natural History ( Kirkus Reviews).What makes us so different from those other animals? How did we get this way? How do we know? And what exactly are we? These questions are what make human evolution a subject of general fascination. Ian Tattersall, one of those rare scientists who is also
... Read more

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