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Force of Nature

Understanding Evolution's Deepest Logic―and Putting It to Use

de Owen D. Jones ...

Narrado por Owen D. Jones ...

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6 hora 54 minutos

An eye-opening exploration of natural selection’s power and how it can help human society flourish.Most of us learned about natural selection in our school days and remember the basics of how it drives evolution, plus a few of its everyday implications, like the risks of overusing antibiotics. Yet deep misconceptions about evolution and natural selection abound—even, studies show, among medical ... Leer más

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An eye-opening exploration of natural selection’s power and how it can help human society flourish.Most of us learned about natural selection in our school days and remember the basics of how it drives evolution, plus a few of its everyday implications, like the risks of overusing antibiotics. Yet deep misconceptions about evolution and natural selection abound—even, studies show, among medical
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Invention of Tomorrow, The

A Natural History of Foresight

de Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, Adam Bulley ...

Narrado por Philip Battley ...

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7 hora 37 minutos

A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the futureOur ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands ... Leer más

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A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the futureOur ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands
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Discovering the Mind Behind Our Universe: Breakthroughs in Science

"Unlock Cosmic Insights! Dive into powerful audio lessons on Discovering the Mind Behind Our Universe."

de Elias Thornhill ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

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2 hora 34 minutos

Discovering the Mind Behind Our Universe: Breakthroughs in Science⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you looking to advance your understanding and delve deep into the intriguing connection between science and consciousness?Seeking a comprehensive guide that elucidates the pivotal breakthroughs in understanding the universe's secrets?Your search ends here!This audiobook ... ... Leer más

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Discovering the Mind Behind Our Universe: Breakthroughs in Science⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you looking to advance your understanding and delve deep into the intriguing connection between science and consciousness?Seeking a comprehensive guide that elucidates the pivotal breakthroughs in understanding the universe's secrets?Your search ends here!This audiobook ...
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A Taste for the Beautiful

The Evolution of Attraction

de Michael J. Ryan ...

Narrado por Eric Jason Martin ...

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7 hora 47 minutos

Darwin developed the theory of sexual selection to explain why the animal world abounds in stunning beauty, from the brilliant colors of butterflies and fishes to the songs of birds and frogs. He argued that animals have "a taste for the beautiful" that drives their potential mates to evolve features that make them more sexually attractive and reproductively successful. But if Darwin explained why ... Leer más

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Darwin developed the theory of sexual selection to explain why the animal world abounds in stunning beauty, from the brilliant colors of butterflies and fishes to the songs of birds and frogs. He argued that animals have "a taste for the beautiful" that drives their potential mates to evolve features that make them more sexually attractive and reproductively successful. But if Darwin explained why
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Time's Second Arrow

Evolution, Order, and a New Law of Nature

de Robert M Hazen, Michael L. Wong ...

Narrado por Stephen Bowlby ...

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5 hora 16 minutos

Of the codified laws of nature, only one inscribes a direction to time: the dreaded second law of thermodynamics, which declares that the disorder of a closed system tends to increase as time passes. New shoes eventually scuff, our bodies weaken and die. Yet our senses tell us that miraculous order constantly emerges, too: children grow and learn; spontaneous patterns manifest in murmurations of ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

Of the codified laws of nature, only one inscribes a direction to time: the dreaded second law of thermodynamics, which declares that the disorder of a closed system tends to increase as time passes. New shoes eventually scuff, our bodies weaken and die. Yet our senses tell us that miraculous order constantly emerges, too: children grow and learn; spontaneous patterns manifest in murmurations of
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Armas, gérmenes y acero

Breve historia de la humanidad en los últimos trece mil años

de Jared Diamond ...

Narrado por John Alex Toro ...

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23 hora 36 minutos

Armas, gérmenes y acero, Premio Pulitzer 1998, cuestiona la prepotente visión occidental del progreso humano y nos ayuda a comprender cómo el mundo moderno y sus desigualdades han llegado a ser como son.Hace 13.000 años la evolución de las distintas sociedades humanas comenzó a tomar rumbos diferentes. La temprana domesticación de animales y el cultivo de plantas silvestres en el Creciente Fértil, ... Leer más

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Armas, gérmenes y acero, Premio Pulitzer 1998, cuestiona la prepotente visión occidental del progreso humano y nos ayuda a comprender cómo el mundo moderno y sus desigualdades han llegado a ser como son.Hace 13.000 años la evolución de las distintas sociedades humanas comenzó a tomar rumbos diferentes. La temprana domesticación de animales y el cultivo de plantas silvestres en el Creciente Fértil,
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The Genius Factory

The Curious History of the Nobel Prize Sperm Bank

de David Plotz ...

Narrado por Stefan Rudnicki ...

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10 hora 5 minutos

From the former editor of Slate and CEO of Atlas Obscura comes the unbelievable story of “the Nobel Prize sperm bank” and the children it produced—“a superb book about the quest for genius and, ultimately, family” (Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point and Talking to Strangers).NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWSIt was the most radical human-breeding experiment . ... Leer más

$17.50 USD

From the former editor of Slate and CEO of Atlas Obscura comes the unbelievable story of “the Nobel Prize sperm bank” and the children it produced—“a superb book about the quest for genius and, ultimately, family” (Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point and Talking to Strangers).NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWSIt was the most radical human-breeding experiment .
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The Story of the Human Body

Evolution, Health, and Disease

de Daniel E. Lieberman ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

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14 hora 54 minutos

In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age bodies and advancements in the modern world is ... Leer más

$22.50 USD

In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age bodies and advancements in the modern world is
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Why Animals Talk

The New Science of Animal Communication

de Arik Kershenbaum ...

Narrado por John Hastings ...

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8 hora 40 minutos

**"Animal communication doesn’t need to resemble human language to be full of meaning and nuance. Arik Kershenbaum delivers an expert overview of the astonishing discoveries made in the last few decades" —Frans de WaalFrom leading zoologist Arik Kershenbaum, a delightful and groundbreaking exploration of animal communication and its true meaning**Animal communication has forever seemed ... Leer más

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**"Animal communication doesn’t need to resemble human language to be full of meaning and nuance. Arik Kershenbaum delivers an expert overview of the astonishing discoveries made in the last few decades" —Frans de WaalFrom leading zoologist Arik Kershenbaum, a delightful and groundbreaking exploration of animal communication and its true meaning**Animal communication has forever seemed
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Birds, Sex and Beauty

The Extraordinary Implications of Charles Darwin's Strangest Idea

de Matt Ridley ...

Narrado por Matt Ridley ...

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11 hora 31 minutos

""[An] intriguing philosophical journey into a critical issue within evolutionary theory that for too long has remained unresolved."" —Wall Street JournalMatt Ridley is one of our finest science writers. This book is a treat for bird lovers and evolutionary biologists alike.” —Richard Dawkins, author of The Genetic Book of The Dead and The God DelusionThe New York Times bestsellin... ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

""[An] intriguing philosophical journey into a critical issue within evolutionary theory that for too long has remained unresolved."" —Wall Street JournalMatt Ridley is one of our finest science writers. This book is a treat for bird lovers and evolutionary biologists alike.” —Richard Dawkins, author of The Genetic Book of The Dead and The God DelusionThe New York Times bestsellin...
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Dog Is Love

Why and How Your Dog Loves You

de Clive D. L. Wynne ...

Narrado por James Langton ...

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8 hora 26 minutos

“Lively and fascinating... The reader comes away cheered, better informed, and with a new and deeper appreciation for our amazing canine companions and their enormous capacity for love.”—Cat Warren, New York Times best-selling author of What the Dog KnowsDoes your dog love you?Every dog lover knows the feeling. The nuzzle of a dog’s nose, the warmth of them lying at our feet, even their whining ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

“Lively and fascinating... The reader comes away cheered, better informed, and with a new and deeper appreciation for our amazing canine companions and their enormous capacity for love.”—Cat Warren, New York Times best-selling author of What the Dog KnowsDoes your dog love you?Every dog lover knows the feeling. The nuzzle of a dog’s nose, the warmth of them lying at our feet, even their whining
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Eine kurze Geschichte der Galapagosinseln: Die Inseln, die zur Evolutionstheorie inspirierten

de Marco Kraft ...

Narrado por Marco Kraft ...

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2 hora 19 minutos

Begleite eine fesselnde Naturgeschichte, in der raues Vulkangestein zur unerwarteten Wiege unserer Evolution wurde. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, bietet diese inspirierende Hörexpedition einen tiefen Einblick in das Zusammenspiel von Zeit, Zufall und Biologie. Entdecke, wie ein abgeschiedener Ozean zur berühmtesten Bühne wissenschaftlicher Durchbrüche heranreifte.Tauche beim entspannten ... Leer más

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Begleite eine fesselnde Naturgeschichte, in der raues Vulkangestein zur unerwarteten Wiege unserer Evolution wurde. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, bietet diese inspirierende Hörexpedition einen tiefen Einblick in das Zusammenspiel von Zeit, Zufall und Biologie. Entdecke, wie ein abgeschiedener Ozean zur berühmtesten Bühne wissenschaftlicher Durchbrüche heranreifte.Tauche beim entspannten
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Die Evolution des Menschen: Was sich verändert, wenn Frauen in der Geschichte unserer Ursprünge in den Mittelpunkt rücken

de Susanne Gerdes ...

Narrado por Susanne Gerdes ...

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2 hora 20 minutos

Diese augenöffnende wissenschaftliche Analyse demontiert alte Mythen und revolutioniert unsere Evolutionsgeschichte. Wer beim morgendlichen Pendeln seinen intellektuellen Horizont erweitern möchte, taucht hier tief in die echte prähistorische Lebensrealität ein. Die weibliche Erfahrung rückt endlich ins Zentrum der Menschheitswerdung und formt ein völlig neues, faszinierendes Bild unserer Spezies ... Leer más

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Diese augenöffnende wissenschaftliche Analyse demontiert alte Mythen und revolutioniert unsere Evolutionsgeschichte. Wer beim morgendlichen Pendeln seinen intellektuellen Horizont erweitern möchte, taucht hier tief in die echte prähistorische Lebensrealität ein. Die weibliche Erfahrung rückt endlich ins Zentrum der Menschheitswerdung und formt ein völlig neues, faszinierendes Bild unserer Spezies
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The Social Leap

The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy

de William von Hippel ...

Narrado por Michael David Axtell ...

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8 hora 36 minutos

In the compelling popular science tradition of Sapiens and Guns, Germs, and Steel, a groundbreaking and eye-opening exploration that applies evolutionary science to provide a new perspective on human psychology, revealing how major challenges from our past have shaped some of the most fundamental aspects of our being.The most fundamental aspects of our lives—from leadership and innovation to ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

In the compelling popular science tradition of Sapiens and Guns, Germs, and Steel, a groundbreaking and eye-opening exploration that applies evolutionary science to provide a new perspective on human psychology, revealing how major challenges from our past have shaped some of the most fundamental aspects of our being.The most fundamental aspects of our lives—from leadership and innovation to
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Die Physik der Zukunft - Unsere Zukunft in 100 Jahren

de Michio Kaku, Michio Kaku ...

Narrado por Sebastian Seidel ...

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16 hora 46 minutos

Wie werden wir leben – in 20, 60, 100 Jahren?Star-Physiker Michio Kaku sagt der Menschheit eine rosige Zukunft voraus. Roboter werden uns die Alltagsarbeit abnehmen. Küchengeräte und andere Maschinen steuern wir mit der Kraft unserer Gedanken. Medizinische Nanobots werden aufmerksam durch unsere Blut- und Nervenbahnen eilen und sogar Krebs heilen. Zu lästigen Meetings schicken wir unser Hologramm ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Wie werden wir leben – in 20, 60, 100 Jahren?Star-Physiker Michio Kaku sagt der Menschheit eine rosige Zukunft voraus. Roboter werden uns die Alltagsarbeit abnehmen. Küchengeräte und andere Maschinen steuern wir mit der Kraft unserer Gedanken. Medizinische Nanobots werden aufmerksam durch unsere Blut- und Nervenbahnen eilen und sogar Krebs heilen. Zu lästigen Meetings schicken wir unser Hologramm
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Animate

How Animals Shape the Human Mind

de Michael Bond ...

Narrado por Michael Bond ...

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7 hora 29 minutos

A mind-expanding deep dive into how animals have shaped us, from the Paleolothic Period to the present day.In Animate, acclaimed science writer Michael Bond explores how animals have profoundly influenced our minds and cultures. Drawing on cutting-edge insights from psychology, anthropology, literature, and neuroscience, Bond traces the varied ways their lives have affected ours, from our hunter ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

A mind-expanding deep dive into how animals have shaped us, from the Paleolothic Period to the present day.In Animate, acclaimed science writer Michael Bond explores how animals have profoundly influenced our minds and cultures. Drawing on cutting-edge insights from psychology, anthropology, literature, and neuroscience, Bond traces the varied ways their lives have affected ours, from our hunter
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The Flamingo's Smile

Reflections in Natural History

de Stephen Jay Gould ...

Narrado por Jonathan Sleep ...

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13 hora 33 minutos

Evolutionary theory in the theme that binds together these essays on such seemingly disparate topics as the feeding habits of flamingos, flowers and snails that change from male to female and sometimes back again, and the extinction from baseball of the .400 hitter. ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Evolutionary theory in the theme that binds together these essays on such seemingly disparate topics as the feeding habits of flamingos, flowers and snails that change from male to female and sometimes back again, and the extinction from baseball of the .400 hitter.
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The Genesis Quest

The Geniuses and Eccentrics on a Journey to Uncover the Origin of Life on Earth

de Michael Marshall ...

Narrado por Ciaran Saward ...

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10 hora 35 minutos

How did life begin? Why are we here? These are some of the most profound questions we can ask.For almost a century, a small band of eccentric scientists has struggled to answer these questions and explain one of the greatest mysteries of all: how and why life began on Earth. There are many different proposals, and each idea has attracted passionate believers who promote it with an almost religious ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

How did life begin? Why are we here? These are some of the most profound questions we can ask.For almost a century, a small band of eccentric scientists has struggled to answer these questions and explain one of the greatest mysteries of all: how and why life began on Earth. There are many different proposals, and each idea has attracted passionate believers who promote it with an almost religious
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Labrador

The Story of the World’s Favourite Dog

de Ben Fogle ...

Narrado por Ben Fogle ...

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7 hora 24 minutos

Sunday Times Bestseller‘Passionate and well-researched’ Tatler‘A must-read’ IndependentA social history of Labradors, and how they have become the world’s most beloved dogs, by writer, presenter and long-time dog lover Ben Fogle.Labradors are the most popular breed of dog in the world. Not only a great family companion, they also excel at hunting, tracking, retrieving, guiding and ... ... Leer más

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Sunday Times Bestseller‘Passionate and well-researched’ Tatler‘A must-read’ IndependentA social history of Labradors, and how they have become the world’s most beloved dogs, by writer, presenter and long-time dog lover Ben Fogle.Labradors are the most popular breed of dog in the world. Not only a great family companion, they also excel at hunting, tracking, retrieving, guiding and ...
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Hidden Physics Behind Life's Origins, The

Unveil Life's Mysteries! Dive into gripping audio lessons on The Hidden Physics Behind Life's Origins.

de Grayson Wellmont ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

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3 hora 46 minutos

The Hidden Physics Behind Life's Origins⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you eager to unlock the mysteries underpinning our very existence?Seeking a comprehensive guide that elucidates the fundamental principles of life's origins through the lens of physics?Your search ends here!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, applyin... ... Leer más

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The Hidden Physics Behind Life's Origins⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you eager to unlock the mysteries underpinning our very existence?Seeking a comprehensive guide that elucidates the fundamental principles of life's origins through the lens of physics?Your search ends here!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, applyin...
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Путеводитель зоолога по Галактике: Что земные животные могут рассказать об инопланетянах – и о нас самих

de Арик Кершенбаум, Арик Кершенбаум ...

Narrado por Роман Рассказов ...

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13 hora 50 minutos

Наши представления об инопланетянах как о необычной форме жизни зачастую основаны на зрелищных голливудских фильмах и фантастических рассказах. Однако биологические законы, действующие на нашей планете, работают во всех уголках Вселенной. Опираясь на свои профессиональные знания, наблюдения за животными и дарвиновскую теорию эволюции, зоолог Арик Кершенбаум рассказывает о том, какие черты, ... Leer más

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Наши представления об инопланетянах как о необычной форме жизни зачастую основаны на зрелищных голливудских фильмах и фантастических рассказах. Однако биологические законы, действующие на нашей планете, работают во всех уголках Вселенной. Опираясь на свои профессиональные знания, наблюдения за животными и дарвиновскую теорию эволюции, зоолог Арик Кершенбаум рассказывает о том, какие черты,
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Our Inner Ape

A Leading Primatologist Explains Why We Are Who We Are

de Frans de Waal ...

Narrado por Alan Sklar ...

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10 hora 14 minutos

We have long attributed man's violent, aggressive, competitive nature to his animal ancestry. But what if we are just as given to cooperation, empathy, and morality by virtue of our genes? What if our behavior actually makes us apes? What kind of apes are we?From a scientist and writer E. O. Wilson has called "the world authority on primate social behavior" comes a fascinating look at the most ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

We have long attributed man's violent, aggressive, competitive nature to his animal ancestry. But what if we are just as given to cooperation, empathy, and morality by virtue of our genes? What if our behavior actually makes us apes? What kind of apes are we?From a scientist and writer E. O. Wilson has called "the world authority on primate social behavior" comes a fascinating look at the most
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Brains Through Time

A Natural History of Vertebrates

de Georg F. Striedter, R. Glenn Northcutt ...

Narrado por Tom Perkins ...

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16 hora 9 minutos

When did the first vertebrates emerge, and how did they differ from their invertebrate ancestors? When did vertebrates evolve jaws, paired fins, pattern vision, or a neocortex? How have evolutionary innovations such as these impacted vertebrate behavior and success? Georg Striedter and R. Glenn Northcutt answer these fundamental questions about all major vertebrate lineages. Highlighting the key ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

When did the first vertebrates emerge, and how did they differ from their invertebrate ancestors? When did vertebrates evolve jaws, paired fins, pattern vision, or a neocortex? How have evolutionary innovations such as these impacted vertebrate behavior and success? Georg Striedter and R. Glenn Northcutt answer these fundamental questions about all major vertebrate lineages. Highlighting the key
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Inheritance

The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World

de Harvey Whitehouse ...

Narrado por Harvey Whitehouse ...

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10 hora 54 minutos

The ancient inheritance that made us who we are—and is now driving us to ruin.Each of us is endowed with an inheritance—a set of evolved biases and cultural tools that shape every facet of our behavior. For countless generations, this inheritance has taken us to ever greater heights: driving the rise of more sophisticated technologies, more organized religions, more expansive empires. But now, for ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The ancient inheritance that made us who we are—and is now driving us to ruin.Each of us is endowed with an inheritance—a set of evolved biases and cultural tools that shape every facet of our behavior. For countless generations, this inheritance has taken us to ever greater heights: driving the rise of more sophisticated technologies, more organized religions, more expansive empires. But now, for
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