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Vanishing Life on Earth

de Bimalendu B. Nath ...

The book is an abridged story of life that we see now and the life forms that existed in the past. Readers can flip through pages of the planet's history and explore the secrets hidden in the fossils scattered across forgotten landscapes. The species we see today are only a tiny fraction of all those that have ever lived on Earth. Most of the species have vanished throughout the Earth's history. ... Leer más

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The book is an abridged story of life that we see now and the life forms that existed in the past. Readers can flip through pages of the planet's history and explore the secrets hidden in the fossils scattered across forgotten landscapes. The species we see today are only a tiny fraction of all those that have ever lived on Earth. Most of the species have vanished throughout the Earth's history.
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Folklore and Zoology

de Floe Foxon ...

A scientific excursion into folklore, zoology, and cryptozoology, this text highlights a field, often called a pseudoscience, which seriously considers the possible existence of hidden or unknown animals not recognised in conventional zoology. Folklore and Zoology accessibly reviews the science of DNA samples; film and photograph analysis; hair and footprint examination; and the statistics behind ... Leer más

$49.99 USD

A scientific excursion into folklore, zoology, and cryptozoology, this text highlights a field, often called a pseudoscience, which seriously considers the possible existence of hidden or unknown animals not recognised in conventional zoology. Folklore and Zoology accessibly reviews the science of DNA samples; film and photograph analysis; hair and footprint examination; and the statistics behind
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The Orchid Cage

A Science Fiction Novel

de Herbert W. Franke ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book is a new English translation of the classic science fiction story written in 1961 by Herbert W. Franke, widely held to be the most important German-language science-fiction writer.A dead city on a distant planet, two groups of people trying to explore it. Step by step, they penetrate the outer ring with its ultra-modern technology, the half-ruined medieval city center and finally the ... Leer más

$28.49 USD

This book is a new English translation of the classic science fiction story written in 1961 by Herbert W. Franke, widely held to be the most important German-language science-fiction writer.A dead city on a distant planet, two groups of people trying to explore it. Step by step, they penetrate the outer ring with its ultra-modern technology, the half-ruined medieval city center and finally the
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Primates

An Introduction

de Alfred L. Rosenberger ...

This book is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to primates. It provides both a survey and synthesis of primate history, biology, and behavior. As a survey, it offers a focused review of living and extinct primates in regional and community frameworks. As a synthesis, it applies the community perspective in a unique way to explore primates’ adaptive diversity in the context of how ... Leer más

$58.99 USD

This book is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to primates. It provides both a survey and synthesis of primate history, biology, and behavior. As a survey, it offers a focused review of living and extinct primates in regional and community frameworks. As a synthesis, it applies the community perspective in a unique way to explore primates’ adaptive diversity in the context of how
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Prebiotic Evolution and Astrobiology

de J. Tze-Fei Wong, Antonio Lazcano ...

With the accelerating pace of genomic analysis and space exploration, the field of prebiotic evolution and astrobiology is poised for a century of unprecedented advances ahead, and there is a need for textbooks for students. The authors of this book, aware of the difficulty of covering the multifaceted subject by any single author, have decided to ... Leer más

$106.99 USD

With the accelerating pace of genomic analysis and space exploration, the field of prebiotic evolution and astrobiology is poised for a century of unprecedented advances ahead, and there is a need for textbooks for students. The authors of this book, aware of the difficulty of covering the multifaceted subject by any single author, have decided to
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The Evolution Delusion

How to Recognize the Unsupported Claims of Darwin's Theory

de Bart Rask, MD ...

Does the field of evolution differ from other sciences? The author, a reviewer for a major medical journal, scrutinized hundreds of scientific references in evolutionary literature, adopting the same standards used for studies submitted for medical public ... Leer más

$30.59 USD

Does the field of evolution differ from other sciences? The author, a reviewer for a major medical journal, scrutinized hundreds of scientific references in evolutionary literature, adopting the same standards used for studies submitted for medical public
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Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins

A Trip Through the World of Animal Intoxication

de One R. Pagan ...

From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans.But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first.From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease. But ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans.But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first.From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease. But
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A Brief Natural History of Civilization

Why a Balance Between Cooperation & Competition Is Vital to Humanity

de Mark Bertness ...

A compelling evolutionary narrative that reveals how human civilization follows the same ecological rules that shape all life on EarthOffering a bold new understanding of who we are, where we came from, and where we are going, noted ecologist Mark Bertness argues that human beings and their civilization are the products of the same self-organization, evolutionary adaptation, and natural selection ... Leer más

$20.19 USD

A compelling evolutionary narrative that reveals how human civilization follows the same ecological rules that shape all life on EarthOffering a bold new understanding of who we are, where we came from, and where we are going, noted ecologist Mark Bertness argues that human beings and their civilization are the products of the same self-organization, evolutionary adaptation, and natural selection
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Encontros Imediatos com a Humanidade: Uma Nova Visão Sobre a Evolução Humana

de Sang-Hee Lee, Shin-Young Yoon ...

Uma nova visão sobre a Evolução Humana.De onde viemos, como vivemos ou porque temos esta aparência são algumas das questões fundamentais que nos ocorrem nalgum ponto das nossas vidas.Uma nova visão sobre a Evolução HumanaDe onde viemos, como vivemos ou porque temos esta aparência são algumas das questões fundamentais que nos ocorrem nalgum ponto das nossas vidas.A evolução humana é um campo em ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Uma nova visão sobre a Evolução Humana.De onde viemos, como vivemos ou porque temos esta aparência são algumas das questões fundamentais que nos ocorrem nalgum ponto das nossas vidas.Uma nova visão sobre a Evolução HumanaDe onde viemos, como vivemos ou porque temos esta aparência são algumas das questões fundamentais que nos ocorrem nalgum ponto das nossas vidas.A evolução humana é um campo em
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Molecular Analyses

Edición de Scott Orland Rogers ...

Series series Molecular Genomics and Proteomics
DNA and RNA extraction methods from a variety of tissues and samples are now routine, including extraction from single cells. Many methods are now automated. Sequencing efficiency has reached the point where it is now possible to obtain gigabases of data, both quickly and inexpensively. Such methods permit the identification of gene versions, including those associated with disease (e.g. small ... Leer más

$65.99 USD

DNA and RNA extraction methods from a variety of tissues and samples are now routine, including extraction from single cells. Many methods are now automated. Sequencing efficiency has reached the point where it is now possible to obtain gigabases of data, both quickly and inexpensively. Such methods permit the identification of gene versions, including those associated with disease (e.g. small
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Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution

His Life and Work

de A. S. Packard ...

In "Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution," A. S. Packard presents a compelling reevaluation of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's contributions to evolutionary biology. Packard delves into Lamarck's theories, particularly his ideas on the inheritance of acquired characteristics, situating them within the rich tapestry of 19th-century scientific discourse. The text employs a scholarly yet accessible literary ... Leer más

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In "Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution," A. S. Packard presents a compelling reevaluation of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's contributions to evolutionary biology. Packard delves into Lamarck's theories, particularly his ideas on the inheritance of acquired characteristics, situating them within the rich tapestry of 19th-century scientific discourse. The text employs a scholarly yet accessible literary
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A History of Bodies, Brains, and Minds

The Evolution of Life and Consciousness

de Francisco Aboitiz ...

A panoramic view of the evolution of life on our planet, from its origins to humanity’s future.In A History of Bodies, Brains, and Minds, Francisco Aboitiz provides a brief history of life, the brain, and cognition, from the earliest living beings to our own species. The author proceeds from the basic premise that, since evolution by natural selection is the process underlying the origin of life ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

A panoramic view of the evolution of life on our planet, from its origins to humanity’s future.In A History of Bodies, Brains, and Minds, Francisco Aboitiz provides a brief history of life, the brain, and cognition, from the earliest living beings to our own species. The author proceeds from the basic premise that, since evolution by natural selection is the process underlying the origin of life
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The Evolution Mystery

de Sk Mosaffar Hossain ...

Where did we come from?Was it divine creation, random chance, or the silent laws of nature? For centuries, humans have searched for answers. This book uncovers the hidden truths of evolution in a way that is simple, engaging, and eye-opening. From the first spark of life in Earth's oceans, to the rise of dinosaurs, and finally to the birth of Homo sapiens, this journey reveals how life ... ... Leer más

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Where did we come from?Was it divine creation, random chance, or the silent laws of nature? For centuries, humans have searched for answers. This book uncovers the hidden truths of evolution in a way that is simple, engaging, and eye-opening. From the first spark of life in Earth's oceans, to the rise of dinosaurs, and finally to the birth of Homo sapiens, this journey reveals how life ...
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Unsung Heroes of Pollination

More Than the Birds and the Bees

de Peter Bernhardt ...

Unsung Heroes of Pollination shows the reader a hidden world of pollination, where flies, wasps, mosquitoes, bats and beetles take centre stage. Naturalists, gardeners, citizen scientists and flower enthusiasts are invited to journey into the undergrowth, following Professor Peter Bernhardt and a cast of scientists across Australia, the USA, South Africa, China and Fiji.Leaving the familiar birds ... Leer más

$30.29 USD

Unsung Heroes of Pollination shows the reader a hidden world of pollination, where flies, wasps, mosquitoes, bats and beetles take centre stage. Naturalists, gardeners, citizen scientists and flower enthusiasts are invited to journey into the undergrowth, following Professor Peter Bernhardt and a cast of scientists across Australia, the USA, South Africa, China and Fiji.Leaving the familiar birds
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The sacred theory of the Earth, Volume 2 (of 2)

Exploring the Origins, Structure, and Divine Design of the Earth

de Thomas Burnet ...

The Sacred Theory of the Earth, Volume 2 (of 2) by Thomas Burnet is a landmark exploration of the natural world, cosmology, and theological interpretation, offering listeners a profound insight into 17th-century scientific and philosophical thought. In this audiobook, Burnet continues his meticulous examination of the Earth’s formation, structure, and destiny, blending scholarly rigor with a deep ... Leer más

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The Sacred Theory of the Earth, Volume 2 (of 2) by Thomas Burnet is a landmark exploration of the natural world, cosmology, and theological interpretation, offering listeners a profound insight into 17th-century scientific and philosophical thought. In this audiobook, Burnet continues his meticulous examination of the Earth’s formation, structure, and destiny, blending scholarly rigor with a deep
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Cities for a Shared Planet

The Emergence of Multispecies Cooperation

de Marina Alberti ...

Series series One Planet
A powerful new vision of cities as engines of planetary evolution and multispecies cooperation.Evolution, once associated with remote places and deep time, is unfolding in real time, much closer to home. Cities have become a new ecological stage on which evolution is taking place. Humans are now active participants shaping the trajectory of life on Earth. How can we use this knowledge to build ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

A powerful new vision of cities as engines of planetary evolution and multispecies cooperation.Evolution, once associated with remote places and deep time, is unfolding in real time, much closer to home. Cities have become a new ecological stage on which evolution is taking place. Humans are now active participants shaping the trajectory of life on Earth. How can we use this knowledge to build
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Prehistoric Australasia

Visions of Evolution and Extinction

de Michael Archer, Suzanne J. Hand, John Long, Trevor H. Worthy ...

For most of the past 300 million years, the world’s continents were interlinked as the supercontinents Pangaea and then Gondwana. Around 50 million years ago, Australia tore itself free from Antarctica to become the huge, splendidly isolated island it is today. Over time, its creatures began to evolve in ways not seen anywhere else on Earth, with tree-climbing crocodiles, gigantic venomous lizards ... Leer más

$47.59 USD

For most of the past 300 million years, the world’s continents were interlinked as the supercontinents Pangaea and then Gondwana. Around 50 million years ago, Australia tore itself free from Antarctica to become the huge, splendidly isolated island it is today. Over time, its creatures began to evolve in ways not seen anywhere else on Earth, with tree-climbing crocodiles, gigantic venomous lizards
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The Evolution of Man

Restored Classics to Go Edition

de Ernst Haeckel ...

Ernst Haeckel's The Evolution of Man is a bold, richly illustrated exploration of human origins that joins embryology, comparative anatomy, and evolutionary theory in a single sweeping argument. From the fertilized ovum through cleavage, gastrulation, and the formation of the vertebrate body, the book traces development as a living record of ancestry, linking humanity to the broader animal kingdom ... Leer más

$1.99 USD

Ernst Haeckel's The Evolution of Man is a bold, richly illustrated exploration of human origins that joins embryology, comparative anatomy, and evolutionary theory in a single sweeping argument. From the fertilized ovum through cleavage, gastrulation, and the formation of the vertebrate body, the book traces development as a living record of ancestry, linking humanity to the broader animal kingdom
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Shocks, States, and Sustainability

The Origins of Radical Environmental Reforms

de Thomas K. Rudel ...

For the past two decades, scientists have urged us to abandon fossil fuels as rapidly as possible and pursue a range of other environmental reforms to avert the many crises climate change will bring. The reforms have not occurred at the expected rate, and their absence raises questions about when they might occur. In Shocks, States, and Sustainability, Thomas K. Rudel addresses this question. He ... Leer más

$22.79 USD

For the past two decades, scientists have urged us to abandon fossil fuels as rapidly as possible and pursue a range of other environmental reforms to avert the many crises climate change will bring. The reforms have not occurred at the expected rate, and their absence raises questions about when they might occur. In Shocks, States, and Sustainability, Thomas K. Rudel addresses this question. He
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Medicinal Orchids of Asia

de Eng Soon Teoh ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This unique book brings together a wealth of data on the botanical, ethno-medicinal and pharmacological aspects of over 500 species of Asian medicinal orchids. It starts off by explaining the role and limitations of complimentary and herbal medicines, and how traditional Asian medicine differs from Western, “scientific” medicine. The different Asian medical traditions are described, as well as ... Leer más

$332.09 USD

This unique book brings together a wealth of data on the botanical, ethno-medicinal and pharmacological aspects of over 500 species of Asian medicinal orchids. It starts off by explaining the role and limitations of complimentary and herbal medicines, and how traditional Asian medicine differs from Western, “scientific” medicine. The different Asian medical traditions are described, as well as
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Evolution-Revolution

Patterns of Development in Nature Society, Man and Knowledge

Edición de Ervin Laszlo, Rubin Goetsky ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
Originally published in 1971 Evolution – Revolution is an interdisciplinary volume examining inquiry around the central topic of evolution and revolution. Containing contributions from a number of eminent academics of the time, the book addresses the meaning and application of evolution and revolution in the context, not of what things are, or even how they behave, but how they become. The broad ... Leer más

$48.99 USD

Originally published in 1971 Evolution – Revolution is an interdisciplinary volume examining inquiry around the central topic of evolution and revolution. Containing contributions from a number of eminent academics of the time, the book addresses the meaning and application of evolution and revolution in the context, not of what things are, or even how they behave, but how they become. The broad
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Exploring the Genetic Code: Genetics, Pharmacy, and the Keys to Human Health

de Edenilson Brandl ...

Genetics is a fascinating science that allows us to unravel the mysteries of our DNA and understand how genes influence our health and well-being. Through technological advances and groundbreaking research, we have witnessed rapid progress in the field of genetics, unlocking the secrets of disease and revealing new opportunities for personalized medicine.This book is dedicated to experienced ... Leer más

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Genetics is a fascinating science that allows us to unravel the mysteries of our DNA and understand how genes influence our health and well-being. Through technological advances and groundbreaking research, we have witnessed rapid progress in the field of genetics, unlocking the secrets of disease and revealing new opportunities for personalized medicine.This book is dedicated to experienced
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Connecting with Our Ancestors: Human Evolution Museum Experiences

de Shelley L. Smith ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book combines documentation and analysis of the contents of exhibits in 12 museums (Part 1) with interviews with experts involved in the creation of exhibits (Part 2) to explore variation in human evolution exhibits.To be successful, museum exhibits must make a personal connection with visitors, inspiring them to learn more. Human evolution exhibits thus need contemporary relevance. It is ... Leer más

$125.99 USD

This book combines documentation and analysis of the contents of exhibits in 12 museums (Part 1) with interviews with experts involved in the creation of exhibits (Part 2) to explore variation in human evolution exhibits.To be successful, museum exhibits must make a personal connection with visitors, inspiring them to learn more. Human evolution exhibits thus need contemporary relevance. It is
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Darwin in de supermarkt

Of hoe de evolutie ons gedrag dagelijks beïnvloedt

de Mark Nelissen ...

Gedragsbioloog Mark Nelissen toont met veel humor aan dat Darwin om elke hoek loert. Waarom krijgen vrouwelijke obers grotere fooien dan hun mannelijke collega's? Wat is het nut van pijn? Zijn wij allen homo's? Discrimineren wij onze kinderen? En waarom klapt een tevreden publiek overal ter wereld in de handen? In Darwin in de supermarkt toont gedragsbioloog Mark Nelissen met veel humor aan dat de ... Leer más

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Gedragsbioloog Mark Nelissen toont met veel humor aan dat Darwin om elke hoek loert. Waarom krijgen vrouwelijke obers grotere fooien dan hun mannelijke collega's? Wat is het nut van pijn? Zijn wij allen homo's? Discrimineren wij onze kinderen? En waarom klapt een tevreden publiek overal ter wereld in de handen? In Darwin in de supermarkt toont gedragsbioloog Mark Nelissen met veel humor aan dat de
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