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Beyond the Brain

How Body and Environment Shape Animal and Human Minds

by Louise Barrett ...

A new approach to understanding animal and human cognitionWhen a chimpanzee stockpiles rocks as weapons or when a frog sends out mating calls, we might easily assume these animals know their own motivations--that they use the same psychological mechanisms that we do. But as Beyond the Brain indicates, this is a dangerous assumption because animals have different evolutionary trajectories, ... Read more

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A new approach to understanding animal and human cognitionWhen a chimpanzee stockpiles rocks as weapons or when a frog sends out mating calls, we might easily assume these animals know their own motivations--that they use the same psychological mechanisms that we do. But as Beyond the Brain indicates, this is a dangerous assumption because animals have different evolutionary trajectories,
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Gaining Ground

The Origin and Evolution of Tetrapods

by Jennifer A. Clack ...

Series series Life of the Past
Around 370 million years ago, a distant relative of a modern lungfish began a most extraordinary adventure—emerging from the water and laying claim to the land. Over the next 70 million years, this tentative beachhead had developed into a worldwide colonization by ever-increasing varieties of four-limbed creatures known as tetrapods, the ancestors of all vertebrate life on land. This new edition ... Read more

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Around 370 million years ago, a distant relative of a modern lungfish began a most extraordinary adventure—emerging from the water and laying claim to the land. Over the next 70 million years, this tentative beachhead had developed into a worldwide colonization by ever-increasing varieties of four-limbed creatures known as tetrapods, the ancestors of all vertebrate life on land. This new edition
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Inheritance

The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World

by Harvey Whitehouse ...

“An insightful and breathtaking exploration of humanity’s evolutionary baggage that explains some of our species’ greatest successes and failures.” —Yuval Noah Harari, author of SapiensThe 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 ... Read more

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“An insightful and breathtaking exploration of humanity’s evolutionary baggage that explains some of our species’ greatest successes and failures.” —Yuval Noah Harari, author of SapiensThe 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
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Epigenetics and the Architect

by Thomas Woodward, James P. Gills ...

In 1953 Watson and Crick ignited the genetics revolution with their discovery of the double helix. Today a second revolution is underway thanks to the discovery of DNA's mysterious partner in the elegant waltz of cellular life—the epigenome. The sophistication of that dance is astonishing researchers and upending the genetic paradigm. Epigenetics and the Architect explores the latest in this ... Read more

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In 1953 Watson and Crick ignited the genetics revolution with their discovery of the double helix. Today a second revolution is underway thanks to the discovery of DNA's mysterious partner in the elegant waltz of cellular life—the epigenome. The sophistication of that dance is astonishing researchers and upending the genetic paradigm. Epigenetics and the Architect explores the latest in this
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Flights of Fancy

Defying Gravity by Design and Evolution

by Richard Dawkins ...

Richard Dawkins on how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies.'A masterly investigation of all aspects of flight, human and animal... A beautifully produced book that will appeal across age groups' Alexander McCall Smith'Dawkins has always been an extraordinarily muscular, persuasive thinker. What feels new here is that he writes with such charm and ... Read more

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Richard Dawkins on how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies.'A masterly investigation of all aspects of flight, human and animal... A beautifully produced book that will appeal across age groups' Alexander McCall Smith'Dawkins has always been an extraordinarily muscular, persuasive thinker. What feels new here is that he writes with such charm and
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The Origin of Species and The Voyage of the 'Beagle'

Introduction by Richard Dawkins

by Charles Darwin ...

Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin’s The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On its appearance in 1859 it was immediately recognized by enthusiasts and detractors alike as a work of the greatest importance: its revolutionary theory of evolution by means of natural selection ... Read more

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Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin’s The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On its appearance in 1859 it was immediately recognized by enthusiasts and detractors alike as a work of the greatest importance: its revolutionary theory of evolution by means of natural selection
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L'origine delle specie

Il libro rivoluzionario che ha cambiato per sempre il nostro modo di pensare

by Charles Darwin ...

Pochi libri hanno avuto nella storia un'influenza tanto radicale, capillare e duratura come L'origine delle specie di Darwin. Rielaborato e meditato per quasi vent'anni nella quiete della campagna inglese, alla sua pubblicazione, nel 1859, questo capolavoro della letteratura moderna ha cambiato per sempre il nostro modo di vedere il mondo, segnando da allora un «prima» e un «dopo». La teoria della ... Read more

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Pochi libri hanno avuto nella storia un'influenza tanto radicale, capillare e duratura come L'origine delle specie di Darwin. Rielaborato e meditato per quasi vent'anni nella quiete della campagna inglese, alla sua pubblicazione, nel 1859, questo capolavoro della letteratura moderna ha cambiato per sempre il nostro modo di vedere il mondo, segnando da allora un «prima» e un «dopo». La teoria della
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Darwin

A Biography

by Janet Browne ...

The definitive biography of Charles Darwin—now in one abridged and fully updated volumeBased on the two-volume National Book Critics Circle Award–winning biography hailed as “the definitive Darwin biography” (Newsday) • “a wonderful and well-rounded portrait” (The Washington Post) • and “magnificent” and “irresistible” (The Sunday Times)Janet Browne’s award-winning, two-volume biography of Charles ... Read more

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The definitive biography of Charles Darwin—now in one abridged and fully updated volumeBased on the two-volume National Book Critics Circle Award–winning biography hailed as “the definitive Darwin biography” (Newsday) • “a wonderful and well-rounded portrait” (The Washington Post) • and “magnificent” and “irresistible” (The Sunday Times)Janet Browne’s award-winning, two-volume biography of Charles
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Avian Evolution

The Fossil Record of Birds and its Paleobiological Significance

by Gerald Mayr ...

Series series TOPA Topics in Paleobiology
Knowledge of the evolutionary history of birds has much improved in recent decades. Fossils from critical time periods are being described at unprecedented rates and modern phylogenetic analyses have provided a framework for the interrelationships of the extant groups. This book gives an overview of the avian fossil record and its paleobiological significance, and it is the only up-to-date ... Read more

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Knowledge of the evolutionary history of birds has much improved in recent decades. Fossils from critical time periods are being described at unprecedented rates and modern phylogenetic analyses have provided a framework for the interrelationships of the extant groups. This book gives an overview of the avian fossil record and its paleobiological significance, and it is the only up-to-date
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Modern Humans

Their African Origin and Global Dispersal

by John Hoffecker ...

Modern Humans is a vivid account of the most recent—and perhaps the most important—phase of human evolution: the appearance of anatomically modern people (Homo sapiens) in Africa less than half a million years ago and their later spread throughout the world. Leaving no stone unturned, John F. Hoffecker demonstrates that Homo sapiens represents a “major transition” in the evolution of living ... Read more

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Modern Humans is a vivid account of the most recent—and perhaps the most important—phase of human evolution: the appearance of anatomically modern people (Homo sapiens) in Africa less than half a million years ago and their later spread throughout the world. Leaving no stone unturned, John F. Hoffecker demonstrates that Homo sapiens represents a “major transition” in the evolution of living
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6th Grade Ancient History: Dawn of Early Man

Prehistoric Man Encyclopedia Sixth Grade Books

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Prehistoric History Books
How did early men live? What did they eat and how different were they from us today? You will find the answers to these questions within the pages of this educational book. The use of pictures is a welcome change as it provides relief from the boring texts. Picture are considered universal languages because they are understood regardless of reading and comprehension levels. Buy a copy now! ... Read more

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How did early men live? What did they eat and how different were they from us today? You will find the answers to these questions within the pages of this educational book. The use of pictures is a welcome change as it provides relief from the boring texts. Picture are considered universal languages because they are understood regardless of reading and comprehension levels. Buy a copy now!
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Yaratılış Gerçekliği-I

Evrim Teorisi

by Murat Ukray ...

Series Book 4 - Kıyamet Gerçekliği Külliyatı
YARATILIŞI İSBAT EDEN EN BÜYÜK BİYOKİMYA ATLASI!Evrim Teorisi (Evolution Theory), Bilimsel bir teori midir ve Bilimselliğin kriterlerini karşılamakta mıdır? Platon'un, Aristoteles'in, Leibniz'in, Hume'un, Kant'ın, Popper'ın, Kuhn'un felsefeleriyle bu teorinin nasıl bir bağlantısı vardır? Evrim Teorisi’nin Felsefi ... ... Read more

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YARATILIŞI İSBAT EDEN EN BÜYÜK BİYOKİMYA ATLASI!Evrim Teorisi (Evolution Theory), Bilimsel bir teori midir ve Bilimselliğin kriterlerini karşılamakta mıdır? Platon'un, Aristoteles'in, Leibniz'in, Hume'un, Kant'ın, Popper'ın, Kuhn'un felsefeleriyle bu teorinin nasıl bir bağlantısı vardır? Evrim Teorisi’nin Felsefi ...
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The Intellectual Struggle Against Darwinism

by Harun Yahya ...

Darwinism lies at the root of those movements that are currently disrupting attempts at world peace and forestalling an atmosphere of cooperation and security. It's vitally important that mankind be warned against Darwinism's deceptions and propaganda, and that its intellectual threats be neutralized. Rather than ignoring the threat it poses, sincere Muslims must strive to become aware of this ... Read more

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Darwinism lies at the root of those movements that are currently disrupting attempts at world peace and forestalling an atmosphere of cooperation and security. It's vitally important that mankind be warned against Darwinism's deceptions and propaganda, and that its intellectual threats be neutralized. Rather than ignoring the threat it poses, sincere Muslims must strive to become aware of this
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Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality: Hidden & Life-Giving Connections

Biographic Book of Tens, #1

by Michael A. Susko ...

Series Book 1 - Biographic Book of Tens
Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality invites readers into a lifetime of insights drawn from ten key domains of human experience—from dreams and Indigenous wisdom to evolution, history, beauty, and the spiritual dimension. In each realm, the author uncovers hidden, life-giving connections often overlooked by conventional disciplines. These discoveries are not just intellectual—they are ... Read more

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Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality invites readers into a lifetime of insights drawn from ten key domains of human experience—from dreams and Indigenous wisdom to evolution, history, beauty, and the spiritual dimension. In each realm, the author uncovers hidden, life-giving connections often overlooked by conventional disciplines. These discoveries are not just intellectual—they are
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Where Are We Heading?

The Evolution of Humans and Things

by Ian Hodder ...

Series series Foundational Questions in Science
A theory of human evolution and history based on ever-increasing mutual dependency between humans and thingsIn this engaging exploration, archaeologist Ian Hodder departs from the two prevailing modes of thought about human evolution: the older idea of constant advancement toward a civilized ideal and the newer one of a directionless process of natural selection. Instead, he proposes a theory of ... Read more

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A theory of human evolution and history based on ever-increasing mutual dependency between humans and thingsIn this engaging exploration, archaeologist Ian Hodder departs from the two prevailing modes of thought about human evolution: the older idea of constant advancement toward a civilized ideal and the newer one of a directionless process of natural selection. Instead, he proposes a theory of
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Man’s Place in the Universe

by Alfred Russel Wallace ...

"Man's Place in the Universe," by British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, was originally published in 1904. It is a fascinating work on astronomy that deals with important aspects of cosmology and analyses the possibilities of life existing elsewhere in the universe.Wallace made a huge contribution to the natural sciences and he will continue to be remembered as one of the key figures in the ... Read more

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"Man's Place in the Universe," by British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, was originally published in 1904. It is a fascinating work on astronomy that deals with important aspects of cosmology and analyses the possibilities of life existing elsewhere in the universe.Wallace made a huge contribution to the natural sciences and he will continue to be remembered as one of the key figures in the
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The Smart Neanderthal

Bird catching, Cave Art, and the Cognitive Revolution

by Clive Finlayson ...

Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a 'cognitive revolution' (C.50,000 years ago) led to the advent of our species, Homo sapiens. As a result of this revolution our species spread and eventually replaced all existing archaic Homo species, ultimately leading to the superiority of modern humans. Or so we thought. As Clive Finlayson explains, the latest advances in ... Read more

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Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a 'cognitive revolution' (C.50,000 years ago) led to the advent of our species, Homo sapiens. As a result of this revolution our species spread and eventually replaced all existing archaic Homo species, ultimately leading to the superiority of modern humans. Or so we thought. As Clive Finlayson explains, the latest advances in
... Read more
Extinction

Evolution and the End of Man

by Michael Boulter ...

How long do humans have left on Earth? Using cutting-edge science that revolutionises our understanding of evolution, Michael Boulter explains how we may be closer to our own extinction than we imagined.Sixty-five million years ago the dinosaurs were destroyed in a mass extinction event that could not have been predicted. Out of the devastation, new life developed and the world regained its ... Read more

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How long do humans have left on Earth? Using cutting-edge science that revolutionises our understanding of evolution, Michael Boulter explains how we may be closer to our own extinction than we imagined.Sixty-five million years ago the dinosaurs were destroyed in a mass extinction event that could not have been predicted. Out of the devastation, new life developed and the world regained its
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Our Tribal Future

How to Channel Our Foundational Human Instincts into a Force for Good

by David R. Samson ...

Winner of the 2023 Balsillie Prize for Public PolicyAn astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism, and how we can learn to harness it to improve the world around us.What do you think of when you hear the word "tribalism?" For many, it conjures images of bigotry, xenophobia, and sectarian violence. Others may envision their own tribe: family, friends, and the bonds of loyalty ... Read more

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Winner of the 2023 Balsillie Prize for Public PolicyAn astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism, and how we can learn to harness it to improve the world around us.What do you think of when you hear the word "tribalism?" For many, it conjures images of bigotry, xenophobia, and sectarian violence. Others may envision their own tribe: family, friends, and the bonds of loyalty
... Read more
Carboniferous Giants and Mass Extinction

The Late Paleozoic Ice Age World

by George McGhee Jr. ...

Picture a world of dog-sized scorpions and millipedes as long as a car; tropical rainforests with trees towering over 150 feet into the sky and a giant polar continent five times larger than Antarctica. That world was not imaginary; it was the earth more than 300 million years ago in the Carboniferous period of the Paleozoic era. In Carboniferous Giants and Mass Extinction, George R. McGhee Jr. ... Read more

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Picture a world of dog-sized scorpions and millipedes as long as a car; tropical rainforests with trees towering over 150 feet into the sky and a giant polar continent five times larger than Antarctica. That world was not imaginary; it was the earth more than 300 million years ago in the Carboniferous period of the Paleozoic era. In Carboniferous Giants and Mass Extinction, George R. McGhee Jr.
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Life Finds a Way

What Evolution Teaches Us About Creativity

by Andreas Wagner ...

How the principles of biological innovation can help us overcome creative challenges in art, business, and scienceIn Life Finds a Way, biologist Andreas Wagner reveals the deep symmetry between innovation in biological evolution and human cultural creativity. Rarely is either a linear climb to perfection--instead, "progress" is typically marked by a sequence of peaks, plateaus, and pitfalls. For ... Read more

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How the principles of biological innovation can help us overcome creative challenges in art, business, and scienceIn Life Finds a Way, biologist Andreas Wagner reveals the deep symmetry between innovation in biological evolution and human cultural creativity. Rarely is either a linear climb to perfection--instead, "progress" is typically marked by a sequence of peaks, plateaus, and pitfalls. For
... Read more
Heretic: One Scientist’s Journey from Darwin to Design

by Matti Leisola, Jonathan Witt ...

What happens when an up-and-coming European bioscientist flips from Darwin disciple to Darwin defector? Sparks fly. Just ask biotechnologist Matti Leisola.It all started when a student loaned the Finnish scientist a book criticizing evolutionary theory. Leisola reacted angrily, and set out to defend evolution, but found his efforts raised more questions than they answered. He soon morphed into a ... Read more

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What happens when an up-and-coming European bioscientist flips from Darwin disciple to Darwin defector? Sparks fly. Just ask biotechnologist Matti Leisola.It all started when a student loaned the Finnish scientist a book criticizing evolutionary theory. Leisola reacted angrily, and set out to defend evolution, but found his efforts raised more questions than they answered. He soon morphed into a
... Read more
A Story of Us

A New Look at Human Evolution

by Lesley Newson, Peter Richerson ...

It's time for a story of human evolution that goes beyond describing "ape-men" and talks about what women and children were doing. In a few decades, a torrent of new evidence and ideas about human evolution has allowed scientists to piece together a more detailed understanding of what went on thousands and even millions of years ago. We now know much more about the problems our ancestors faced, ... Read more

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It's time for a story of human evolution that goes beyond describing "ape-men" and talks about what women and children were doing. In a few decades, a torrent of new evidence and ideas about human evolution has allowed scientists to piece together a more detailed understanding of what went on thousands and even millions of years ago. We now know much more about the problems our ancestors faced,
... Read more
Variation Of Plants And Animals Under Domestication (Mobi Classics)

by Charles Darwin ...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. ... Read more

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.
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