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Systematics and Evolution

Part A

Edited by Joseph W. Spatafora, David J. McLaughlin ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This volume includes treatments of systematics and related topics for both fungi and fungus-like organisms in four eukaryotic supergroups, as well as specialized chapters on nomenclature, techniques and evolution. These organisms are of great interest to mycologists, plant pathologists and others, including those interested in the animal parasitic Microsporidia. Our knowledge of the systematics ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This volume includes treatments of systematics and related topics for both fungi and fungus-like organisms in four eukaryotic supergroups, as well as specialized chapters on nomenclature, techniques and evolution. These organisms are of great interest to mycologists, plant pathologists and others, including those interested in the animal parasitic Microsporidia. Our knowledge of the systematics
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Homo Sapiens

by IntroBooks Team ...

Vor rund 13,5 Milliarden Jahren waren Energie, Zeit, Materie und Raum als Phänomen des Urknalls bekannt geworden. Die Theorie der grundlegenden Merkmale des Universums wird als Physik bezeichnet. Ungefähr 30.000 Jahre, als diese Merkmale aufgetreten waren, hatten Energie und Materie begonnen, sich zu verschiedenen komplexen Strukturen zusammenzuschließen, die als Atome bezeichnet wurden. Diese ... Read more

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Vor rund 13,5 Milliarden Jahren waren Energie, Zeit, Materie und Raum als Phänomen des Urknalls bekannt geworden. Die Theorie der grundlegenden Merkmale des Universums wird als Physik bezeichnet. Ungefähr 30.000 Jahre, als diese Merkmale aufgetreten waren, hatten Energie und Materie begonnen, sich zu verschiedenen komplexen Strukturen zusammenzuschließen, die als Atome bezeichnet wurden. Diese
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The Woolly Monkey

Behavior, Ecology, Systematics, and Captive Research

Edited by Pablo R. Stevenson, Thomas R. Defler ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Woolly monkeys are large, attractive and widespread primates found throughout many parts of the Amazon basin. It is only in the last twenty-five years or so that long-term studies of woollies in their forest habitat have been successful; they have not generally been successfully kept in captivity. But now, especially because of their size, these creatures are pressed on all sides by bush meat ... Read more

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Woolly monkeys are large, attractive and widespread primates found throughout many parts of the Amazon basin. It is only in the last twenty-five years or so that long-term studies of woollies in their forest habitat have been successful; they have not generally been successfully kept in captivity. But now, especially because of their size, these creatures are pressed on all sides by bush meat
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Who Discovered Natural Selection?

by Anna Claybourne ...

Series series Breakthroughs In Science And Technology
Who Discovered Natural Selection? explains how scientists worked out the way in which living things evolve. ... Read more

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Who Discovered Natural Selection? explains how scientists worked out the way in which living things evolve.
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Полето на съзнанието. Към споделено универсално съзнание

Новата теория за полетата превръща индивидуалното съзнание в космическа реалност.

by Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Book 956 - BUL - PensareDiverso
Дълго време вярвахме, че съзнанието е нещо лично, съхранявано в главата на всеки човек. Нещо като затворена стая, индивидуална пламък, който осветява само нашия вътрешен свят. Днес обаче нещо се променя. Научните изследвания върху колективното поведение, откритията на социалните невронауки, съвременните теории за разпределения ум и дори някои интуиции, произтичащи от традициите на съзерцателността ... Read more

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Дълго време вярвахме, че съзнанието е нещо лично, съхранявано в главата на всеки човек. Нещо като затворена стая, индивидуална пламък, който осветява само нашия вътрешен свят. Днес обаче нещо се променя. Научните изследвания върху колективното поведение, откритията на социалните невронауки, съвременните теории за разпределения ум и дори някои интуиции, произтичащи от традициите на съзерцателността
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Tumbili aliyevaa mavazi ya kifahari.

Kutoka udhaifu wa asili hadi ufahamu wa ulimwengu

by Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Book 953 - SWA - PenssareDIverso
Kwa milenia nyingi, tumejiita 'binadamu waliotawanywa': wanyama dhaifu, walioachwa ghafla duniani bila kucha wala silaha, wakiwa wamezungukwa na nguvu za asili zisizoweza kueleweka na wanyama wakubwa wenye silaha bora, jina hili likitangazwa na Desmond Morris, mwanataifa na mwanantropolojia, kupitia kitabu chake maarufu cha mwaka 1967 kilichoitwa 'The Naked Ape'. Kiumbe aliye na hofu ambaye ... Read more

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Kwa milenia nyingi, tumejiita 'binadamu waliotawanywa': wanyama dhaifu, walioachwa ghafla duniani bila kucha wala silaha, wakiwa wamezungukwa na nguvu za asili zisizoweza kueleweka na wanyama wakubwa wenye silaha bora, jina hili likitangazwa na Desmond Morris, mwanataifa na mwanantropolojia, kupitia kitabu chake maarufu cha mwaka 1967 kilichoitwa 'The Naked Ape'. Kiumbe aliye na hofu ambaye
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Pole vědomí. Směrem k univerzální sdílené mysli

Nová teorie polí transformuje individuální vědomí v kosmickou realitu.

by Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Book 956 - CZE - PensareDiverso
Dlouhou dobu jsme věřili, že vědomí je soukromá záležitost, ukrytá v hlavě každého z nás. Jakási uzavřená místnost, individuální plamínek, který osvětluje pouze náš vnitřní svět. Dnes se však něco mění. Vědecký výzkum kolektivního chování, objevy sociálních neurověd, současné teorie distribuované mysli a dokonce i některé intuice vycházející z kontemplativních tradic se zdají vyprávět jiný příběh: ... Read more

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Dlouhou dobu jsme věřili, že vědomí je soukromá záležitost, ukrytá v hlavě každého z nás. Jakási uzavřená místnost, individuální plamínek, který osvětluje pouze náš vnitřní svět. Dnes se však něco mění. Vědecký výzkum kolektivního chování, objevy sociálních neurověd, současné teorie distribuované mysli a dokonce i některé intuice vycházející z kontemplativních tradic se zdají vyprávět jiný příběh:
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Evolution Talk

The Who, What, Why, and How behind the Oldest Story Ever Told

by Rick Coste ...

Evolution helps us understand our humble place in the rich tapestry of life. But what do we know about the theory of evolution itself? In this captivating book based on his popular podcast, Rick Coste reveals how the theory of evolution came to be and how it explains the world around us.Before Charles Darwin, other luminaries planted the seeds of the theory that would one day make him famous. ... Read more

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Evolution helps us understand our humble place in the rich tapestry of life. But what do we know about the theory of evolution itself? In this captivating book based on his popular podcast, Rick Coste reveals how the theory of evolution came to be and how it explains the world around us.Before Charles Darwin, other luminaries planted the seeds of the theory that would one day make him famous.
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Systematics, Ecology, and Chromosomal Evolution of Melampodium (Asteraceae)

Analysis of Species from Latin America and the Southwestern United States

by Tod F. Stuessy, Hanna Weiss-Schneeweiss, Gerald M. Schneeweiss, José L. Villaseñor ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Chromosomal change has been important in the evolution of flowering plants. Cytogenetic modifications resulting in dysploid and polyploid alterations of plant genomes have often led to the formation of new species. A genus that represents an excellent example of such changes during its evolutionary history is Melampodium (Asteraceae), occurring primarily in Mexico, Central America, and the ... Read more

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Chromosomal change has been important in the evolution of flowering plants. Cytogenetic modifications resulting in dysploid and polyploid alterations of plant genomes have often led to the formation of new species. A genus that represents an excellent example of such changes during its evolutionary history is Melampodium (Asteraceae), occurring primarily in Mexico, Central America, and the
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Charles Darwin

La Edad Contemporánea, #5

by Santiago Machain ...

Series Book 5 - La Edad Contemporánea
Charles Darwin fue mucho más que el científico que cambió la biología: fue un hombre de curiosidad incansable, de dudas profundas y de una vida marcada por el amor, la enfermedad, los viajes y la observación del mundo natural Esta quinta entrega recorre su historia desde la infancia hasta sus últimos años, explorando no solo la creación de la teoría de la evolución, sino también sus conflictos ... Read more

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Charles Darwin fue mucho más que el científico que cambió la biología: fue un hombre de curiosidad incansable, de dudas profundas y de una vida marcada por el amor, la enfermedad, los viajes y la observación del mundo natural Esta quinta entrega recorre su historia desde la infancia hasta sus últimos años, explorando no solo la creación de la teoría de la evolución, sino también sus conflictos
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House Mouse Aggression

Edited by P. F. Brain, D. Mainari, S. Parmigiani ...

Providing a unique opportunity to reassess the cause and functions of aggression in the House Mouse, this innovative book brings together the results of extensive research into the habits of this species.The insights gained are of significant relevance to our understanding of the role of intraspecific aggressiveness plays in shaping social structure.This book is of interest to biologists and ... Read more

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Providing a unique opportunity to reassess the cause and functions of aggression in the House Mouse, this innovative book brings together the results of extensive research into the habits of this species.The insights gained are of significant relevance to our understanding of the role of intraspecific aggressiveness plays in shaping social structure.This book is of interest to biologists and
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Jack e Mitie in Occidente

by George Ohsawa ...

Jack e Mitie sono un signore di 50 anni e sua moglie di 57. Fanno un viaggio per molti versi simile a quello fatto da Marco Polo in Cina o di Livingstone in Africa: un avventura interessante ed estremamente divertente. La loro mentalità si può definire primitiva e proprio perché tale entrano in un mondo governato dalla civiltà. Ma è proprio attraverso gli occhi di questa coppia primitiva, la cui ... Read more

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Jack e Mitie sono un signore di 50 anni e sua moglie di 57. Fanno un viaggio per molti versi simile a quello fatto da Marco Polo in Cina o di Livingstone in Africa: un avventura interessante ed estremamente divertente. La loro mentalità si può definire primitiva e proprio perché tale entrano in un mondo governato dalla civiltà. Ma è proprio attraverso gli occhi di questa coppia primitiva, la cui
... Read more
Réimse na Feasachta. I dtreo intinne uilíoch chomhroinnte

Athraíonn an teoiric nua na réimsí comhfhios an duine ina réaltacht chosmach.

by Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Book 956 - GLE - PensareDiverso
Le fada an lá, chreideamar gur ábhar príobháideach a bhí sa chomhfhios, faoi choimeád laistigh de cheann gach duine. Saghas seomra dúnta, lasair aonair a shoilsigh ár ndomhan inmheánach amháin. Inniu, áfach, tá rud éigin ag athrú. Is cosúil go n-insíonn an taighde eolaíoch ar iompar comhchoiteann, fionnachtana sa néareolaíocht shóisialta, teoiricí comhaimseartha an intinne dháilte, agus fiú ... Read more

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Le fada an lá, chreideamar gur ábhar príobháideach a bhí sa chomhfhios, faoi choimeád laistigh de cheann gach duine. Saghas seomra dúnta, lasair aonair a shoilsigh ár ndomhan inmheánach amháin. Inniu, áfach, tá rud éigin ag athrú. Is cosúil go n-insíonn an taighde eolaíoch ar iompar comhchoiteann, fionnachtana sa néareolaíocht shóisialta, teoiricí comhaimseartha an intinne dháilte, agus fiú
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O Abismo

A Rebelião de Sakla, #1

by Frederick Guttmann ...

Series Book 1 - A Rebelião de Sakla
As visões de mundo das culturas da Terra antiga coincidem em várias referências ao início do mundo. É o caso da origem primordial do caos e da escuridão, os abismos profundos. Seria isso literal ou figurado? E se fossem ambos? Esta tese da mitologia comparada fornece um exemplo claro de como o universo é um espelho, uma coisa da outra, visto que o metafísico ou espiritual é uma imagem do material, ... Read more

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As visões de mundo das culturas da Terra antiga coincidem em várias referências ao início do mundo. É o caso da origem primordial do caos e da escuridão, os abismos profundos. Seria isso literal ou figurado? E se fossem ambos? Esta tese da mitologia comparada fornece um exemplo claro de como o universo é um espelho, uma coisa da outra, visto que o metafísico ou espiritual é uma imagem do material,
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INTRODUCCIÓN A LA TERAPIA ENERGÉTICA PARA EL SÍNDROME X FRÁGIL

by Edenilson Brandl ...

Bienvenidos a "Introducción a la Terapia Energética para el Síndrome X Frágil". Este libro es el resultado de años de investigación, experiencia clínica y una profunda dedicación a mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas afectadas por el Síndrome X Frágil.El Síndrome X Frágil es una condición genética que presenta una serie de desafíos emocionales y cognitivos. A través de estas páginas, ... Read more

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Bienvenidos a "Introducción a la Terapia Energética para el Síndrome X Frágil". Este libro es el resultado de años de investigación, experiencia clínica y una profunda dedicación a mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas afectadas por el Síndrome X Frágil.El Síndrome X Frágil es una condición genética que presenta una serie de desafíos emocionales y cognitivos. A través de estas páginas,
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Evolutionary Biology

Concept, Modeling, and Application

Edited by Pierre Pontarotti ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Since 1997, scientists of different disciplines sharing a deep interest in concepts and knowledge related to evolutionary biology have held the annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille in order to discuss their research and promote collaboration. Lately scientists especially focusing on applications have also joined the group.This book starts with the report of the "12th Evolutionary ... Read more

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Since 1997, scientists of different disciplines sharing a deep interest in concepts and knowledge related to evolutionary biology have held the annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille in order to discuss their research and promote collaboration. Lately scientists especially focusing on applications have also joined the group.This book starts with the report of the "12th Evolutionary
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Myth, Chaos, and Certainty

Notes on Cosmos, Life, and Knowledge

by Rosolino Buccheri ...

This book offers a study of the three evolutions in a circle (cosmos, life, and knowledge) with the aim of discussing human social behavior, a metaphor of the general behavior of nature (from which man derives) within the fluctuating equilibrium between the opposite tendencies to cohesion and shredding; a circularity revealing an indefinite and probably never conclusive run-up of human beings to ... Read more

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This book offers a study of the three evolutions in a circle (cosmos, life, and knowledge) with the aim of discussing human social behavior, a metaphor of the general behavior of nature (from which man derives) within the fluctuating equilibrium between the opposite tendencies to cohesion and shredding; a circularity revealing an indefinite and probably never conclusive run-up of human beings to
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Muhteşem giysili maymun.

İlk kırılganlıktan evrensel bilince.

by Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Book 953 - TUR - PensareDiverso
Binlerce yıldır kendimizi "çıplak maymun" olarak tanımladık: pençeleri ve zırhı olmayan, anlaşılmaz doğa güçleri ve daha donanımlı avcılarla çevrili, etolog ve antropolog Desmond Morris'in 1967 yılında yayınlanan ünlü kitabı "The Naked Ape" ile ünlenen kırılgan bir hayvan. Korkmuş bir yaratık, hayatta kalmak için hikayeler, semboller, tanrılar ve ritüeller icat etmeyi öğrenmiş. Kendi ... Read more

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Binlerce yıldır kendimizi "çıplak maymun" olarak tanımladık: pençeleri ve zırhı olmayan, anlaşılmaz doğa güçleri ve daha donanımlı avcılarla çevrili, etolog ve antropolog Desmond Morris'in 1967 yılında yayınlanan ünlü kitabı "The Naked Ape" ile ünlenen kırılgan bir hayvan. Korkmuş bir yaratık, hayatta kalmak için hikayeler, semboller, tanrılar ve ritüeller icat etmeyi öğrenmiş. Kendi
... Read more
Empirical Theories

Empirical Theory of Evolution

by John Tabu Irungu ...

Series Book 10 - Empirical Theories
There exist a link between the subconscious and consciousness; and evolution. ... Read more

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There exist a link between the subconscious and consciousness; and evolution.
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Turning Points

How Critical Events Have Driven Human Evolution, Life, and Development

by Kostas Kampourakis ...

An accessible introduction to core concepts in evolution for lay readers, which shows that random events have played a critical role in the development of lifeCritical historical events--or "turning points"--have shaped evolution and continue to have a decisive effect on individual lives. This theme is explored and explained in this lucid, accessible book for lay readers. The author argues that, ... Read more

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An accessible introduction to core concepts in evolution for lay readers, which shows that random events have played a critical role in the development of lifeCritical historical events--or "turning points"--have shaped evolution and continue to have a decisive effect on individual lives. This theme is explored and explained in this lucid, accessible book for lay readers. The author argues that,
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Neanderthals in the Classroom

by Elizabeth Watts ...

Neanderthals in the Classroom examines the ongoing battle surrounding evolution from a cultural and historical perspective and then puts Theodosius Dobzhansky’s claim that “nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution” to the ultimate test by exploring the potential evolutionary roots of this societal and educational clash over human origins. In examining the biological roots of ... Read more

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Neanderthals in the Classroom examines the ongoing battle surrounding evolution from a cultural and historical perspective and then puts Theodosius Dobzhansky’s claim that “nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution” to the ultimate test by exploring the potential evolutionary roots of this societal and educational clash over human origins. In examining the biological roots of
... Read more
Principles of Evolution

Systems, Species, and the History of Life

by Jonathan Bard ...

Principles of Evolution covers all aspects of the subject. Following an introductory section that provides necessary background, it has chapters on the evidence for evolution that cover the fossil record, DNA-sequence homologies, and protein homologies (evo-devo). It also includes a full history of life from the first universal common ancestor, through the rise of the eukaryote and on to the major ... Read more

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Principles of Evolution covers all aspects of the subject. Following an introductory section that provides necessary background, it has chapters on the evidence for evolution that cover the fossil record, DNA-sequence homologies, and protein homologies (evo-devo). It also includes a full history of life from the first universal common ancestor, through the rise of the eukaryote and on to the major
... Read more
Etudes Février 2013

La saine famille

by Collectif ...

Series series Revue Etudes
Pour un héritage inventif de François Euvé ; Internet, accélérateur des transformations de la Russie de Julien Nocetti ; La saine famille de Michel Serres ; Évaluation des médecines alternatives de Jean-Marie Gueullette ; L’homme originaire ne descend pas du singe d'Olivier Rey ; Du spirituel et du psychologique de Dominique Salin ; La foi dans une culture mondialisée de Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi ... Read more

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Pour un héritage inventif de François Euvé ; Internet, accélérateur des transformations de la Russie de Julien Nocetti ; La saine famille de Michel Serres ; Évaluation des médecines alternatives de Jean-Marie Gueullette ; L’homme originaire ne descend pas du singe d'Olivier Rey ; Du spirituel et du psychologique de Dominique Salin ; La foi dans une culture mondialisée de Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi
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How the Zebra Got Its Stripes

by Léo Grasset ...

Why do giraffes have such long necks? Why are zebras striped? And why does the clitoris of the female hyena exactly resemble and in most respects function like the male's penis?Deploying the latest scientific research and his own extensive observations in Africa, Léo Grasset offers answers to these questions and many more in a book of post-Darwinian Just So stories. Complex natural phenomena are ... Read more

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Why do giraffes have such long necks? Why are zebras striped? And why does the clitoris of the female hyena exactly resemble and in most respects function like the male's penis?Deploying the latest scientific research and his own extensive observations in Africa, Léo Grasset offers answers to these questions and many more in a book of post-Darwinian Just So stories. Complex natural phenomena are
... Read more

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