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The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution

by George John Romanes ...

In "The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution," George John Romanes presents a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary theory at the intersection of science and philosophy. The book is notable for its rigorous examination of the empirical evidence supporting organic evolution, drawing upon contemporary biological research, fossil records, and comparative anatomy. Romanes employs a clear and ... Read more

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In "The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution," George John Romanes presents a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary theory at the intersection of science and philosophy. The book is notable for its rigorous examination of the empirical evidence supporting organic evolution, drawing upon contemporary biological research, fossil records, and comparative anatomy. Romanes employs a clear and
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人类爱欲演化史

从身体算法到数字时代的亲密关系

by 观尘 ...

Series Book 1 - 人性洞察系列
为什么现代人的爱如此疲惫？在一个选择无限、滑动算法和前所未有自由的时代，我们却正在经历一场全球性的孤独流行病。问题不在于你，而在于你的演化"硬件"。《人类爱欲演化史》交付了一套关于人类亲密关系的"零废话"认知模型。它打破了浪漫神话与算法噪音，为你揭示人类行为底层的"源代码"。从非洲大草原的狩猎采集者到数字时代的择偶市场，本书将演化生物学、神经科学、人类学与社会学融为一体，为你提供极其清晰的系统性认知。在本书中你将看到：为什么直立行走与"产科两难"迫使人类演化出了配偶羁绊与隐蔽排卵。繁衍策略的双重真相：为什么我们既渴望单配偶制的安全感，却又在生理上保留着暗藏博弈的本能。农业革命如何利用私有制打造出父权制的"婚姻契约"；而印刷术又如何创造了"浪漫"这一文化模因。史上最强大的生理黑客--避孕药--如何通过剥离性与繁衍，彻底重塑了现代人的择偶偏好。为什么现代约会软件本质上是"数字斯金纳箱" ... Read more

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为什么现代人的爱如此疲惫？在一个选择无限、滑动算法和前所未有自由的时代，我们却正在经历一场全球性的孤独流行病。问题不在于你，而在于你的演化"硬件"。《人类爱欲演化史》交付了一套关于人类亲密关系的"零废话"认知模型。它打破了浪漫神话与算法噪音，为你揭示人类行为底层的"源代码"。从非洲大草原的狩猎采集者到数字时代的择偶市场，本书将演化生物学、神经科学、人类学与社会学融为一体，为你提供极其清晰的系统性认知。在本书中你将看到：为什么直立行走与"产科两难"迫使人类演化出了配偶羁绊与隐蔽排卵。繁衍策略的双重真相：为什么我们既渴望单配偶制的安全感，却又在生理上保留着暗藏博弈的本能。农业革命如何利用私有制打造出父权制的"婚姻契约"；而印刷术又如何创造了"浪漫"这一文化模因。史上最强大的生理黑客--避孕药--如何通过剥离性与繁衍，彻底重塑了现代人的择偶偏好。为什么现代约会软件本质上是"数字斯金纳箱"
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Sometimes Things Just Happen

by K. Arnold ...

The book has a very large scope, all creatures for all time; snowball earth, evolution of life forms, extinction events; and through tribal man, civilized man, and modern man. The book is not about solutions, but about choices. More than history, it covers why things happened, what it meant at the time and what it might mean in the future. It is a fun book looking at some events in a new way. i.e. ... Read more

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The book has a very large scope, all creatures for all time; snowball earth, evolution of life forms, extinction events; and through tribal man, civilized man, and modern man. The book is not about solutions, but about choices. More than history, it covers why things happened, what it meant at the time and what it might mean in the future. It is a fun book looking at some events in a new way. i.e.
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L'origine delle specie

by Charles Darwin ...

L'origine delle specie è un testo che ha influenzato in modo radicale il corso della nostra storia. Charles Darwin al suo interno ha elaborato quella che è divenuta la teoria fondamentale sullorigine delle specie stabilendo uno spartiacque non progresso della civiltà umana tra il prima e il dopo. La teoria sulla selezione naturale che viene esposta nelle pagine di questo libro non solo costituisce ... Read more

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L'origine delle specie è un testo che ha influenzato in modo radicale il corso della nostra storia. Charles Darwin al suo interno ha elaborato quella che è divenuta la teoria fondamentale sullorigine delle specie stabilendo uno spartiacque non progresso della civiltà umana tra il prima e il dopo. La teoria sulla selezione naturale che viene esposta nelle pagine di questo libro non solo costituisce
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Woher wir wirklich kommen

by Dominik Wörner ...

Woher kommen wir wirklich? Die Antwort scheint längst festzustehen: Evolution, gemeinsame Vorfahren, Homo erectus, Neandertaler, Homo sapiens. Doch je tiefer wir in die Geschichte des Menschen eintauchen, desto komplexer wird das Bild.Mehrere Menschenarten existierten gleichzeitig. Sie begegneten sich, vermischten sich und hinterließen Spuren in unserem Erbgut. Neue Fossilien und genetische ... Read more

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Woher kommen wir wirklich? Die Antwort scheint längst festzustehen: Evolution, gemeinsame Vorfahren, Homo erectus, Neandertaler, Homo sapiens. Doch je tiefer wir in die Geschichte des Menschen eintauchen, desto komplexer wird das Bild.Mehrere Menschenarten existierten gleichzeitig. Sie begegneten sich, vermischten sich und hinterließen Spuren in unserem Erbgut. Neue Fossilien und genetische
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Neotropical Savannas and Seasonally Dry Forests

Plant Diversity, Biogeography, and Conservation

Edited by R. Toby Pennington, James A. Ratter ...

Series series Systematics Association Special Volumes
More often than not, when people think of a neotropical forest, what comes to mind is a rain forest, rather than a dry forest. Just as typically, when they imagine a savanna, they visualize the African plains, rather than those dry woodlands and grasslands found in the Neotropics. These same preconceptions can be found among scientists, as these ne ... Read more

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More often than not, when people think of a neotropical forest, what comes to mind is a rain forest, rather than a dry forest. Just as typically, when they imagine a savanna, they visualize the African plains, rather than those dry woodlands and grasslands found in the Neotropics. These same preconceptions can be found among scientists, as these ne
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ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR BLOOM SYNDROME: APOMETRY, NLP, REGRESSION AND HYPNOSIS

by Edenilson Brandl, Thor Otto Alexsander ...

Welcome to "Advanced Treatment for Bloom Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis." This book is the culmination of extensive research, practical experience, and a deep commitment to exploring holistic approaches to healing and well-being.Bloom Syndrome is a complex genetic condition that presents unique challenges to those affected and their caregivers. It is our belief that a ... Read more

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Welcome to "Advanced Treatment for Bloom Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis." This book is the culmination of extensive research, practical experience, and a deep commitment to exploring holistic approaches to healing and well-being.Bloom Syndrome is a complex genetic condition that presents unique challenges to those affected and their caregivers. It is our belief that a
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Genetics and Regenerative Medicine: Advancing the Cure of Hereditary Diseases

by Edenilson Brandl ...

Science has been a beacon of discoveries and innovations that have shaped the course of humanity. As we move into the 21st century, we are witnessing remarkable progress in a field that has the potential to revolutionize medicine and transform lives: genetics and regenerative medicine.This book emerges as a comprehensive and accessible source of knowledge designed to explore the many aspects of ... Read more

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Science has been a beacon of discoveries and innovations that have shaped the course of humanity. As we move into the 21st century, we are witnessing remarkable progress in a field that has the potential to revolutionize medicine and transform lives: genetics and regenerative medicine.This book emerges as a comprehensive and accessible source of knowledge designed to explore the many aspects of
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Dis, c’est quoi le transhumanisme ?

by Dan Lecocq, Jean-Noël Missa ...

Améliorer les potentialités de l’être humain, le rendre moins dépendant de la nature, du vieillissement, des accidents... Un projet qui remonte aux origines de l’humanité ! Qu’il s’agisse de médecine réparatrice, de performances sportives ou de génie militaire, l’Homme a toujours cherché à se dépasser. Les progrès constants et de plus en plus rapides de la science et de la technique repoussent ... Read more

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Améliorer les potentialités de l’être humain, le rendre moins dépendant de la nature, du vieillissement, des accidents... Un projet qui remonte aux origines de l’humanité ! Qu’il s’agisse de médecine réparatrice, de performances sportives ou de génie militaire, l’Homme a toujours cherché à se dépasser. Les progrès constants et de plus en plus rapides de la science et de la technique repoussent
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APOYO TERAPÉUTICO PARA PADRES DE NINOS COM ANEMIA DE CÉLULAS FALCIFORMES

by Edenilson Brandl ...

Bienvenidos a este libro dedicado a brindar apoyo y orientación a los valientes padres que enfrentan el desafío de criar a niños con anemia de células falciformes. Esta enfermedad genética puede ser un camino lleno de obstáculos, pero también es un viaje que puede estar lleno de amor, esperanza y fortaleza.En las páginas que siguen, encontrarán información esencial sobre el diagnóstico, las ... Read more

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Bienvenidos a este libro dedicado a brindar apoyo y orientación a los valientes padres que enfrentan el desafío de criar a niños con anemia de células falciformes. Esta enfermedad genética puede ser un camino lleno de obstáculos, pero también es un viaje que puede estar lleno de amor, esperanza y fortaleza.En las páginas que siguen, encontrarán información esencial sobre el diagnóstico, las
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Aquatic Insects

Behavior and Ecology

Edited by Kleber Del-Claro, Rhainer Guillermo ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book presents a broad view of the ecology and behavior of aquatic insects, raising awareness of this conspicuous and yet little known fauna that inhabits inland waterbodies such as rivers, lakes and streams, and is particularly abundant and diverse in tropical ecosystems. The chapters address topics such as distribution, dispersal, territoriality, mating behavior, parental care and the role ... Read more

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This book presents a broad view of the ecology and behavior of aquatic insects, raising awareness of this conspicuous and yet little known fauna that inhabits inland waterbodies such as rivers, lakes and streams, and is particularly abundant and diverse in tropical ecosystems. The chapters address topics such as distribution, dispersal, territoriality, mating behavior, parental care and the role
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Dinossauros: O livro científico de não-ficção sobre dinossauros

by Boreas M. L. Saage - Português ...

**Dinossauros: O livro científico de não-ficção sobre dinossauros**Embarque em uma jornada fascinante pelo mundo dos dinossauros com esta obra abrangente que apresenta os mais recentes conhecimentos científicos sobre estes impressionantes répteis que dominaram a Terra por milhões de anos.Este guia científico explora detalhadamente a evolução dos dinossauros desde seu surgimento, com gráficos ... Read more

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**Dinossauros: O livro científico de não-ficção sobre dinossauros**Embarque em uma jornada fascinante pelo mundo dos dinossauros com esta obra abrangente que apresenta os mais recentes conhecimentos científicos sobre estes impressionantes répteis que dominaram a Terra por milhões de anos.Este guia científico explora detalhadamente a evolução dos dinossauros desde seu surgimento, com gráficos
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Natural Selection

Revisiting its Explanatory Role in Evolutionary Biology

Edited by Richard G. Delisle ...

Series Book 3 - Evolutionary Biology – New Perspectives on Its Development
This book contests the general view that natural selection constitutes the explanatory core of evolutionary biology. It invites the reader to consider an alternative view which favors a more complete and multidimensional interpretation.It is common to present the 1930-1960 period as characterized by the rise of the Modern Synthesis, an event structured around two main explanatory commitments: (1) ... Read more

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This book contests the general view that natural selection constitutes the explanatory core of evolutionary biology. It invites the reader to consider an alternative view which favors a more complete and multidimensional interpretation.It is common to present the 1930-1960 period as characterized by the rise of the Modern Synthesis, an event structured around two main explanatory commitments: (1)
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The Genetics of Political Behavior

How Evolutionary Psychology Explains Ideology

by Michael Ryan ...

In this unique amalgam of neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary psychology, Ryan argues that leftists and rightists are biologically distinct versions of the human species that came into being at different moments in human evolution.The book argues that the varying requirements of survival at different points in history explain why leftists and rightists have anatomically different brains as ... Read more

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In this unique amalgam of neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary psychology, Ryan argues that leftists and rightists are biologically distinct versions of the human species that came into being at different moments in human evolution.The book argues that the varying requirements of survival at different points in history explain why leftists and rightists have anatomically different brains as
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What Do Dreams Do?

by Sue Llewellyn ...

We have puzzled over dreams for centuries. From ancient societies, believing dreams to be messages from the gods, Freud's theory of dreams revealing our unconscious minds to modern day experiments in psychology and neuroscience, dreams continue to fascinate but also be a source of mystery. Are dreams just mental froth or do they have a purpose? This book argues that, originally, we dreamed to ... Read more

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We have puzzled over dreams for centuries. From ancient societies, believing dreams to be messages from the gods, Freud's theory of dreams revealing our unconscious minds to modern day experiments in psychology and neuroscience, dreams continue to fascinate but also be a source of mystery. Are dreams just mental froth or do they have a purpose? This book argues that, originally, we dreamed to
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The Human Scaffold

How Not to Design Your Way Out of a Climate Crisis

by Josh Berson ...

Series Book 2 - Great Transformations
Humanity has precipitated a planetary crisis of resource consumption—a crisis of stuff. So ingrained is our stuff-centric view that we can barely imagine a way out beyond substituting a new portmanteau of material things for the one we have today.In The Human Scaffold, anthropologist Josh Berson offers a new theory of adaptation to environmental change. Drawing on niche construction, evolutionary ... Read more

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Humanity has precipitated a planetary crisis of resource consumption—a crisis of stuff. So ingrained is our stuff-centric view that we can barely imagine a way out beyond substituting a new portmanteau of material things for the one we have today.In The Human Scaffold, anthropologist Josh Berson offers a new theory of adaptation to environmental change. Drawing on niche construction, evolutionary
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Percer les Mystères Génétiques: Longévité, Génie Génétique et Philosophie de l'Esprit

by Edenilson Brandl ...

La génétique est un domaine fascinant et complexe, qui révèle les secrets du code génétique présent dans chaque être vivant. Grâce à l'étude des gènes et de leur interaction avec l'environnement, nous sommes en mesure de mieux comprendre les processus biologiques qui façonnent notre existence. Dans ce livre, nous explorerons les merveilles et les défis de la génétique, ainsi que ses applications ... Read more

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La génétique est un domaine fascinant et complexe, qui révèle les secrets du code génétique présent dans chaque être vivant. Grâce à l'étude des gènes et de leur interaction avec l'environnement, nous sommes en mesure de mieux comprendre les processus biologiques qui façonnent notre existence. Dans ce livre, nous explorerons les merveilles et les défis de la génétique, ainsi que ses applications
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Svelare i Misteri Genetici: Longevità, Ingegneria Genetica e Filosofia Della Mente

by Edenilson Brandl ...

La genetica è un campo affascinante e complesso, che svela i segreti del codice genetico presente in ogni essere vivente. Attraverso l'indagine sui geni e sulla loro interazione con l'ambiente, siamo in grado di comprendere meglio i processi biologici che danno forma alla nostra esistenza. In questo libro esploreremo le meraviglie e le sfide della genetica, nonché le sue applicazioni in settori ... Read more

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La genetica è un campo affascinante e complesso, che svela i segreti del codice genetico presente in ogni essere vivente. Attraverso l'indagine sui geni e sulla loro interazione con l'ambiente, siamo in grado di comprendere meglio i processi biologici che danno forma alla nostra esistenza. In questo libro esploreremo le meraviglie e le sfide della genetica, nonché le sue applicazioni in settori
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Le coloris dans le règne animal

by Georges Pouchet ...

« ... Cette relation entre la couleur des animaux et la lumière est évidente pour ceux qui habitent la terre et l’air ; ils sont d’autant plus brillants qu’ils baignent davantage dans les rayons du soleil, les diurnes plus que les nocturnes, les animaux des tropiques plus que ceux des régions sombres du pôle ; mais la même loi ne semble plus s’appliquer aux bêtes de la mer, qui paraissent d’autant ... Read more

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« ... Cette relation entre la couleur des animaux et la lumière est évidente pour ceux qui habitent la terre et l’air ; ils sont d’autant plus brillants qu’ils baignent davantage dans les rayons du soleil, les diurnes plus que les nocturnes, les animaux des tropiques plus que ceux des régions sombres du pôle ; mais la même loi ne semble plus s’appliquer aux bêtes de la mer, qui paraissent d’autant
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Our Political Nature

The Evolutionary Origins of What Divides Us

by Avi Tuschman ...

The first book to tell the natural history of political orientations. Our Political Natureis the first book to reveal the hidden roots of our most deeply held moral values. It shows how political orientations across space and time arise from three clusters of measurable personality traits. These clusters entail opposing attitudes toward tribalism, inequality, and differing perceptions of human ... Read more

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The first book to tell the natural history of political orientations. Our Political Natureis the first book to reveal the hidden roots of our most deeply held moral values. It shows how political orientations across space and time arise from three clusters of measurable personality traits. These clusters entail opposing attitudes toward tribalism, inequality, and differing perceptions of human
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Music as Biology

The Tones We Like and Why

by Dale Purves ...

The universality of musical tones has long fascinated philosophers, scientists, musicians, and ordinary listeners. Why do human beings worldwide find some tone combinations consonant and others dissonant? Why do we make music using only a small number of scales out of the billions that are possible? Why do differently organized scales elicit different emotions? Why are there so few notes in scales ... Read more

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The universality of musical tones has long fascinated philosophers, scientists, musicians, and ordinary listeners. Why do human beings worldwide find some tone combinations consonant and others dissonant? Why do we make music using only a small number of scales out of the billions that are possible? Why do differently organized scales elicit different emotions? Why are there so few notes in scales
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Epigenetics in Biological Communication

Edited by Guenther Witzany ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Every cell, tissue, organ and organism is competent to use signs to exchange information reaching common coordinations and organisations of both single cell and group behavior. These sign-mediated interactions we term biological communication. The regulatory system that works in development, morphology, cell fate and identity, physiology, genetic instructions, immunity, memory/learning, physical ... Read more

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Every cell, tissue, organ and organism is competent to use signs to exchange information reaching common coordinations and organisations of both single cell and group behavior. These sign-mediated interactions we term biological communication. The regulatory system that works in development, morphology, cell fate and identity, physiology, genetic instructions, immunity, memory/learning, physical
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Thermophiles

The Keys to the Molecular Evolution and the Origin of Life?

Edited by Juergen Wiegel, Adams W.W. Michael ...

Late-1990s developments in the study of thermophiles have had considerable significance on theories of evolution. These micro-organisms are able to thrive at temperatures near or even above 100 degrees Celsius, and scientists have begun to study their biology in an attempt to provide clues about the beginnings of life on our planet. Researchers ... Read more

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Late-1990s developments in the study of thermophiles have had considerable significance on theories of evolution. These micro-organisms are able to thrive at temperatures near or even above 100 degrees Celsius, and scientists have begun to study their biology in an attempt to provide clues about the beginnings of life on our planet. Researchers
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Fundamentos da biologia

by Ione Ishii ...

Series series Série Universitária
A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adequados às exigências profissionais até a formação ética e sólida. Fundamentos da Biologia apresenta o estudo da evolução biológica como campo unificador da Biologia desde a bioquímica ... Read more

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A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adequados às exigências profissionais até a formação ética e sólida. Fundamentos da Biologia apresenta o estudo da evolução biológica como campo unificador da Biologia desde a bioquímica
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