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Neopoetics

The Evolution of the Literate Imagination

de Christopher Collins ...

The quest to understand the evolution of the literary mind has become a fertile field of inquiry and speculation for scholars across literary studies and cognitive science. In Paleopoetics, Christopher Collins's acclaimed earlier title, he described how language emerged both as a communicative tool and as a means of fashioning other communicative tools—stories, songs, and rituals. In Neopoetics, ... Leer más

$62.99 USD

The quest to understand the evolution of the literary mind has become a fertile field of inquiry and speculation for scholars across literary studies and cognitive science. In Paleopoetics, Christopher Collins's acclaimed earlier title, he described how language emerged both as a communicative tool and as a means of fashioning other communicative tools—stories, songs, and rituals. In Neopoetics,
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Dinosaures : Le livre scientifique sur les dinosaures

de Boreas M. L. Saage - Français ...

Plongez dans l'univers fascinant des dinosaures avec ce livre scientifique complet qui vous transportera à travers les âges mésozoïques. 'Dinosaures : Le livre scientifique sur les dinosaures' est un guide détaillé qui combine rigueur scientifique et accessibilité pour tous les passionnés de paléontologie.Cet ouvrage richement illustré présente les dinosaures dans toute leur diversité, des ... Leer más

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Plongez dans l'univers fascinant des dinosaures avec ce livre scientifique complet qui vous transportera à travers les âges mésozoïques. 'Dinosaures : Le livre scientifique sur les dinosaures' est un guide détaillé qui combine rigueur scientifique et accessibilité pour tous les passionnés de paléontologie.Cet ouvrage richement illustré présente les dinosaures dans toute leur diversité, des
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LUCA: Ancestor to Every Living Organism

de Turing Editorial Team ...

This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on Everything You Should Know About the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA), the ancient root from which every living thing on Earth descends. Written in everyday language, we explore how life may have emerged on a young, violent planet, and why the deepest story of biology is also the story of us.How far back can we trace the family tree of life? We begin on ... Leer más

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This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on Everything You Should Know About the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA), the ancient root from which every living thing on Earth descends. Written in everyday language, we explore how life may have emerged on a young, violent planet, and why the deepest story of biology is also the story of us.How far back can we trace the family tree of life? We begin on
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The Science of Why We Exist

A History of the Universe from the Big Bang to Consciousness

de Tim Coulson ...

From the Big Bang and the evolution of the genetic code to the birth of consciousness, this is the extraordinary story of the chain of events that led to human life on earth.Have you ever wondered why you exist? What had to happen for you to be alive and conscious? Scientists have come a long way in answering this question, and this book describes what they have found out. It also examines whether ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

From the Big Bang and the evolution of the genetic code to the birth of consciousness, this is the extraordinary story of the chain of events that led to human life on earth.Have you ever wondered why you exist? What had to happen for you to be alive and conscious? Scientists have come a long way in answering this question, and this book describes what they have found out. It also examines whether
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Landscape of the Mind

Human Evolution and the Archaeology of Thought

de John Hoffecker ...

In Landscape of the Mind, John F. Hoffecker explores the origin and growth of the human mind, drawing on archaeology, history, and the fossil record. He suggests that, as an indirect result of bipedal locomotion, early humans developed a feedback relationship among their hands, brains, and tools that evolved into the capacity to externalize thoughts in the form of shaped stone objects. When ... Leer más

$67.49 USD

In Landscape of the Mind, John F. Hoffecker explores the origin and growth of the human mind, drawing on archaeology, history, and the fossil record. He suggests that, as an indirect result of bipedal locomotion, early humans developed a feedback relationship among their hands, brains, and tools that evolved into the capacity to externalize thoughts in the form of shaped stone objects. When
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The Correspondence of Charles Darwin: Volume 25, 1877

de Charles Darwin ...

Series series The Correspondence of Charles Darwin
This volume is part of the definitive edition of letters written by and to Charles Darwin, the most celebrated naturalist of the nineteenth century. Notes and appendixes put these fascinating and wide-ranging letters in context, making the letters accessible to both scholars and general readers. Darwin depended on correspondence to collect data from all over the world, and to discuss his emerging ... Leer más

$133.69 USD

This volume is part of the definitive edition of letters written by and to Charles Darwin, the most celebrated naturalist of the nineteenth century. Notes and appendixes put these fascinating and wide-ranging letters in context, making the letters accessible to both scholars and general readers. Darwin depended on correspondence to collect data from all over the world, and to discuss his emerging
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Evolution of Dental Tissues and Paleobiology in Selachians

de Guillaume Guinot, Sebastien Enault, Gilles Cuny ...

Chondrichthyans possess unique anatomical features compared to other vertebrates, in particular a fully cartilaginous skeleton and a permanently renewed dentition. These characteristics make the fossilization of whole bodies difficult and consequently their fossil record consists mainly of a large number of isolated teeth. The study of their dentition is therefore of primary interest for our ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

Chondrichthyans possess unique anatomical features compared to other vertebrates, in particular a fully cartilaginous skeleton and a permanently renewed dentition. These characteristics make the fossilization of whole bodies difficult and consequently their fossil record consists mainly of a large number of isolated teeth. The study of their dentition is therefore of primary interest for our
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World - Africa Volume 3

Edición de Mohamed Neffati, Hanen Najjaa, Ákos Máthé ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This volume in the series is devoted to Africa, a continent that possesses a vast treasure of medicinal plants and has produced some exclusive materials for the world market. This volume is expected to strengthen the medicinal plant sector in African countries by making comprehensive information on medicinal and aromatic plants available to policy-makers and entrepreneurs. It can be used to frame ... Leer más

$143.09 USD

This volume in the series is devoted to Africa, a continent that possesses a vast treasure of medicinal plants and has produced some exclusive materials for the world market. This volume is expected to strengthen the medicinal plant sector in African countries by making comprehensive information on medicinal and aromatic plants available to policy-makers and entrepreneurs. It can be used to frame
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The Botanic Garden by Erasmus Darwin

Volume I

de Adam Komisaruk ...

Series series The Pickering Masters
The career of Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) affords an extraordinary glimpse into the intellectual ferment of late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century Britain. As a popular poet, practicing physician, inventor of speaking machines and mechanical birds, essayer of natural history from geology to meteorology, and proponent of an evolutionary theory that inspired his famous grandson Charles, he ... Leer más

$77.99 USD

The career of Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) affords an extraordinary glimpse into the intellectual ferment of late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century Britain. As a popular poet, practicing physician, inventor of speaking machines and mechanical birds, essayer of natural history from geology to meteorology, and proponent of an evolutionary theory that inspired his famous grandson Charles, he
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Behaviour, Development and Evolution

de Patrick Bateson ...

The role of parents in shaping the characters of their children, the causes of violence and crime, and the roots of personal unhappiness are central to humanity. Like so many fundamental questions about human existence, these issues all relate to behavioural development. In this lucid and accessible book, eminent biologist Professor Sir Patrick Bateson suggests that the nature/nurture dichotomy we ... Leer más

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The role of parents in shaping the characters of their children, the causes of violence and crime, and the roots of personal unhappiness are central to humanity. Like so many fundamental questions about human existence, these issues all relate to behavioural development. In this lucid and accessible book, eminent biologist Professor Sir Patrick Bateson suggests that the nature/nurture dichotomy we
... Leer más
Man's Selection

Charles Darwin's Theory of Creation, Evolution, And Intelligent Design

de Barbara Angle, Marc Watson ...

Man’s Selection sets the scientific record straight by taking a fresh look at Charles Darwin’s phenomenal theories regarding Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design. In The Origin of Species, Darwin stated that “the Creator” originated one or more forms of life, that “the Creator” established the laws governing nature, and that “the works of the Creator” were superior to those of man. Darwin ... Leer más

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Man’s Selection sets the scientific record straight by taking a fresh look at Charles Darwin’s phenomenal theories regarding Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design. In The Origin of Species, Darwin stated that “the Creator” originated one or more forms of life, that “the Creator” established the laws governing nature, and that “the works of the Creator” were superior to those of man. Darwin
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非接觸式、非侵入式生殖系統改良之長生不老動物的「第二型長生器官模型理論」－雙軸再生管、長生眼睛與長生耳朵

1, #1

de 菲利普·皮內爾 ...

Series Libro 1 - 1
本文主要針對非接觸式、非侵入式生殖系統改良之動物，提出「長生不老」的器官模型理論(長生器官模型理論)。本文為一系列「長生器官模型理論」電子書籍當中的第二集。在本文中，提出「第二型長生器官模型理論」。首先，以動物倫理、人倫的觀點，探討「長生不老」雌性動物於永恆性侵、永恆懷孕、永恆承載肉體痛苦而生產後代的生存痛苦，來解釋筆者所提出的「第二型長生器官模型理論」只能使用在非接觸式、非侵入式生殖系統改良之動物的原因。挑選筆者提出的「第二型長生器官模型理論」而創造出恆久不老的動物，筆者必須限定動物之生殖系統必須為非接觸式、非侵入式生殖系統。筆者如此規定是根基於仁慈的理念，在避免雌性動物被性侵、懷孕、生產之恆久肉身的痛苦。筆者目前存在有現有之生殖系統改良的器官設計可以提供參考：提出雌性哺乳類動物的生殖系統器官改良，主要改良特色是雌性是無性生殖，會排出大便大小的「收縮囊」離開母體，使雌性不會懷孕 ... Leer más

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本文主要針對非接觸式、非侵入式生殖系統改良之動物，提出「長生不老」的器官模型理論(長生器官模型理論)。本文為一系列「長生器官模型理論」電子書籍當中的第二集。在本文中，提出「第二型長生器官模型理論」。首先，以動物倫理、人倫的觀點，探討「長生不老」雌性動物於永恆性侵、永恆懷孕、永恆承載肉體痛苦而生產後代的生存痛苦，來解釋筆者所提出的「第二型長生器官模型理論」只能使用在非接觸式、非侵入式生殖系統改良之動物的原因。挑選筆者提出的「第二型長生器官模型理論」而創造出恆久不老的動物，筆者必須限定動物之生殖系統必須為非接觸式、非侵入式生殖系統。筆者如此規定是根基於仁慈的理念，在避免雌性動物被性侵、懷孕、生產之恆久肉身的痛苦。筆者目前存在有現有之生殖系統改良的器官設計可以提供參考：提出雌性哺乳類動物的生殖系統器官改良，主要改良特色是雌性是無性生殖，會排出大便大小的「收縮囊」離開母體，使雌性不會懷孕
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Dynamic Paleontology

Using Quantification and Other Tools to Decipher the History of Life

de Mark A.S. McMenamin ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Using a series of case studies, the book demonstrates the power of dynamic analysis as applied to the fossil record. Written in an engaging and informative style, Dynamic Paleontology outlines the best application of quantitative and other tools to critical problems in the paleontological sciences including such topics as analysis of the Cambrian Explosion and the question regarding the presence ... Leer más

$143.09 USD

Using a series of case studies, the book demonstrates the power of dynamic analysis as applied to the fossil record. Written in an engaging and informative style, Dynamic Paleontology outlines the best application of quantitative and other tools to critical problems in the paleontological sciences including such topics as analysis of the Cambrian Explosion and the question regarding the presence
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Fish Ecophysiology

de Frank B. Jensen, J.C. Rankin ...

Series Libro 9 - Fish & Fisheries Series
Among the fishes. a remarkably wide range of biological adaptations to diverse habitats has evolved. As well as living in the conventional habitats of lakes. ponds, rivers, rock pools and the open sea, fish have solved the problems of life in deserts. in the deep sea. in the cold antarctic. and in warm waters of high alkalinity or of low oxygen. Along with these adaptations, we find the most ... Leer más

$89.09 USD

Among the fishes. a remarkably wide range of biological adaptations to diverse habitats has evolved. As well as living in the conventional habitats of lakes. ponds, rivers, rock pools and the open sea, fish have solved the problems of life in deserts. in the deep sea. in the cold antarctic. and in warm waters of high alkalinity or of low oxygen. Along with these adaptations, we find the most
... Leer más
Paleogene Fossil Birds

de Gerald Mayr ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
In the present book the Paleogene fossil record of birds is detailed for the first time on a worldwide scale. I have developed the idea for such a project for several years, and think that it is an appropriate moment to present a summary of our c- rent knowledge of the early evolution of modern birds. Meanwhile not only is there a confusing diversity of fossil taxa, but also significant progress ... Leer más

$215.09 USD

In the present book the Paleogene fossil record of birds is detailed for the first time on a worldwide scale. I have developed the idea for such a project for several years, and think that it is an appropriate moment to present a summary of our c- rent knowledge of the early evolution of modern birds. Meanwhile not only is there a confusing diversity of fossil taxa, but also significant progress
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Search For Our Cosmic Ancestry, The

de Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe ...

The idea that life is a cosmic, rather than a purely terrestrial phenomenon, has progressed from scientific heresy to mainstream science within the short timespan of a few decades. The theory of cometary panspermia developed by Fred Hoyle and the present author in the 1970's has been vindicated by a spate of new discoveries in astronomy and biology, and also with startling new evidence of ... Leer más

$14.29 USD

The idea that life is a cosmic, rather than a purely terrestrial phenomenon, has progressed from scientific heresy to mainstream science within the short timespan of a few decades. The theory of cometary panspermia developed by Fred Hoyle and the present author in the 1970's has been vindicated by a spate of new discoveries in astronomy and biology, and also with startling new evidence of
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The Theory of Cultural and Social Selection

de W. G. Runciman ...

In The Theory of Cultural and Social Selection, W. G. Runciman presents an original and wide-ranging account of the fundamental process by which human cultures and societies come to be of the different kinds that they are. Drawing on and extending recent advances in neo-Darwinian evolutionary theory, Runciman argues that collective human behaviour should be analyzed as the acting-out of ... Leer más

$35.29 USD

In The Theory of Cultural and Social Selection, W. G. Runciman presents an original and wide-ranging account of the fundamental process by which human cultures and societies come to be of the different kinds that they are. Drawing on and extending recent advances in neo-Darwinian evolutionary theory, Runciman argues that collective human behaviour should be analyzed as the acting-out of
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The Science of Transgenderism

de Gianni Marricco ...

The Science of Transgenderism has been a labour of love for me. I consider myself to be an amateur scientist, Science Enthousiast. My love of science and respect for spirituality have combined during my research and experimentation. This paper is a resource I wish I would have had, during my self-discovery. ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The Science of Transgenderism has been a labour of love for me. I consider myself to be an amateur scientist, Science Enthousiast. My love of science and respect for spirituality have combined during my research and experimentation. This paper is a resource I wish I would have had, during my self-discovery.
... Leer más
Cells to Civilizations

The Principles of Change That Shape Life

de Enrico Coen ...

The science of change from cells to cultureCells to Civilizations is the first unified account of how life transforms itself—from the production of bacteria to the emergence of complex civilizations. What are the connections between evolving microbes, an egg that develops into an infant, and a child who learns to walk and talk? Award-winning scientist Enrico Coen synthesizes the growth of living ... Leer más

$17.29 USD

The science of change from cells to cultureCells to Civilizations is the first unified account of how life transforms itself—from the production of bacteria to the emergence of complex civilizations. What are the connections between evolving microbes, an egg that develops into an infant, and a child who learns to walk and talk? Award-winning scientist Enrico Coen synthesizes the growth of living
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Biogeography of the Quaternary Molluscs of the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean

de Sergio Martínez, Claudia J. del Río, Alejandra Rojas ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
The Quaternary comprises a brief time in the Earth’s history, and apart from a few exceptions, molluscan assemblages recovered from exposures along the coast of Southwestern South America (Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina) are essentially the same than those that inhabit the region today, leading to the assumption that no important change in the distribution of the faunas since Pleistocene ... Leer más

$49.49 USD

The Quaternary comprises a brief time in the Earth’s history, and apart from a few exceptions, molluscan assemblages recovered from exposures along the coast of Southwestern South America (Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina) are essentially the same than those that inhabit the region today, leading to the assumption that no important change in the distribution of the faunas since Pleistocene
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De l'origine des espèces

Édition intégrale avec notes

de Charles Darwin ...

Traducido por Edmond Barbier ...

Peu de livres dans l'histoire ont eu une influence aussi radicale, profonde et durable que "De l'origine des espèces" de Darwin. Révisé et médité pendant près de vingt ans dans le calme de la campagne anglaise, lors de sa publication en 1859, ce chef-d'œuvre de la littérature moderne a changé à jamais notre façon de voir le monde, marquant un « avant » et un « après ». La théorie de la sélection ... Leer más

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Peu de livres dans l'histoire ont eu une influence aussi radicale, profonde et durable que "De l'origine des espèces" de Darwin. Révisé et médité pendant près de vingt ans dans le calme de la campagne anglaise, lors de sa publication en 1859, ce chef-d'œuvre de la littérature moderne a changé à jamais notre façon de voir le monde, marquant un « avant » et un « après ». La théorie de la sélection
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Initiative in Evolution

de Walter Aubrey Kidd ...

Initiative in Evolution is a fascinating book concerning specific examples of evolution, such as human hair. It was written by a medical doctor in 1920. ... Leer más

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Initiative in Evolution is a fascinating book concerning specific examples of evolution, such as human hair. It was written by a medical doctor in 1920.
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誰も気づかなかった予想外の学習法

脳は一度見たものを全て記憶している

de 日暮学 ...

Series series ひぐらし100円本シリーズ　9
勉強しても、なかなか覚えられない.........心配ご無用です。脳は、一度見たものをしっかりと記憶しています。後は、ある方法で「思い出せば」いいのです。脳医学、大脳生理学との接点から導き出した予想外の記憶術で、定期試験に受験、難関資格取得を突破するカギとなる学習法をここに公開します。 ... Leer más

$0.63 USD

勉強しても、なかなか覚えられない.........心配ご無用です。脳は、一度見たものをしっかりと記憶しています。後は、ある方法で「思い出せば」いいのです。脳医学、大脳生理学との接点から導き出した予想外の記憶術で、定期試験に受験、難関資格取得を突破するカギとなる学習法をここに公開します。
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Pharmacie Translationnelle, Gènes et Santé

de Edenilson Brandl ...

La génétique est un domaine d'étude fascinant qui nous permet de percer les mystères et les complexités du patrimoine biologique et de comprendre comment nos gènes façonnent divers aspects de notre santé et de notre bien-être. Depuis l'aube de la science, la génétique a fait l'objet d'explorations et d'investigations, et ses progrès ont révolutionné la façon dont nous comprenons et traitons un ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

La génétique est un domaine d'étude fascinant qui nous permet de percer les mystères et les complexités du patrimoine biologique et de comprendre comment nos gènes façonnent divers aspects de notre santé et de notre bien-être. Depuis l'aube de la science, la génétique a fait l'objet d'explorations et d'investigations, et ses progrès ont révolutionné la façon dont nous comprenons et traitons un
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