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Restless Creatures

The Story of Life in Ten Movements

de Matt Wilkinson ...

From flying pterodactyls to walking primates, the story of life as told through the evolution of locomotion.Most of us never think about how we get from one place to another. For most people, putting one foot in front of the other requires no thought at all. Yet the fact that we and other species are able to do so is one of the great triumphs of evolution. To truly understand how life evolved on ... Leer más

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From flying pterodactyls to walking primates, the story of life as told through the evolution of locomotion.Most of us never think about how we get from one place to another. For most people, putting one foot in front of the other requires no thought at all. Yet the fact that we and other species are able to do so is one of the great triumphs of evolution. To truly understand how life evolved on
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Eurypterids of the Devonian Holland Quarry Shale of Ohio

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Devonian Eurypterids in Ohio's Shale

de Erik Norman Kjellesvig-Waering, Ariana Howard ...

In "Eurypterids of the Devonian Holland Quarry Shale of Ohio," Erik Norman Kjellesvig-Waering presents a meticulous exploration of a pivotal period in paleontological history, focusing on the fascinating group of extinct arthropods known as eurypterids. This scholarly work combines detailed morphological analysis and systematic descriptions with vivid illustrations, shedding light on both the ... Leer más

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In "Eurypterids of the Devonian Holland Quarry Shale of Ohio," Erik Norman Kjellesvig-Waering presents a meticulous exploration of a pivotal period in paleontological history, focusing on the fascinating group of extinct arthropods known as eurypterids. This scholarly work combines detailed morphological analysis and systematic descriptions with vivid illustrations, shedding light on both the
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The case against evolution

Enriched edition. A Critical Examination of Darwin's Legacy and its Philosophical Implications

de George Barry O'Toole, Lauren Pearce ...

In "The Case Against Evolution," George Barry O'Toole meticulously articulates a critical examination of the evolutionary paradigm, advocating for an alternative perspective grounded in intelligent design principles. The book navigates through scientific, philosophical, and theological domains, presenting a compelling critique of mainstream evolutionary theory while utilizing a clear and didactic ... Leer más

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In "The Case Against Evolution," George Barry O'Toole meticulously articulates a critical examination of the evolutionary paradigm, advocating for an alternative perspective grounded in intelligent design principles. The book navigates through scientific, philosophical, and theological domains, presenting a compelling critique of mainstream evolutionary theory while utilizing a clear and didactic
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The Antiquity of Man

Enriched edition. Exploring Deep Time: Unraveling Humanity's Origins Through Geological Evidence

de Charles Sir Lyell, Penelope Hightower ...

In "The Antiquity of Man," Charles Lyell combines the principles of geology with emerging anthropological thought to explore human existence from a scientific perspective. The work is marked by meticulous research and a compelling argument for the deep time of humanity, presenting evidence that challenges contemporary understandings of human history. Lyell's literary style is characterized by ... Leer más

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In "The Antiquity of Man," Charles Lyell combines the principles of geology with emerging anthropological thought to explore human existence from a scientific perspective. The work is marked by meticulous research and a compelling argument for the deep time of humanity, presenting evidence that challenges contemporary understandings of human history. Lyell's literary style is characterized by
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El Origen del Hombre

Edición enriquecida. La selección natural y la sexual

de Charles Darwin, Vega Santana ...

En "El Origen del Hombre", Charles Darwin expone su teoría sobre la evolución humana, fundamentada en la selección natural y la variabilidad de las especies. Publicado en 1871, el texto combina un estilo riguroso y científico con una prosa accesible, reflexionando sobre la relación entre humanos y otros primates. Darwin aborda cuestiones sobre el desarrollo del pensamiento, la moral y la ... Leer más

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En "El Origen del Hombre", Charles Darwin expone su teoría sobre la evolución humana, fundamentada en la selección natural y la variabilidad de las especies. Publicado en 1871, el texto combina un estilo riguroso y científico con una prosa accesible, reflexionando sobre la relación entre humanos y otros primates. Darwin aborda cuestiones sobre el desarrollo del pensamiento, la moral y la
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Coding Strategies in Vertebrate Acoustic Communication

Edición de Thierry Aubin, Nicolas Mathevon ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Information is a core concept in animal communication: individuals routinely produce, acquire, process and store information, which provides the basis for their social life. This book focuses on how animal acoustic signals code information and how this coding can be shaped by various environmental and social constraints. Taking birds and mammals, including humans, as models, the authors explore ... Leer más

$170.09 USD

Information is a core concept in animal communication: individuals routinely produce, acquire, process and store information, which provides the basis for their social life. This book focuses on how animal acoustic signals code information and how this coding can be shaped by various environmental and social constraints. Taking birds and mammals, including humans, as models, the authors explore
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Human Evolutionary Genetics

de Mark Jobling, Brenna Henn, Edward Hollox, Toomas Kivisild, Luca Pagani, Chris Tyler-Smith ...

Human Evolutionary Genetics reaches its third edition at a time when sequencing and analyzing whole genomes, modern and ancient, has become rapid, affordable, and routine. These advances have led to an avalanche of data on present-day and archaic humans, and a remarkable series of revelations about our past. This new and completely revised edition makes sense of this rich and complex information, ... Leer más

$103.99 USD

Human Evolutionary Genetics reaches its third edition at a time when sequencing and analyzing whole genomes, modern and ancient, has become rapid, affordable, and routine. These advances have led to an avalanche of data on present-day and archaic humans, and a remarkable series of revelations about our past. This new and completely revised edition makes sense of this rich and complex information,
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Fungal Biorefineries

Edición de Sachin Kumar, Pratibha Dheeran, Mohammad Taherzadeh, Samir Khanal ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book covers the applications of fungi used in biorefinery technology. As a great many different varieties of fungal species are available, the text focuses on the various applications of fungi for production of useful products including organic acids (lactic, citric, fumaric); hydrolytic enzymes (amylase, cellulases, xylanases, ligninases, lipases, pectinases, proteases); advanced biofuels ... Leer más

$89.09 USD

This book covers the applications of fungi used in biorefinery technology. As a great many different varieties of fungal species are available, the text focuses on the various applications of fungi for production of useful products including organic acids (lactic, citric, fumaric); hydrolytic enzymes (amylase, cellulases, xylanases, ligninases, lipases, pectinases, proteases); advanced biofuels
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Octopuses: A Ladybird Expert Book

de Dr Helen Scales ...

Series series The Ladybird Expert Series
Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES- Why is it octopuses, and not octopi or octopodes?- How did octopuses evolve to be so clever?- How can octopuses see and speak with their skin?EXAMINE these crafty hunters of the seabed - shape-shifting, skin-signalling and using complex tools - their remarkable abilities are still being uncovered.BENDY BODIES, BIG BRAINSWritten by celebrated marine ... Leer más

$10.69 USD

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES- Why is it octopuses, and not octopi or octopodes?- How did octopuses evolve to be so clever?- How can octopuses see and speak with their skin?EXAMINE these crafty hunters of the seabed - shape-shifting, skin-signalling and using complex tools - their remarkable abilities are still being uncovered.BENDY BODIES, BIG BRAINSWritten by celebrated marine
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Evolutionary Restraints

The Contentious History of Group Selection

de Mark E. Borrello ...

Much of the evolutionary debate since Darwin has focused on the level at which natural selection occurs. Most biologists acknowledge multiple levels of selection—from the gene to the species. The debate about group selection, however, is the focus of Mark E. Borrello's Evolutionary Restraints.Tracing the history of biological attempts to determine whether selection leads to the evolution of fitter ... Leer más

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Much of the evolutionary debate since Darwin has focused on the level at which natural selection occurs. Most biologists acknowledge multiple levels of selection—from the gene to the species. The debate about group selection, however, is the focus of Mark E. Borrello's Evolutionary Restraints.Tracing the history of biological attempts to determine whether selection leads to the evolution of fitter
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Parasitic Crustacea

State of Knowledge and Future Trends

Edición de Nico J. Smit, Niel L. Bruce, Kerry A. Hadfield ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book offers the first comprehensive review of parasitic Crustacea, which are among the most successful and diverse parasites. Starting with an introductory chapter, followed by an historic overview and topic-specific chapters, each presenting a different aspect of parasitic crustacean biology, it enables readers to gain a better understanding of how these parasites function and allows direct ... Leer más

$170.09 USD

This book offers the first comprehensive review of parasitic Crustacea, which are among the most successful and diverse parasites. Starting with an introductory chapter, followed by an historic overview and topic-specific chapters, each presenting a different aspect of parasitic crustacean biology, it enables readers to gain a better understanding of how these parasites function and allows direct
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Like Ants

A Model for Human Civilization?

de Andy Turnbull ...

In Like Ants: A Model for Human Civilization?, Andy Turnbull embarks on an enlightening consideration of humanity's survival, evolution, and the lessons we can learn from the fascinating world of ants. Combining thought-provoking research, biological comparisons, and philosophical inquiry, this book delves into the parallels and contrasts between human societies and ant colonies, challenging ... Leer más

$20.89 USD

In Like Ants: A Model for Human Civilization?, Andy Turnbull embarks on an enlightening consideration of humanity's survival, evolution, and the lessons we can learn from the fascinating world of ants. Combining thought-provoking research, biological comparisons, and philosophical inquiry, this book delves into the parallels and contrasts between human societies and ant colonies, challenging
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Invasion Genetics

The Baker and Stebbins Legacy

Edición de Spencer C. H. Barrett, Robert I. Colautti, Katrina M. Dlugosch, Loren H. Rieseberg ...

Invasion Genetics: the Baker & Stebbins legacy provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the evolutionary biology of invasive species, whilst also revisiting the historical legacy of one of the most important books in evolutionary biology: The Genetics of Colonizing Species, published in 1965 and edited by Herbert Baker and G. Ledyard Stebbins.This volume covers a range of topics concerned with the ... Leer más

$69.00 USD

Invasion Genetics: the Baker & Stebbins legacy provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the evolutionary biology of invasive species, whilst also revisiting the historical legacy of one of the most important books in evolutionary biology: The Genetics of Colonizing Species, published in 1965 and edited by Herbert Baker and G. Ledyard Stebbins.This volume covers a range of topics concerned with the
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Guardando alla Cina - il COVID-19 in Italia

(PREVISIONI BASATE SUI DATI UFFICIALI SUL CORONAVIRUS NEL MONDO, IN ITALIA E NELLA REGIONE PUGLIA)

de Olga Maria Stefania Cucaro ...

In questo periodo di crisi iniziato a dicembre in Cina e che continua tuttora ho sentito la necessità, per capirne qualcosa di più come cittadino (mondiale, europeo e italiano), di analizzare i dati che sono disponibili su internet e che tutte le istituzioni più importanti mettono in open access.Ovviamente tutte le previsioni effettuate sono solo tendenze ipotetiche basate su ipotesi personali che ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In questo periodo di crisi iniziato a dicembre in Cina e che continua tuttora ho sentito la necessità, per capirne qualcosa di più come cittadino (mondiale, europeo e italiano), di analizzare i dati che sono disponibili su internet e che tutte le istituzioni più importanti mettono in open access.Ovviamente tutte le previsioni effettuate sono solo tendenze ipotetiche basate su ipotesi personali che
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Humans in the Making

In the Beginning was Technique

de Michel J. F. Dubois ...

The human specificity can be described by verticality/bipedalism, technique use, articulated language, high cognitive capacities, complex society at three levels: body, mind, social. In this book, is proposed an evolutionary process that make better understand how such humanity could have emerged in the long time (more than 6 million years). The process is based on a very early necessity to use ... Leer más

$142.00 USD

The human specificity can be described by verticality/bipedalism, technique use, articulated language, high cognitive capacities, complex society at three levels: body, mind, social. In this book, is proposed an evolutionary process that make better understand how such humanity could have emerged in the long time (more than 6 million years). The process is based on a very early necessity to use
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Patogénesis

Una historia del mundo en ocho plagas

de Jonathan Kennedy ...

Traducido por Francisco José Ramos Mena ...

«Un recorrido fascinante y ameno a través de la historia de la humanidad.»The Sunday TimesA menudo se cree que los grandes cambios históricos fueron provocados por el genio y la tenacidad de grandes hombres y mujeres, pero Jonathan Kennedy sostiene que los gérmenes, desde el Paleolítico hasta hoy, han sido los responsables de los grandes acontecimientos de la humanidad: las bacterias y los virus ... Leer más

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«Un recorrido fascinante y ameno a través de la historia de la humanidad.»The Sunday TimesA menudo se cree que los grandes cambios históricos fueron provocados por el genio y la tenacidad de grandes hombres y mujeres, pero Jonathan Kennedy sostiene que los gérmenes, desde el Paleolítico hasta hoy, han sido los responsables de los grandes acontecimientos de la humanidad: las bacterias y los virus
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Back to Methuselah: A Metabiological Pentateuch

A Satirical Exploration of Evolution, Longevity, and Mythical Longevity in Literature

de Bernard Shaw ...

In "Back to Methuselah: A Metabiological Pentateuch," Bernard Shaw explores the interplay of evolution, human psychology, and societal structures through a unique narrative that spans centuries. This ambitious work is structured into five interconnected plays, each examining the ethical ramifications of humanity'Äôs quest for immortality and the ramifications of technological and biological ... Leer más

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In "Back to Methuselah: A Metabiological Pentateuch," Bernard Shaw explores the interplay of evolution, human psychology, and societal structures through a unique narrative that spans centuries. This ambitious work is structured into five interconnected plays, each examining the ethical ramifications of humanity'Äôs quest for immortality and the ramifications of technological and biological
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Génesis

El origen de las sociedades

de Edward O. Wilson ...

Traducido por Pedro Pacheco González ...

Series series Drakontos
Durante eones, las mentes más grandes de la humanidad han carecido de respuestas confirmables a las preguntas que definen y explican el significado de la existencia humana: qué somos y qué nos creó. En Génesis, el célebre biólogo Edward O. Wilson examina la historia evolutiva y nos ofrece una descripción reveladora de los profundos orígenes de la sociedad.Al afirmar que las creencias religiosas y ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Durante eones, las mentes más grandes de la humanidad han carecido de respuestas confirmables a las preguntas que definen y explican el significado de la existencia humana: qué somos y qué nos creó. En Génesis, el célebre biólogo Edward O. Wilson examina la historia evolutiva y nos ofrece una descripción reveladora de los profundos orígenes de la sociedad.Al afirmar que las creencias religiosas y
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History of biology

Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution of Biological Knowledge

de L. C. Miall, Kylie Harding ...

In "History of Biology," L. C. Miall presents a comprehensive examination of the evolution of biological thought, weaving together pivotal discoveries, theoretical shifts, and notable figures from ancient civilizations to contemporary science. Miall employs a narrative style that balances rigorous scholarship with accessibility, making complex ideas digestible for both academic and general ... Leer más

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In "History of Biology," L. C. Miall presents a comprehensive examination of the evolution of biological thought, weaving together pivotal discoveries, theoretical shifts, and notable figures from ancient civilizations to contemporary science. Miall employs a narrative style that balances rigorous scholarship with accessibility, making complex ideas digestible for both academic and general
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A New Unfeathered Bird

de Katrina van Grouw ...

A marvelous, original fusion of art and scienceThis extensively revised and expanded edition of The Unfeathered Bird features hundreds of new illustrations and a new text exploring the origins, anatomy, evolution and diversity of birds across deep timeSince it was first published in 2013, The Unfeathered Bird has established itself as a favourite among bird lovers and dinosaur enthusiasts ... ... Leer más

$43.19 USD

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A marvelous, original fusion of art and scienceThis extensively revised and expanded edition of The Unfeathered Bird features hundreds of new illustrations and a new text exploring the origins, anatomy, evolution and diversity of birds across deep timeSince it was first published in 2013, The Unfeathered Bird has established itself as a favourite among bird lovers and dinosaur enthusiasts ...
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L'evoluzione è ovunque. Vedere il mondo con gli occhi di Darwin

de Marco Ferrari ...

La teoria darwiniana dell'evoluzione – una delle intuizioni più rivoluzionarie nella storia dell'uomo – anche se per molti rimane chiusa nei laboratori e negli articoli scientifici, difficile ed esoterica, è presente in tutto il pianeta, addirittura nell'intero universo. Con essa possiamo interpretare quello che vediamo attorno a noi, e usarla come strumento: per salvare vite e disegnare ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

La teoria darwiniana dell'evoluzione – una delle intuizioni più rivoluzionarie nella storia dell'uomo – anche se per molti rimane chiusa nei laboratori e negli articoli scientifici, difficile ed esoterica, è presente in tutto il pianeta, addirittura nell'intero universo. Con essa possiamo interpretare quello che vediamo attorno a noi, e usarla come strumento: per salvare vite e disegnare
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De l'origine des espèces

de Charles Darwin ...

Venez découvrir ou redécouvrir "De l’Origine des Espèces " optimisé pour la lecture sur le Kobo.Un texte aéré vous permettra de vous plonger rapidement et avec plaisir dans « De l’Origine des Espèces»Lettrines, alinéas, espacements,... sont au rendez-vous pour votre plus grand confort de lecture.Bonus :- Biographie de l'auteur- Table des matières dynamique généraleLes tables des matières ... Leer más

$2.16 USD

Venez découvrir ou redécouvrir "De l’Origine des Espèces " optimisé pour la lecture sur le Kobo.Un texte aéré vous permettra de vous plonger rapidement et avec plaisir dans « De l’Origine des Espèces»Lettrines, alinéas, espacements,... sont au rendez-vous pour votre plus grand confort de lecture.Bonus :- Biographie de l'auteur- Table des matières dynamique généraleLes tables des matières
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Le Fil de la vie

La face immatérielle du vivant

de Jean-Louis Dessalles, Cédric Gaucherel, Pierre-Henri Gouyon ...

Et si certaines entités vivantes n’étaient pas matérielles ? Potentiellement éternelles, en lutte pour la survie, elles évoluent. Elles constituent ce qui unit les êtres à travers le temps. Elles sont le fil de la vie. Ces entités vivantes immatérielles sont des informations. Elles existent à travers nous, dans nos gènes, dans notre culture, dans nos écosystèmes. La vie produit l’information, lit ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Et si certaines entités vivantes n’étaient pas matérielles ? Potentiellement éternelles, en lutte pour la survie, elles évoluent. Elles constituent ce qui unit les êtres à travers le temps. Elles sont le fil de la vie. Ces entités vivantes immatérielles sont des informations. Elles existent à travers nous, dans nos gènes, dans notre culture, dans nos écosystèmes. La vie produit l’information, lit
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The Myth of Mankind

And the True Science of Human Evolution

de Holly Dunsworth ...

From an anthropologist renowned for overturning outdated evolutionary dogma, a lively, myth-busting, and transformative new portrait of human evolutionWhat if it turns out that most of the stories we tell about human evolution are false—apart from evolution itself? One hundred and fifty years ago, Charles Darwin legitimized the notion that “man has ultimately become superior to woman,” and ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

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From an anthropologist renowned for overturning outdated evolutionary dogma, a lively, myth-busting, and transformative new portrait of human evolutionWhat if it turns out that most of the stories we tell about human evolution are false—apart from evolution itself? One hundred and fifty years ago, Charles Darwin legitimized the notion that “man has ultimately become superior to woman,” and
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