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How To Keep Dinosaurs

The perfect mix of humour and science

by Robert Mash ...

Perfect Christmas gift for any dinosaur enthusiast!'Who could resist a handbook about potential pets that has a little symbol for "likes children" and a separate one for "likes children to eat"... wonderful' GUARDIANHollywood and the popular press would have us believe that all dinosaurs are gigantic, hostile and untameable. In fact, there are many species that make charming and even useful ... Read more

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Perfect Christmas gift for any dinosaur enthusiast!'Who could resist a handbook about potential pets that has a little symbol for "likes children" and a separate one for "likes children to eat"... wonderful' GUARDIANHollywood and the popular press would have us believe that all dinosaurs are gigantic, hostile and untameable. In fact, there are many species that make charming and even useful
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Man's Place in Nature

by Thomas H. Huxley, Stephen Jay Gould ...

Series series Modern Library Science
Thomas H. Huxley was one of the first supporters of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, and he did more than any other writer to advance its acceptance among scientists and nonscientists alike. His most famous book, Man’s Place in Nature, published only five years after Darwin’s The Origin of Species, offers a compelling review of primate and human paleontology, and is the ... Read more

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Thomas H. Huxley was one of the first supporters of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, and he did more than any other writer to advance its acceptance among scientists and nonscientists alike. His most famous book, Man’s Place in Nature, published only five years after Darwin’s The Origin of Species, offers a compelling review of primate and human paleontology, and is the
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A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design

by Fr. Martin Hilbert ...

A faithful catechist in Fr. Martin Hilbert's parish came to see him. "Father Martin," she said, "I have been teaching children about Adam and Eve, just as the Catechism tells us. But we can't be expected to believe that, can we? What is the real story?" Her question was the catalyst for A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design. In taut, accessible prose, Fr. Hilbert draws upon his broad learning in ... Read more

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A faithful catechist in Fr. Martin Hilbert's parish came to see him. "Father Martin," she said, "I have been teaching children about Adam and Eve, just as the Catechism tells us. But we can't be expected to believe that, can we? What is the real story?" Her question was the catalyst for A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design. In taut, accessible prose, Fr. Hilbert draws upon his broad learning in
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Did God Make Us?

An investigation into the evidence for design in the human body and nature

by Iain Johnston ...

Did God make us? The answer to this question radically changes how we view ourselves and our life's purpose. This book is an engaging enquiry into these issues beginning with the anatomical evidence of the human body, our own face and our special senses Are our faces and personalities precisely made or simply the product of random chance? The Bible says that the evidence for God is "clearly seen ... Read more

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Did God make us? The answer to this question radically changes how we view ourselves and our life's purpose. This book is an engaging enquiry into these issues beginning with the anatomical evidence of the human body, our own face and our special senses Are our faces and personalities precisely made or simply the product of random chance? The Bible says that the evidence for God is "clearly seen
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A Different Kind of Animal

How Culture Transformed Our Species

by Robert Boyd ...

Series series The University Center for Human Values Series
How our ability to learn from each other has been the essential ingredient to our remarkable success as a speciesHuman beings are a very different kind of animal. We have evolved to become the most dominant species on Earth. We have a larger geographical range and process more energy than any other creature alive. This astonishing transformation is usually explained in terms of cognitive ability ... Read more

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How our ability to learn from each other has been the essential ingredient to our remarkable success as a speciesHuman beings are a very different kind of animal. We have evolved to become the most dominant species on Earth. We have a larger geographical range and process more energy than any other creature alive. This astonishing transformation is usually explained in terms of cognitive ability
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Human Evolutionary Biology

Edited by Michael P. Muehlenbein ...

Wide-ranging and inclusive, this text provides an invaluable review of an expansive selection of topics in human evolution, variation and adaptability for professionals and students in biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, medical sciences and psychology. The chapters are organized around four broad themes, with sections devoted to phenotypic and genetic variation within and between human ... Read more

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Wide-ranging and inclusive, this text provides an invaluable review of an expansive selection of topics in human evolution, variation and adaptability for professionals and students in biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, medical sciences and psychology. The chapters are organized around four broad themes, with sections devoted to phenotypic and genetic variation within and between human
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Evolution: Its nature, its evidence, and its relation to religious thought

Enriched edition. Exploring Evolution: Evidence, Impact, and Faith

by Joseph LeConte, Chloe Fields ...

In "Evolution: Its Nature, Its Evidence, and Its Relation to Religious Thought," Joseph LeConte navigates the intricate interface between evolutionary biology and religious belief. Written with clarity and precision, LeConte adopts a didactic literary style that is accessible yet intellectually rigorous, employing scientific evidence to advocate for evolution while addressing its philosophical and ... Read more

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In "Evolution: Its Nature, Its Evidence, and Its Relation to Religious Thought," Joseph LeConte navigates the intricate interface between evolutionary biology and religious belief. Written with clarity and precision, LeConte adopts a didactic literary style that is accessible yet intellectually rigorous, employing scientific evidence to advocate for evolution while addressing its philosophical and
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Cracking the Aging Code

The New Science of Growing Old—and What It Means for Staying Young

by Josh Mitteldorf, Dorion Sagan ...

A revolutionary examination of why we age, what it means for our health, and how we just might be able to fight it.In Cracking the Aging Code, theoretical biologist Josh Mitteldorf and award-winning writer and ecological philosopher Dorion Sagan reveal that evolution and aging are even more complex and breathtaking than we originally thought. Using meticulous multidisciplinary science, as well as ... Read more

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A revolutionary examination of why we age, what it means for our health, and how we just might be able to fight it.In Cracking the Aging Code, theoretical biologist Josh Mitteldorf and award-winning writer and ecological philosopher Dorion Sagan reveal that evolution and aging are even more complex and breathtaking than we originally thought. Using meticulous multidisciplinary science, as well as
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The Triumph of Evolution

And the Failure of Creationism

by Niles Eldredge ...

Eldredge presents the most up-to-date examination of the creation-evolution confrontation available. ... Read more

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Eldredge presents the most up-to-date examination of the creation-evolution confrontation available.
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Finding Order In Nature

The Naturalist Tradition from Linnaeus to E. O. Wilson

by Paul Lawrence Farber ...

Series series Johns Hopkins Introductory Studies in th
"Engaging . . . a concise work that gives the general reader a solid understanding . . . an excellent introduction to the history of natural history." — Library JournalSince emerging as a discipline in the middle of the eighteenth century, natural history has been at the heart of the life sciences. It gave rise to the major organizing theory of life—evolution—and continues to be a vital science ... Read more

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"Engaging . . . a concise work that gives the general reader a solid understanding . . . an excellent introduction to the history of natural history." — Library JournalSince emerging as a discipline in the middle of the eighteenth century, natural history has been at the heart of the life sciences. It gave rise to the major organizing theory of life—evolution—and continues to be a vital science
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On the Origin of Species

by Charles Darwin ...

"There is grandeur in this view of life." In 1859, Charles Darwin published a book that would forever alter the course of human thought. On the Origin of Species introduced the world to the concept of Natural Selection—the process by which populations of living organisms adapt and change. Moving away from the static view of nature, Darwin presented a world of constant, slow, and magnificent ... Read more

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"There is grandeur in this view of life." In 1859, Charles Darwin published a book that would forever alter the course of human thought. On the Origin of Species introduced the world to the concept of Natural Selection—the process by which populations of living organisms adapt and change. Moving away from the static view of nature, Darwin presented a world of constant, slow, and magnificent
... Read more
No seas neandertal

y otras historias sobre la evolución humana

by Shin-Young Yoon, Sang-Hee Lee ...

Translated by Joandomènec Ros i Aragonès ...

En este fascinante best seller internacional, la paleoantropóloga coreana Sang-Hee Lee explora y cuestiona algunas de las asunciones evolutivas más importantes con resultados del todo inesperados.¿Qué información pueden darnos unos dientes fosilizados sobre la esperanza de vida de nuestros ancestros?¿Fue la agricultura un paso en falso en la evolución humana?¿Cómo pueden unas simples comparaciones ... Read more

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En este fascinante best seller internacional, la paleoantropóloga coreana Sang-Hee Lee explora y cuestiona algunas de las asunciones evolutivas más importantes con resultados del todo inesperados.¿Qué información pueden darnos unos dientes fosilizados sobre la esperanza de vida de nuestros ancestros?¿Fue la agricultura un paso en falso en la evolución humana?¿Cómo pueden unas simples comparaciones
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An Ape's View of Human Evolution

by Peter Andrews ...

Our closest living relatives are the chimpanzee and bonobo. We share many characteristics with them, but our lineages diverged millions of years ago. Who in fact was our last common ancestor? Bringing together ecology, evolution, genetics, anatomy and geology, this book provides a new perspective on human evolution. What can fossil apes tell us about the origins of human evolution? Did the last ... Read more

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Our closest living relatives are the chimpanzee and bonobo. We share many characteristics with them, but our lineages diverged millions of years ago. Who in fact was our last common ancestor? Bringing together ecology, evolution, genetics, anatomy and geology, this book provides a new perspective on human evolution. What can fossil apes tell us about the origins of human evolution? Did the last
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The Descent of Man

PART I

by Charles Darwin ...

Series Book 1 - The Descent of Man
"The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex" is a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, "On The Origin of Species". In "The Descent of Man", Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection. The book discusses ... Read more

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"The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex" is a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, "On The Origin of Species". In "The Descent of Man", Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection. The book discusses
... Read more
Out of Eden

The Surprising Consequences of Polygamy

by David P. Barash ...

In this changing world of what is socially and politically "correct," polygamy is perhaps the last great taboo. Over the last thousand years, monogamy - at least in name - has been the default setting for coupledom and procreation in the Western world. And yet, throughout history, there have been inklings that "one-man, one-woman" is an uncomfortable institution for human beings. The consistently ... Read more

$21.89 USD

In this changing world of what is socially and politically "correct," polygamy is perhaps the last great taboo. Over the last thousand years, monogamy - at least in name - has been the default setting for coupledom and procreation in the Western world. And yet, throughout history, there have been inklings that "one-man, one-woman" is an uncomfortable institution for human beings. The consistently
... Read more
The Neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex

Anatomy, Evolution, and the Origin of Insight

by Richard E. Passingham, Steven P. Wise ...

Series series Oxford Psychology Series
The prefrontal cortex makes up almost a quarter of the human brain, and it expanded dramatically during primate evolution. The Neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex presents a new theory about its fundamental function. In this important new book, the authors argue that primate-specific parts of the prefrontal cortex evolved to reduce errors in foraging choices, so that particular ancestors of ... Read more

$48.59 USD

The prefrontal cortex makes up almost a quarter of the human brain, and it expanded dramatically during primate evolution. The Neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex presents a new theory about its fundamental function. In this important new book, the authors argue that primate-specific parts of the prefrontal cortex evolved to reduce errors in foraging choices, so that particular ancestors of
... Read more
The Art of Genes

How Organisms Make Themselves

by Enrico Coen ...

'Coen's book is spiced with historic quotations and examples of plants' and animals' intriguing behaviour contains a wealth of interesting material Coen communicates his immense learning with a hundred appealing tales' Max Perutz How is a tiny fertilised egg able to turn itself into a human being? How can an acorn transform itself into an oak tree? Over the past twenty years there has been a ... Read more

$24.69 USD

'Coen's book is spiced with historic quotations and examples of plants' and animals' intriguing behaviour contains a wealth of interesting material Coen communicates his immense learning with a hundred appealing tales' Max Perutz How is a tiny fertilised egg able to turn itself into a human being? How can an acorn transform itself into an oak tree? Over the past twenty years there has been a
... Read more
Origin Africa

A Natural History

by Jonathan Kingdon ...

A richly illustrated journey through the evolution of Africa’s extraordinary natural world across deep timeOrigin Africa is a unique introduction to the natural history and evolution of the most misrepresented continent on Earth. Celebrated evolutionary biologist and artist Jonathan Kingdon, a leading expert on the natural history of Africa, tells this extraordinary story as no one else can. ... Read more

$30.29 USD

A richly illustrated journey through the evolution of Africa’s extraordinary natural world across deep timeOrigin Africa is a unique introduction to the natural history and evolution of the most misrepresented continent on Earth. Celebrated evolutionary biologist and artist Jonathan Kingdon, a leading expert on the natural history of Africa, tells this extraordinary story as no one else can.
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Unsolved Problems in Ecology

Edited by David Tilman, Robert D. Holt, Andrew P. Dobson ...

Leading ecologists discuss some of the most compelling open questions in the field todayUnsolved Problems in Ecology brings together many of the world's leading ecologists to discuss the most fundamental research questions confronting the field today. This diverse and thought-provoking collection of essays spans virtually all of the key subfields of the discipline, from behavioral and evolutionary ... Read more

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Leading ecologists discuss some of the most compelling open questions in the field todayUnsolved Problems in Ecology brings together many of the world's leading ecologists to discuss the most fundamental research questions confronting the field today. This diverse and thought-provoking collection of essays spans virtually all of the key subfields of the discipline, from behavioral and evolutionary
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Intelligent Thought

Science versus the Intelligent Design Movement

Edited by John Brockman ...

Evolutionary science lies at the heart of a modern understanding of the natural world. Darwin’s theory has withstood 150 years of scientific scrutiny, and today it not only explains the origin and design of living things, but highlights the importance of a scientific understanding in our culture and in our lives.Recently the movement known as “Intelligent Design” has attracted the attention of ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Evolutionary science lies at the heart of a modern understanding of the natural world. Darwin’s theory has withstood 150 years of scientific scrutiny, and today it not only explains the origin and design of living things, but highlights the importance of a scientific understanding in our culture and in our lives.Recently the movement known as “Intelligent Design” has attracted the attention of
... Read more
Mormonism and Evolution: The Authoritative LDS Statements

by William E. Evenson, Duane E. Jefrey, ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) has generally been viewed by the public as anti-evolutionary in its doctrine and teachings. But official statements on the subject by the Church’s highest governing quorum and/or president have been considerably more open and diverse than is popularly believed.This book compiles in full all known authoritative statements (either ... Read more

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) has generally been viewed by the public as anti-evolutionary in its doctrine and teachings. But official statements on the subject by the Church’s highest governing quorum and/or president have been considerably more open and diverse than is popularly believed.This book compiles in full all known authoritative statements (either
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Pocket Ecology

by Rumi Michael Leigh ...

Series series Things You Should Know
Are you curious about the essential concepts of ecology? Do you want to expand your understanding of the natural world, from ecosystems to environmental interactions, in a straightforward and engaging format? "Pocket Ecology: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)" is the perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about the basics of ecology in a concise, accessible manner.This ... Read more

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Are you curious about the essential concepts of ecology? Do you want to expand your understanding of the natural world, from ecosystems to environmental interactions, in a straightforward and engaging format? "Pocket Ecology: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)" is the perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about the basics of ecology in a concise, accessible manner.This
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Sociobiology

The New Synthesis, Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition

by Edward O. Wilson ...

When this classic work was first published in 1975, it created a new discipline and started a tumultuous round in the age-old nature versus nurture debate. Although voted by officers and fellows of the international Animal Behavior Society the most important book on animal behavior of all time, Sociobiology is probably more widely known as the object of bitter attacks by social scientists and ... Read more

$42.69 USD

When this classic work was first published in 1975, it created a new discipline and started a tumultuous round in the age-old nature versus nurture debate. Although voted by officers and fellows of the international Animal Behavior Society the most important book on animal behavior of all time, Sociobiology is probably more widely known as the object of bitter attacks by social scientists and
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The Study of Instinct

by Nikolaas Tinbergen ...

First published in 1951, The Study of Instinct is widely considered the foundational text of ethology, the study of natural behavior. Written to introduce the largely German literature of the early ethologists to an English-speaking audience, Tinbergen first describes the objectives, scope, and limitations of ethology, then goes on to describe the influence of external stimuli and internal factors ... Read more

$5.99 USD

First published in 1951, The Study of Instinct is widely considered the foundational text of ethology, the study of natural behavior. Written to introduce the largely German literature of the early ethologists to an English-speaking audience, Tinbergen first describes the objectives, scope, and limitations of ethology, then goes on to describe the influence of external stimuli and internal factors
... Read more

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