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History of Terrestrial Mammals in South America

How South American Mammalian Fauna Changed from the Mesozoic to Recent Times

by Thomas Defler ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book takes a non-technical approach in covering the evolution of South American mammalian fauna throughout geological history, and discusses how South America has changed due to mammalian invasions. Unlike other works on the subject, this book attempts to answer several crucial questions that often go unmentioned together in one cohesive monograph. What was the fauna like before the American ... Read more

$134.09 USD

This book takes a non-technical approach in covering the evolution of South American mammalian fauna throughout geological history, and discusses how South America has changed due to mammalian invasions. Unlike other works on the subject, this book attempts to answer several crucial questions that often go unmentioned together in one cohesive monograph. What was the fauna like before the American
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Cradle of Life

The Story of the Magaliesberg and the Cradle of Humankind

by Vincent Carruthers ...

The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site situated in the heart of the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve is the jewel in South Africa’s evolutionary crown: an area ‘of outstanding universal value’, it has attracted world-wide interest and furnished key evidence about where, when and how we came to be. The greater Magaliesberg area is peppered with some 200 caves and has a unique geology, history ... Read more

$14.39 USD

The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site situated in the heart of the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve is the jewel in South Africa’s evolutionary crown: an area ‘of outstanding universal value’, it has attracted world-wide interest and furnished key evidence about where, when and how we came to be. The greater Magaliesberg area is peppered with some 200 caves and has a unique geology, history
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Critique of the Theory of Evolution

by Walter Friedman ...

In this book, Walter Friedman exposes internal contradictions that nullify the theory of evolution. He also reveals the ways Charles Darwin falsified observation data to promote his pseudoscientific discovery. In a variety of ways, Friedman aims to undercut the logical assumptions of evolutionary theory. First, he applies elementary probability theory to show that a random mutation cannot spread ... Read more

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In this book, Walter Friedman exposes internal contradictions that nullify the theory of evolution. He also reveals the ways Charles Darwin falsified observation data to promote his pseudoscientific discovery. In a variety of ways, Friedman aims to undercut the logical assumptions of evolutionary theory. First, he applies elementary probability theory to show that a random mutation cannot spread
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De afstamming van den mensch en de seksueele teeltkeus, deel 2 (van 2)

by Charles Darwin ...

Ontdek de geheimen van onze oorsprong en de kracht van natuurlijke selectie!In het tweede deel van Charles Darwin's baanbrekende werk, "De afstamming van den mensch en de seksueele teeltkeus", neemt Darwin je mee op een fascinerende reis door de evolutie van de mensheid. Dit meesterwerk biedt een diepgaand inzicht in de complexe mechanismen die onze soort hebben gevormd.Met een scherpzinnige blik ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Ontdek de geheimen van onze oorsprong en de kracht van natuurlijke selectie!In het tweede deel van Charles Darwin's baanbrekende werk, "De afstamming van den mensch en de seksueele teeltkeus", neemt Darwin je mee op een fascinerende reis door de evolutie van de mensheid. Dit meesterwerk biedt een diepgaand inzicht in de complexe mechanismen die onze soort hebben gevormd.Met een scherpzinnige blik
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China Being Led and Leading

A Literary and Cultural Interpretation

by Zhimin Li, Daniel Braun ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book unearths a forgotten history of exchange and enlightenment between China and the West, told through vivid examples drawn from the world of poetry, the philosophy of culture and religion, and the realm of international communication. Across chapters that cover an extraordinary range of cultural terrain, from an examination of the parallel expatriate experiences of the British critic and ... Read more

$107.09 USD

This book unearths a forgotten history of exchange and enlightenment between China and the West, told through vivid examples drawn from the world of poetry, the philosophy of culture and religion, and the realm of international communication. Across chapters that cover an extraordinary range of cultural terrain, from an examination of the parallel expatriate experiences of the British critic and
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How Evolution Created Consciousness

by Azhar Feili ...

You are reading these words. But why is there something it feels like to read them?That question—deceptively simple, stubbornly unanswered—is where this book begins. How Evolution Created Consciousness takes you on a sweeping journey through four billion years of life on Earth, tracing the unlikely path from mindless chemical reactions to the rich, mysterious inner world of human experience.At the ... Read more

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You are reading these words. But why is there something it feels like to read them?That question—deceptively simple, stubbornly unanswered—is where this book begins. How Evolution Created Consciousness takes you on a sweeping journey through four billion years of life on Earth, tracing the unlikely path from mindless chemical reactions to the rich, mysterious inner world of human experience.At the
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Oxygen and the Evolution of Life

by Heinz Decker, Kensal E van Holde ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book describes the interlaced histories of life and oxygen. It opens with the generation of oxygen in ancient stars and its distribution to newly formed planets like the Earth. Free O2 was not available on the early Earth, so the first life forms had to be anaerobic. Life introduced free O2 into the environment through the evolution of photosynthesis, which must have been a disaster for many ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book describes the interlaced histories of life and oxygen. It opens with the generation of oxygen in ancient stars and its distribution to newly formed planets like the Earth. Free O2 was not available on the early Earth, so the first life forms had to be anaerobic. Life introduced free O2 into the environment through the evolution of photosynthesis, which must have been a disaster for many
... Read more
Animal Communication Theory

Information and Influence

Edited by Ulrich E. Stegmann ...

The explanation of animal communication by means of concepts like information, meaning and reference is one of the central foundational issues in animal behaviour studies. This book explores these issues, revolving around questions such as: what is the nature of information? What theoretical roles does information play in animal communication studies? Is it justified to employ these concepts in ... Read more

$54.19 USD

The explanation of animal communication by means of concepts like information, meaning and reference is one of the central foundational issues in animal behaviour studies. This book explores these issues, revolving around questions such as: what is the nature of information? What theoretical roles does information play in animal communication studies? Is it justified to employ these concepts in
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Leaping Ahead

Advances in Prosimian Biology

by Russell Tuttle ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Leaping Ahead: Advances in Prosimian Biology presents a summary of the state of prosimian biology as we move into the second decade of the 21st century. The book covers a wide range of topics, from assessments of diversity and evolutionary scenarios, through ecophysiology, cognition, behavioral and sensory ecology, to the conservation and survival prospects of this extraordinary and diverse group ... Read more

$143.09 USD

Leaping Ahead: Advances in Prosimian Biology presents a summary of the state of prosimian biology as we move into the second decade of the 21st century. The book covers a wide range of topics, from assessments of diversity and evolutionary scenarios, through ecophysiology, cognition, behavioral and sensory ecology, to the conservation and survival prospects of this extraordinary and diverse group
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Über die Entstehung der Arten

by Charles Darwin ...

Über die Entstehung der Arten von Charles Darwin (englisch: On the Origin of Species), veröffentlicht am 24. November 1859, ist ein wissenschaftliches Buch, das als grundlegendes Werk der Evolutionsbiologie gilt. Darwin stellte in seinem Buch die wissenschaftliche Theorie vor, dass sich Populationen von Lebewesen im Laufe von Generationen durch den Prozess der natürlichen Selektion evolutionär ... Read more

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Über die Entstehung der Arten von Charles Darwin (englisch: On the Origin of Species), veröffentlicht am 24. November 1859, ist ein wissenschaftliches Buch, das als grundlegendes Werk der Evolutionsbiologie gilt. Darwin stellte in seinem Buch die wissenschaftliche Theorie vor, dass sich Populationen von Lebewesen im Laufe von Generationen durch den Prozess der natürlichen Selektion evolutionär
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Ammonoid Paleobiology: From anatomy to ecology

Edited by Christian Klug, Dieter Korn, Kenneth De Baets, Isabelle Kruta, Royal H. Mapes ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This two-volume work is a testament to the abiding interest and human fascination with ammonites. We offer a new model to explain the morphogenesis of septa and the shell, we explore their habitats by the content of stable isotopes in their shells, we discuss the origin and later evolution of this important clade, and we deliver hypotheses on its demise. The Ammonoidea produced a great number of ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This two-volume work is a testament to the abiding interest and human fascination with ammonites. We offer a new model to explain the morphogenesis of septa and the shell, we explore their habitats by the content of stable isotopes in their shells, we discuss the origin and later evolution of this important clade, and we deliver hypotheses on its demise. The Ammonoidea produced a great number of
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The Climate Connection

Climate Change and Modern Human Evolution

by Robert G. B. Reid, Renée Hetherington ...

Highlights the influence of saltatory evolution and rapid climate change on human evolution, migration and behavioural change. Growing concern over the potential impacts of climate change on our future is clearly evident. In order to better understand our present circumstances and deal effectively with future climate change, society needs to become more informed about the historical connection ... Read more

$63.19 USD

Highlights the influence of saltatory evolution and rapid climate change on human evolution, migration and behavioural change. Growing concern over the potential impacts of climate change on our future is clearly evident. In order to better understand our present circumstances and deal effectively with future climate change, society needs to become more informed about the historical connection
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Perspectives in Ethology

Evolution, Culture, and Behavior

Edited by Nicholas S. Thompson, François Tonneau ...

Series Book 13 - Perspectives in Ethology
The relations between behavior, evolution, and culture have been a subject of vigorous debate since the publication of Darwin's The Descent of Man (1871). The latest volume of Perspectives in Ethology brings anthropologists, ethologists, psychologists, and evolutionary theorists together to reexamine this important relation. With two exceptions (the essays by Brown and Eldredge), all of the ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The relations between behavior, evolution, and culture have been a subject of vigorous debate since the publication of Darwin's The Descent of Man (1871). The latest volume of Perspectives in Ethology brings anthropologists, ethologists, psychologists, and evolutionary theorists together to reexamine this important relation. With two exceptions (the essays by Brown and Eldredge), all of the
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Magnetic Nanostructures

Environmental and Agricultural Applications

Edited by Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Ram Prasad ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Recently, magnetic nanostructures have gained a remarkable interest for basic research and applied studies. Because of their low cost and ease of manufacture and modification, they have great potential for agricultural and environmental applications. The use of magnetic nanostructures has been proven in a wide range of fields including catalysis, biotechnology, biomedicine, magnetic resonance ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Recently, magnetic nanostructures have gained a remarkable interest for basic research and applied studies. Because of their low cost and ease of manufacture and modification, they have great potential for agricultural and environmental applications. The use of magnetic nanostructures has been proven in a wide range of fields including catalysis, biotechnology, biomedicine, magnetic resonance
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A Mutant Ape? The Origin of Man's Descent

by Michael Pitman ...

Series series Cosmic Connections
This volume is the umbilical offshoot of its 'mother book', Science and the Soul. Both are truly original works. We begin by linking with the latter. Then, using facts from palaeoanthropology, biology (classical and molecular), information theory, design theory and philosophy, A Mutant Ape? assesses the two main interpretations of your human origin.The simple difference between these ... Read more

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This volume is the umbilical offshoot of its 'mother book', Science and the Soul. Both are truly original works. We begin by linking with the latter. Then, using facts from palaeoanthropology, biology (classical and molecular), information theory, design theory and philosophy, A Mutant Ape? assesses the two main interpretations of your human origin.The simple difference between these
... Read more
Il Lato Oscuro della Luna

by Stefano Nasetti ...

L’autore propone un viaggio (oltre 700 pagine) tra storia, archeologia, filosofia, teologia, sociologia, biologia, astronomia, fisica e tecnologia, alla ricerca di risposte alle domande: Chi siamo? Da dove veniamo? Dove ha avuto origine tutto? C’è e qual è lo scopo della nostra esistenza? Esiste un Dio? La storia umana che conosciamo è corretta? Abbiamo una percezione corretta del mondo e della ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

L’autore propone un viaggio (oltre 700 pagine) tra storia, archeologia, filosofia, teologia, sociologia, biologia, astronomia, fisica e tecnologia, alla ricerca di risposte alle domande: Chi siamo? Da dove veniamo? Dove ha avuto origine tutto? C’è e qual è lo scopo della nostra esistenza? Esiste un Dio? La storia umana che conosciamo è corretta? Abbiamo una percezione corretta del mondo e della
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ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR DEFICIENCY OF 11-BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE TYPE 2: APOMETRY, NLP, REGRESSION AND HYPNOSIS

by Edenilson Brandl ...

In "Advanced Treatment for Deficiency of 11-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2: Apometry, NLP, Regression and Hypnosis," the convergence of cutting-edge medical knowledge and holistic healing practices takes center stage. This comprehensive guide explores an array of interconnected topics, offering an innovative approach to addressing the deficiency of 11-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Advanced Treatment for Deficiency of 11-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2: Apometry, NLP, Regression and Hypnosis," the convergence of cutting-edge medical knowledge and holistic healing practices takes center stage. This comprehensive guide explores an array of interconnected topics, offering an innovative approach to addressing the deficiency of 11-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase
... Read more
Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand

by Joseph M. Forshaw ...

Although not closely related, quail, buttonquail and the Plains-wanderer have much in common. Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand examines 14 species of these small, secretive ground-dwelling birds, including Old World and New World quail, the endangered Buff-breasted Buttonquail, the elusive Plains-wanderer and the extinct New Zealand Quail.Joseph Forshaw presents ... Read more

$84.99 USD

Although not closely related, quail, buttonquail and the Plains-wanderer have much in common. Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand examines 14 species of these small, secretive ground-dwelling birds, including Old World and New World quail, the endangered Buff-breasted Buttonquail, the elusive Plains-wanderer and the extinct New Zealand Quail.Joseph Forshaw presents
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Human Origins

A Short History

by Sarah Wild ...

Humans are the dominant species on the planet. But how did we get here? Human Origins takes the reader on a fascinating 7-million-year journey from our earliest primordial ape-like roots through to the present day.For almost a hundred years, scientists have been trying to decipher the secrets of humanity’s evolution. At first, they relied on rare pieces of ancient skulls and bone fragments. But ... Read more

$8.69 USD

Humans are the dominant species on the planet. But how did we get here? Human Origins takes the reader on a fascinating 7-million-year journey from our earliest primordial ape-like roots through to the present day.For almost a hundred years, scientists have been trying to decipher the secrets of humanity’s evolution. At first, they relied on rare pieces of ancient skulls and bone fragments. But
... Read more
Evolution made plain

by John Mason ...

In *Evolution Made Plain*, John Mason offers a lucid, accessible exposition of evolutionary theory for the general reader, translating complex biological principles into clear and engaging prose. The book explains variation, natural selection, adaptation, heredity, and the gradual emergence of species with a didactic directness characteristic of popular science writing in the late nineteenth and ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In *Evolution Made Plain*, John Mason offers a lucid, accessible exposition of evolutionary theory for the general reader, translating complex biological principles into clear and engaging prose. The book explains variation, natural selection, adaptation, heredity, and the gradual emergence of species with a didactic directness characteristic of popular science writing in the late nineteenth and
... Read more
Biocommunication of Fungi

Edited by Günther Witzany ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Fungi are sessile, highly sensitive organisms that actively compete for environmental resources both above and below the ground. They assess their surroundings, estimate how much energy they need for particular goals, and then realise the optimum variant. They take measures to control certain environmental resources. They perceive themselves and can distinguish between ‘self’ and ‘non-self’. They ... Read more

$143.09 USD

Fungi are sessile, highly sensitive organisms that actively compete for environmental resources both above and below the ground. They assess their surroundings, estimate how much energy they need for particular goals, and then realise the optimum variant. They take measures to control certain environmental resources. They perceive themselves and can distinguish between ‘self’ and ‘non-self’. They
... Read more
Provisional Bibliography of Atlases, Floras and Faunas of European Cities: 1600–2014

by John G. Kelcey ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The bibliography provides information about the presence and distribution of plants and animals in cities throughout Europe. It will be of considerable interest to and should be used by a wide range of people including academics, researchers, librarians, school teachers, and people with a general interest in the natural history of cities. The bibliography is an important tool for the professions ... Read more

$89.09 USD

The bibliography provides information about the presence and distribution of plants and animals in cities throughout Europe. It will be of considerable interest to and should be used by a wide range of people including academics, researchers, librarians, school teachers, and people with a general interest in the natural history of cities. The bibliography is an important tool for the professions
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Human Extension: An Alternative to Evolutionism, Creationism and Intelligent Design

by Gregory Sandstrom ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This book proposes a new angle on the controversy over evolution as a biological theory, creation as a theological/worldview doctrine and evolutionism, creationism and Intelligent Design theory as social ideologies. Rather than presenting a polemic that will enrage or delight one camp or another, this book proposes that a cease-fire is possible. ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book proposes a new angle on the controversy over evolution as a biological theory, creation as a theological/worldview doctrine and evolutionism, creationism and Intelligent Design theory as social ideologies. Rather than presenting a polemic that will enrage or delight one camp or another, this book proposes that a cease-fire is possible.
... Read more
On the Tendency of Varieties to Depart Indefinitely From the Original Type

by Alfred Russel Wallace ...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1858 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'On the Tendency of Varieties to Depart Indefinitely From the Original Type' is a short article on variation and evolutionary theory. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the village of Llanbadoc, in Monmouthshire, Wales. Wallace was ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1858 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'On the Tendency of Varieties to Depart Indefinitely From the Original Type' is a short article on variation and evolutionary theory. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the village of Llanbadoc, in Monmouthshire, Wales. Wallace was
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