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Before the Dawn

Recovering the Lost History of Our Ancestors

de Nicholas Wade ...

Narrado por Alan Sklar ...

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12 hora 49 minutos

Based on a groundbreaking synthesis of recent scientific findings, critically acclaimed New York Times science reporter Nicholas Wade tells a bold and provocative new story of the history of our ancient ancestors and the evolution of human nature.Just in the last three years a flood of new scientific findings—driven by revelations discovered in the human genome—has provided compelling new answers ... Leer más

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Based on a groundbreaking synthesis of recent scientific findings, critically acclaimed New York Times science reporter Nicholas Wade tells a bold and provocative new story of the history of our ancient ancestors and the evolution of human nature.Just in the last three years a flood of new scientific findings—driven by revelations discovered in the human genome—has provided compelling new answers
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Beasts Before Us

The Untold Story of Mammal Origins and Evolution

de Elsa Panciroli ...

Narrado por Ruth Urquhart ...

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10 hora 38 minutos

For most of us, the story of mammal evolution starts after the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs, but over the last twenty years scientists have uncovered new fossils and used new technologies that have upended this story.In Beasts Before Us, paleontologist Elsa Panciroli charts the emergence of the mammal lineage, Synapsida, beginning at their murky split from the reptiles in the ... Leer más

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For most of us, the story of mammal evolution starts after the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs, but over the last twenty years scientists have uncovered new fossils and used new technologies that have upended this story.In Beasts Before Us, paleontologist Elsa Panciroli charts the emergence of the mammal lineage, Synapsida, beginning at their murky split from the reptiles in the
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On the Origin of Sex

The Weird and Wonderful Science of Reproduction

de Dr. Lixing Sun ...

Narrado por Daniel York Loh ...

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10 hora 16 minutos

From split-gill mushrooms to duck-billed platypuses, the spectacular science of sexual reproduction and creation of biodiversity on Earth.Let’s talk about sex. Not boring, human sex, but the endlessly fascinating, varied, and complex forms of reproduction in the rest of the natural world. Biologist Lixing Sun has spent decades researching sexual reproduction and evolution using behavioral ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

From split-gill mushrooms to duck-billed platypuses, the spectacular science of sexual reproduction and creation of biodiversity on Earth.Let’s talk about sex. Not boring, human sex, but the endlessly fascinating, varied, and complex forms of reproduction in the rest of the natural world. Biologist Lixing Sun has spent decades researching sexual reproduction and evolution using behavioral
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Junk DNA

A Journey Through the Dark Matter of the Genome

de Nessa Carey ...

Narrado por Cat Gould ...

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10 hora 16 minutos

For decades after the identification of the structure of DNA, scientists focused only on genes, the regions of the genome that contain codes for the production of proteins. Other regions that make up 98 percent of the human genome were dismissed as "junk," sequences that serve no purpose. But researchers have recently discovered variations and modulations in this junk DNA that are involved with a ... Leer más

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For decades after the identification of the structure of DNA, scientists focused only on genes, the regions of the genome that contain codes for the production of proteins. Other regions that make up 98 percent of the human genome were dismissed as "junk," sequences that serve no purpose. But researchers have recently discovered variations and modulations in this junk DNA that are involved with a
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Bones

Inside and Out

de Roy A. Meals, MD ...

Narrado por L.J. Ganser ...

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8 hora 12 minutos

Human bone is versatile and entirely unique: it repairs itself without scarring, it's lightweight but responds to stresses, and it's durable enough to survive for millennia. In Bones, orthopedic surgeon Roy A. Meals explores and extols this amazing material that both supports and records vertebrate life.Inside the body, bone proves itself the world's best building material. Meals examines the ... Leer más

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Human bone is versatile and entirely unique: it repairs itself without scarring, it's lightweight but responds to stresses, and it's durable enough to survive for millennia. In Bones, orthopedic surgeon Roy A. Meals explores and extols this amazing material that both supports and records vertebrate life.Inside the body, bone proves itself the world's best building material. Meals examines the
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Astrobiology

A Very Short Introduction

de David C. Catling ...

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4 hora 51 minutos

Astrobiology is an exciting new subject, and one, arguably, more interdisciplinary than any other. Astrobiologists seek to understand the origin and evolution of life on Earth in order to illuminate and guide the search for life on other planets. In this Very Short Introduction, David C. Catling introduces the subject through our understanding of the factors that allowed life to arise and persist ... Leer más

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Astrobiology is an exciting new subject, and one, arguably, more interdisciplinary than any other. Astrobiologists seek to understand the origin and evolution of life on Earth in order to illuminate and guide the search for life on other planets. In this Very Short Introduction, David C. Catling introduces the subject through our understanding of the factors that allowed life to arise and persist
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In Praise of Walking

A New Scientific Exploration

de Shane O'Mara ...

Narrado por Liam Gerrard ...

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5 hora 42 minutos

A hymn to walking, the mechanical magic at the core of our humanity.In this captivating book, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains, and to appreciate the advantages of this uniquely human skill. From walking’s evolutionary origins, traced back millions of years to life forms on the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting-edge ... Leer más

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A hymn to walking, the mechanical magic at the core of our humanity.In this captivating book, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains, and to appreciate the advantages of this uniquely human skill. From walking’s evolutionary origins, traced back millions of years to life forms on the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting-edge
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The Invention of Nature

Alexander von Humboldt's New World

de Andrea Wulf ...

Narrado por David Drummond ...

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14 hora 3 minutos

The acclaimed author of The Brother Gardeners and Founding Gardeners reveals the forgotten life of the visionary German naturalist whose ideas continue to influence how we view ourselves and our relationship with the natural world today. Alexander von Humboldt (1769 - 1859) was an intrepid explorer and the most famous scientist of his age. His restless life was packed with adventure and discovery, ... Leer más

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The acclaimed author of The Brother Gardeners and Founding Gardeners reveals the forgotten life of the visionary German naturalist whose ideas continue to influence how we view ourselves and our relationship with the natural world today. Alexander von Humboldt (1769 - 1859) was an intrepid explorer and the most famous scientist of his age. His restless life was packed with adventure and discovery,
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Evolution

What Everyone Needs to Know

de Robin Dunbar ...

Narrado por Bruce Mann ...

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10 hora 54 minutos

Evolution is one of the most important processes in life. It not only explains the detailed history of life on earth, but its scope also extends into many aspects of our own contemporary behavior—who we are and how we got to be here, our psychology, our cultures—and greatly impacts modern advancements in medicine and conservation biology. Perhaps its most important claim for science is its ability ... Leer más

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Evolution is one of the most important processes in life. It not only explains the detailed history of life on earth, but its scope also extends into many aspects of our own contemporary behavior—who we are and how we got to be here, our psychology, our cultures—and greatly impacts modern advancements in medicine and conservation biology. Perhaps its most important claim for science is its ability
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The Invisible History of the Human Race

How DNA and History Shape Our Identities and Our Futures

de Christine Kenneally ...

Narrado por Justine Eyre ...

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12 hora 39 minutos

We are doomed to repeat history if we fail to learn from it, but how are we affected by the forces that are invisible to us? In The Invisible History of the Human Race, Christine Kenneally draws on cutting-edge research to reveal how both historical artifacts and DNA tell us where we come from and where we may be going.While some books explore our genetic inheritance and some popular television ... Leer más

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We are doomed to repeat history if we fail to learn from it, but how are we affected by the forces that are invisible to us? In The Invisible History of the Human Race, Christine Kenneally draws on cutting-edge research to reveal how both historical artifacts and DNA tell us where we come from and where we may be going.While some books explore our genetic inheritance and some popular television
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The Shortest History of Sex

Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation

de David Baker ...

Narrado por Grant Cartwright ...

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9 hora 2 minutos

From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what might sex look like in the future?With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex reveals where the many facets of our sexuality—chemical, ... Leer más

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From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what might sex look like in the future?With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex reveals where the many facets of our sexuality—chemical,
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The Edge of Evolution

The Search for the Limits of Darwinism

de Michael J. Behe ...

Narrado por Patrick Lawlor ...

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10 hora 55 minutos

Michael J. Behe launched the intelligent design movement with his first book, Darwin's Black Box, by demonstrating that Darwinism could not account for the complexity of biochemistry. Now he takes a giant leap forward. In The Edge of Evolution, Behe uses astounding new findings from the genetics revolution to show that Darwinism is nowhere near as powerful as most people believe. Genetic analysis ... Leer más

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Michael J. Behe launched the intelligent design movement with his first book, Darwin's Black Box, by demonstrating that Darwinism could not account for the complexity of biochemistry. Now he takes a giant leap forward. In The Edge of Evolution, Behe uses astounding new findings from the genetics revolution to show that Darwinism is nowhere near as powerful as most people believe. Genetic analysis
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Future Humans

Inside the Science of Our Continuing Evolution

de Scott Solomon ...

Narrado por Donald Corren ...

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5 hora 34 minutos

In this intriguing book, evolutionary biologist Scott Solomon draws on the explosion of discoveries in recent years to examine the future evolution of our species. Combining knowledge of our past with current trends, Solomon offers convincing evidence that evolutionary forces still affect us today. But how will modernization—including longer lifespans, changing diets, global travel, and widespread ... Leer más

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In this intriguing book, evolutionary biologist Scott Solomon draws on the explosion of discoveries in recent years to examine the future evolution of our species. Combining knowledge of our past with current trends, Solomon offers convincing evidence that evolutionary forces still affect us today. But how will modernization—including longer lifespans, changing diets, global travel, and widespread
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Эволюция человека. Книга II. Обезьяны, нейроны и душа

de Александр Марков ...

Narrado por Геннадий Смирнов ...

Series series Элементы (Россия)
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15 hora 58 minutos

В своей новой книге "Эволюция человека" Александр Марков затрагивает самые разные темы — от периодизации расселения первых людей до генетических основ политических и религиозных воззрений. Автор ставит множество вопросов и ищет на них ответы вместе с читателем, привлекая обширный материал последних исследований в антропологии, генетике и эволюционной психологии. Кто мы? Чем мы отличаемся от ... Leer más

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В своей новой книге "Эволюция человека" Александр Марков затрагивает самые разные темы — от периодизации расселения первых людей до генетических основ политических и религиозных воззрений. Автор ставит множество вопросов и ищет на них ответы вместе с читателем, привлекая обширный материал последних исследований в антропологии, генетике и эволюционной психологии. Кто мы? Чем мы отличаемся от
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Human Evolution: A Guided Journey From Early Ancestors to the Future of Our Species

de Edward Calloway ...

Narrado por Edward Calloway ...

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1 horas 57 minutos

Uncover the awe-inspiring science of human origins and see how fragile primates mastered their own destiny. Whether you are commuting or seeking to expand your understanding of our shared identity, this thought-provoking history transports you across ancient landscapes. Walk alongside our vanished ancestors as they harness fire, forge early tools, and survive brutal global climates.Far beyond a ... Leer más

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Uncover the awe-inspiring science of human origins and see how fragile primates mastered their own destiny. Whether you are commuting or seeking to expand your understanding of our shared identity, this thought-provoking history transports you across ancient landscapes. Walk alongside our vanished ancestors as they harness fire, forge early tools, and survive brutal global climates.Far beyond a
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Prehistoric Life: A Guided Journey Through Earth’s Earliest Creatures, Lost Worlds, and Evolution Before Humans

de Adrian Whitaker ...

Narrado por Adrian Whitaker ...

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1 horas 47 minutos

Embark on an awe-inspiring natural history journey to explore the epic evolution of life on a young, hostile Earth. Whether transforming a daily commute into a cinematic adventure or unwinding with an atmospheric scientific narrative, this gripping guided tour brings vanished ecosystems back to life. Every fossil becomes a thrilling clue in a planetary story of origin and survival.Witness the rise ... Leer más

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Embark on an awe-inspiring natural history journey to explore the epic evolution of life on a young, hostile Earth. Whether transforming a daily commute into a cinematic adventure or unwinding with an atmospheric scientific narrative, this gripping guided tour brings vanished ecosystems back to life. Every fossil becomes a thrilling clue in a planetary story of origin and survival.Witness the rise
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Pure Human

The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny

de Gregg Braden ...

Narrado por Gregg Braden ...

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9 hora 55 minutos

In an age where new technologies such as AI threaten to supplant human intelligence, award-winning scientist Gregg Braden explores how the qualities that make us human—emotional intelligence, intuition, compassion, and creativity—may be the most powerful technologies of all.There are rare moments in time when we make choices that irreversibly change the world, and our lives, forever. This is one ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

In an age where new technologies such as AI threaten to supplant human intelligence, award-winning scientist Gregg Braden explores how the qualities that make us human—emotional intelligence, intuition, compassion, and creativity—may be the most powerful technologies of all.There are rare moments in time when we make choices that irreversibly change the world, and our lives, forever. This is one
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Pocket Evolution

Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)

de Rumi Michael Leigh ...

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18 minutos

Unlock the mysteries of evolution with "Pocket Evolution: Essential Knowledge in Questions and Answers." This compact guide is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of science's most fundamental concepts. Whether you're a student, teacher, or just curious about the origins and development of life, this book provides clear and concise answers to essential questions on ... Leer más

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Unlock the mysteries of evolution with "Pocket Evolution: Essential Knowledge in Questions and Answers." This compact guide is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of science's most fundamental concepts. Whether you're a student, teacher, or just curious about the origins and development of life, this book provides clear and concise answers to essential questions on
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Evolutionary Biology, Part 1

The Darwinian Revolutions: Modern Synthesis

de Allen MacNeill ...

Narrado por Allen MacNeill ...

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7 hora 44 minutos

With Evolutionary Psychology I and II, Allen D. MacNeill of Cornell University led a thought-provoking series of lectures on why people do the things they do. In Evolutionary Biology I, MacNeill addresses a different side of the coin by examining the biological component, from Charles Darwin's and Gregor Mendel's "dangerous ideas" to contemporary thought leaders and the forming of the modern ... Leer más

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With Evolutionary Psychology I and II, Allen D. MacNeill of Cornell University led a thought-provoking series of lectures on why people do the things they do. In Evolutionary Biology I, MacNeill addresses a different side of the coin by examining the biological component, from Charles Darwin's and Gregor Mendel's "dangerous ideas" to contemporary thought leaders and the forming of the modern
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Is Earth Exceptional?

The Quest for Cosmic Life

de Mario Livio, Ph.D., Jack Szostak, Ph.D. ...

Narrado por Graham Winton ...

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10 hora 36 minutos

A New York Times–bestselling astrophysicist and a Nobel laureate describe the quest to discover how and where the universe breathed life into matterFor a long time, scientists have wondered how life has emerged from inanimate chemistry, and whether Earth is the only place where it exists. Charles Darwin speculated about life on Earth beginning in a warm little pond. Some of his contemporaries ... Leer más

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A New York Times–bestselling astrophysicist and a Nobel laureate describe the quest to discover how and where the universe breathed life into matterFor a long time, scientists have wondered how life has emerged from inanimate chemistry, and whether Earth is the only place where it exists. Charles Darwin speculated about life on Earth beginning in a warm little pond. Some of his contemporaries
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الجين الأناني

de ريتشارد دوكينز, ريتشارد دوكينز ...

Narrado por يامن عبد النور ...

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21 hora 33 minutos

يرى مؤلّف هذا الكتاب أن مجتمع الإنسان المبني على قانون الجينات الأناني، من الممكن أن يكون منفراً ومزعجاً العيش فيه. ولسوء الحظّ، لن يؤدّي استنكارنا ذلك كلّه إلى تعديله. فلنحاول تعليم الكرم والغيْرية لأننا ولدنا أنانيين. ولنحاول أيضاً أن نفهم مخطّطات جيناتنا الأنانية، كي نستطيع إفساد خططها. ... Leer más

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يرى مؤلّف هذا الكتاب أن مجتمع الإنسان المبني على قانون الجينات الأناني، من الممكن أن يكون منفراً ومزعجاً العيش فيه. ولسوء الحظّ، لن يؤدّي استنكارنا ذلك كلّه إلى تعديله. فلنحاول تعليم الكرم والغيْرية لأننا ولدنا أنانيين. ولنحاول أيضاً أن نفهم مخطّطات جيناتنا الأنانية، كي نستطيع إفساد خططها.
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Star bene con noi stessi per star bene con gli altri

de Marco Ferrini ...

Narrado por Marco Ferrini ...

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2 hora 18 minutos

Le relazioni sono una componente fondamentale della vita.La prima relazione di importanza primaria è quella con noi stessi.Quando il contatto profondo con noi stessi è debole, frammentato, tutte le relazioni che intratteniamo diventano carenti e insoddisfacenti, perché la persona che non sta bene con se stessa comincia ad incolpare gli altri del proprio malessere, ed è così che si creano rapporti ... Leer más

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Le relazioni sono una componente fondamentale della vita.La prima relazione di importanza primaria è quella con noi stessi.Quando il contatto profondo con noi stessi è debole, frammentato, tutte le relazioni che intratteniamo diventano carenti e insoddisfacenti, perché la persona che non sta bene con se stessa comincia ad incolpare gli altri del proprio malessere, ed è così che si creano rapporti
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Les douze clefs de la philosophie

de Basile Valentin ...

Narrado por Nicola Charbono ...

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1 horas 53 minutos

Plongez dans l'univers mystérieux de l'alchimie avec "Les douze clefs de la philosophie" de Basile Valentin. Ce texte énigmatique du XVIe siècle vous invite à explorer les secrets anciens et les symboles cryptiques qui ont fasciné les esprits curieux à travers les âges. Chaque clef ouvre une porte vers une compréhension plus profonde des mystères de la transformation et de la quête de la pierre ... Leer más

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Plongez dans l'univers mystérieux de l'alchimie avec "Les douze clefs de la philosophie" de Basile Valentin. Ce texte énigmatique du XVIe siècle vous invite à explorer les secrets anciens et les symboles cryptiques qui ont fasciné les esprits curieux à travers les âges. Chaque clef ouvre une porte vers une compréhension plus profonde des mystères de la transformation et de la quête de la pierre
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The Social Instinct

How Cooperation Shaped the World

de Nichola Raihani ...

Narrado por Nichola Raihani ...

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9 hora 41 minutos

**This program is read by the author.In the tradition of Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene, Nichola Raihani's The Social Instinct is a profound and engaging look at the hidden relationships underpinning human evolution, and why cooperation is key to our future survival.**"Enriching" —Publisher's WeeklyCooperation is the means by which life arose in the first place. It’s how we progressed through ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

**This program is read by the author.In the tradition of Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene, Nichola Raihani's The Social Instinct is a profound and engaging look at the hidden relationships underpinning human evolution, and why cooperation is key to our future survival.**"Enriching" —Publisher's WeeklyCooperation is the means by which life arose in the first place. It’s how we progressed through
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