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The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks

Tales of Important Geological Puzzles and the People Who Solved Them

by Donald R. Prothero ...

Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth’s past. The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks tells the fascinating stories behind the discoveries that shook the foundations of geology. In twenty-five chapters—each about a particular rock, outcrop, or geologic phenomenon—Donald R. Prothero recounts the scientific detective work that shaped our understanding of geology, from the unearthing of exemplary ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth’s past. The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks tells the fascinating stories behind the discoveries that shook the foundations of geology. In twenty-five chapters—each about a particular rock, outcrop, or geologic phenomenon—Donald R. Prothero recounts the scientific detective work that shaped our understanding of geology, from the unearthing of exemplary
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L’étonnant Panda

Erreur de la nature ou merveille d'adaptation?

by Cyrille Barrette ...

Tout le monde est séduit par ce drôle d’animal au pelage noir et blanc, placide, potelé et apparemment inoffensif. Mais l’histoire et l’évolution du Panda sont énigmatiques. Comment cet ours – car c’est un ours – est-il devenu végétarien ? Pourquoi arbore-t-il cette fourrure si spectaculaire ? Comment expliquer la présence d’un deuxième pouce ? Pourquoi ne mange-t-il que du bambou qu’il ne digère ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Tout le monde est séduit par ce drôle d’animal au pelage noir et blanc, placide, potelé et apparemment inoffensif. Mais l’histoire et l’évolution du Panda sont énigmatiques. Comment cet ours – car c’est un ours – est-il devenu végétarien ? Pourquoi arbore-t-il cette fourrure si spectaculaire ? Comment expliquer la présence d’un deuxième pouce ? Pourquoi ne mange-t-il que du bambou qu’il ne digère
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The Book That Changed America

How Darwin's Theory of Evolution Ignited a Nation

by Randall Fuller ...

**A compelling portrait of a unique moment in American history when the ideas of Charles Darwin reshaped American notions about nature, religion, science and race“A lively and informative history.” – The New York Times Book Review**Throughout its history America has been torn in two by debates over ideals and beliefs. Randall Fuller takes us back to one of those turning points, in 1860, with the ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

**A compelling portrait of a unique moment in American history when the ideas of Charles Darwin reshaped American notions about nature, religion, science and race“A lively and informative history.” – The New York Times Book Review**Throughout its history America has been torn in two by debates over ideals and beliefs. Randall Fuller takes us back to one of those turning points, in 1860, with the
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A Most Improbable Journey

A Big History of Our Planet and Ourselves

by Walter Alvarez ...

"A thrilling synthesis from a brilliant scientist who discovered one of the most important chapters in our history." —Sean B. CarrollBig History, the field that integrates traditional historical scholarship with scientific insights to study the full sweep of our universe, has so far been the domain of historians. Famed geologist Walter Alvarez—best known for the “Impact Theory” explaining dinosaur ... Read more

$16.69 CAD

"A thrilling synthesis from a brilliant scientist who discovered one of the most important chapters in our history." —Sean B. CarrollBig History, the field that integrates traditional historical scholarship with scientific insights to study the full sweep of our universe, has so far been the domain of historians. Famed geologist Walter Alvarez—best known for the “Impact Theory” explaining dinosaur
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The Evolution of Human Sexuality

by Donald Symons ...

Author Donald Symonds examines the differences between men and women in sexual behavior and attitudes, concluding that these differences are innate and that it is impossible to achieve identical sexualities in males and females. A central theme of this book is that, with respect to sexuality, there is a female human nature and a male human nature, and these natures are extraordinarily different, ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

Author Donald Symonds examines the differences between men and women in sexual behavior and attitudes, concluding that these differences are innate and that it is impossible to achieve identical sexualities in males and females. A central theme of this book is that, with respect to sexuality, there is a female human nature and a male human nature, and these natures are extraordinarily different,
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The Giant Leap

Why Space Is the Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life

by Caleb Scharf ...

A leading astrobiologist argues that space travel is an evolutionary event at least as important as life’s first journey from sea to land"The Giant Leap is a detailed and provocative exploration of what it means for life as we know it to escape the bounds of the only planet where it has ever been." —Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseThe story of life has always been one of ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

A leading astrobiologist argues that space travel is an evolutionary event at least as important as life’s first journey from sea to land"The Giant Leap is a detailed and provocative exploration of what it means for life as we know it to escape the bounds of the only planet where it has ever been." —Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseThe story of life has always been one of
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The Ascent of Information

Books, Bits, Genes, Machines, and Life's Unending Algorithm

by Caleb Scharf ...

**“Full of fascinating insights drawn from an impressive range of disciplines, The Ascent of Information casts the familiar and the foreign in a dramatic new light.” —Brian Greene, author of The Elegant UniverseYour information has a life of its own, and it’s using you to get what it wants.**One of the most peculiar and possibly unique features of humans is the vast amount of information we carry ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

**“Full of fascinating insights drawn from an impressive range of disciplines, The Ascent of Information casts the familiar and the foreign in a dramatic new light.” —Brian Greene, author of The Elegant UniverseYour information has a life of its own, and it’s using you to get what it wants.**One of the most peculiar and possibly unique features of humans is the vast amount of information we carry
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Childbirth and the Future of Homo Sapiens

by Odent ...

$8.09 CAD
Variation Of Plants And Animals Under Domestication (Mobi Classics)

by Charles Darwin ...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. ... Read more

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.
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The Eye

A Very Short Introduction

by Michael F. Land ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
The eye is one of the most remarkable achievements of evolution, and has evolved up to 40 times in different parts of the animal kingdom. In humans, vision is the most important sense, and much of the brain is given over to the processing of visual information. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Land describes the evolution of vision and the variety of eyes found in both humans and animals. ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

The eye is one of the most remarkable achievements of evolution, and has evolved up to 40 times in different parts of the animal kingdom. In humans, vision is the most important sense, and much of the brain is given over to the processing of visual information. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Land describes the evolution of vision and the variety of eyes found in both humans and animals.
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Darwin's Lost World

The hidden history of animal life

by Martin Brasier ...

Darwin made a powerful argument for evolution in the Origin of Species, based on all the evidence available to him. But a few things puzzled him. One was how inheritance works - he did not know about genes. This book concerns another of Darwin's Dilemmas, and the efforts of modern palaeontologists to solve it. What puzzled Darwin is that the most very ancient rocks, before the Cambrian, seemed to ... Read more

$9.19 CAD

Darwin made a powerful argument for evolution in the Origin of Species, based on all the evidence available to him. But a few things puzzled him. One was how inheritance works - he did not know about genes. This book concerns another of Darwin's Dilemmas, and the efforts of modern palaeontologists to solve it. What puzzled Darwin is that the most very ancient rocks, before the Cambrian, seemed to
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Darwin's Armada

Four Voyages and the Battle for the Theory of Evolution

by Iain McCalman ...

"Sparkling…an extraordinary true-adventure story, complete with trials, tribulations and moments of exultation." —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewAward-winning cultural historian Iain McCalman tells the stories of Charles Darwin and his staunchest supporters: Joseph Hooker, Thomas Huxley, and Alfred Wallace. Beginning with the somber morning of April 26, 1882—the day of Darwin's funeral—Darwin's ... Read more

$17.89 CAD

"Sparkling…an extraordinary true-adventure story, complete with trials, tribulations and moments of exultation." —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewAward-winning cultural historian Iain McCalman tells the stories of Charles Darwin and his staunchest supporters: Joseph Hooker, Thomas Huxley, and Alfred Wallace. Beginning with the somber morning of April 26, 1882—the day of Darwin's funeral—Darwin's
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Charles Darwin

Biographies of Scientists

by Hourly History ...

Series series Biographies of Scientists
Charles Darwin thought he would be a clergyman after an uneventful childhood, where he hated school but loved the natural world. All that would change when he was allowed to be a part of a worldwide expedition to faraway lands. He was able to collect specimens and keep notes on all he experienced.Discover a plethora of topics such asEarly Life and EducationRound the World Aboard the BeagleDarwin's ... Read more

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Charles Darwin thought he would be a clergyman after an uneventful childhood, where he hated school but loved the natural world. All that would change when he was allowed to be a part of a worldwide expedition to faraway lands. He was able to collect specimens and keep notes on all he experienced.Discover a plethora of topics such asEarly Life and EducationRound the World Aboard the BeagleDarwin's
... Read more
Food

A Very Short Introduction

by John Krebs ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
In this Very Short Introduction, Prof Lord John Krebs provides a brief history of human food, from our remote ancestors 3 million years ago to the present day. By looking at the four great transitions in human food - cooking, agriculture, processing, and preservation - he considers a variety of questions, including why people like some kinds of foods and not others; how your senses contribute to ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

In this Very Short Introduction, Prof Lord John Krebs provides a brief history of human food, from our remote ancestors 3 million years ago to the present day. By looking at the four great transitions in human food - cooking, agriculture, processing, and preservation - he considers a variety of questions, including why people like some kinds of foods and not others; how your senses contribute to
... Read more
Dinner with Darwin

Food, Drink, and Evolution

by Jonathan Silvertown ...

A "delectably erudite" study of how natural selection has shaped the foods we eat: "This intricate scientific banquet is a marvelous read: bon appétit." — NatureWhat do eggs, flour, and milk have in common? They form the basis of waffles, of course, but these breakfast staples also share an evolutionary function: eggs, seeds (from which we derive flour by grinding), and milk have each evolved to ... Read more

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A "delectably erudite" study of how natural selection has shaped the foods we eat: "This intricate scientific banquet is a marvelous read: bon appétit." — NatureWhat do eggs, flour, and milk have in common? They form the basis of waffles, of course, but these breakfast staples also share an evolutionary function: eggs, seeds (from which we derive flour by grinding), and milk have each evolved to
... Read more
Darwin: A Very Short Introduction

A Very Short Introduction

by Jonathan Howard ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Darwin's theory that our ancestors were apes caused a furore in the scientific world and outside it when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Arguments still rage about the implications of his evolutionary theory, and scepticism about the value of Darwin's contribution to knowledge is widespread. In this analysis of Darwin's major insights and arguments, Jonathan Howard reasserts the ... Read more

$7.19 CAD

Darwin's theory that our ancestors were apes caused a furore in the scientific world and outside it when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Arguments still rage about the implications of his evolutionary theory, and scepticism about the value of Darwin's contribution to knowledge is widespread. In this analysis of Darwin's major insights and arguments, Jonathan Howard reasserts the
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Evolution

The Human Story, 2nd Edition

by Dr. Alice Roberts ...

Travel back in time eight million years to explore the roots of the human family tree.Interweaving latest discoveries, maps, and incredible illustrations, Evolution tells the story of our origins and helps us better understand our species, from tree-dwelling primates to modern 21st-century humans.Renowned Dutch paleoartists the Kennis brothers bring our ancestors to life with their beautiful, ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Travel back in time eight million years to explore the roots of the human family tree.Interweaving latest discoveries, maps, and incredible illustrations, Evolution tells the story of our origins and helps us better understand our species, from tree-dwelling primates to modern 21st-century humans.Renowned Dutch paleoartists the Kennis brothers bring our ancestors to life with their beautiful,
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Evolution and Intelligent Design in a Nutshell

by Thomas Y. Lo, Paul K. Chien, Eric H. Anderson, Robert A. Alston, Robert P. Waltzer ...

Are life and the universe a mindless accident—the blind outworking of cosmic, chemical, and biological evolution? That's the official story many of us were taught somewhere along the way. But what does the science actually say? Drawing on recent discoveries in astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, biology, and paleontology, Evolution and Intelligent Design in a Nutshell shows how the latest scientific ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are life and the universe a mindless accident—the blind outworking of cosmic, chemical, and biological evolution? That's the official story many of us were taught somewhere along the way. But what does the science actually say? Drawing on recent discoveries in astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, biology, and paleontology, Evolution and Intelligent Design in a Nutshell shows how the latest scientific
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The Sleepless Ape

The Story of Sleep in Human Evolution

by David R. Samson ...

How the unique sleep habits of early humans fostered survival, innovation, and social evolution—and how this evolutionary legacy holds insights into how we sleep todayDespite sleep’s critical role in maintaining health and cognitive function, humans sleep less than any other primate. The Sleepless Ape reveals the reasons for this evolutionary paradox, showing how our unique sleep patterns evolved ... Read more

$35.19 CAD

How the unique sleep habits of early humans fostered survival, innovation, and social evolution—and how this evolutionary legacy holds insights into how we sleep todayDespite sleep’s critical role in maintaining health and cognitive function, humans sleep less than any other primate. The Sleepless Ape reveals the reasons for this evolutionary paradox, showing how our unique sleep patterns evolved
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The Hundred Years' Trial

Law, Evolution, and the Long Shadow of Scopes v. Tennessee

by Alexander Gouzoules, Harold Gouzoules ...

A new account of the enduring cultural, legal, and scientific legacy of the 1925 Scopes Trial.In The Hundred Years' Trial, Alexander and Harold Gouzoules explore the century-long impacts of the historic 1925 Scopes "Monkey Trial," starting with the development of evolutionary theory and charting the resulting cultural and legal conflicts over evolution in the United States. Through a blend of ... Read more

$36.29 CAD

A new account of the enduring cultural, legal, and scientific legacy of the 1925 Scopes Trial.In The Hundred Years' Trial, Alexander and Harold Gouzoules explore the century-long impacts of the historic 1925 Scopes "Monkey Trial," starting with the development of evolutionary theory and charting the resulting cultural and legal conflicts over evolution in the United States. Through a blend of
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The Last Neanderthal

Understanding How Humans Die

by Ludovic Slimak ...

Translated by Andrew Brown ...

It’s August 2015. After twenty-five years of archaeological research in a secluded cave overlooking the Rhône Valley in southern France, Ludovic Slimak uncovers the remains of a Neanderthal, frozen in time – a discovery that casts fresh light on a critical turning point in human history. Could these remains belong to one of the last Neanderthals? As scientists from around the world analyze the ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

It’s August 2015. After twenty-five years of archaeological research in a secluded cave overlooking the Rhône Valley in southern France, Ludovic Slimak uncovers the remains of a Neanderthal, frozen in time – a discovery that casts fresh light on a critical turning point in human history. Could these remains belong to one of the last Neanderthals? As scientists from around the world analyze the
... Read more
Right Hand, Left Hand

The multiple award-winning true life scientific detective story

by Chris McManus ...

Winner of the Aventis Science Book Prize. 'A scientific detective story, a brilliant cross between Edgar Allan Poe and Gray's anatomy' J G Ballard, New Stateman Books of the Year'Fascinating' New Scientist'Wonderful' Nature- What is the connection between Paul McCartney, Leonardo Da Vinci and Babe Ruth?- Why are parrots and peacocks left-footed?- Do left-handers behave differen... ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Winner of the Aventis Science Book Prize. 'A scientific detective story, a brilliant cross between Edgar Allan Poe and Gray's anatomy' J G Ballard, New Stateman Books of the Year'Fascinating' New Scientist'Wonderful' Nature- What is the connection between Paul McCartney, Leonardo Da Vinci and Babe Ruth?- Why are parrots and peacocks left-footed?- Do left-handers behave differen...
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A Brief History of Creation

Science and the Search for the Origin of Life

by Bill Mesler, H. James Cleaves II ...

The epic story of the scientists through the ages who have sought answers to life’s biggest mystery: How did it begin?In this essential and illuminating history of Western science, Bill Mesler and H. James Cleaves II seek to answer the most crucial question in science: How did life begin? They trace the trials and triumphs of the iconoclastic scientists who have sought to solve the mystery, from ... Read more

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The epic story of the scientists through the ages who have sought answers to life’s biggest mystery: How did it begin?In this essential and illuminating history of Western science, Bill Mesler and H. James Cleaves II seek to answer the most crucial question in science: How did life begin? They trace the trials and triumphs of the iconoclastic scientists who have sought to solve the mystery, from
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Atlas of Creation - Volume 2

by Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar) ...

In schools just about everywhere in the world, the biology textbooks used to teach students set out a false story of life. What students read under the heading of "The Theory of Evolution" in fact consists of totally faulty mechanisms, false proofs, conjectural illustrations and drawings, wrongly interpreted fossils and a spurious history of living things.This myth, the subject of textbooks and ... Read more

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In schools just about everywhere in the world, the biology textbooks used to teach students set out a false story of life. What students read under the heading of "The Theory of Evolution" in fact consists of totally faulty mechanisms, false proofs, conjectural illustrations and drawings, wrongly interpreted fossils and a spurious history of living things.This myth, the subject of textbooks and
... Read more

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