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Egyptian Myths and Mysteries

by Rudolf Steiner ...

A Fascinating Exploration of Ancient Egypt Through Steiner’s Spiritual and Esoteric PhilosophyEgyptian Myths and Mysteries by Rudolf Steiner brings together a cycle of twelve lectures delivered in Leipzig in September 1908, in which Steiner explores ancient Egyptian religion, mythology, initiation, human evolution, and their place within his broader anthroposophical vision of spiritual history.At ... Read more

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A Fascinating Exploration of Ancient Egypt Through Steiner’s Spiritual and Esoteric PhilosophyEgyptian Myths and Mysteries by Rudolf Steiner brings together a cycle of twelve lectures delivered in Leipzig in September 1908, in which Steiner explores ancient Egyptian religion, mythology, initiation, human evolution, and their place within his broader anthroposophical vision of spiritual history.At
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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

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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
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Stephen Jay Gould

Reflections on His View of Life

by Patricia Kelley, Robert Ross ...

Considered by many during his lifetime as the most well-known scientist in the world, Stephen Jay Gould left an enormous and influential body of work. A Harvard professor of paleontology, evolutionary biology, and the history of science, Gould provided major insights into our understanding of the history of life. He helped to reinvigorate paleontology, launch macroevolution on a new course, and ... Read more

$75.99 CAD

Considered by many during his lifetime as the most well-known scientist in the world, Stephen Jay Gould left an enormous and influential body of work. A Harvard professor of paleontology, evolutionary biology, and the history of science, Gould provided major insights into our understanding of the history of life. He helped to reinvigorate paleontology, launch macroevolution on a new course, and
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Creative Evolution

With a Chapter from Bergson and his Philosophy by J. Alexander Gunn

by Henri Bergson, J. Alexander Gunn ...

Translated by Arthur Mitchell ...

“Creative Evolution” is a 1907 book by French philosopher Henri Bergson. Within it, Bergson offers a version of orthogenesis to replace Darwin's evolutionary mechanism, which surmises that evolution is stimulated by a "vital impetus". “Creative Evolution” was hugely popular in the early twentieth century and is highly recommended for those with an interest in evolution and allied subjects. Henri ... Read more

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“Creative Evolution” is a 1907 book by French philosopher Henri Bergson. Within it, Bergson offers a version of orthogenesis to replace Darwin's evolutionary mechanism, which surmises that evolution is stimulated by a "vital impetus". “Creative Evolution” was hugely popular in the early twentieth century and is highly recommended for those with an interest in evolution and allied subjects. Henri
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The Problem of War

Darwinism, Christianity, and their Battle to Understand Human Conflict

by Michael Ruse ...

Darwinian evolutionary theory is one of the brightest jewels in the crown of science, yet it has been highly controversial since its first appearance in the On the Origin of Species in 1859. Well known is the opposition of so many Christians, an opposition that shows little sign of abating today. In The Problem of War, philosopher Michael Ruse argues that the roots of the unease lie not simply (as ... Read more

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Darwinian evolutionary theory is one of the brightest jewels in the crown of science, yet it has been highly controversial since its first appearance in the On the Origin of Species in 1859. Well known is the opposition of so many Christians, an opposition that shows little sign of abating today. In The Problem of War, philosopher Michael Ruse argues that the roots of the unease lie not simply (as
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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

by Charles Darwin ...

Published in 1872, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals was a book at the very heart of Darwin's research interests - a central pillar of his 'human' series. This book engaged some of the hardest questions in the evolution debate, and it showed the ever-cautious Darwin at his boldest. If Darwin had one goal with Expression, it was to demonstrate the power of his theories for ... Read more

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Published in 1872, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals was a book at the very heart of Darwin's research interests - a central pillar of his 'human' series. This book engaged some of the hardest questions in the evolution debate, and it showed the ever-cautious Darwin at his boldest. If Darwin had one goal with Expression, it was to demonstrate the power of his theories for
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First Principles

by Herbert Spencer ...

Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, sociologist, and prominent classical liberal political theorist of the Victorian era. Spencer developed an all-embracing conception of evolution as the progressive development of the physical world, biological organisms, the human mind, and human culture and societies. As a polymath, he contributed to a wide range of subjects, ... Read more

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Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, sociologist, and prominent classical liberal political theorist of the Victorian era. Spencer developed an all-embracing conception of evolution as the progressive development of the physical world, biological organisms, the human mind, and human culture and societies. As a polymath, he contributed to a wide range of subjects,
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Our Tribal Future

How to Channel Our Foundational Human Instincts into a Force for Good

by David R. Samson ...

Winner of the 2023 Balsillie Prize for Public PolicyAn astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism, and how we can learn to harness it to improve the world around us.What do you think of when you hear the word "tribalism?" For many, it conjures images of bigotry, xenophobia, and sectarian violence. Others may envision their own tribe: family, friends, and the bonds of loyalty ... Read more

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Winner of the 2023 Balsillie Prize for Public PolicyAn astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism, and how we can learn to harness it to improve the world around us.What do you think of when you hear the word "tribalism?" For many, it conjures images of bigotry, xenophobia, and sectarian violence. Others may envision their own tribe: family, friends, and the bonds of loyalty
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Brains Through Time

A Natural History of Vertebrates

by Georg F. Striedter, R. Glenn Northcutt ...

When did the first vertebrates emerge, and how did they differ from their invertebrate ancestors? When did vertebrates evolve jaws, paired fins, pattern vision, or a neocortex? How have evolutionary innovations such as these impacted vertebrate behavior and success? Georg Striedter and Glenn Northcutt answer these fundamental questions about all major vertebrate lineages. Highlighting the key ... Read more

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When did the first vertebrates emerge, and how did they differ from their invertebrate ancestors? When did vertebrates evolve jaws, paired fins, pattern vision, or a neocortex? How have evolutionary innovations such as these impacted vertebrate behavior and success? Georg Striedter and Glenn Northcutt answer these fundamental questions about all major vertebrate lineages. Highlighting the key
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Nobody Knows Evolution!: Bulldogs, Rottweilers and the Intelligent Designers

Goldman's Bulldog Presents, #2

by Nobody! ...

Series Book 2 - Goldman's Bulldog Presents
"Nobody Knows Evolution!: Bulldogs, Rottweilers and the Intelligent Designers" unifies science, religion and mysticism in a way that is sure to irritate everybody!"Nobody! drags Darwin's theory kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century. It's a hole-in-one!" Nobody teeing off at the Darwin Golf Club"Evolution for idiots!" Nobody on the Board of Education"You mean idiots for evolution!" ... Read more

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"Nobody Knows Evolution!: Bulldogs, Rottweilers and the Intelligent Designers" unifies science, religion and mysticism in a way that is sure to irritate everybody!"Nobody! drags Darwin's theory kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century. It's a hole-in-one!" Nobody teeing off at the Darwin Golf Club"Evolution for idiots!" Nobody on the Board of Education"You mean idiots for evolution!"
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Aurora

In Search of the Northern Lights

by Dr Melanie Windridge ...

The beautiful aurorae, or northern lights, are the stuff of legends. The ancient stories of the Sami people warn that if you mock the lights they will seize you, and their mythical appeal continues to capture the hearts and imagination of people across the globe.Aurora explores the visual beauty, ancient myths and science of the northern lights and challenges the popular theory of how the lights ... Read more

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The beautiful aurorae, or northern lights, are the stuff of legends. The ancient stories of the Sami people warn that if you mock the lights they will seize you, and their mythical appeal continues to capture the hearts and imagination of people across the globe.Aurora explores the visual beauty, ancient myths and science of the northern lights and challenges the popular theory of how the lights
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The Language of Living Matter

How Molecules Acquire Meaning

by Bernd-Olaf Küppers ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book, by an eminent scientist and philosopher, provides strong evidence for the claim that language is a general principle of Nature, rooted exclusively in physical and chemical laws. The author’s radical idea inevitably leads us to view the essence, origin and evolution of life in a completely new light. It shifts the coordinates of our scientific world-view in favor of an overarching ... Read more

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This book, by an eminent scientist and philosopher, provides strong evidence for the claim that language is a general principle of Nature, rooted exclusively in physical and chemical laws. The author’s radical idea inevitably leads us to view the essence, origin and evolution of life in a completely new light. It shifts the coordinates of our scientific world-view in favor of an overarching
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The Pangenome

Diversity, Dynamics and Evolution of Genomes

Edited by Hervé Tettelin, Duccio Medini ...

This open access book offers the first comprehensive account of the pan-genome concept and its manifold implications.The realization that the genetic repertoire of a biological species always encompasses more than the genome of each individual is one of the earliest examples of big data in biology that opened biology to the unbounded. The study of genetic variation observed within a species ... Read more

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This open access book offers the first comprehensive account of the pan-genome concept and its manifold implications.The realization that the genetic repertoire of a biological species always encompasses more than the genome of each individual is one of the earliest examples of big data in biology that opened biology to the unbounded. The study of genetic variation observed within a species
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Le faux problème de l'évolution

Plaidoyer pour une réconciliation de la science et de la Bible à propos de l'évolution

by Roger Lefèbvre ...

Series series Science & Foi
Pourquoi ? - Dans cette étude, Roger Lefèbvre constate qu'à notre époque, la théoriecréationniste traditionnelle n'est plus recevable par les chrétiens évangéliques quelque peu formés aux disciplines bibliques ou scientifiques. Dès lors, il devenait urgent de rappeler qu'il existe des conceptions plus ﬁdèles au style littéraire des premiers chapitres de la Bible. Ainsi, dans la perspective d'une ... Read more

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Pourquoi ? - Dans cette étude, Roger Lefèbvre constate qu'à notre époque, la théoriecréationniste traditionnelle n'est plus recevable par les chrétiens évangéliques quelque peu formés aux disciplines bibliques ou scientifiques. Dès lors, il devenait urgent de rappeler qu'il existe des conceptions plus ﬁdèles au style littéraire des premiers chapitres de la Bible. Ainsi, dans la perspective d'une
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The Fragility of Evolution: Re-envisioning Life's Creative Processes

by Michael A. Susko ...

This work offers a new paradigm for understanding life and its dynamic capacity for change. Rather than focusing on the end result of evolution—"fitness"—it examines the process itself, which is inherently fragile.Written in plain-spoken language and based on earlier scholarly work, it explores eight biological domains that reveal fragility as the key to novelty and transformation: 1) The dynamic ... Read more

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This work offers a new paradigm for understanding life and its dynamic capacity for change. Rather than focusing on the end result of evolution—"fitness"—it examines the process itself, which is inherently fragile.Written in plain-spoken language and based on earlier scholarly work, it explores eight biological domains that reveal fragility as the key to novelty and transformation: 1) The dynamic
... Read more
The Evolution Controversy

A Survey of Competing Theories

by Daniel Kuebler, Thomas Fowler ...

In the emotional debate surrounding evolution, it is often difficult to cut through the competing agendas to gain an unbiased understanding of the scientific issues involved. The Evolution Controversy provides a resource for doing so. The authors leave aside the profound philosophical and religious issues involved in the controversy in favor of a balanced and critical examination of the four major ... Read more

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In the emotional debate surrounding evolution, it is often difficult to cut through the competing agendas to gain an unbiased understanding of the scientific issues involved. The Evolution Controversy provides a resource for doing so. The authors leave aside the profound philosophical and religious issues involved in the controversy in favor of a balanced and critical examination of the four major
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Saving Creation

Nature and Faith in the Life of Holmes Rolston III

by Christopher J. Preston ...

Holmes Rolston III has long been recognized as the father of environmental ethics.” Internationally renowned for the synthesis he has found in evolutionary biology and Christianity, Rolston has followed an immensely interesting life course. In this compelling biography, Rolston’s story is traced from childhood to the present, detailing the process by which he has come to hone his profound ... Read more

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Holmes Rolston III has long been recognized as the father of environmental ethics.” Internationally renowned for the synthesis he has found in evolutionary biology and Christianity, Rolston has followed an immensely interesting life course. In this compelling biography, Rolston’s story is traced from childhood to the present, detailing the process by which he has come to hone his profound
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Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations

by Rene J. Herrera, Ralph Garcia-Bertrand ...

Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations describes the genesis of humans in Africa and the subsequent story of how our species migrated to every corner of the globe. Different phases of this journey are presented in an integrative format with information from a number of disciplines, including population genetics, evolution, anthropology, archaeology, climatology, linguistics, art, music, ... Read more

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Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations describes the genesis of humans in Africa and the subsequent story of how our species migrated to every corner of the globe. Different phases of this journey are presented in an integrative format with information from a number of disciplines, including population genetics, evolution, anthropology, archaeology, climatology, linguistics, art, music,
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The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex - Fully Illustrated Edition

by Charles Darwin ...

The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex - Fully Illustrated Edition.is a book on evolutionary theory by Charles Darwin, It was Darwin's second book on evolutionary theory, following his work, On the Origin of Species, in which he explored the concept of natural selection. In The Descent of Man, Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual ... Read more

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The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex - Fully Illustrated Edition.is a book on evolutionary theory by Charles Darwin, It was Darwin's second book on evolutionary theory, following his work, On the Origin of Species, in which he explored the concept of natural selection. In The Descent of Man, Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual
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Alas Poor Darwin

Arguments Against Evolutionary Psychology

by Hilary Rose, Steven Rose ...

Today, genes are called upon to explain almost every aspect of our lives, from social inequalities to health, sexual preference and criminality. Based on Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection, Evolutionary Psychology with its claim that 'it's all in our genes' has become the most popular scientific theory of the late 20th century. Books such as Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene, ... Read more

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Today, genes are called upon to explain almost every aspect of our lives, from social inequalities to health, sexual preference and criminality. Based on Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection, Evolutionary Psychology with its claim that 'it's all in our genes' has become the most popular scientific theory of the late 20th century. Books such as Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene,
... Read more
Evolution 2.0

Breaking the Deadlock Between Darwin and Design

by Perry Marshall ...

In the ongoing debate about evolution, science and faith face off. But the truth is both sides are right and wrong.In one corner: Atheists like Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Jerry Coyne. They insist evolution happens by blind random accident. Their devout adherence to Neo-Darwinism omits the latest science, glossing over crucial questions and fascinating details.In the other corner: ... Read more

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In the ongoing debate about evolution, science and faith face off. But the truth is both sides are right and wrong.In one corner: Atheists like Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Jerry Coyne. They insist evolution happens by blind random accident. Their devout adherence to Neo-Darwinism omits the latest science, glossing over crucial questions and fascinating details.In the other corner:
... Read more
Mind And Reality: The Space-time Window

by Wolfram Schommers ...

The relationship between mind and reality is usually perceived as an event that takes place in reality and producing simultaneously an internal image in the mind. So it takes place twice, so to speak, and there is a one-to-one correspondence between the two events. Within this conception, matter is embedded in space and time, and can be designated as “container-principle”. This monograph ... Read more

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The relationship between mind and reality is usually perceived as an event that takes place in reality and producing simultaneously an internal image in the mind. So it takes place twice, so to speak, and there is a one-to-one correspondence between the two events. Within this conception, matter is embedded in space and time, and can be designated as “container-principle”. This monograph
... Read more
The Descent of Man

PART 2 & 3

by Charles Darwin ...

Series Book 2 - 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
On the Wing

Insects, Pterosaurs, Birds, Bats and the Evolution of Animal Flight

by David E. Alexander ...

Ask anybody what superpower they wished to possess and odds are the answer just might be "the ability to fly." What is it about soaring through the air held up by the power of one's own body that has captivated humans for so long? David Alexander examines the evolution of flight in the only four animals to have evolved this ability: insects, pterosaurs, birds, and bats. With an accessible writing ... Read more

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Ask anybody what superpower they wished to possess and odds are the answer just might be "the ability to fly." What is it about soaring through the air held up by the power of one's own body that has captivated humans for so long? David Alexander examines the evolution of flight in the only four animals to have evolved this ability: insects, pterosaurs, birds, and bats. With an accessible writing
... Read more

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