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Late Cenozoic Yushe Basin, Shanxi Province, China: Geology and Fossil Mammals

Volume I:History, Geology, and Magnetostratigraphy

Edited by Richard H Tedford, Zhan-Xiang Qiu, Lawrence J Flynn ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
The Late Cenozoic Yushe Basin, Shanxi Province, China embodies the bulk of our knowledge on successions of terrestrial vertebrates in the northern part of East Asia. Everything we know about Asian mammals of the last 6 million years has a historical basis in the documentation of the geology of Yushe. This volume introduces the basin in its geological setting, describes the succession of ... Read more

$63.99 CAD

The Late Cenozoic Yushe Basin, Shanxi Province, China embodies the bulk of our knowledge on successions of terrestrial vertebrates in the northern part of East Asia. Everything we know about Asian mammals of the last 6 million years has a historical basis in the documentation of the geology of Yushe. This volume introduces the basin in its geological setting, describes the succession of
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The Major Metaphors of Evolution

Darwinism Then and Now

by Salvatore J. Agosta, Daniel R. Brooks ...

Series Book 2 - Evolutionary Biology – New Perspectives on Its Development
This book presents a unified evolutionary framework based on three sets of metaphors that will help to consolidate discussions on evolutionary transitions.Evolution is the unifying principle of life, making identifying ways to apply evolutionary principles to tackle existence-threatening crises such as climate change crucial. A more cohesive evolutionary framework will further the discussions in ... Read more

$244.99 CAD

This book presents a unified evolutionary framework based on three sets of metaphors that will help to consolidate discussions on evolutionary transitions.Evolution is the unifying principle of life, making identifying ways to apply evolutionary principles to tackle existence-threatening crises such as climate change crucial. A more cohesive evolutionary framework will further the discussions in
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Methods for Human History

Studying Social, Cultural, and Biological Evolution

by Patrick Manning ...

Series series History (R0)
This book presents a concise yet comprehensive survey of methods used in the expanding studies of human evolution, paying particular attention to new work on social evolution. The first part of the book presents principal methods for the study of biological, cultural, and social evolution, plus migration, group behavior, institutions, politics, and environment. The second part provides a ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

This book presents a concise yet comprehensive survey of methods used in the expanding studies of human evolution, paying particular attention to new work on social evolution. The first part of the book presents principal methods for the study of biological, cultural, and social evolution, plus migration, group behavior, institutions, politics, and environment. The second part provides a
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Migration Strategies of Birds of Prey in Western Palearctic

Edited by Michele Panuccio, Ugo Mellone, Nicolantonio Agostini ...

Given their roles in the ecosystem, raptors are widely considered the flagship or umbrella species among birds. Most species undertake a seasonal journey that is impressive because of the length, and the imposing natural barriers such as deserts and seas that they fly over. The migration of birds of prey has unique characteristics in the animal world because of their morphology and flight style. ... Read more

$187.99 CAD

Given their roles in the ecosystem, raptors are widely considered the flagship or umbrella species among birds. Most species undertake a seasonal journey that is impressive because of the length, and the imposing natural barriers such as deserts and seas that they fly over. The migration of birds of prey has unique characteristics in the animal world because of their morphology and flight style.
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Biology of Gall Midges

Evolution, Ecology, and Biological Interactions

Edited by Junichi Yukawa, Makoto Tokuda ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book provides practical ecological, ethological, evolutionary, and biogeographic data for gall-inducing cecidomyiids, their galls and host plants, based on field surveys, laboratory experiments and genetic analysis. It refers to various researches on gall-inducing insects published by a world of biologists. Practical methods of field surveys and data analysis are presented, as well as topics ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

This book provides practical ecological, ethological, evolutionary, and biogeographic data for gall-inducing cecidomyiids, their galls and host plants, based on field surveys, laboratory experiments and genetic analysis. It refers to various researches on gall-inducing insects published by a world of biologists. Practical methods of field surveys and data analysis are presented, as well as topics
... Read more
On Evolution

by John C. Avise ...

John Avise is one of the most distinguished evolutionary biologists of our time. His groundbreaking work with mitochondrial DNA created the entire discipline of phylogeography and his work on the Pleistocene refugia hypothesis redirected scientific thinking about patterns of distribution. Spanning a remarkable thirty-five-year career, the essays gathered here were rewritten from his previously ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

John Avise is one of the most distinguished evolutionary biologists of our time. His groundbreaking work with mitochondrial DNA created the entire discipline of phylogeography and his work on the Pleistocene refugia hypothesis redirected scientific thinking about patterns of distribution. Spanning a remarkable thirty-five-year career, the essays gathered here were rewritten from his previously
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The Testament of the Evolving Mutant

Branching Off from Homo Stupidligence

by Benjamin Katz ...

From a war-scarred childhood to a long life of service, reflection, and resilience, this book traces the author’s path across decades—through kibbutz fields, battlefields, family life, and philosophical awakening. Along the way, a clear realization took form: humanity is heading toward a self-inflicted catastrophe. And we are not equipped—psychologically, politically, or spiritually—to stop it.We ... Read more

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From a war-scarred childhood to a long life of service, reflection, and resilience, this book traces the author’s path across decades—through kibbutz fields, battlefields, family life, and philosophical awakening. Along the way, a clear realization took form: humanity is heading toward a self-inflicted catastrophe. And we are not equipped—psychologically, politically, or spiritually—to stop it.We
... Read more
Existence

by Timothy Hadleigh ...

The subject of 'where everything came from' has traditionally been the domain of science and religion – but now design gets its chance.Through a series of unbridled, free-thinking exercises, industrial designer Timothy hadleigh utilizes the formidable power of design logic to cast aside the big bang theory and reason out a far more plausible explanation.Along the journey he challenges Einstein and ... Read more

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The subject of 'where everything came from' has traditionally been the domain of science and religion – but now design gets its chance.Through a series of unbridled, free-thinking exercises, industrial designer Timothy hadleigh utilizes the formidable power of design logic to cast aside the big bang theory and reason out a far more plausible explanation.Along the journey he challenges Einstein and
... Read more
The Colonial Parasite

by BIDIGA Abdoul-Bassiti ...

Colonialism was a regression. This work aims to demonstrate this through the lens of biology, ethology and anthropology, within a broader analytical framework, to reveal the underlying primitive mechanisms that support it. These mechanisms, whose existence historical narratives have long sought to conceal. We will see that colonialism probably has its roots in the earliest stages of human ... Read more

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Colonialism was a regression. This work aims to demonstrate this through the lens of biology, ethology and anthropology, within a broader analytical framework, to reveal the underlying primitive mechanisms that support it. These mechanisms, whose existence historical narratives have long sought to conceal. We will see that colonialism probably has its roots in the earliest stages of human
... Read more
Examining Ecology

Exercises in Environmental Biology and Conservation

by Paul A. Rees ...

Examining Ecology: Exercises in Environmental Biology and Conservation explains foundational ecological principles using a hands-on approach that features analyzing data, drawing graphs, and undertaking practical exercises that simulate field work. The book provides students and lecturers with real life examples to demonstrate basic principles. The book helps students, instructors, and those new ... Read more

$44.99 CAD

Examining Ecology: Exercises in Environmental Biology and Conservation explains foundational ecological principles using a hands-on approach that features analyzing data, drawing graphs, and undertaking practical exercises that simulate field work. The book provides students and lecturers with real life examples to demonstrate basic principles. The book helps students, instructors, and those new
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Our Existence Part 2 : The Nature & Origin of Life, Mind, and Soul

A straightforward and impartial guide to the science & philosophy of living things

by Christophe Finipolscie ...

Series Book 2 - Our Existence
What is Life?In the second book of this intriguing series, the author continues his insights into recent scientific findings; this time concerning the major step-change for existence - the development of life.While delving into the science behind our bodies and minds, he explores the range of philosophies about the nature of life and the possible existence of the soul. He also considers why some ... Read more

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What is Life?In the second book of this intriguing series, the author continues his insights into recent scientific findings; this time concerning the major step-change for existence - the development of life.While delving into the science behind our bodies and minds, he explores the range of philosophies about the nature of life and the possible existence of the soul. He also considers why some
... Read more
The Nature and Nurturing of Collaboration

by Richard L. Hayes ...

Nature and the Nurturing of Collaboration tells the wondrous story of how the natural forces of biological evolution gave way to the co-evolution of genes and a nurturing culture that gave rise to us. Several million years in the making, collaboration is the story of human cultural evolution—who we are, how we came to be this way, and how collaboration enabled humans to dominate the Earth. Through ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

Nature and the Nurturing of Collaboration tells the wondrous story of how the natural forces of biological evolution gave way to the co-evolution of genes and a nurturing culture that gave rise to us. Several million years in the making, collaboration is the story of human cultural evolution—who we are, how we came to be this way, and how collaboration enabled humans to dominate the Earth. Through
... Read more
The Bioarchaeology of Cardiovascular Disease

Edited by Michaela Binder, Charlotte A. Roberts, Daniel Antoine ...

Series Book 91 - Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide today, but are not just a modern phenomenon. To explore the deep roots of CVDs in human history, this book, for the first time, brings together bioarchaeological evidence from different periods, as old as 5000 BC, and geographic locations from Alaska to Northern Africa. Experts in their fields showcase the powerful tool set ... Read more

$107.99 CAD

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide today, but are not just a modern phenomenon. To explore the deep roots of CVDs in human history, this book, for the first time, brings together bioarchaeological evidence from different periods, as old as 5000 BC, and geographic locations from Alaska to Northern Africa. Experts in their fields showcase the powerful tool set
... Read more
The Liverworts and Hornworts of Colombia and Ecuador

by S. Robbert Gradstein ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book provides keys, descriptions and illustrations for about 850 species of liverworts and hornworts, in 148 genera and 47 families, of Colombia and Ecuador. The largest genera are Lejeunea (66 spp.), Plagiochila (65), Frullania (54), Radula (33), Metzgeria (33), Cololejeunea (32), Cheilolejeunea (30), Bazzania (26), Drepanolejeunea (25), Ceratolejeunea (18), Diplasiolejeunea (18), and <... ... Read more

$345.99 CAD

This book provides keys, descriptions and illustrations for about 850 species of liverworts and hornworts, in 148 genera and 47 families, of Colombia and Ecuador. The largest genera are Lejeunea (66 spp.), Plagiochila (65), Frullania (54), Radula (33), Metzgeria (33), Cololejeunea (32), Cheilolejeunea (30), Bazzania (26), Drepanolejeunea (25), Ceratolejeunea (18), Diplasiolejeunea (18), and <...
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The Grisly Folk

by H. G. Wells ...

This volume contains H. G. Wells' 1921 work, "The Grisly Folk". It concerns itself with the concept of Neanderthals, exploring their differences to our ancestors, the time when they existed, their use of tools, the supposed inevitability of their meeting the earliest men, and what might have happened to them. Interesting and thought-provoking, "The Grisly Folk" is recommended for those with an ... Read more

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This volume contains H. G. Wells' 1921 work, "The Grisly Folk". It concerns itself with the concept of Neanderthals, exploring their differences to our ancestors, the time when they existed, their use of tools, the supposed inevitability of their meeting the earliest men, and what might have happened to them. Interesting and thought-provoking, "The Grisly Folk" is recommended for those with an
... Read more
The Missing Lemur Link

An Ancestral Step in the Evolution of Human Behaviour

by Michael Huffman, Ivan Norscia, Elisabetta Palagi ...

Series Book 74 - Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
Lemurs share a common distant ancestor with humans. Following their own evolutionary pathway, lemurs provide the ideal model to shed light on the behavioural traits of primates including conflict management, communication strategies and society building and how these aspects of social living relate to those found in the anthropoid primates. Adopting a comparative approach throughout, lemur ... Read more

$107.99 CAD

Lemurs share a common distant ancestor with humans. Following their own evolutionary pathway, lemurs provide the ideal model to shed light on the behavioural traits of primates including conflict management, communication strategies and society building and how these aspects of social living relate to those found in the anthropoid primates. Adopting a comparative approach throughout, lemur
... Read more
Evolutionary Ethics

Volume III

Edited by Neil Levy ...

Series series The International Library of Essays on Evolutionary Thought
Might human morality be a product of evolution? An increasing number of philosophers and scientists believe that moral judgment and behaviour emerged because it enhanced the fitness of our distant ancestors. This volume collects some recent explorations of the evidence for this claim, as well as papers examining its implications. Is an evolved morality a genuine morality? Does an evolutionary ... Read more

$104.99 CAD

Might human morality be a product of evolution? An increasing number of philosophers and scientists believe that moral judgment and behaviour emerged because it enhanced the fitness of our distant ancestors. This volume collects some recent explorations of the evidence for this claim, as well as papers examining its implications. Is an evolved morality a genuine morality? Does an evolutionary
... Read more
The Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event

Edited by Florentin Paris, Barry Webby, Mary Droser, Ian Percival ...

Series series The Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleobiology
Two of the greatest evolutionary events in the history of life on Earth occurred during Early Paleozoic time. The first was the Cambrian explosion of skeletonized marine animals about 540 million years ago. The second was the "Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event," which is the focus of this book. During the 46-million-year Ordovician Period (489–443 m.y.), a bewildering array of adaptive ... Read more

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Two of the greatest evolutionary events in the history of life on Earth occurred during Early Paleozoic time. The first was the Cambrian explosion of skeletonized marine animals about 540 million years ago. The second was the "Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event," which is the focus of this book. During the 46-million-year Ordovician Period (489–443 m.y.), a bewildering array of adaptive
... Read more
History Within

The Science, Culture, and Politics of Bones, Organisms, and Molecules

by Marianne Sommer ...

Personal genomics services such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com now offer what once was science fiction: the ability to sequence and analyze an individual’s entire genetic code—promising, in some cases, facts about that individual’s ancestry that may have remained otherwise lost. Such services draw on and contribute to the science of human population genetics that attempts to reconstruct the history ... Read more

$60.99 CAD

Personal genomics services such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com now offer what once was science fiction: the ability to sequence and analyze an individual’s entire genetic code—promising, in some cases, facts about that individual’s ancestry that may have remained otherwise lost. Such services draw on and contribute to the science of human population genetics that attempts to reconstruct the history
... Read more
Génome néandertalien

Les Grands Articles d'Universalis

by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...

Partez à la découverte du génome néandertalien avec ce Grand Article Universalis !Paléoanthropologues et biologistes de l'évolution humaine ont assisté en 2010 au déchiffrage d'une partie du génome néandertalien. Cette lignée humaine, qui a peuplé l'Asie de l'Ouest et l'Europe pendant 400 000 ans, a disparu il y a environ 30 000 ans…Un ouvrage spécialement conçu pour le numérique afin d’en savoir ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Partez à la découverte du génome néandertalien avec ce Grand Article Universalis !Paléoanthropologues et biologistes de l'évolution humaine ont assisté en 2010 au déchiffrage d'une partie du génome néandertalien. Cette lignée humaine, qui a peuplé l'Asie de l'Ouest et l'Europe pendant 400 000 ans, a disparu il y a environ 30 000 ans…Un ouvrage spécialement conçu pour le numérique afin d’en savoir
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They Is Us

by Tama Janowitz ...

Oryx & Crake meets Douglas Coupland. An unforgettable vision of the future of America.Years from now America finds itself split between the rich and the poor. The haves live in luxury within the small regions that remain unpolluted while the have-nots inhabit a toxic suburbia full of terrorism, crime and genetic mutations.Perhaps not all that different from today then?They Is Us tells the story of ... Read more

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Oryx & Crake meets Douglas Coupland. An unforgettable vision of the future of America.Years from now America finds itself split between the rich and the poor. The haves live in luxury within the small regions that remain unpolluted while the have-nots inhabit a toxic suburbia full of terrorism, crime and genetic mutations.Perhaps not all that different from today then?They Is Us tells the story of
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La vespa che fece il lavaggio del cervello al bruco

Le più bizzarre soluzioni evolutive ai problemi della vita

by Matt Simon ...

La vespa «Glyptapanteles» inietta le proprie uova in un bruco, così dopo la schiusa le larve possono mangiare parte della vittima, uscir fuori dal suo corpo e controllare la mente del poveretto (in qualche modo ancora vivo) perché le protegga dai predatori. Per procurarsi un pasto, la femmina del ragno bolas produce feromoni che imitano il profumo delle femmine di falena e attira così il maschio ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

La vespa «Glyptapanteles» inietta le proprie uova in un bruco, così dopo la schiusa le larve possono mangiare parte della vittima, uscir fuori dal suo corpo e controllare la mente del poveretto (in qualche modo ancora vivo) perché le protegga dai predatori. Per procurarsi un pasto, la femmina del ragno bolas produce feromoni che imitano il profumo delle femmine di falena e attira così il maschio
... Read more
Our Future as Humans

by Lou Shook ...

“Throughout our history, we humans have been driven by the goal of a better life, driven to reach a level of major achievement. As such, the liberal world order established by the United States a little over seven decades ago, has been a long period of prosperity, widespread democracy, and peace among the great powers - a dramatic departure from the historical norm.“Today, with the tremendous ... Read more

$7.04 CAD

“Throughout our history, we humans have been driven by the goal of a better life, driven to reach a level of major achievement. As such, the liberal world order established by the United States a little over seven decades ago, has been a long period of prosperity, widespread democracy, and peace among the great powers - a dramatic departure from the historical norm.“Today, with the tremendous
... Read more
The Lives of Lepidopterists

Edited by Lee A. Dyer, Matthew L. Forister ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Inchworms, tiger moths, underwings, owlet moths, silkworms,sphinx moths, grass moths, and butterflies. Collectively, these and many others are the Lepidoptera, one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet.Lepidoptera can be found in the highest tropical canopies,the driest deserts, and at the leading edge of science. The adults include some of the most beautiful insects that have ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

Inchworms, tiger moths, underwings, owlet moths, silkworms,sphinx moths, grass moths, and butterflies. Collectively, these and many others are the Lepidoptera, one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet.Lepidoptera can be found in the highest tropical canopies,the driest deserts, and at the leading edge of science. The adults include some of the most beautiful insects that have
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