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Adam and Evolution

by Michael Pitman ...

Series series Cosmic Connections
This work is updated version of the original ground-breaking Adam and Evolution. It not only heavily criticises neo-Darwinian orthodoxy in all its various fields but also provides a logical, alternative perspective to the question of life's origin. Its premise is that matter (and therefore any biological vehicle) is a form of non-conscious energy but code is an expression of thought. Matter itself ... Read more

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This work is updated version of the original ground-breaking Adam and Evolution. It not only heavily criticises neo-Darwinian orthodoxy in all its various fields but also provides a logical, alternative perspective to the question of life's origin. Its premise is that matter (and therefore any biological vehicle) is a form of non-conscious energy but code is an expression of thought. Matter itself
... Read more
The Theory of Evolution in the Light of Facts

by Karl Frank, S.J. ...

Translated by Charles T. Druery ...

Series series Routledge Library Editions: Evolution
Originally published in 1913, The Theory of Evolution in the Light of Facts examines the theory of Descent; the book is a time capsule of information, providing a record of the explorations into Darwinian theory during the first half of the 20th century. The book examines the contradictions which arose between technical work of the period and the assumptions surrounding the theory of evolution. ... Read more

$73.99 CAD

Originally published in 1913, The Theory of Evolution in the Light of Facts examines the theory of Descent; the book is a time capsule of information, providing a record of the explorations into Darwinian theory during the first half of the 20th century. The book examines the contradictions which arose between technical work of the period and the assumptions surrounding the theory of evolution.
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Coral Reefs in the Anthropocene

Edited by Charles Birkeland ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This volume investigates the effects of human activities on coral reefs, which provide important life-supporting systems to surrounding natural and human communities. It examines the self-reinforcing ecological, economic and technological mechanisms that degrade coral reef ecosystems around the world.Topics include reefs and limestones in Earth history; the interactions between corals and their ... Read more

$218.99 CAD

This volume investigates the effects of human activities on coral reefs, which provide important life-supporting systems to surrounding natural and human communities. It examines the self-reinforcing ecological, economic and technological mechanisms that degrade coral reef ecosystems around the world.Topics include reefs and limestones in Earth history; the interactions between corals and their
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Mormonism and Evolution: The Authoritative LDS Statements

by William E. Evenson, Duane E. Jefrey, ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) has generally been viewed by the public as anti-evolutionary in its doctrine and teachings. But official statements on the subject by the Church’s highest governing quorum and/or president have been considerably more open and diverse than is popularly believed.This book compiles in full all known authoritative statements (either ... Read more

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) has generally been viewed by the public as anti-evolutionary in its doctrine and teachings. But official statements on the subject by the Church’s highest governing quorum and/or president have been considerably more open and diverse than is popularly believed.This book compiles in full all known authoritative statements (either
... Read more
Organisms, Agency, and Evolution

by D. M. Walsh ...

The central insight of Darwin's Origin of Species is that evolution is an ecological phenomenon, arising from the activities of organisms in the 'struggle for life'. By contrast, the Modern Synthesis theory of evolution, which rose to prominence in the twentieth century, presents evolution as a fundamentally molecular phenomenon, occurring in populations of sub-organismal entities - genes. After ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

The central insight of Darwin's Origin of Species is that evolution is an ecological phenomenon, arising from the activities of organisms in the 'struggle for life'. By contrast, the Modern Synthesis theory of evolution, which rose to prominence in the twentieth century, presents evolution as a fundamentally molecular phenomenon, occurring in populations of sub-organismal entities - genes. After
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Mr. Martineau on Evolution

by Herbert Spencer ...

Series series Short Reads in Popular Science
Are you intrigued by the mysteries of evolution and the clash of scientific and philosophical ideas?Delve into Herbert Spencer's compelling exploration in "Mr. Martineau on Evolution." In this thought-provoking article, Spencer responds to critiques by Mr. Martineau on the general doctrine of evolution, revealing the metaphysical aspects of this fascinating field.Spencer's writing navigates ... Read more

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Are you intrigued by the mysteries of evolution and the clash of scientific and philosophical ideas?Delve into Herbert Spencer's compelling exploration in "Mr. Martineau on Evolution." In this thought-provoking article, Spencer responds to critiques by Mr. Martineau on the general doctrine of evolution, revealing the metaphysical aspects of this fascinating field.Spencer's writing navigates
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Creación Y Evolución

Una Comparación Entre Evolucionismo Teísta, Darwinismo Casualista Y Creacionismo - Ensayo

by Guido Pagliarino ...

Translated by Mariano Bas ...

Ensayo que trata temas ligados al evolucionismo, en relación con el cual se prodigan prejuicios e imprecisiones, como, por ejemplo, la idea de que los términos “evolucionismo” y “darwinismo” son sinónimos. Las teorías evolucionistas son en realidad múltiples. El autor considera en la obra tanto las argumentaciones del evolucionismo como las del creacionismo, las del cual, fuera de ciertos círculos ... Read more

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Ensayo que trata temas ligados al evolucionismo, en relación con el cual se prodigan prejuicios e imprecisiones, como, por ejemplo, la idea de que los términos “evolucionismo” y “darwinismo” son sinónimos. Las teorías evolucionistas son en realidad múltiples. El autor considera en la obra tanto las argumentaciones del evolucionismo como las del creacionismo, las del cual, fuera de ciertos círculos
... Read more
Alle Schöpfung Zeugt von IHM

by Herbert Bruder ...

Das Buch legt die Grundelemente der Schöpfung dar, die Bedeutung der Naturgesetze , die Entstehung und die Geschichte des Universums, und das Phänomen Leben. Es wird gezeigt, wie Vieles auf wundersame Weise zusammenwirken musste, sodass ein funktionierendes Universum entstehen konnte. Es werden Prinzipien der biologischen Evolution erklärt, und die unabdingbaren Wesensmerkmale für die Existenz der ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Das Buch legt die Grundelemente der Schöpfung dar, die Bedeutung der Naturgesetze , die Entstehung und die Geschichte des Universums, und das Phänomen Leben. Es wird gezeigt, wie Vieles auf wundersame Weise zusammenwirken musste, sodass ein funktionierendes Universum entstehen konnte. Es werden Prinzipien der biologischen Evolution erklärt, und die unabdingbaren Wesensmerkmale für die Existenz der
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Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology

by Robert James McLean Buchanan ...

Text-book of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the principles and practices of forensic medicine and toxicology, serving as an essential resource for medical students, practitioners, and legal professionals. The book systematically covers the medico-legal aspects of death, injury, and poisoning, providing detailed explanations of post ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Text-book of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the principles and practices of forensic medicine and toxicology, serving as an essential resource for medical students, practitioners, and legal professionals. The book systematically covers the medico-legal aspects of death, injury, and poisoning, providing detailed explanations of post
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SSQG: SCALER SONIC QUANTUM GEOMETRY AND THE UNIFIED PHYSICS OF FREQUENCY VOL.1

VOL 1, #1

by ROLAND FORTE ...

Series Book 1 - VOL 1
SSQG SCALER SONIC QUANTUM GEOMETRY AND THE UNIFIED PHYSICS OF FREQUENCY UNVEILS A REVOLUTIONARY FRAMEWORK THAT SHATTERS CONVENTIONAL UNDERSTANDING, UNIFYING THE FUNDAMENTAL FORCES OF PHYSICS WITH THE PRIMORDIAL POWER OF FREQUENCY. THIS PARADIGM- SHIFTING WORK EXPLORES THE HIDDEN ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSE, DEMONSTRATING HOW SCALER ENERGY AND SONIC RESONANCE ARE THE VERY BLUEPRINT OF REALITY. ... Read more

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SSQG SCALER SONIC QUANTUM GEOMETRY AND THE UNIFIED PHYSICS OF FREQUENCY UNVEILS A REVOLUTIONARY FRAMEWORK THAT SHATTERS CONVENTIONAL UNDERSTANDING, UNIFYING THE FUNDAMENTAL FORCES OF PHYSICS WITH THE PRIMORDIAL POWER OF FREQUENCY. THIS PARADIGM- SHIFTING WORK EXPLORES THE HIDDEN ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSE, DEMONSTRATING HOW SCALER ENERGY AND SONIC RESONANCE ARE THE VERY BLUEPRINT OF REALITY.
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Lamarckism and the Emergence of 'Scientific' Social Sciences in Nineteenth-Century Britain and France

by Snait B. Gissis ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
The book presents an original synthesizing framework on the relations between ‘the biological’ and ‘the social’. Within these relations, the late nineteenth-century emergence of social sciences aspiring to be constituted as autonomous, as 'scientific' disciplines, is described, analyzed and explained. Through this framework, the author points to conceptual and constructive commonalities conjoining ... Read more

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The book presents an original synthesizing framework on the relations between ‘the biological’ and ‘the social’. Within these relations, the late nineteenth-century emergence of social sciences aspiring to be constituted as autonomous, as 'scientific' disciplines, is described, analyzed and explained. Through this framework, the author points to conceptual and constructive commonalities conjoining
... Read more
Tuco-Tucos

An Evolutionary Approach to the Diversity of a Neotropical Subterranean Rodent

Edited by Thales Renato Ochotorena de Freitas, Gislene Lopes Gonçalves, Renan Maestri ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book examines the biology of tuco-tucos (Ctenomys) from an evolutionary perspective. Historically, these subterranean rodents have long attracted the attention of scientists due to its remarkable chromosomes variability and rapid diversification. A wealth of knowledge on physiology, ecology, genetics, morphology, paleontology, and taxonomy has been documented in the last 70 years through ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book examines the biology of tuco-tucos (Ctenomys) from an evolutionary perspective. Historically, these subterranean rodents have long attracted the attention of scientists due to its remarkable chromosomes variability and rapid diversification. A wealth of knowledge on physiology, ecology, genetics, morphology, paleontology, and taxonomy has been documented in the last 70 years through
... Read more
Evolvability

A Unifying Concept in Evolutionary Biology?

Edited by Thomas F. Hansen, David Houle, Mihaela Pavlicev, Christophe Pélabon ...

Essays on evolvability from the perspectives of quantitative and population genetics, evolutionary developmental biology, systems biology, macroevolution, and the philosophy of science.Evolvability—the capability of organisms to evolve—wasn’t recognized as a fundamental concept in evolutionary theory until 1990. Though there is still some debate as to whether it represents a truly new concept, the ... Read more

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Essays on evolvability from the perspectives of quantitative and population genetics, evolutionary developmental biology, systems biology, macroevolution, and the philosophy of science.Evolvability—the capability of organisms to evolve—wasn’t recognized as a fundamental concept in evolutionary theory until 1990. Though there is still some debate as to whether it represents a truly new concept, the
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The Biological Role of a Virus

Edited by Christon J. Hurst ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book answers the question “What is it that viruses do?” by presenting three aspects of viral ecology.The first aspect explains how viruses affect the population diversity and energetics of their host communities. Perhaps the most notable example of this concept is our understanding that primary production within ecosystems often depends upon those viruses which serve as controllers of ... Read more

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This book answers the question “What is it that viruses do?” by presenting three aspects of viral ecology.The first aspect explains how viruses affect the population diversity and energetics of their host communities. Perhaps the most notable example of this concept is our understanding that primary production within ecosystems often depends upon those viruses which serve as controllers of
... Read more
Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music

by Steven Jan ...

Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music by Steven Jan is a comprehensive account of the relationships between evolutionary theory and music. Examining the ‘evolutionary algorithm’ that drives biological and musical-cultural evolution, the book provides a distinctive commentary on how musicality and music can shed light on our understanding of Darwin’s famous theory, and vice-versa.Comprised of ... Read more

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Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music by Steven Jan is a comprehensive account of the relationships between evolutionary theory and music. Examining the ‘evolutionary algorithm’ that drives biological and musical-cultural evolution, the book provides a distinctive commentary on how musicality and music can shed light on our understanding of Darwin’s famous theory, and vice-versa.Comprised of
... Read more
The Ghost In The Garden

in search of Darwin’s lost garden

by Jude Piesse ...

The forgotten garden which inspired Charles Darwin becomes the modern-day setting for an exploration of memory, family, and the legacy of genius.Darwin never stopped thinking about the garden at his childhood home, The Mount. It was here, under the tutelage of his green-fingered mother and sisters, that he first examined the reproductive life of flowers, collected birds’ eggs, and began the ... Read more

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The forgotten garden which inspired Charles Darwin becomes the modern-day setting for an exploration of memory, family, and the legacy of genius.Darwin never stopped thinking about the garden at his childhood home, The Mount. It was here, under the tutelage of his green-fingered mother and sisters, that he first examined the reproductive life of flowers, collected birds’ eggs, and began the
... Read more
China Being Led and Leading

A Literary and Cultural Interpretation

by Zhimin Li, Daniel Braun ...

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

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

How we must emotionally evolve to survive

by Ken McDowell ...

We humans have crossed oceans, split atoms, and reached for the stars. Yet despite all our progress, one force still quietly rules our lives: fear.Once it kept our ancestors alive. Today, it fuels anxiety, division, tribalism, and disconnection—driving us further apart at a time we most need unity.In Releasing the Fear, Ken explores how fear evolved in the human mind, why it still dominates our ... Read more

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We humans have crossed oceans, split atoms, and reached for the stars. Yet despite all our progress, one force still quietly rules our lives: fear.Once it kept our ancestors alive. Today, it fuels anxiety, division, tribalism, and disconnection—driving us further apart at a time we most need unity.In Releasing the Fear, Ken explores how fear evolved in the human mind, why it still dominates our
... Read more
Nanobotany

Edited by Sumera Javad, Ayesha Butt ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This work synthesizes research and practical work, including various techniques and applications of botany and nanoparticles, including enzymology, pharmaceuticals, phenolics, antioxidants, metal particles, synthesis of nanoparticles by plants and microbes, and more. The text discusses the latest research as well as key sources of information condensed from other scholars across the globe, ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

This work synthesizes research and practical work, including various techniques and applications of botany and nanoparticles, including enzymology, pharmaceuticals, phenolics, antioxidants, metal particles, synthesis of nanoparticles by plants and microbes, and more. The text discusses the latest research as well as key sources of information condensed from other scholars across the globe,
... Read more
Temi di Cinotecnia 10 - Morfologia funzionale e rapporti azione/costruzione

Aspetti funzionali nella valutazione dei cani e delle razze canine

by Mario Canton ...

Series Book 10 - Temi cinologici
Questo testo fa parte di una collana di studi tecnici sul cane dedicato a materie che investono gli aspetti fisici e fisiologici dei cani e delle razze canine.I temi trattati non riguardano gli aspetti psichici del cane, come la sua etologia, psicologia, comportamento e le materie correlate come l'educazione o l'addestramento.Non vi sono trattati neppure argomenti legati all'allevamento – come la ... Read more

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Questo testo fa parte di una collana di studi tecnici sul cane dedicato a materie che investono gli aspetti fisici e fisiologici dei cani e delle razze canine.I temi trattati non riguardano gli aspetti psichici del cane, come la sua etologia, psicologia, comportamento e le materie correlate come l'educazione o l'addestramento.Non vi sono trattati neppure argomenti legati all'allevamento – come la
... Read more
Ichnoentomology

Insect Traces in Soils and Paleosols

by Jorge Fernando Genise ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book is devoted to the ichnology of insects, and associated trace fossils, in soils and paleosols. The traces described here, mostly nests and pupation chambers, include one of the most complex architectures produced by animals. Chapters explore the walls, shapes and fillings of trace fossils followed by their classifications and ichnotaxonomy. Detailed descriptions and interpretations for ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

This book is devoted to the ichnology of insects, and associated trace fossils, in soils and paleosols. The traces described here, mostly nests and pupation chambers, include one of the most complex architectures produced by animals. Chapters explore the walls, shapes and fillings of trace fossils followed by their classifications and ichnotaxonomy. Detailed descriptions and interpretations for
... Read more
The Future of Phylogenetic Systematics

The Legacy of Willi Hennig

Edited by David Williams, Michael Schmitt, Quentin Wheeler ...

Series Book 86 - Systematics Association Special Volume Series
Willi Hennig (1913–76), founder of phylogenetic systematics, revolutionised our understanding of the relationships among species and their natural classification. An expert on Diptera and fossil insects, Hennig's ideas were applicable to all organisms. He wrote about the science of taxonomy or systematics, refining and promoting discussion of the precise meaning of the term 'relationship', the ... Read more

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Willi Hennig (1913–76), founder of phylogenetic systematics, revolutionised our understanding of the relationships among species and their natural classification. An expert on Diptera and fossil insects, Hennig's ideas were applicable to all organisms. He wrote about the science of taxonomy or systematics, refining and promoting discussion of the precise meaning of the term 'relationship', the
... Read more
The Cambridge Companion to the 'Origin of Species'

by Robert J. Richards ...

Series series Cambridge Companions to Philosophy
The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is universally recognised as one of the most important science books ever written. The Origin of Species is also a work of great cultural and religious significance, in that Darwin maintained that all organisms, including humans, are part of a natural process of growth from simple forms. This Companion commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of ... Read more

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The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is universally recognised as one of the most important science books ever written. The Origin of Species is also a work of great cultural and religious significance, in that Darwin maintained that all organisms, including humans, are part of a natural process of growth from simple forms. This Companion commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of
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The Vertebrate Integument Volume 2

Structure, Design and Function

by Theagarten Lingham-Soliar ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The emphasis in this volume is on the structure and functional design of the integument. The book starts with a brief introduction to some basic principles of physics (mechanics) including Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. These principles are subsequently used to interpret the problems animals encounter in motion.It is in only the last 40 or so years that we have begun to understand how important a ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

The emphasis in this volume is on the structure and functional design of the integument. The book starts with a brief introduction to some basic principles of physics (mechanics) including Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. These principles are subsequently used to interpret the problems animals encounter in motion.It is in only the last 40 or so years that we have begun to understand how important a
... Read more

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