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Fungal Biorefineries

Edited by Sachin Kumar, Pratibha Dheeran, Mohammad Taherzadeh, Samir Khanal ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book covers the applications of fungi used in biorefinery technology. As a great many different varieties of fungal species are available, the text focuses on the various applications of fungi for production of useful products including organic acids (lactic, citric, fumaric); hydrolytic enzymes (amylase, cellulases, xylanases, ligninases, lipases, pectinases, proteases); advanced biofuels ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book covers the applications of fungi used in biorefinery technology. As a great many different varieties of fungal species are available, the text focuses on the various applications of fungi for production of useful products including organic acids (lactic, citric, fumaric); hydrolytic enzymes (amylase, cellulases, xylanases, ligninases, lipases, pectinases, proteases); advanced biofuels
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Parasitic Crustacea

State of Knowledge and Future Trends

Edited by Nico J. Smit, Niel L. Bruce, Kerry A. Hadfield ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book offers the first comprehensive review of parasitic Crustacea, which are among the most successful and diverse parasites. Starting with an introductory chapter, followed by an historic overview and topic-specific chapters, each presenting a different aspect of parasitic crustacean biology, it enables readers to gain a better understanding of how these parasites function and allows direct ... Read more

$217.79 CAD

This book offers the first comprehensive review of parasitic Crustacea, which are among the most successful and diverse parasites. Starting with an introductory chapter, followed by an historic overview and topic-specific chapters, each presenting a different aspect of parasitic crustacean biology, it enables readers to gain a better understanding of how these parasites function and allows direct
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The Human Advantage

A New Understanding of How Our Brain Became Remarkable

by Suzana Herculano-Houzel ...

Why our human brains are awesome, and how we left our cousins, the great apes, behind: a tale of neurons and calories, and cooking.Humans are awesome. Our brains are gigantic, seven times larger than they should be for the size of our bodies. The human brain uses 25% of all the energy the body requires each day. And it became enormous in a very short amount of time in evolution, allowing us to ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

Why our human brains are awesome, and how we left our cousins, the great apes, behind: a tale of neurons and calories, and cooking.Humans are awesome. Our brains are gigantic, seven times larger than they should be for the size of our bodies. The human brain uses 25% of all the energy the body requires each day. And it became enormous in a very short amount of time in evolution, allowing us to
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Like Ants

A Model for Human Civilization?

by Andy Turnbull ...

In Like Ants: A Model for Human Civilization?, Andy Turnbull embarks on an enlightening consideration of humanity's survival, evolution, and the lessons we can learn from the fascinating world of ants. Combining thought-provoking research, biological comparisons, and philosophical inquiry, this book delves into the parallels and contrasts between human societies and ant colonies, challenging ... Read more

$24.79 CAD

In Like Ants: A Model for Human Civilization?, Andy Turnbull embarks on an enlightening consideration of humanity's survival, evolution, and the lessons we can learn from the fascinating world of ants. Combining thought-provoking research, biological comparisons, and philosophical inquiry, this book delves into the parallels and contrasts between human societies and ant colonies, challenging
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Invasion Genetics

The Baker and Stebbins Legacy

Edited by Spencer C. H. Barrett, Robert I. Colautti, Katrina M. Dlugosch, Loren H. Rieseberg ...

Invasion Genetics: the Baker & Stebbins legacy provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the evolutionary biology of invasive species, whilst also revisiting the historical legacy of one of the most important books in evolutionary biology: The Genetics of Colonizing Species, published in 1965 and edited by Herbert Baker and G. Ledyard Stebbins.This volume covers a range of topics concerned with the ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

Invasion Genetics: the Baker & Stebbins legacy provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the evolutionary biology of invasive species, whilst also revisiting the historical legacy of one of the most important books in evolutionary biology: The Genetics of Colonizing Species, published in 1965 and edited by Herbert Baker and G. Ledyard Stebbins.This volume covers a range of topics concerned with the
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Al apoyo mutuo

by Pierre Kropotkine ...

En este monumental ensayo, se encuentra una peculiar interpretación del evolucionismo darwinista, el cual considera la última palabra de la ciencia moderna, realizada a través de todas las ramas del saber humano. ... Read more

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En este monumental ensayo, se encuentra una peculiar interpretación del evolucionismo darwinista, el cual considera la última palabra de la ciencia moderna, realizada a través de todas las ramas del saber humano.
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Guardando alla Cina - il COVID-19 in Italia

(PREVISIONI BASATE SUI DATI UFFICIALI SUL CORONAVIRUS NEL MONDO, IN ITALIA E NELLA REGIONE PUGLIA)

by Olga Maria Stefania Cucaro ...

In questo periodo di crisi iniziato a dicembre in Cina e che continua tuttora ho sentito la necessità, per capirne qualcosa di più come cittadino (mondiale, europeo e italiano), di analizzare i dati che sono disponibili su internet e che tutte le istituzioni più importanti mettono in open access.Ovviamente tutte le previsioni effettuate sono solo tendenze ipotetiche basate su ipotesi personali che ... Read more

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In questo periodo di crisi iniziato a dicembre in Cina e che continua tuttora ho sentito la necessità, per capirne qualcosa di più come cittadino (mondiale, europeo e italiano), di analizzare i dati che sono disponibili su internet e che tutte le istituzioni più importanti mettono in open access.Ovviamente tutte le previsioni effettuate sono solo tendenze ipotetiche basate su ipotesi personali che
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Humans in the Making

In the Beginning was Technique

by Michel J. F. Dubois ...

The human specificity can be described by verticality/bipedalism, technique use, articulated language, high cognitive capacities, complex society at three levels: body, mind, social. In this book, is proposed an evolutionary process that make better understand how such humanity could have emerged in the long time (more than 6 million years). The process is based on a very early necessity to use ... Read more

$174.99 CAD

The human specificity can be described by verticality/bipedalism, technique use, articulated language, high cognitive capacities, complex society at three levels: body, mind, social. In this book, is proposed an evolutionary process that make better understand how such humanity could have emerged in the long time (more than 6 million years). The process is based on a very early necessity to use
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The Greatest Story NEVER Told

The Assured Triumph of Human Inevitability and Superiority

by Elvis Newman ...

“What we call imagination is actually the universal library of what’s real. You couldn’t imagine it if it weren’t real somewhere, sometime.” Terence MckennaScientific theories that were once considered right and mighty were later proven wrong. This is the case even with the best and most thorough scrutiny and investigation. There is no knowing when a better scientific theory will come to replace ... Read more

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“What we call imagination is actually the universal library of what’s real. You couldn’t imagine it if it weren’t real somewhere, sometime.” Terence MckennaScientific theories that were once considered right and mighty were later proven wrong. This is the case even with the best and most thorough scrutiny and investigation. There is no knowing when a better scientific theory will come to replace
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De l'origine des espèces

by Charles Darwin ...

Venez découvrir ou redécouvrir "De l’Origine des Espèces " optimisé pour la lecture sur le Kobo.Un texte aéré vous permettra de vous plonger rapidement et avec plaisir dans « De l’Origine des Espèces»Lettrines, alinéas, espacements,... sont au rendez-vous pour votre plus grand confort de lecture.Bonus :- Biographie de l'auteur- Table des matières dynamique généraleLes tables des matières ... Read more

$2.08 CAD

Venez découvrir ou redécouvrir "De l’Origine des Espèces " optimisé pour la lecture sur le Kobo.Un texte aéré vous permettra de vous plonger rapidement et avec plaisir dans « De l’Origine des Espèces»Lettrines, alinéas, espacements,... sont au rendez-vous pour votre plus grand confort de lecture.Bonus :- Biographie de l'auteur- Table des matières dynamique généraleLes tables des matières
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The Myth of Mankind

And the True Science of Human Evolution

by Holly Dunsworth ...

From an anthropologist renowned for overturning outdated evolutionary dogma, a lively, myth-busting, and transformative new portrait of human evolutionWhat if it turns out that most of the stories we tell about human evolution are false—apart from evolution itself? One hundred and fifty years ago, Charles Darwin legitimized the notion that “man has ultimately become superior to woman,” and ... Read more

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From an anthropologist renowned for overturning outdated evolutionary dogma, a lively, myth-busting, and transformative new portrait of human evolutionWhat if it turns out that most of the stories we tell about human evolution are false—apart from evolution itself? One hundred and fifty years ago, Charles Darwin legitimized the notion that “man has ultimately become superior to woman,” and
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Femmine

Ribelli, per natura

by Lucy Cooke ...

Le femmine nel regno animale sono davvero timide, passive e sottomesse, come ci è stato insegnato? O questa è solo un’eredità dei pregiudizi sessisti che hanno permeato la scienza per secoli? Tutto quello che pensavi di sapere sulle femmine è sbagliato! Per troppo tempo infatti la biologia ha raccontato una storia distorta della femmina, modellata sulla figura della casalinga vittoriana: docile, ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Le femmine nel regno animale sono davvero timide, passive e sottomesse, come ci è stato insegnato? O questa è solo un’eredità dei pregiudizi sessisti che hanno permeato la scienza per secoli? Tutto quello che pensavi di sapere sulle femmine è sbagliato! Per troppo tempo infatti la biologia ha raccontato una storia distorta della femmina, modellata sulla figura della casalinga vittoriana: docile,
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Plant Diversity and Ecology in the Chihuahuan Desert

Emphasis on the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin

Edited by Maria C. Mandujano, Irene Pisanty, Luis E. Eguiarte ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Environmental and specific diversity in the Chihuahuan desert in general, and in the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin in particular, has long been recognized as outstanding. This book provides a global ecological overview, together with in-depth studies of specific processes. The Chihuahuan desert is the warmest in North America, and has a complex geologic, climatic and biogeographical history, which affects ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

Environmental and specific diversity in the Chihuahuan desert in general, and in the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin in particular, has long been recognized as outstanding. This book provides a global ecological overview, together with in-depth studies of specific processes. The Chihuahuan desert is the warmest in North America, and has a complex geologic, climatic and biogeographical history, which affects
... Read more
Die Abstammung des Menschen und die geschlechtliche Zuchtwahl (Kommentiert)

Erweiterte Ausgabe. Illustrierte Ausgabe

by Charles Darwin, Svenja Rademann ...

Translated by Julius Victor Carus ...

In "Die Abstammung des Menschen und die geschlechtliche Zuchtwahl" erweitert Charles Darwin die in der "Entstehung der Arten" entwickelte Evolutionstheorie auf den Menschen. Mit nüchterner Argumentation, vergleichender Anatomie, Ethologie und Anthropologie untersucht er die Kontinuität zwischen Mensch und Tier, die Entstehung moralischer Empfindungen sowie die Rolle sexueller Auswahl bei Schönheit ... Read more

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In "Die Abstammung des Menschen und die geschlechtliche Zuchtwahl" erweitert Charles Darwin die in der "Entstehung der Arten" entwickelte Evolutionstheorie auf den Menschen. Mit nüchterner Argumentation, vergleichender Anatomie, Ethologie und Anthropologie untersucht er die Kontinuität zwischen Mensch und Tier, die Entstehung moralischer Empfindungen sowie die Rolle sexueller Auswahl bei Schönheit
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Behaviour, Development and Evolution

by Patrick Bateson ...

The role of parents in shaping the characters of their children, the causes of violence and crime, and the roots of personal unhappiness are central to humanity. Like so many fundamental questions about human existence, these issues all relate to behavioural development. In this lucid and accessible book, eminent biologist Professor Sir Patrick Bateson suggests that the nature/nurture dichotomy we ... Read more

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The role of parents in shaping the characters of their children, the causes of violence and crime, and the roots of personal unhappiness are central to humanity. Like so many fundamental questions about human existence, these issues all relate to behavioural development. In this lucid and accessible book, eminent biologist Professor Sir Patrick Bateson suggests that the nature/nurture dichotomy we
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The Myth of Human Nature

A New History of Us

by Heidi Colleran ...

A radical new story of human nature, family, and the myths we mistake for biology.What if almost everything we think we know about the “natural” family is wrong? In The Myth of Human Nature, evolutionary anthropologist Heidi Colleran upends the old stories that have governed our ideas about sex, reproduction, kinship, motherhood, age, inheritance, and human nature itself, showing that the truth is ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

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A radical new story of human nature, family, and the myths we mistake for biology.What if almost everything we think we know about the “natural” family is wrong? In The Myth of Human Nature, evolutionary anthropologist Heidi Colleran upends the old stories that have governed our ideas about sex, reproduction, kinship, motherhood, age, inheritance, and human nature itself, showing that the truth is
... Read more
The Splendor and Dangerousness of Homo Sapiens

A Psychological Perspective

by Michael S. Levy ...

The Splendor and Dangerousness of Homo Sapiens examines the paradox of humanity: our remarkable abilities and the dangers they create. Michael S. Levy, PhD, explores how human consciousness, intelligence, and our ability to communicate have allowed us to achieve astonishing feats-from conquering diseases to exploring space.Yet these same traits fuel conflict, inequality, environmental destruction, ... Read more

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The Splendor and Dangerousness of Homo Sapiens examines the paradox of humanity: our remarkable abilities and the dangers they create. Michael S. Levy, PhD, explores how human consciousness, intelligence, and our ability to communicate have allowed us to achieve astonishing feats-from conquering diseases to exploring space.Yet these same traits fuel conflict, inequality, environmental destruction,
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Génesis, la llegada de la Diosa I

by Manuel Gurrea Martín ...

Series series UNIVERSO DE LETRAS
La concesión de la Civilización al Hombre por parte de unos seres llegados de otro planeta hace más de medio millón de años, pone sobre la mesa una versión de la historia relegada a lo mítico, esotérico o mágico, cuando no olvidada. Pero su sentido más profundo, está en el hecho de estimularnos a recobrar el contacto adormecido con otros planos y realidades. Esta obra nos abre puertas y ventanas ... Read more

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La concesión de la Civilización al Hombre por parte de unos seres llegados de otro planeta hace más de medio millón de años, pone sobre la mesa una versión de la historia relegada a lo mítico, esotérico o mágico, cuando no olvidada. Pero su sentido más profundo, está en el hecho de estimularnos a recobrar el contacto adormecido con otros planos y realidades. Esta obra nos abre puertas y ventanas
... Read more
Antropológica Mente

Bitácora de un paleoneurólgo

by Emiliano Bruner ...

Series series Shackleton Books
Una genial antología de los mejores artículos para Investigación y ciencia del gran experto en antropología y evolución cerebral, Emiliano Bruner.A Emiliano Bruner se le conoce también como el "investigador de las mentes extintas", ya que es uno de los mayores expertos mundiales en paleoneurobiología. A su interés por el cerebro de nuestros antepasados, al que ha dedicado los últimos 17 años desde ... Read more

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Una genial antología de los mejores artículos para Investigación y ciencia del gran experto en antropología y evolución cerebral, Emiliano Bruner.A Emiliano Bruner se le conoce también como el "investigador de las mentes extintas", ya que es uno de los mayores expertos mundiales en paleoneurobiología. A su interés por el cerebro de nuestros antepasados, al que ha dedicado los últimos 17 años desde
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El mono arrogante

La supremacía humana y sus consecuencias

by Christine Webb ...

Translated by Miguel A. Pérez ...

Series series Drakontos
Un alegato brillante contra el antropocentrismo que revela un planeta lleno de inteligencias y culturas más allá de la humana.Darwin consideraba que los seres humanos formamos parte de la red de la vida, no la cúspide de una jerarquía natural. Sin embargo, hoy muchos siguen convencidos de que somos la especie más inteligente, virtuosa y exitosa que ha existido. Este pensamiento erróneo nos permite ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Un alegato brillante contra el antropocentrismo que revela un planeta lleno de inteligencias y culturas más allá de la humana.Darwin consideraba que los seres humanos formamos parte de la red de la vida, no la cúspide de una jerarquía natural. Sin embargo, hoy muchos siguen convencidos de que somos la especie más inteligente, virtuosa y exitosa que ha existido. Este pensamiento erróneo nos permite
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Nanomaterials and Environmental Biotechnology

Edited by Indu Bhushan, Vivek Kumar Singh, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Nanotechnology is considered as one of the emerging fields of science. It has applications in different biological and technological fields which deal with the science of materials at nanoscale (10-9). On the other hand, biotechnology is another field that deals with contemporary challenges. Nanobiotechnology fills the gap between these two fields. It merges physical, chemical, and biological ... Read more

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Nanotechnology is considered as one of the emerging fields of science. It has applications in different biological and technological fields which deal with the science of materials at nanoscale (10-9). On the other hand, biotechnology is another field that deals with contemporary challenges. Nanobiotechnology fills the gap between these two fields. It merges physical, chemical, and biological
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Die Welträtsel

Bereicherte Ausgabe. Gemeinverständliche Studien über Monistische Philosophie

by Ernst Haeckel, Winslow Marsh ...

In "Die Welträtsel", veröffentlicht im Jahr 1899, entfaltet Ernst Haeckel eine umfassende philosophische sowie wissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung mit den grundlegenden Fragen des Lebens und der Natur. Der Text vereint poetische Prosa mit präzisen wissenschaftlichen Analysen und schafft es, komplexe naturwissenschaftliche Konzepte anschaulich zu vermitteln. Haeckels Schreibstil ist sowohl ... Read more

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In "Die Welträtsel", veröffentlicht im Jahr 1899, entfaltet Ernst Haeckel eine umfassende philosophische sowie wissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung mit den grundlegenden Fragen des Lebens und der Natur. Der Text vereint poetische Prosa mit präzisen wissenschaftlichen Analysen und schafft es, komplexe naturwissenschaftliche Konzepte anschaulich zu vermitteln. Haeckels Schreibstil ist sowohl
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Zeugnisse für die Stellung des Menschen in der Natur

Bereicherte Ausgabe. Eine evolutionäre Betrachtung der Menschheit und ihrer Verbindung zur Natur

by Thomas Henry Huxley, Winslow Marsh ...

Translated by Julius Victor Carus ...

In "Zeugnisse für die Stellung des Menschen in der Natur" analysiert Thomas Henry Huxley die biologischen und anthropologischen Grundlagen der menschlichen Existenz. Mit seinem prägnanten und analytischen Stil stellt Huxley die evolutionären Beziehungen des Menschen zu anderen Spezies in den Vordergrund und beleuchtet sowohl die naturwissenschaftlichen als auch die philosophischen Implikationen ... Read more

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In "Zeugnisse für die Stellung des Menschen in der Natur" analysiert Thomas Henry Huxley die biologischen und anthropologischen Grundlagen der menschlichen Existenz. Mit seinem prägnanten und analytischen Stil stellt Huxley die evolutionären Beziehungen des Menschen zu anderen Spezies in den Vordergrund und beleuchtet sowohl die naturwissenschaftlichen als auch die philosophischen Implikationen
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Los van God

Atheïsme voor iedereen

by Richard Dawkins ...

Translated by Hans E. van Riemsdijk ...

Diep onder de indruk van de schoonheid en complexiteit van de levende natuur dacht de jonge Richard Dawkins dat er achter al die wonderbaarlijke perfectie wel een Schepper móést schuilgaan. Op vijftienjarige leeftijd, toen hij meer over de evolutie te weten was gekomen, was het gedaan met zijn geloof in God.Dawkins zet op losse schroeven wat in de Bijbel, Koran of andere religieuze geschriften ... Read more

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Diep onder de indruk van de schoonheid en complexiteit van de levende natuur dacht de jonge Richard Dawkins dat er achter al die wonderbaarlijke perfectie wel een Schepper móést schuilgaan. Op vijftienjarige leeftijd, toen hij meer over de evolutie te weten was gekomen, was het gedaan met zijn geloof in God.Dawkins zet op losse schroeven wat in de Bijbel, Koran of andere religieuze geschriften
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