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the Applied Evolutionary Ethology Series

by Chris Biro ...

Series series the Applied Evolutionary Ethology Series
Two animals of the same species, same age, same habitat. Release them together and one lives. The other does not. Species, anatomy, and landscape will not tell you which.In 1963 Niko Tinbergen gave ethology four questions that still organize the field. They are necessary. They are not sufficient. All four start with a behavior and work outward. None of them asks about the animal that produces it ... Read more

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Two animals of the same species, same age, same habitat. Release them together and one lives. The other does not. Species, anatomy, and landscape will not tell you which.In 1963 Niko Tinbergen gave ethology four questions that still organize the field. They are necessary. They are not sufficient. All four start with a behavior and work outward. None of them asks about the animal that produces it
... Read more
Introducing Evolution Introducing Evolution

A Graphic Guide

by Dylan Evans ...

Series series Graphic Guides
In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory - evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs.Introducing Evolution provides a step-by-step guide to 'Darwin's dangerous idea' and takes a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the selfish gene. Drawing on the latest ... Read more

$6.39 CAD

In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory - evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs.Introducing Evolution provides a step-by-step guide to 'Darwin's dangerous idea' and takes a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the selfish gene. Drawing on the latest
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Un viaje por la prehistoria

by José Mª Bermúdez de Castro ...

Series Book 1 - Historia del mundo
En este libro aprenderemos de la mano de José M.ª Bermúdez de Castro lo que la ciencia ha podido averiguar hasta el momento sobre los procesos evolutivos que han conducido al hombre desde las densas selvas de África hasta la colonización de los cinco continentes. El llamado "proceso de hominización" trata de explicar tanto los cambios evolutivos como sus causas. Aprenderemos que esos cambios son ... Read more

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En este libro aprenderemos de la mano de José M.ª Bermúdez de Castro lo que la ciencia ha podido averiguar hasta el momento sobre los procesos evolutivos que han conducido al hombre desde las densas selvas de África hasta la colonización de los cinco continentes. El llamado "proceso de hominización" trata de explicar tanto los cambios evolutivos como sus causas. Aprenderemos que esos cambios son
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Simplexity

Simplifying Principles for a Complex World

by Alain Berthoz ...

“Simplexity, as I understand it, is the range of solutions living organisms have found, despite the complexity of natural processes, to enable the brain to prepare an action and plan for the consequences of it. These solutions are simplifying principles that enable the processing of information or situations, by taking into account past experience and anticipating the future. They are neither ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

“Simplexity, as I understand it, is the range of solutions living organisms have found, despite the complexity of natural processes, to enable the brain to prepare an action and plan for the consequences of it. These solutions are simplifying principles that enable the processing of information or situations, by taking into account past experience and anticipating the future. They are neither
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人從哪裡來：人類六百萬年的演化史

by 賴瑞和 ...

專為中文讀者撰寫的演化故事書，一窺人類演化的奧祕在文明出現之前，人類長什麼樣子？過怎樣的生活？又是怎麼演化成我們現在的樣子？本書將帶領讀者橫跨百萬年，探究人類在地球上生活的軌跡，解開人類演化的謎團。人從哪裡來？關於人類起源的大哉問不少，一個習以為常的說法是「猴子是人類的祖先」，但這個說法大錯特錯！本書以歷史敘事的方式，敘寫人類演化史上最關鍵的課題，諸如：人是怎麼出現在這地球上，從什麼生物演化而來？人的身體是怎樣從「像猿」慢慢變成「像人」？人以雙足行走是為了節省熱量？人在非洲大陸演化成直立人之後，又怎樣走向全世界？而人類演化到今天，只剩下「智人」（Homo Sapiens），但在數十萬年前，曾經有多種不同的人生活在地球上：如直立人、尼安德塔人和丹尼索瓦人等，這些人之間的差異可不同於現代的黑人、白人或亞洲人；他們之間差異大到會將彼此視為不一樣的生物！本書將描繪這些「人族成員」的生活樣貌 ... Read more

$10.66 CAD

專為中文讀者撰寫的演化故事書，一窺人類演化的奧祕在文明出現之前，人類長什麼樣子？過怎樣的生活？又是怎麼演化成我們現在的樣子？本書將帶領讀者橫跨百萬年，探究人類在地球上生活的軌跡，解開人類演化的謎團。人從哪裡來？關於人類起源的大哉問不少，一個習以為常的說法是「猴子是人類的祖先」，但這個說法大錯特錯！本書以歷史敘事的方式，敘寫人類演化史上最關鍵的課題，諸如：人是怎麼出現在這地球上，從什麼生物演化而來？人的身體是怎樣從「像猿」慢慢變成「像人」？人以雙足行走是為了節省熱量？人在非洲大陸演化成直立人之後，又怎樣走向全世界？而人類演化到今天，只剩下「智人」（Homo Sapiens），但在數十萬年前，曾經有多種不同的人生活在地球上：如直立人、尼安德塔人和丹尼索瓦人等，這些人之間的差異可不同於現代的黑人、白人或亞洲人；他們之間差異大到會將彼此視為不一樣的生物！本書將描繪這些「人族成員」的生活樣貌
... Read more
Darwiniana; Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism

Enriched edition. Exploring Evolution: Essays on Darwinism and Natural Selection

by Asa Gray, Connor Ashford ...

In "Darwiniana; Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism," Asa Gray deftly navigates the complex terrain of Darwinian thought, presenting a series of essays that blend scientific rigor with rich philosophical inquiry. Gray's literary style showcases his eloquence and meticulousness, reflecting the intellectual zeitgeist of the late 19th century, a time marked by considerable upheaval and ... Read more

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In "Darwiniana; Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism," Asa Gray deftly navigates the complex terrain of Darwinian thought, presenting a series of essays that blend scientific rigor with rich philosophical inquiry. Gray's literary style showcases his eloquence and meticulousness, reflecting the intellectual zeitgeist of the late 19th century, a time marked by considerable upheaval and
... Read more
The Story of the Living Machine

A Review of the Conclusions of Modern Biology in Regard / to the Mechanism Which Controls the Phenomena of Living / Activity

by H. W. Conn ...

In "The Story of the Living Machine," H. W. Conn explores the intricate and dynamic interplay between living organisms and the mechanical world, utilizing a narrative style that merges scientific exposition with engaging storytelling. Conn delves into the complex mechanisms of life through the lens of biological processes, emphasizing the similarities between natural systems and engineered devices ... Read more

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In "The Story of the Living Machine," H. W. Conn explores the intricate and dynamic interplay between living organisms and the mechanical world, utilizing a narrative style that merges scientific exposition with engaging storytelling. Conn delves into the complex mechanisms of life through the lens of biological processes, emphasizing the similarities between natural systems and engineered devices
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Orígenes

El universo, la vida, los humanos

by José María Bermúdez de Castro, Carlos Briones Llorente, Alberto Fernández Soto ...

Series series Drakontos
Esta obra aborda en profundidad tres de las preguntas más fascinantes que la ciencia actual tiene planteadas: el origen del universo, la emergencia de la vida y la aparición de nuestra especie. La investigación sobre estos tres orígenes no sólo alcanza las fronteras del conocimiento científico sino que lo trasciende e involucra a otros campos de la cultura y el pensamiento. En este libro, ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Esta obra aborda en profundidad tres de las preguntas más fascinantes que la ciencia actual tiene planteadas: el origen del universo, la emergencia de la vida y la aparición de nuestra especie. La investigación sobre estos tres orígenes no sólo alcanza las fronteras del conocimiento científico sino que lo trasciende e involucra a otros campos de la cultura y el pensamiento. En este libro,
... Read more
Nati per credere

by Vittorio Girotto ...

La teoria darwiniana dell'evoluzione rappresenta uno dei maggiori successi scientifici di ogni tempo; eppure molte persone che non si occupano di scienza a livello professionale la rifiutano e mostrano invece di credere in varie forme di creazionismo. Sembra, come ha osservato Richard Dawkins, che il nostro cervello sia stato specificamente "progettato" per fraintendere il darwinismo e che l ... Read more

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La teoria darwiniana dell'evoluzione rappresenta uno dei maggiori successi scientifici di ogni tempo; eppure molte persone che non si occupano di scienza a livello professionale la rifiutano e mostrano invece di credere in varie forme di creazionismo. Sembra, come ha osservato Richard Dawkins, che il nostro cervello sia stato specificamente "progettato" per fraintendere il darwinismo e che l
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Mr. Gladstone and Genesis

Essay #5 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition"

by Thomas Henry Huxley ...

In "Mr. Gladstone and Genesis," Thomas Henry Huxley navigates the intersection of science and religion during a period of intense debate in Victorian England. Written in response to British statesman William Ewart Gladstone's views on the compatibility of Genesis with modern scientific understanding, Huxley's work offers a cogent argument advocating for the integrity of scientific inquiry. His ... Read more

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In "Mr. Gladstone and Genesis," Thomas Henry Huxley navigates the intersection of science and religion during a period of intense debate in Victorian England. Written in response to British statesman William Ewart Gladstone's views on the compatibility of Genesis with modern scientific understanding, Huxley's work offers a cogent argument advocating for the integrity of scientific inquiry. His
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The Shortest History of Sex

Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation

by David Baker ...

Series series The Shortest History Series
A wild—and satisfying!—ride through two billion years of sexual evolution. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what ... Read more

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A wild—and satisfying!—ride through two billion years of sexual evolution. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what
... Read more
The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis?

The Basis of a Theory of Organic Development

by Oscar Hertwig ...

Translated by Sir P. Chalmers Mitchell ...

In "The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis?", Oscar Hertwig delves into the contentious debate surrounding embryological development, contrasting the theories of preformation and epigenesis. Through a rigorous examination of contemporary biological thought, Hertwig weaves a complex narrative that not only explicates the mechanisms of development but also engages with the ... Read more

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In "The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis?", Oscar Hertwig delves into the contentious debate surrounding embryological development, contrasting the theories of preformation and epigenesis. Through a rigorous examination of contemporary biological thought, Hertwig weaves a complex narrative that not only explicates the mechanisms of development but also engages with the
... Read more
The Doctrine of Evolution: Its Basis and Its Scope

Exploring the Depths of Evolution: A Scholarly Analysis

by Henry Edward Crampton ...

In "The Doctrine of Evolution: Its Basis and Its Scope," Henry Edward Crampton presents a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary theory, examining its philosophical underpinnings and far-reaching implications. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Crampton deftly synthesizes scientific observations with historical context, articulating how the doctrine evolved from a contentious idea ... Read more

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In "The Doctrine of Evolution: Its Basis and Its Scope," Henry Edward Crampton presents a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary theory, examining its philosophical underpinnings and far-reaching implications. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Crampton deftly synthesizes scientific observations with historical context, articulating how the doctrine evolved from a contentious idea
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The Origin of Vertebrates

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Evolutionary Journey of Vertebrates

by Walter Holbrook Gaskell, Ethan West ...

In "The Origin of Vertebrates," Walter Holbrook Gaskell presents a meticulously researched examination of vertebrate evolution, seamlessly integrating anatomical studies with embryological findings. Through a detailed exploration of fossil records and comparative morphology, Gaskell elucidates the complex relationships among various vertebrate groups. His literary style is both analytical and ... Read more

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In "The Origin of Vertebrates," Walter Holbrook Gaskell presents a meticulously researched examination of vertebrate evolution, seamlessly integrating anatomical studies with embryological findings. Through a detailed exploration of fossil records and comparative morphology, Gaskell elucidates the complex relationships among various vertebrate groups. His literary style is both analytical and
... Read more
The Bridge: From Sapiens to Mutant

A Practical Transition to Architecture

by Benjamin Katz ...

Most books try to convince you. This one refuses. Because the problem is not that you don’t understand. It is that you don’t act. ________________________________________ You already know what is wrong: You see the short-term thinking. You recognize the emotional reactions. You understand the gap between what should be done—and what is done. And yet—nothing changes. Not in you. Not in society. Not ... Read more

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Most books try to convince you. This one refuses. Because the problem is not that you don’t understand. It is that you don’t act. ________________________________________ You already know what is wrong: You see the short-term thinking. You recognize the emotional reactions. You understand the gap between what should be done—and what is done. And yet—nothing changes. Not in you. Not in society. Not
... Read more
Evolutionary Physiology. On stability and change in living beings.

by Luca Munaron ...

The vast diversity of living forms we have the privilege to admire is so articulate that it lends itself only loosely to our frequently clumsy and ambiguous attempts at classification. Big organisms live alongside single microscopic unicellular structures. Such a wide variety of forms exhibits a deep unity of architecture based on universal qualities. Among these, perhaps the most intriguing are ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

The vast diversity of living forms we have the privilege to admire is so articulate that it lends itself only loosely to our frequently clumsy and ambiguous attempts at classification. Big organisms live alongside single microscopic unicellular structures. Such a wide variety of forms exhibits a deep unity of architecture based on universal qualities. Among these, perhaps the most intriguing are
... Read more
Social Information Transmission and Human Biology

Edited by Jonathan CK Wells, Simon Strickland, Kevin Laland ...

Series series Society for the Study of Human Biology
Recent research has emphasized that socially transmitted information may affect both the gene pool and the phenotypes of individuals and populations, and that an improved understanding of evolutionary issues is beneficial to those working towards the improvement of human health. In response to a growing interest across disciplines for information regarding the contribution of social behavior to a ... Read more

$322.92 CAD

Recent research has emphasized that socially transmitted information may affect both the gene pool and the phenotypes of individuals and populations, and that an improved understanding of evolutionary issues is beneficial to those working towards the improvement of human health. In response to a growing interest across disciplines for information regarding the contribution of social behavior to a
... Read more
Biology and Conservation of the European Sturgeon Acipenser sturio L. 1758

The Reunion of the European and Atlantic Sturgeons

Edited by Patrick WILLIOT, Eric Rochard, Nathalie Desse-Berset, Frank Kirschbaum, Jörn Gessner ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The book aims at synthesizing our current knowledge of Acipenser sturio and its management. This species, one of the most widespread sturgeon species all over Western Europe ranging from the Black Sea to the Baltic, is now on the verge of extinction. Major aspects of its biology and management, including mismanagement, are provided in a historic perspective. Similarly, the changes in the ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

The book aims at synthesizing our current knowledge of Acipenser sturio and its management. This species, one of the most widespread sturgeon species all over Western Europe ranging from the Black Sea to the Baltic, is now on the verge of extinction. Major aspects of its biology and management, including mismanagement, are provided in a historic perspective. Similarly, the changes in the
... Read more
The Origin of Darwinism

Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species

by James Randerson ...

On 24th November 1859, Charles Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species'. His master-work laid down the theory of evolution by natural selection. In the century and half since publication, this theory has become firmly entwined with our instinctive view of how the planet's species came to be. It has also caused huge debates about the nature of its interpretation and its relationship to religious ... Read more

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On 24th November 1859, Charles Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species'. His master-work laid down the theory of evolution by natural selection. In the century and half since publication, this theory has become firmly entwined with our instinctive view of how the planet's species came to be. It has also caused huge debates about the nature of its interpretation and its relationship to religious
... Read more
Brazilian Rhodolith Beds

Oasis of Marine Biodiversity to be protected

Edited by Paulo Antunes Horta, Marina Nasri Sissini ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Rhodolith beds form biogenic reefs, oases of high biodiversity in sedimentary seabed environments. The rhodoliths are foundation species, which provide shelter and substrata for important and abundant benthic communities. Currently they have been recognized as an important player to the carbon balance, contributing to the planetarium climatic equilibrium. In Brazil, these environments are frequent ... Read more

$167.59 CAD

Rhodolith beds form biogenic reefs, oases of high biodiversity in sedimentary seabed environments. The rhodoliths are foundation species, which provide shelter and substrata for important and abundant benthic communities. Currently they have been recognized as an important player to the carbon balance, contributing to the planetarium climatic equilibrium. In Brazil, these environments are frequent
... Read more
Darwin's Roadmap to the Curriculum

Evolutionary Studies in Higher Education

Edited by Glenn Geher, David Sloan Wilson, Hadassah Head, Andrew Gallup ...

There is a paradox when it comes to Darwinian ideas within the academy. On one hand, Darwin's theories have famously changed the foundational ideas related to the origins of life, shaping entire disciplines in the biological sciences. On the other hand, people in educated societies across the globe today are famously misinformed and uneducated about Darwinian principles and ideas. Applications of ... Read more

$159.19 CAD

There is a paradox when it comes to Darwinian ideas within the academy. On one hand, Darwin's theories have famously changed the foundational ideas related to the origins of life, shaping entire disciplines in the biological sciences. On the other hand, people in educated societies across the globe today are famously misinformed and uneducated about Darwinian principles and ideas. Applications of
... Read more
Evolution of Sexual Reproduction in Marine Invertebrates

Example of gymnolaemate bryozoans

by Andrew (Andrey N.) Ostrovsky ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Three major aspects that distinguish this book are that (1) it contains the most detailed analysis of the sexual reproduction (oogenesis, fertilization and embryonic incubation) in a particular phylum of the aquatic invertebrates (Bryozoa) ever made; this analysis is based on an exhaustive review of the literature on that topic published over the last 260 years, as well as extensive original ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

Three major aspects that distinguish this book are that (1) it contains the most detailed analysis of the sexual reproduction (oogenesis, fertilization and embryonic incubation) in a particular phylum of the aquatic invertebrates (Bryozoa) ever made; this analysis is based on an exhaustive review of the literature on that topic published over the last 260 years, as well as extensive original
... Read more
Evolutionary Biology - Concepts, Molecular and Morphological Evolution

Edited by Pierre Pontarotti ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille aim to bring together leading scientists, promoting an exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge and the formation of inter-group collaborations. This book presents the most representative contributions to the 13th meeting, which was held in September 2009. It comprises 21 chapters, which are organized into the following three categories: • ... Read more

$280.49 CAD

The annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille aim to bring together leading scientists, promoting an exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge and the formation of inter-group collaborations. This book presents the most representative contributions to the 13th meeting, which was held in September 2009. It comprises 21 chapters, which are organized into the following three categories: •
... Read more
Evolution Education in the American South

Culture, Politics, and Resources in and around Alabama

Edited by Christopher D. Lynn, Amanda L. Glaze, William A. Evans, Laura K. Reed ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This volume reaches beyond the controversy surrounding the teaching and learning of evolution in the United States, specifically in regard to the culture, politics, and beliefs found in the Southeast. The editors argue that despite a deep history of conflict in the region surrounding evolution, there is a wealth of evolution research taking place—from biodiversity in species to cultural evolution ... Read more

$128.09 CAD

This volume reaches beyond the controversy surrounding the teaching and learning of evolution in the United States, specifically in regard to the culture, politics, and beliefs found in the Southeast. The editors argue that despite a deep history of conflict in the region surrounding evolution, there is a wealth of evolution research taking place—from biodiversity in species to cultural evolution
... Read more

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