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Is Neo-Darwinism Enough?

par Denis Noble, David Sloan Wilson ...

Is Neo-Darwinism Enough? The Noble-Wilson Dialogue on EvolutionDavid Sloan Wilson and Denis Noble participate in a dialogue centering around the sufficiency of a neo-Darwinian framework of biology. Does neo-Darwinism provide a reasonably complete and adequate explanation of biological phenomena? Are there any new theoretical breakthroughs that are necessary to support the framework? The point of ... En savoir plus

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Is Neo-Darwinism Enough? The Noble-Wilson Dialogue on EvolutionDavid Sloan Wilson and Denis Noble participate in a dialogue centering around the sufficiency of a neo-Darwinian framework of biology. Does neo-Darwinism provide a reasonably complete and adequate explanation of biological phenomena? Are there any new theoretical breakthroughs that are necessary to support the framework? The point of
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Geologische Beobachtungen über die Vulcanischen Inseln

par Charles Darwin ...

Entdecken Sie die Geheimnisse der vulkanischen Inseln durch die Augen eines der größten Naturforscher der Geschichte!In "Geologische Beobachtungen über die Vulcanischen Inseln" nimmt Charles Darwin Sie mit auf eine faszinierende Reise zu den feurigen Landschaften und unerforschten Territorien, die die Grundlage für seine revolutionären Theorien bildeten.Dieses Werk bietet eine einzigartige ... En savoir plus

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Entdecken Sie die Geheimnisse der vulkanischen Inseln durch die Augen eines der größten Naturforscher der Geschichte!In "Geologische Beobachtungen über die Vulcanischen Inseln" nimmt Charles Darwin Sie mit auf eine faszinierende Reise zu den feurigen Landschaften und unerforschten Territorien, die die Grundlage für seine revolutionären Theorien bildeten.Dieses Werk bietet eine einzigartige
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Seeds of the Living Cosmos- How Life Shaped the Universe

par Ylia Callan ...

What if life isn't rare at all, but the signature of a living universe?In Seeds of the Living Cosmos, explore the idea that life is not a cosmic accident, but a natural consequence of physics, chemistry, and time. Drawing on astrobiology, cosmology, and evolutionary science, this book challenges Earth-centric assumptions and reimagines how life emerges, spreads, and shapes planetary systems.From ... En savoir plus

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What if life isn't rare at all, but the signature of a living universe?In Seeds of the Living Cosmos, explore the idea that life is not a cosmic accident, but a natural consequence of physics, chemistry, and time. Drawing on astrobiology, cosmology, and evolutionary science, this book challenges Earth-centric assumptions and reimagines how life emerges, spreads, and shapes planetary systems.From
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Comment ça marche ?

par Gérard Lablanche ...

"Comment ça marche ?" est un essai qui retrace l’histoire fascinante de la Terre, de sa formation à l’émergence de la vie, en mettant en lumière l’évolution de son atmosphère et le rôle primordial du CO2 et de la vapeur d’eau. Il explore également l’évolution du cerveau humain, des premières structures reptiliennes à l’émergence de l’intellect humain, permettant la résolution de problèmes ... En savoir plus

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"Comment ça marche ?" est un essai qui retrace l’histoire fascinante de la Terre, de sa formation à l’émergence de la vie, en mettant en lumière l’évolution de son atmosphère et le rôle primordial du CO2 et de la vapeur d’eau. Il explore également l’évolution du cerveau humain, des premières structures reptiliennes à l’émergence de l’intellect humain, permettant la résolution de problèmes
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裸猿大逆襲，瘋狂人類進化史：裸露身體、渴望親密、追求忠誠……身體的每一寸都不是偶然，演化到底設下多少陷阱？

par 史鈞 ...

用笑話講演化，瘋得有理！每寸缺陷，其實都是自然的深思熟慮脫掉羞恥與偏見，重新認識肉體的前世今生⚑　人類的身體，其實超乎你想像本書是一本用最不正經的語氣，講最正經科學的作品。作者以幽默、挑釁又犀利的文筆，帶領讀者探索自己的身體是如何在千萬年演化中被「打造」出來。從直立行走、脫毛、雙手釋放，到性別差異、性愛行為與情緒反應，每個細節背後都藏著自然選擇的深意。⚑　笑著談性器官，認真說演化本書最大特色，在於它大膽談論那些「不好意思問」的話題，例如：為什麼人類有乳房？陰毛有什麼用？男人為什麼全年都發情？這些看似情色的內容，其實都建立在嚴謹的人類學與生物學基礎之上。用近乎荒謬的比喻，將抽象科學轉為通俗語言，讓人笑著笑著就理解了演化的深邃。⚑　用身體說人性，不只是科普這本書不只是介紹人體構造，更是在解釋我們為什麼「會這樣活著」。我們的慾望、愛情、戰爭、婚姻、嫉妒、社交，甚至審美觀，其實都和身體脫不了關係 ... En savoir plus

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用笑話講演化，瘋得有理！每寸缺陷，其實都是自然的深思熟慮脫掉羞恥與偏見，重新認識肉體的前世今生⚑　人類的身體，其實超乎你想像本書是一本用最不正經的語氣，講最正經科學的作品。作者以幽默、挑釁又犀利的文筆，帶領讀者探索自己的身體是如何在千萬年演化中被「打造」出來。從直立行走、脫毛、雙手釋放，到性別差異、性愛行為與情緒反應，每個細節背後都藏著自然選擇的深意。⚑　笑著談性器官，認真說演化本書最大特色，在於它大膽談論那些「不好意思問」的話題，例如：為什麼人類有乳房？陰毛有什麼用？男人為什麼全年都發情？這些看似情色的內容，其實都建立在嚴謹的人類學與生物學基礎之上。用近乎荒謬的比喻，將抽象科學轉為通俗語言，讓人笑著笑著就理解了演化的深邃。⚑　用身體說人性，不只是科普這本書不只是介紹人體構造，更是在解釋我們為什麼「會這樣活著」。我們的慾望、愛情、戰爭、婚姻、嫉妒、社交，甚至審美觀，其實都和身體脫不了關係
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Applied Natural Science

Environmental Issues and Global Perspectives

par Mark D. Goldfein, Alexey V. Ivanov ...

Applied Natural Science: Environmental Issues and Global Perspectives provides the reader with a complete insight into the natural-scientific pattern of the world, covering the most important historical stages of the development of various areas of science, methods of natural-scientific research, general scientific and philosophical concepts, and the fundamental laws of nature. The book analyzes ... En savoir plus

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Applied Natural Science: Environmental Issues and Global Perspectives provides the reader with a complete insight into the natural-scientific pattern of the world, covering the most important historical stages of the development of various areas of science, methods of natural-scientific research, general scientific and philosophical concepts, and the fundamental laws of nature. The book analyzes
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Water Bears: The Biology of Tardigrades

Modifié par Ralph O. Schill ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Offering extensive information on tardigrades, this volume begins with a chapter on the history of tardigrades, from the first description by Goeze in 1773, until 1929, when the most comprehensive monographic approach by E. Marcus was published. Tardigrades’ organ systems, including their integument, body cavity, digestive, muscular, nervous and reproductive systems, as well as their overall ... En savoir plus

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Offering extensive information on tardigrades, this volume begins with a chapter on the history of tardigrades, from the first description by Goeze in 1773, until 1929, when the most comprehensive monographic approach by E. Marcus was published. Tardigrades’ organ systems, including their integument, body cavity, digestive, muscular, nervous and reproductive systems, as well as their overall
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Flowering Plants. Eudicots

Apiales, Gentianales (except Rubiaceae)

Modifié par Joachim W. Kadereit, Volker Bittrich ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This volume covers the orders Apiales (Asterids I) and Gentianales (except Rubiaceae; Asterids II). It is the last of five volumes to (almost) complete the treatment of the Asterids in this series after publication of Vols. VI (Cornales, Ericales, 2004), VII (Lamiales, 2004), VIII (Asterales, 2007) and XIV (Aquifoliales, Boraginales, Bruniales, Dipsacales, Escalloniales, Garryales, Paracryphiales, ... En savoir plus

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This volume covers the orders Apiales (Asterids I) and Gentianales (except Rubiaceae; Asterids II). It is the last of five volumes to (almost) complete the treatment of the Asterids in this series after publication of Vols. VI (Cornales, Ericales, 2004), VII (Lamiales, 2004), VIII (Asterales, 2007) and XIV (Aquifoliales, Boraginales, Bruniales, Dipsacales, Escalloniales, Garryales, Paracryphiales,
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That Complex Whole

Culture And The Evolution Of Human Behavior

par Lee Cronk ...

Our understanding of the evolution of human behavior has grown enormously over the past few decades, and an increasing number of behavioral and social scientists are making use of evolutionary theory in their work to shed light on issues ranging from marriage and parenting to the study of mental illness. The success of this research program is thre ... En savoir plus

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Our understanding of the evolution of human behavior has grown enormously over the past few decades, and an increasing number of behavioral and social scientists are making use of evolutionary theory in their work to shed light on issues ranging from marriage and parenting to the study of mental illness. The success of this research program is thre
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Natural Missouri

Working with the Land

par Napier Shelton ...

In Natural Missouri: Working with the Land, Napier Shelton offers a tour of notable natural sites in Missouri through the eyes of the people who work with them. Over a period of three years, he roamed all over the state, visiting such different places as Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, Pomme de Terre Lake, Mark Twain National Forest, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Roaring River State ... En savoir plus

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In Natural Missouri: Working with the Land, Napier Shelton offers a tour of notable natural sites in Missouri through the eyes of the people who work with them. Over a period of three years, he roamed all over the state, visiting such different places as Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, Pomme de Terre Lake, Mark Twain National Forest, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Roaring River State
... En savoir plus
Darwinian Social Evolution and Social Change

The Evolution of Nationalisms

par William Kerr ...

This book introduces the value of a Darwinian social evolutionary approach to understanding social change.The chapters discuss several different perspectives on social evolutionary theory, and go on to link these with comparative and historical sociological theory, and two case-studies. Kerr brings together social change theory and theories on nationalism, whilst also providing concrete examples ... En savoir plus

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This book introduces the value of a Darwinian social evolutionary approach to understanding social change.The chapters discuss several different perspectives on social evolutionary theory, and go on to link these with comparative and historical sociological theory, and two case-studies. Kerr brings together social change theory and theories on nationalism, whilst also providing concrete examples
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The Biological Mind

A Philosophical Introduction

par Justin Garson ...

For some, biology explains all there is to know about the mind. Yet many big questions remain: Is the mind shaped by genes or the environment? If mental traits are the result of adaptations built up over thousands of years, as evolutionary psychologists claim, how can such claims be tested? If the mind is a machine, as biologists argue, how does it allow for something as complex as human thought ... En savoir plus

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For some, biology explains all there is to know about the mind. Yet many big questions remain: Is the mind shaped by genes or the environment? If mental traits are the result of adaptations built up over thousands of years, as evolutionary psychologists claim, how can such claims be tested? If the mind is a machine, as biologists argue, how does it allow for something as complex as human thought
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Essays on the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis

Formalizations and Expansions

par Rodrick Wallace ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
From the ‘punctuated equilibrium' of Eldrege and Gould, through Lewontin's ‘triple helix' and the various visions and revisions of the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis (EES) of Laland and others, both data and theory have demanded an opening-up of the 1950's Evolutionary Synthesis that so firmly wedded evolutionary theory to the mathematics of gene frequency analysis. It can, however, be argued ... En savoir plus

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From the ‘punctuated equilibrium' of Eldrege and Gould, through Lewontin's ‘triple helix' and the various visions and revisions of the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis (EES) of Laland and others, both data and theory have demanded an opening-up of the 1950's Evolutionary Synthesis that so firmly wedded evolutionary theory to the mathematics of gene frequency analysis. It can, however, be argued
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O Mundo Antes de Nós

par Tom Higham ...

De onde viemos? Como nos tornámos humanos?Há 40.000 anos, não éramos a única espécie humana no mundo. Existiam igualmente os Hobbits (Homo floresiensis) na ilha das Flores, na Indonésia; os Denisovanos na Sibéria; o Homo luzonensis nas Filipinas; e o Neandertal no que é agora a Europa e partes da Eurásia.Neste livro, Tom Higham apresenta?nos a mais recente investigação científica que permitiu ... En savoir plus

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De onde viemos? Como nos tornámos humanos?Há 40.000 anos, não éramos a única espécie humana no mundo. Existiam igualmente os Hobbits (Homo floresiensis) na ilha das Flores, na Indonésia; os Denisovanos na Sibéria; o Homo luzonensis nas Filipinas; e o Neandertal no que é agora a Europa e partes da Eurásia.Neste livro, Tom Higham apresenta?nos a mais recente investigação científica que permitiu
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Rocks, Fossils and Formations

Discoveries Through Time

par Thomas R.H. Woolrych ...

Illustré par Anna Madeleine Raupach ...

Have you ever wondered about those rocks under your feet? How old they might be? How they got their colour and texture? Could they contain some unknown mineral or fossil treasure?Rocks, Fossils and Formations: Discoveries Through Time is an introduction to geoscience, which uses clues in rocks and the landscape to tell the story of the Earth. It's a story so old and so fascinating that it's almost ... En savoir plus

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Have you ever wondered about those rocks under your feet? How old they might be? How they got their colour and texture? Could they contain some unknown mineral or fossil treasure?Rocks, Fossils and Formations: Discoveries Through Time is an introduction to geoscience, which uses clues in rocks and the landscape to tell the story of the Earth. It's a story so old and so fascinating that it's almost
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So What Does It All Mean?

The Secrets of Life: From Big Bang to Trump

par SS O'Connor ...

Collections Livre 4 - The Secrets of Life Series: From Big Bang To Trump
Why are humans neither 'good' nor 'bad'? How can so much chaos and confusion in the world actually lead to order? Why are we so often wrong when we're asked if the world's getting better?In this, the last book in The Secrets of Life quartet, SS O'Connor pulls together the threads of genetic and cultural evolution, and then adds to these the conclusions of evolutionary game theory. As he does this, ... En savoir plus

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Why are humans neither 'good' nor 'bad'? How can so much chaos and confusion in the world actually lead to order? Why are we so often wrong when we're asked if the world's getting better?In this, the last book in The Secrets of Life quartet, SS O'Connor pulls together the threads of genetic and cultural evolution, and then adds to these the conclusions of evolutionary game theory. As he does this,
... En savoir plus
Terapie del Futuro: Progressi Genetici e Farmaceutici nella Medicina Moderna

par Edenilson Brandl ...

Benvenuti in un affascinante mondo di progressi medici e terapie innovative! In questo libro, intraprenderemo un viaggio nel campo delle terapie del futuro, esplorando i percorsi promettenti che la scienza sta intraprendendo per rivoluzionare il trattamento di varie malattie genetiche e croniche.La medicina è in continua evoluzione, spinta dal desiderio di trovare soluzioni più efficaci e ... En savoir plus

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Benvenuti in un affascinante mondo di progressi medici e terapie innovative! In questo libro, intraprenderemo un viaggio nel campo delle terapie del futuro, esplorando i percorsi promettenti che la scienza sta intraprendendo per rivoluzionare il trattamento di varie malattie genetiche e croniche.La medicina è in continua evoluzione, spinta dal desiderio di trovare soluzioni più efficaci e
... En savoir plus
Australian Jewel Beetles

An Introduction to the Buprestidae

par Geoff Williams, Kevin Mitchell, Allen M... Sundholm ...

Australian Jewel Beetles: An Introduction to the Buprestidae is a comprehensive overview of Australia’s buprestid fauna. It presents taxonomic, ecological and biogeographic information for all Australian genera, and their association with the world’s Buprestidae more widely. It explores plant-evolution dependencies, as well as threats and conservation for this diverse fauna.The authors bring ... En savoir plus

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Australian Jewel Beetles: An Introduction to the Buprestidae is a comprehensive overview of Australia’s buprestid fauna. It presents taxonomic, ecological and biogeographic information for all Australian genera, and their association with the world’s Buprestidae more widely. It explores plant-evolution dependencies, as well as threats and conservation for this diverse fauna.The authors bring
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Dis, c’est quoi le transhumanisme ?

par Dan Lecocq, Jean-Noël Missa ...

Améliorer les potentialités de l’être humain, le rendre moins dépendant de la nature, du vieillissement, des accidents... Un projet qui remonte aux origines de l’humanité ! Qu’il s’agisse de médecine réparatrice, de performances sportives ou de génie militaire, l’Homme a toujours cherché à se dépasser. Les progrès constants et de plus en plus rapides de la science et de la technique repoussent ... En savoir plus

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Améliorer les potentialités de l’être humain, le rendre moins dépendant de la nature, du vieillissement, des accidents... Un projet qui remonte aux origines de l’humanité ! Qu’il s’agisse de médecine réparatrice, de performances sportives ou de génie militaire, l’Homme a toujours cherché à se dépasser. Les progrès constants et de plus en plus rapides de la science et de la technique repoussent
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Oil Crop Genomics

Modifié par Huseyin Tombuloglu, Turgay Unver, Guzin Tombuloglu, Khalid Rehman Hakeem ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Plants are an important source of fats and oils, which are essential for the human diet. In recent years, genomics of oil biosynthesis in plants have attracted great interest, especially in high oil-bearing plants, such as sesame, olive, sunflower, and palm. Considering that, genome sequencing projects of these plants have been undertaken with the help of advanced genomics tools such as next ... En savoir plus

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Plants are an important source of fats and oils, which are essential for the human diet. In recent years, genomics of oil biosynthesis in plants have attracted great interest, especially in high oil-bearing plants, such as sesame, olive, sunflower, and palm. Considering that, genome sequencing projects of these plants have been undertaken with the help of advanced genomics tools such as next
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Oltre il Genoma: Genetica, Farmacia e la Prossima Frontiera della Medicina

par Edenilson Brandl ...

Benvenuti in un'affascinante immersione nel mondo della genetica e della medicina di precisione! In questo libro esploreremo un'ampia gamma di argomenti relativi a queste aree della scienza che stanno rivoluzionando il modo in cui comprendiamo e affrontiamo la salute umana e animale.La genetica è stata oggetto di fascino e studio per decenni, ma i recenti progressi tecnologici e scientifici hanno ... En savoir plus

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Benvenuti in un'affascinante immersione nel mondo della genetica e della medicina di precisione! In questo libro esploreremo un'ampia gamma di argomenti relativi a queste aree della scienza che stanno rivoluzionando il modo in cui comprendiamo e affrontiamo la salute umana e animale.La genetica è stata oggetto di fascino e studio per decenni, ma i recenti progressi tecnologici e scientifici hanno
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Life: The Mystery

The Quest of an Ordinary Man

par Jim Russ ...

Have you ever wondered how life came into existence, but more importantly, have you thought where will it all end up in millions or billions of years from now? I will address this question and many others about life on this planet and the universe as well. We may not find all the answers, but we will try. It is a quest I started several years ago. I was curious about how life started from ... En savoir plus

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Have you ever wondered how life came into existence, but more importantly, have you thought where will it all end up in millions or billions of years from now? I will address this question and many others about life on this planet and the universe as well. We may not find all the answers, but we will try. It is a quest I started several years ago. I was curious about how life started from
... En savoir plus
Everyday Evolution: Unveiling Life's Hidden Patterns

Modifié par Barbora Trubenová, Kristína Hudáková, Himani Sachdeva ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book explores the essential concepts of evolutionary biology in an interesting and accessible way. Readers will learn about the mechanisms of evolution and how they shape the world around us, while marvelling at the ingenious adaptations that arise for survival and reproduction over time and across different environments.The book begins by outlining the fundamental principles of evolution, ... En savoir plus

$141.99 CAD

This book explores the essential concepts of evolutionary biology in an interesting and accessible way. Readers will learn about the mechanisms of evolution and how they shape the world around us, while marvelling at the ingenious adaptations that arise for survival and reproduction over time and across different environments.The book begins by outlining the fundamental principles of evolution,
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Além da Lenda: História, Medicina e Realidade por Trás do Mito – Um Estudo Aprofundado Sobre as Origens Científicas, Médicas e Culturais do Vampirismo

par Hudson Mourão ...

Imagine. Uma criatura da noite, um ser de fascínio e terror, que há milênios habita nossos pesadelos mais profundos. Você já se perguntou de onde veio o vampiro? O que realmente pulsa sob a pele fria do mito? Esqueça tudo o que você pensa que sabe e prepare-se para uma revelação que vai além da ﬁcção. Em ALÉM DA LENDA, nós o convidamos a uma jornada arrepiante e fascinante, onde o sobrenatural dá ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Imagine. Uma criatura da noite, um ser de fascínio e terror, que há milênios habita nossos pesadelos mais profundos. Você já se perguntou de onde veio o vampiro? O que realmente pulsa sob a pele fria do mito? Esqueça tudo o que você pensa que sabe e prepare-se para uma revelação que vai além da ﬁcção. Em ALÉM DA LENDA, nós o convidamos a uma jornada arrepiante e fascinante, onde o sobrenatural dá
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