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Coral Reefs in the Anthropocene

Modifié par Charles Birkeland ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

$217.79 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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Conservation of Tropical Plant Species

Modifié par M.N. Normah, H.F. Chin, Barbara M. Reed ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The book is designed to provide a review on the methods and current status of conservation of the tropical plant species. It will also provide the information on the richness of the tropical plant diversity, the need to conserve, and the potential utilization of the genetic resources. Future perspectives of conservation of tropical species will be discussed. Besides being useful to researchers and ... En savoir plus

$280.49 CAD

The book is designed to provide a review on the methods and current status of conservation of the tropical plant species. It will also provide the information on the richness of the tropical plant diversity, the need to conserve, and the potential utilization of the genetic resources. Future perspectives of conservation of tropical species will be discussed. Besides being useful to researchers and
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A Global Overview of the Conservation of Freshwater Decapod Crustaceans

Modifié par Neil Cumberlidge, Tadashi Kawai ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book introduces updated information on conservation issues, providing an overview of what is needed to advance the global conservation of freshwater decapods such as freshwater crabs, crayfish, and shrimps.Biodiversity loss in general is highest in organisms that depend on intact freshwater habitats, because freshwater ecosystems worldwide are suffering intense threats from multiple sources. ... En savoir plus

$179.39 CAD

This book introduces updated information on conservation issues, providing an overview of what is needed to advance the global conservation of freshwater decapods such as freshwater crabs, crayfish, and shrimps.Biodiversity loss in general is highest in organisms that depend on intact freshwater habitats, because freshwater ecosystems worldwide are suffering intense threats from multiple sources.
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Late Cretaceous and Cenozoic Mammals of North America

Biostratigraphy and Geochronology

Modifié par Michael Woodburne ...

This book places into modern context the information by which North American mammalian paleontologists recognize, divide, calibrate, and discuss intervals of mammalian evolution known as North American Land Mammal Ages. It incorporates new information on the systematic biology of the fossil record and utilizes the many recent advances in geochronologic methods and their results.The book describes ... En savoir plus

$140.79 CAD

This book places into modern context the information by which North American mammalian paleontologists recognize, divide, calibrate, and discuss intervals of mammalian evolution known as North American Land Mammal Ages. It incorporates new information on the systematic biology of the fossil record and utilizes the many recent advances in geochronologic methods and their results.The book describes
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Intelligent Design and Religion as a Natural Phenomenon

Volume V

Modifié par John S. Wilkins ...

Collections series The International Library of Essays on Evolutionary Thought
Over the past decade a strident public debate has arisen about the nature and origin of religions. Controversies include how exactly religion evolved, whether by individual or group selection, if it is adaptive, and if not, whether and how it is a side effect of evolution. This volume focuses on the issue of naturalizing religion: on the ways in which cognitive science and social sciences have ... En savoir plus

$89.31 CAD

Over the past decade a strident public debate has arisen about the nature and origin of religions. Controversies include how exactly religion evolved, whether by individual or group selection, if it is adaptive, and if not, whether and how it is a side effect of evolution. This volume focuses on the issue of naturalizing religion: on the ways in which cognitive science and social sciences have
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Ethnobotany of the Mountain Regions of Brazil

Modifié par Reinaldo Farias Paiva de Lucena, Denise Dias da Cruz ...

Collections series Reference Module Biomedical and Life Sciences
Research in recent years has increasingly shifted away from purely academic research, and into applied aspects of the discipline, including climate change research, conservation, and sustainable development. It has by now widely been recognized that “traditional” knowledge is always in flux and adapting to a quickly changing environment. Trends of globalization, especially the globalization of ... En savoir plus

$358.69 CAD

Research in recent years has increasingly shifted away from purely academic research, and into applied aspects of the discipline, including climate change research, conservation, and sustainable development. It has by now widely been recognized that “traditional” knowledge is always in flux and adapting to a quickly changing environment. Trends of globalization, especially the globalization of
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Luchtzakken In Paarden: Evolutie, Functie En Mycosis

par Dirk Bontes ...

Paarden hebben een uniek orgaan in hun hoofd: de luchtzakken. In dit korte artikel worden de grote raadselen van de evolutie, de functie en de reden van de schimmelinfectie ervan voor het eerst verklaard. De twee voornaamste hoofdstukken zijn de Introductie en de Discussie. In de Introductie worden middels vele citaten de relevante feiten opgesomd. In de Discussie volgen de verklaringen. ... En savoir plus

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Paarden hebben een uniek orgaan in hun hoofd: de luchtzakken. In dit korte artikel worden de grote raadselen van de evolutie, de functie en de reden van de schimmelinfectie ervan voor het eerst verklaard. De twee voornaamste hoofdstukken zijn de Introductie en de Discussie. In de Introductie worden middels vele citaten de relevante feiten opgesomd. In de Discussie volgen de verklaringen.
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The Conifers: Genomes, Variation and Evolution

par David B. Neale, Nicholas C. Wheeler ...

This book is the first comprehensive volume on conifers detailing their genomes, variations, and evolution. The book begins with general information about conifers such as taxonomy, geography, reproduction, life history, and social and economic importance. Then topics discussed include the full genome sequence, complex traits, phenotypic and genetic variations, landscape genomics, and forest ... En savoir plus

$344.59 CAD

This book is the first comprehensive volume on conifers detailing their genomes, variations, and evolution. The book begins with general information about conifers such as taxonomy, geography, reproduction, life history, and social and economic importance. Then topics discussed include the full genome sequence, complex traits, phenotypic and genetic variations, landscape genomics, and forest
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Alle Schöpfung Zeugt von IHM

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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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Proposal for the Taxonomic Reclassification of Contemporary Hominids

The Emergence of Homo sapiens moronus

par Dakota Frandsen ...

In Tech‑Induced and Societal Cognitive Decline, the author delivers a provocative, interdisciplinary exploration of humanity's accelerating mental regression in the digital age. Framed as a scientific‑philosophical proposal for the taxonomic reclassification of Homo sapiens, the work introduces the chilling concept of Homo sapiens moronus-a self‑engineered subspecies born from algorithmic ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

In Tech‑Induced and Societal Cognitive Decline, the author delivers a provocative, interdisciplinary exploration of humanity's accelerating mental regression in the digital age. Framed as a scientific‑philosophical proposal for the taxonomic reclassification of Homo sapiens, the work introduces the chilling concept of Homo sapiens moronus-a self‑engineered subspecies born from algorithmic
... En savoir plus
Adaptationist Evo-Devo

par Mark E. Olson ...

Adaptationist Evo-Devo is a practical and inviting guide to one of biology's most vital ongoing conversations: how to explain the diversity of life by connecting natural selection to the developmental processes that make evolution possible. Without calling for a revolution or declaring anything broken, Olson gently maps out an expansive way forward, one grounded in mutual regard for the different ... En savoir plus

$25.59 CAD

Adaptationist Evo-Devo is a practical and inviting guide to one of biology's most vital ongoing conversations: how to explain the diversity of life by connecting natural selection to the developmental processes that make evolution possible. Without calling for a revolution or declaring anything broken, Olson gently maps out an expansive way forward, one grounded in mutual regard for the different
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Monkey Trials and Gorilla Sermons

Evolution and Christianity from Darwin to Intelligent Design

par Peter J. Bowler ...

Collections Livre 21 - New Histories of Science, Technology, and Medicine
From the beginning, Darwin’s dangerous idea has been a snake in the garden, denounced from pulpits then and now as incompatible with the central tenets of Christian faith. Recovered here is the less well-known but equally long history of thoughtful engagement and compromise on the part of liberal theologians. Peter J. Bowler doesn’t minimize the hostility of many of the faithful toward evolution, ... En savoir plus

$35.19 CAD

From the beginning, Darwin’s dangerous idea has been a snake in the garden, denounced from pulpits then and now as incompatible with the central tenets of Christian faith. Recovered here is the less well-known but equally long history of thoughtful engagement and compromise on the part of liberal theologians. Peter J. Bowler doesn’t minimize the hostility of many of the faithful toward evolution,
... En savoir plus
Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability in Asia

Volume 1: Prospects and Challenges in West Asia and Caucasus

Modifié par Münir Öztürk, Volkan Altay, Recep Efe ...

Of the world’s seven continents, Asia is the largest. Its physical landscapes, political units, and ethnic groups are both wide-ranging and many. Southwest, South and Middle Asia are highly populated regions which, as a whole, cover an extremely large area of varied geography. In total, this domain is unique in its plant diversity and large vegetation zones with different communities and biomes. ... En savoir plus

$204.99 CAD

Of the world’s seven continents, Asia is the largest. Its physical landscapes, political units, and ethnic groups are both wide-ranging and many. Southwest, South and Middle Asia are highly populated regions which, as a whole, cover an extremely large area of varied geography. In total, this domain is unique in its plant diversity and large vegetation zones with different communities and biomes.
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Die Welträtsel

Gemeinverständliche Studien über Monistische Philosophie

par Ernst Haeckel ...

In "Die Welträtsel" nimmt Ernst Haeckel den Leser mit auf eine faszinierende Reise durch die Geheimnisse des Lebens und der Natur. Haeckel, ein leidenschaftlicher Naturforscher und Verfechter der Evolutionstheorie, verbindet in diesem Werk wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit einer poetischen Sprachästhetik. Er beschreibt die Zusammenhänge zwischen den biologischen Entwicklungen und der Entstehung ... En savoir plus

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In "Die Welträtsel" nimmt Ernst Haeckel den Leser mit auf eine faszinierende Reise durch die Geheimnisse des Lebens und der Natur. Haeckel, ein leidenschaftlicher Naturforscher und Verfechter der Evolutionstheorie, verbindet in diesem Werk wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit einer poetischen Sprachästhetik. Er beschreibt die Zusammenhänge zwischen den biologischen Entwicklungen und der Entstehung
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The Ghost In The Garden

in search of Darwin’s lost garden

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$41.79 CAD

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
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De Reis om de Wereld

par Charles Darwin ...

Stap aan boord van een epische ontdekkingsreis die de wereld voor altijd veranderde!In "De Reis om de Wereld" neemt Charles Darwin je mee op een avontuurlijke expeditie die de fundamenten van de wetenschap op zijn kop zette. Dit meesterwerk biedt een fascinerende blik op de natuur en de diversiteit van het leven op aarde, gezien door de ogen van een van de grootste denkers aller tijden.Ontdek de ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Stap aan boord van een epische ontdekkingsreis die de wereld voor altijd veranderde!In "De Reis om de Wereld" neemt Charles Darwin je mee op een avontuurlijke expeditie die de fundamenten van de wetenschap op zijn kop zette. Dit meesterwerk biedt een fascinerende blik op de natuur en de diversiteit van het leven op aarde, gezien door de ogen van een van de grootste denkers aller tijden.Ontdek de
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Eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit. Zusammenfassung & Analyse des Bestsellers von Yuval Noah Harari

Entwicklung und Zukunft des Menschen

par 50Minuten.de ...

Collections series Non-Fiction kompakt
Prägnante Zusammenfassung und kritische Analyse zu Yuval Noah Hararis Eine kurze Geschichte der MenschheitHarari beschreibt in seinem Bestseller, wie sich die Menschheit entwickelt hat und welche entscheidenden Schritte zum Bestehen der heutigen Zivilisation beigetragen haben. Dabei fängt er bei der Entwicklung des modernen Menschen an, geht auf die Veränderungen durch verschiedene Umbrüche – die ... En savoir plus

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Prägnante Zusammenfassung und kritische Analyse zu Yuval Noah Hararis Eine kurze Geschichte der MenschheitHarari beschreibt in seinem Bestseller, wie sich die Menschheit entwickelt hat und welche entscheidenden Schritte zum Bestehen der heutigen Zivilisation beigetragen haben. Dabei fängt er bei der Entwicklung des modernen Menschen an, geht auf die Veränderungen durch verschiedene Umbrüche – die
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Releasing the Fear

How we must emotionally evolve to survive

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Environmental Radiobiology

Modifié par Paul N. Schofield, Carmel E. Mothersill ...

This book focuses on the impacts of anthropogenic radiation on wildlife and ecosystems and provides an in-depth look at the approaches and available tools we can use to gain information about biological effects of radiation in the environment.The nuclear accidents in Chornobyl in 1986 and Fukushima in 2011 focussed the attention of the world on the vulnerability of ecosystems to radiation. In ... En savoir plus

$107.17 CAD

This book focuses on the impacts of anthropogenic radiation on wildlife and ecosystems and provides an in-depth look at the approaches and available tools we can use to gain information about biological effects of radiation in the environment.The nuclear accidents in Chornobyl in 1986 and Fukushima in 2011 focussed the attention of the world on the vulnerability of ecosystems to radiation. In
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Investigating Life in the Universe

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

par Christopher K. Walker ...

This textbook gives a lively introduction to the search for extraterrestrial life. It is a guidebook to understanding the possibility of life elsewhere, pointing out landmarks and providing background information to facilitate further exploration of those areas of most interest to the reader.We are a planet of winners – winners of a cosmic lottery that has been in play since the universe began ... En savoir plus

$126.41 CAD

This textbook gives a lively introduction to the search for extraterrestrial life. It is a guidebook to understanding the possibility of life elsewhere, pointing out landmarks and providing background information to facilitate further exploration of those areas of most interest to the reader.We are a planet of winners – winners of a cosmic lottery that has been in play since the universe began
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Tapirs of the World

Ecology, Conservation and Management

Modifié par Mario Melletti, Rafael Reyna-Hurtado, Patrícia Medici ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This beautifully illustrated book is the first comprehensive work ever published on all four tapir species worldwide, filling a gap in the scientific literature. The book provides information on the systematics, phylogeny, evolution, ecology, conservation, and management of all tapir species.This volume is aimed at a wide range of readers, including researchers, wildlife managers, zoologists, ... En savoir plus

$153.69 CAD

This beautifully illustrated book is the first comprehensive work ever published on all four tapir species worldwide, filling a gap in the scientific literature. The book provides information on the systematics, phylogeny, evolution, ecology, conservation, and management of all tapir species.This volume is aimed at a wide range of readers, including researchers, wildlife managers, zoologists,
... En savoir plus
Our Existence Part 2 : The Nature & Origin of Life, Mind, and Soul

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

par Christophe Finipolscie ...

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

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

$36.29 CAD

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
Ursprünge des Menschen

par IntroBooks Team ...

Die menschliche Evolution kann als langwieriger Vorgang mehrerer Transformationen angesehen werden, bei denen die Menschen von affenähnlichen Vorfahren abstammen. Es gibt mehrere wissenschaftliche Beweise, die zeigen, dass das Verhalten und die physischen Merkmale, die alle Organismen gemeinsam haben, von affenähnlichen Vorfahren stammen. Sie haben sich über lange Zeiträume von ungefähr sechs ... En savoir plus

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Die menschliche Evolution kann als langwieriger Vorgang mehrerer Transformationen angesehen werden, bei denen die Menschen von affenähnlichen Vorfahren abstammen. Es gibt mehrere wissenschaftliche Beweise, die zeigen, dass das Verhalten und die physischen Merkmale, die alle Organismen gemeinsam haben, von affenähnlichen Vorfahren stammen. Sie haben sich über lange Zeiträume von ungefähr sechs
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