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My Thoughts on Biological Evolution

by Motoo Kimura ...

Translated by Yoshio Tateno, Kenichi Aoki ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book, written by Motoo Kimura (1924–94), is a classic in evolutionary biology. In 1968, Kimura proposed the “neutral theory of molecular evolution”, which became the theoretical basis of modern evolutionary studies. After publishing his work in 1983 in the book “Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution”, Kimura wrote this book in 1988 for the general public. It was originally written in Japanese ... Read more

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This book, written by Motoo Kimura (1924–94), is a classic in evolutionary biology. In 1968, Kimura proposed the “neutral theory of molecular evolution”, which became the theoretical basis of modern evolutionary studies. After publishing his work in 1983 in the book “Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution”, Kimura wrote this book in 1988 for the general public. It was originally written in Japanese
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The Neck

A Natural and Cultural History

by Kent Dunlap ...

“Fascinating discourse [that] travels through anatomy, paleontology, anthropology, the arts, the zoo, museums, medicine, murder and more. . . . Superb."―Wall Street JournalA 300-million-year tour of the prominent role of the neck in animal evolution and human culture.Humans give a lot of attention to the neck. We decorate it with jewelry and ties, kiss it passionately, and use it to express ... Read more

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“Fascinating discourse [that] travels through anatomy, paleontology, anthropology, the arts, the zoo, museums, medicine, murder and more. . . . Superb."―Wall Street JournalA 300-million-year tour of the prominent role of the neck in animal evolution and human culture.Humans give a lot of attention to the neck. We decorate it with jewelry and ties, kiss it passionately, and use it to express
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The Dawn of Mankind

by Turing Editorial Team ...

This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on Everything You Should Know About the Dawn of Mankind, the story of how fragile primates became toolmakers, storytellers, farmers, and builders of civilization. We explore the great leaps that turned human beings from prey into creators of the modern world.How did a species with no claws, no armor, and no great physical strength come to reshape the planet?We ... Read more

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This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on Everything You Should Know About the Dawn of Mankind, the story of how fragile primates became toolmakers, storytellers, farmers, and builders of civilization. We explore the great leaps that turned human beings from prey into creators of the modern world.How did a species with no claws, no armor, and no great physical strength come to reshape the planet?We
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Biotectonics of Neotropical Transition Zones

by Lize Hermógenes de Mendonça, Bernard Michaux, Malte C. Ebach ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book offers an up-to-date review and synthesis of the role of tectonics in Neotropical bioregionalisation, in particular transition zones. The main questions are "What are transition zones?", "How would we identify them?" and, "What are the tectonic drivers of transition zones?" These questions are pertinent as they may reveal a new transition zone within the Caribbean (Antillean sub-region), ... Read more

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This book offers an up-to-date review and synthesis of the role of tectonics in Neotropical bioregionalisation, in particular transition zones. The main questions are "What are transition zones?", "How would we identify them?" and, "What are the tectonic drivers of transition zones?" These questions are pertinent as they may reveal a new transition zone within the Caribbean (Antillean sub-region),
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Carlo Darwin

by Michele Lessona ...

Scopri il genio di Charles Darwin attraverso gli occhi di un maestro della divulgazione scientifica!In "Carlo Darwin", Michele Lessona ci guida in un viaggio affascinante alla scoperta delle teorie rivoluzionarie di Darwin, svelando i segreti di un uomo che ha cambiato per sempre la nostra comprensione del mondo naturale.Esplora i temi unici dell'evoluzione e della selezione naturale, raccontati ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Scopri il genio di Charles Darwin attraverso gli occhi di un maestro della divulgazione scientifica!In "Carlo Darwin", Michele Lessona ci guida in un viaggio affascinante alla scoperta delle teorie rivoluzionarie di Darwin, svelando i segreti di un uomo che ha cambiato per sempre la nostra comprensione del mondo naturale.Esplora i temi unici dell'evoluzione e della selezione naturale, raccontati
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Arvelighedsspørgsmål

by Wilhelm Johannsen ...

Hvorvidt forskellige fysiske og psykiske træk er arvelige har i mange år interesseret videnskabsfolk.I bogen "Arvelighedsspørgsmål" fortæller Wilhelm Johannsen, der selv står bag en af de største opdagelser på dette felt, nemlig genet, om synet på arvelighed, forplantning og miljøets påvirkning på individets udvikling, som forskerne så det, da bogen udkom første gang i 1927.Wilhelm Johannsen (1857 ... Read more

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Hvorvidt forskellige fysiske og psykiske træk er arvelige har i mange år interesseret videnskabsfolk.I bogen "Arvelighedsspørgsmål" fortæller Wilhelm Johannsen, der selv står bag en af de største opdagelser på dette felt, nemlig genet, om synet på arvelighed, forplantning og miljøets påvirkning på individets udvikling, som forskerne så det, da bogen udkom første gang i 1927.Wilhelm Johannsen (1857
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Charles Darwin

Origins and Arguments

by Bill Price ...

Series series Pocket Essential series
The publication of On the Origin of Species in 1859 was the culmination of more than 20 years of work by Charles Darwin, and the ideas he presented in it would lead to a fundamental change in the way we think about life on earth. Evolution was controversial at the time and now, as the bicentenary of Darwin's birth approaches in 2009, it remains the subject of bitter argument. As revolutionary as ... Read more

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The publication of On the Origin of Species in 1859 was the culmination of more than 20 years of work by Charles Darwin, and the ideas he presented in it would lead to a fundamental change in the way we think about life on earth. Evolution was controversial at the time and now, as the bicentenary of Darwin's birth approaches in 2009, it remains the subject of bitter argument. As revolutionary as
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Riesen und Drachen der Vorzeit. Geschichte der Erde, Dritter Teil

by R. Bommeli ...

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Riesen und Drachen, die einst die Erde beherrschten!Riesen und Drachen der Vorzeit. Geschichte der Erde, Dritter Teil von R. Bommeli entführt Sie auf eine spannende Reise in die Tiefen der Erdgeschichte, wo mythische Kreaturen und urzeitliche Giganten lebendig werden. Tauchen Sie ein in eine Zeit, in der die Erde von majestätischen Wesen bevölkert war, ... Read more

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Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Riesen und Drachen, die einst die Erde beherrschten!Riesen und Drachen der Vorzeit. Geschichte der Erde, Dritter Teil von R. Bommeli entführt Sie auf eine spannende Reise in die Tiefen der Erdgeschichte, wo mythische Kreaturen und urzeitliche Giganten lebendig werden. Tauchen Sie ein in eine Zeit, in der die Erde von majestätischen Wesen bevölkert war,
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Influence Models in Group Decision-Making

by Hang Luo ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book examines influence among decision-makers in group decision-making. It is quite common that people influence and are influenced by each other in group decision-making. Likewise, artificial intelligences can influence and be influenced by each other in interaction or collaboration, and both a person and an artificial intelligence can be called an agent. The author explores how humans or ... Read more

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This book examines influence among decision-makers in group decision-making. It is quite common that people influence and are influenced by each other in group decision-making. Likewise, artificial intelligences can influence and be influenced by each other in interaction or collaboration, and both a person and an artificial intelligence can be called an agent. The author explores how humans or
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On The Origin of Evolution

Tracing 'Darwin's Dangerous Idea' from Aristotle to DNA

by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin ...

The theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed and unprecedented from the brain of Charles Darwin. The idea of evolution had been around, in various guises, since the time of Ancient Greece. And nor did theorizing about evolution stop with what Daniel Dennett called "Darwin’s dangerous idea." In this riveting new book, bestselling science writers John and Mary Gribbin ... Read more

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The theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed and unprecedented from the brain of Charles Darwin. The idea of evolution had been around, in various guises, since the time of Ancient Greece. And nor did theorizing about evolution stop with what Daniel Dennett called "Darwin’s dangerous idea." In this riveting new book, bestselling science writers John and Mary Gribbin
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Boneglyph

by David C. Sterling ...

Ninety-nine percent of everything that has ever walked, built, or thought on this planet has been erased by geological time. Not lost — erased. Continents fold into each other. Mountains grind to sand. Whole coastlines vanish beneath the sea and resurface, scrubbed clean, a hundred million years later.So here is the uncomfortable question this book asks: if an intelligent civilization existed on ... Read more

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Ninety-nine percent of everything that has ever walked, built, or thought on this planet has been erased by geological time. Not lost — erased. Continents fold into each other. Mountains grind to sand. Whole coastlines vanish beneath the sea and resurface, scrubbed clean, a hundred million years later.So here is the uncomfortable question this book asks: if an intelligent civilization existed on
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Ten Pulses of Evolution: The Logarithmic Nature of Evolutionary Time — Second Expanded Edition

by Michael A. Susko ...

TEN PULSES OF EVOLUTION:The Logarithmic Nature of Evolutionary Time — Second Expanded EditionWhat if evolution doesn't move at a steady pace—but unfolds in measured pulses that arrive faster over time?In Ten Pulses of Evolution, the four-billion-year history of life is viewed through a consistent lens: a series of accelerating thresholds where major forms of life appear in clustered bursts. The ... Read more

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TEN PULSES OF EVOLUTION:The Logarithmic Nature of Evolutionary Time — Second Expanded EditionWhat if evolution doesn't move at a steady pace—but unfolds in measured pulses that arrive faster over time?In Ten Pulses of Evolution, the four-billion-year history of life is viewed through a consistent lens: a series of accelerating thresholds where major forms of life appear in clustered bursts. The
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A Hundred Reasons Why Evolution Is True

English to Spanish

by Science-Based Language Learning Lab ...

Series series 100 Somethings Language Learning Series
Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning SeriesWelcome to an innovative approach to language learning! This series of books is crafted to help you master a new language (Spanish) through engaging with topics that captivate your interest. Each book is centered around a theme–whether it's art, science, history, or another subject–and presents 100 carefully selected reasons relating to a ... Read more

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Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning SeriesWelcome to an innovative approach to language learning! This series of books is crafted to help you master a new language (Spanish) through engaging with topics that captivate your interest. Each book is centered around a theme–whether it's art, science, history, or another subject–and presents 100 carefully selected reasons relating to a
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De mens als God

Wat als we genetisch ingrijpen met artificiële biologische intelligentie?

by Adrian Woolfson ...

‘Intrigerende en verontrustende analyse van een biologische revolutie die het leven ingrijpend zal veranderen.’ The GuardianWe staan op de drempel van een technologische revolutie waarin bestaande en geheel nieuwe genomen – de complete genetische samenstelling van organismen – kunnen worden herschreven en geschreven. Met de nieuwste technieken kan DNA bewust, gericht en heel snel worden aangepast. ... Read more

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‘Intrigerende en verontrustende analyse van een biologische revolutie die het leven ingrijpend zal veranderen.’ The GuardianWe staan op de drempel van een technologische revolutie waarin bestaande en geheel nieuwe genomen – de complete genetische samenstelling van organismen – kunnen worden herschreven en geschreven. Met de nieuwste technieken kan DNA bewust, gericht en heel snel worden aangepast.
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Shocks, States, and Sustainability

The Origins of Radical Environmental Reforms

by Thomas K. Rudel ...

For the past two decades, scientists have urged us to abandon fossil fuels as rapidly as possible and pursue a range of other environmental reforms to avert the many crises climate change will bring. The reforms have not occurred at the expected rate, and their absence raises questions about when they might occur. In Shocks, States, and Sustainability, Thomas K. Rudel addresses this question. He ... Read more

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For the past two decades, scientists have urged us to abandon fossil fuels as rapidly as possible and pursue a range of other environmental reforms to avert the many crises climate change will bring. The reforms have not occurred at the expected rate, and their absence raises questions about when they might occur. In Shocks, States, and Sustainability, Thomas K. Rudel addresses this question. He
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Pleistocene Soricidae from San Josecito Cave, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Unveiling Prehistoric Mexican Wildlife Through Fossil Analysis

by James S. Findley ...

In "Pleistocene Soricidae from San Josecito Cave, Nuevo Leon, Mexico," James S. Findley presents a meticulous examination of the Pleistocene shrew species unearthed in the historically rich San Josecito Cave. This scholarly work is characterized by its rigorous methodology and detailed paleontological analysis, positioning the shrews within both the geological and ecological frameworks of their ... Read more

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In "Pleistocene Soricidae from San Josecito Cave, Nuevo Leon, Mexico," James S. Findley presents a meticulous examination of the Pleistocene shrew species unearthed in the historically rich San Josecito Cave. This scholarly work is characterized by its rigorous methodology and detailed paleontological analysis, positioning the shrews within both the geological and ecological frameworks of their
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Evolution and creation

Navigating the Intersection of Science and Faith: A Thought-Provoking Analysis of Evolution and Creation

by Herbert Junius Hardwicke ...

In "Evolution and Creation," Herbert Junius Hardwicke delves into the intricate relationship between scientific evolution and theological creation, presenting a meticulously researched argument that bridges two seemingly disparate perspectives. The book deploys a clear and accessible literary style, utilizing an array of compelling evidence and philosophical reasoning to engage readers. Hardwicke ... Read more

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In "Evolution and Creation," Herbert Junius Hardwicke delves into the intricate relationship between scientific evolution and theological creation, presenting a meticulously researched argument that bridges two seemingly disparate perspectives. The book deploys a clear and accessible literary style, utilizing an array of compelling evidence and philosophical reasoning to engage readers. Hardwicke
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Unfit for Purpose

When Human Evolution Collides with the Modern World

by Adam Hart ...

'A gripping and sobering reminder of how much we are all governed by our genetic inheritance. So much for free will.' The Mail on SundayStress, obesity, poor mental health, drug addiction, bowel diseases, violence and fake news; a stark checklist of modern world problems and every one of them is an echo of our evolutionary past.In Unfit for Purpose, biologist and broadcaster Adam Hart explores the ... Read more

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'A gripping and sobering reminder of how much we are all governed by our genetic inheritance. So much for free will.' The Mail on SundayStress, obesity, poor mental health, drug addiction, bowel diseases, violence and fake news; a stark checklist of modern world problems and every one of them is an echo of our evolutionary past.In Unfit for Purpose, biologist and broadcaster Adam Hart explores the
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Impronta

The Cognitive Heuristics of Nature

by Pablo Javier Valle ...

Impronta: The Cognitive Heuristics of NatureDiscover the hidden intelligence woven into the fabric of life!What if intelligence isn't a uniquely human trait, but an ancient survival strategy embedded in life itself?In Impronta, the author takes you on an expansive journey through biology, cognition, and design. He reveals that the fundamental principles guiding a plant's growth, a bacterium's ... Read more

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Impronta: The Cognitive Heuristics of NatureDiscover the hidden intelligence woven into the fabric of life!What if intelligence isn't a uniquely human trait, but an ancient survival strategy embedded in life itself?In Impronta, the author takes you on an expansive journey through biology, cognition, and design. He reveals that the fundamental principles guiding a plant's growth, a bacterium's
... Read more
Engineering the Human Hybrid

by Andrew Parry ...

Engineering the Human Hybrid – The Hidden Origin of MankindWhat if humanity didn't evolve by chance—but by design?In this groundbreaking and provocative new book, Engineering the Human Hybrid, we challenge the story you've always been told about human origins. Could it be that Homo sapiens are not the result of random evolution, but a sophisticated genetic engineering experiment conducted by ... Read more

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Engineering the Human Hybrid – The Hidden Origin of MankindWhat if humanity didn't evolve by chance—but by design?In this groundbreaking and provocative new book, Engineering the Human Hybrid, we challenge the story you've always been told about human origins. Could it be that Homo sapiens are not the result of random evolution, but a sophisticated genetic engineering experiment conducted by
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Lantana Camara

Ecological and Bioprospecting Perspectives

by Moonisa Aslam Dervash, Abrar Yousuf, Parminder Singh Sandhu, Munir Ozturk ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Lantana camara, commonly known as lantana, is a flowering plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has been introduced to many parts of the world, often as an ornamental plant, but has become invasive in many regions, leading to significant ecological impacts. However, it also has potential benefits that can be harnessed through bioprospecting.This book aims to provide ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Lantana camara, commonly known as lantana, is a flowering plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has been introduced to many parts of the world, often as an ornamental plant, but has become invasive in many regions, leading to significant ecological impacts. However, it also has potential benefits that can be harnessed through bioprospecting.This book aims to provide
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For Whose Benefit?

The Biological and Cultural Evolution of Human Cooperation

by Patrik Lindenfors ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book takes the reader on a journey, navigating the enigmatic aspects of cooperation; a journey that starts inside the body and continues via our thoughts to the human super-organism.Cooperation is one of life’s fundamental principles. We are all made of parts – genes, cells, organs, neurons, but also of ideas, or ‘memes’. Our societies too are made of parts – us humans. Is all this ... Read more

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This book takes the reader on a journey, navigating the enigmatic aspects of cooperation; a journey that starts inside the body and continues via our thoughts to the human super-organism.Cooperation is one of life’s fundamental principles. We are all made of parts – genes, cells, organs, neurons, but also of ideas, or ‘memes’. Our societies too are made of parts – us humans. Is all this
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Phylogenomics

An Introduction

by Christoph Bleidorn ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This unique textbook provides a clear and concise overview of the key principles of the complex field of phylogenomics, with a particular focus on sequencing technologies that are crucial to studying and understanding interrelations in evolutionary genomics. It includes chapters dedicated to the analysis of nucleotide sequences using assembling and alignment methods and also discusses the main ... Read more

$80.09 USD

This unique textbook provides a clear and concise overview of the key principles of the complex field of phylogenomics, with a particular focus on sequencing technologies that are crucial to studying and understanding interrelations in evolutionary genomics. It includes chapters dedicated to the analysis of nucleotide sequences using assembling and alignment methods and also discusses the main
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Understanding Development

by Alessandro Minelli ...

Series series Understanding Life
Developmental biology is seemingly well understood, with development widely accepted as being a series of programmed changes through which an egg turns into an adult organism, or a seed matures into a plant. However, the picture is much more complex than that: is it all genetically controlled or does environment have an influence? Is the final adult stage the target of development and everything ... Read more

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Developmental biology is seemingly well understood, with development widely accepted as being a series of programmed changes through which an egg turns into an adult organism, or a seed matures into a plant. However, the picture is much more complex than that: is it all genetically controlled or does environment have an influence? Is the final adult stage the target of development and everything
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