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The Autobiography of Charles Darwin

by Charles Darwin ...

My father's autobiographical recollections, given in the present chapter, were written for his children,—and written without any thought that they would ever be published. To many this may seem an impossibility; but those who knew my father will understand how it was not only possible, but natural. The autobiography bears the heading, 'Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character,' ... Read more

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My father's autobiographical recollections, given in the present chapter, were written for his children,—and written without any thought that they would ever be published. To many this may seem an impossibility; but those who knew my father will understand how it was not only possible, but natural. The autobiography bears the heading, 'Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character,'
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The Evolution of Complexity

Simple Simulations of Major Innovations

by Larry Bull ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book gathers together much of the author’s work – both old and new - to explore a number of the key increases in complexity seen in the natural world, seeking to explain each of them purely in terms of the features of fitness landscapes. In a very straightforward manner, the book introduces basic concepts to help readers follow the main ideas. By using variations of the NK model and including ... Read more

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This book gathers together much of the author’s work – both old and new - to explore a number of the key increases in complexity seen in the natural world, seeking to explain each of them purely in terms of the features of fitness landscapes. In a very straightforward manner, the book introduces basic concepts to help readers follow the main ideas. By using variations of the NK model and including
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Dyresjælen. Dyrene i deres forhold til omgivelserne

by Eline Begtrup ...

Eline Begtrups bog "Dyresjælen" fra 1916 er en af de første danske naturvidenskabelige bøger, der beskæftiger sig med dyrenes psykologi. Forfatteren spillede en stor rolle i oplysning af danskerne om darwinisme og evolutionslæren, og "Dyresjælen" er et spændende bud på en populærvidenskabelig fremstilling af et vigtigt aspekt af datidens store naturvidenskabelige strømninger.Siden "Dyresjælen" ... Read more

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Eline Begtrups bog "Dyresjælen" fra 1916 er en af de første danske naturvidenskabelige bøger, der beskæftiger sig med dyrenes psykologi. Forfatteren spillede en stor rolle i oplysning af danskerne om darwinisme og evolutionslæren, og "Dyresjælen" er et spændende bud på en populærvidenskabelig fremstilling af et vigtigt aspekt af datidens store naturvidenskabelige strømninger.Siden "Dyresjælen"
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The Future of Phylogenetic Systematics

The Legacy of Willi Hennig

Edited by David Williams, Michael Schmitt, Quentin Wheeler ...

Series Book 86 - Systematics Association Special Volume Series
Willi Hennig (1913–76), founder of phylogenetic systematics, revolutionised our understanding of the relationships among species and their natural classification. An expert on Diptera and fossil insects, Hennig's ideas were applicable to all organisms. He wrote about the science of taxonomy or systematics, refining and promoting discussion of the precise meaning of the term 'relationship', the ... Read more

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Willi Hennig (1913–76), founder of phylogenetic systematics, revolutionised our understanding of the relationships among species and their natural classification. An expert on Diptera and fossil insects, Hennig's ideas were applicable to all organisms. He wrote about the science of taxonomy or systematics, refining and promoting discussion of the precise meaning of the term 'relationship', the
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Il Lato Oscuro della Luna

by Stefano Nasetti ...

L’autore propone un viaggio (oltre 700 pagine) tra storia, archeologia, filosofia, teologia, sociologia, biologia, astronomia, fisica e tecnologia, alla ricerca di risposte alle domande: Chi siamo? Da dove veniamo? Dove ha avuto origine tutto? C’è e qual è lo scopo della nostra esistenza? Esiste un Dio? La storia umana che conosciamo è corretta? Abbiamo una percezione corretta del mondo e della ... Read more

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L’autore propone un viaggio (oltre 700 pagine) tra storia, archeologia, filosofia, teologia, sociologia, biologia, astronomia, fisica e tecnologia, alla ricerca di risposte alle domande: Chi siamo? Da dove veniamo? Dove ha avuto origine tutto? C’è e qual è lo scopo della nostra esistenza? Esiste un Dio? La storia umana che conosciamo è corretta? Abbiamo una percezione corretta del mondo e della
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La Psicología y su pluralidad

by María Elena Colombo ...

La presente obra reflexiona sobre la conformación de la Psicología como ciencia a partir de su propia historia en relación con la constitución y el desarrollo de la ciencia y con los soportes filosóficos y epistemológicos que la sostienen, como así también con las características de las comunidades científicas en las cuales aconteció. ... Read more

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La presente obra reflexiona sobre la conformación de la Psicología como ciencia a partir de su propia historia en relación con la constitución y el desarrollo de la ciencia y con los soportes filosóficos y epistemológicos que la sostienen, como así también con las características de las comunidades científicas en las cuales aconteció.
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House Mouse Aggression

Edited by P. F. Brain, D. Mainari, S. Parmigiani ...

Providing a unique opportunity to reassess the cause and functions of aggression in the House Mouse, this innovative book brings together the results of extensive research into the habits of this species.The insights gained are of significant relevance to our understanding of the role of intraspecific aggressiveness plays in shaping social structure.This book is of interest to biologists and ... Read more

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Providing a unique opportunity to reassess the cause and functions of aggression in the House Mouse, this innovative book brings together the results of extensive research into the habits of this species.The insights gained are of significant relevance to our understanding of the role of intraspecific aggressiveness plays in shaping social structure.This book is of interest to biologists and
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The Real Adam

by David Korotney ...

We are sinners in need of a Savior. But where does our sinfulness come from? The traditional reading of the book of Genesis places that responsibility squarely on the shoulders of Adam. He was the first human being to be created and he was created perfect, but he disobeyed God and corrupted his soul. He then passed his own sinfulness to his children and the rest of humanity, dooming them all to ... Read more

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We are sinners in need of a Savior. But where does our sinfulness come from? The traditional reading of the book of Genesis places that responsibility squarely on the shoulders of Adam. He was the first human being to be created and he was created perfect, but he disobeyed God and corrupted his soul. He then passed his own sinfulness to his children and the rest of humanity, dooming them all to
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Nature's Genius

Evolution's Lessons for a Changing Planet

by David Farrier ...

'Superb' ROBERT MACFARLANE'Fascinating' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring' CAL FLYNSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTIONFor nearly four billion years, life on Earth has found new ways to adapt, reproduce and thrive. Now, in the face of climate change, nature is modelling ingenuity as never before.David ... ... Read more

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'Superb' ROBERT MACFARLANE'Fascinating' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring' CAL FLYNSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTIONFor nearly four billion years, life on Earth has found new ways to adapt, reproduce and thrive. Now, in the face of climate change, nature is modelling ingenuity as never before.David ...
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Cancer through the Lens of Evolution and Ecology

Edited by Jason A. Somarelli, Norman A. Johnson ...

Cancer cells exist in an ever-changing “ecology” and are subject to evolutionary pressures just like any species in nature. This edited book explores the following themes: 1) how the dynamics of mutation, epigenetics, and gene expression noise are sources of genetic diversity; 2) how scarce resources influence cancer therapy resistance; 3) how predator-prey dynamics are mirrored in immune-cancer ... Read more

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Cancer cells exist in an ever-changing “ecology” and are subject to evolutionary pressures just like any species in nature. This edited book explores the following themes: 1) how the dynamics of mutation, epigenetics, and gene expression noise are sources of genetic diversity; 2) how scarce resources influence cancer therapy resistance; 3) how predator-prey dynamics are mirrored in immune-cancer
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Patterns of Life

Biogeography of a changing world

by Howard Mielke ...

Insight into universal nature provides an intellectual life? Why are so many plants and animals, especially delight and sense of freedom that no blows of fate and freshwater species, at risk of extinction? These are a few no evil can destroy. of the questions that have intrigued observers of nature Alexander von Humboldt, 1805 and the Earth. By studying the Earth's patterns of life, students of ... Read more

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Insight into universal nature provides an intellectual life? Why are so many plants and animals, especially delight and sense of freedom that no blows of fate and freshwater species, at risk of extinction? These are a few no evil can destroy. of the questions that have intrigued observers of nature Alexander von Humboldt, 1805 and the Earth. By studying the Earth's patterns of life, students of
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Foundations of Metacognition

Edited by Michael J. Beran, Johannes Brandl, Josef Perner, Joëlle Proust ...

Metacognition refers to the awareness an individual has of their own mental processes (also referred to as ' thinking about thinking'). In the past thirty years metacognition research has become a rapidly growing field of interdisciplinary research within the cognitive sciences. Just recently, there have been major changes in this field, stimulated by the controversial issues of metacognition in ... Read more

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Metacognition refers to the awareness an individual has of their own mental processes (also referred to as ' thinking about thinking'). In the past thirty years metacognition research has become a rapidly growing field of interdisciplinary research within the cognitive sciences. Just recently, there have been major changes in this field, stimulated by the controversial issues of metacognition in
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The Vertebrate IntegumentVolume 1

Origin and Evolution

by Theagarten Lingham-Soliar ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The vertebrate integument arose about 450 million years ago as an ‘armour’ of dermal bony plates in small, jawless fish-like creatures, informally known as the ostracoderms. This book reviews the major changes that have occurred in the vertebrate integument from its beginnings to the present day. Critical questions concerning the origin, structure and functional biology of the bony integument are ... Read more

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The vertebrate integument arose about 450 million years ago as an ‘armour’ of dermal bony plates in small, jawless fish-like creatures, informally known as the ostracoderms. This book reviews the major changes that have occurred in the vertebrate integument from its beginnings to the present day. Critical questions concerning the origin, structure and functional biology of the bony integument are
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Parempi puolisko

by Sharon Moalem ...

Translated by Anna Kangasmaa ...

Vallankumouksellinen teos avaa uuden näkökulman ihmiskuntaan ja lajimme selviytymiseen.Palkittu lääkäri ja tutkija osoittaa kirjassaan, että geneettisesti naispuoliset ovat miespuolisia vahvempia elämän kaikissa vaiheissa.Mistä tämä johtuu? Vastaus piilee geeneissä: X-kromosomipari antaa kantajalleen vahvan selviytymisedun.Naiset elävät miehiä pidempään. Naisilla on vahvempi immuunijärjestelmä. ... Read more

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Vallankumouksellinen teos avaa uuden näkökulman ihmiskuntaan ja lajimme selviytymiseen.Palkittu lääkäri ja tutkija osoittaa kirjassaan, että geneettisesti naispuoliset ovat miespuolisia vahvempia elämän kaikissa vaiheissa.Mistä tämä johtuu? Vastaus piilee geeneissä: X-kromosomipari antaa kantajalleen vahvan selviytymisedun.Naiset elävät miehiä pidempään. Naisilla on vahvempi immuunijärjestelmä.
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Teoria e Prática da Experiência Fora do Corpo

by Silda Dries ...

Tive, então, uma visão extraordinária: a curvatura da Terra iluminada pelo sol, do lado oposto de onde me encontrava. A visão era semelhante a que se pode observar em algumas ocorrências de eclipses...Fiquei surpresa e fascinada. Pensei em ir mais longe, mas a magnitude da experiência cobrou seu tributo e comecei a sentir o retorno ao corpo físico numa velocidade inacreditável para os padrões ... Read more

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Tive, então, uma visão extraordinária: a curvatura da Terra iluminada pelo sol, do lado oposto de onde me encontrava. A visão era semelhante a que se pode observar em algumas ocorrências de eclipses...Fiquei surpresa e fascinada. Pensei em ir mais longe, mas a magnitude da experiência cobrou seu tributo e comecei a sentir o retorno ao corpo físico numa velocidade inacreditável para os padrões
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Evolution, Ecology and Conservation of Lorises and Pottos

Edited by K. A. I. Nekaris, Anne M. Burrows ...

Series series Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
Furry and wide-eyed, lorises and pottos are small, nocturnal primates inhabiting African, Asian and Southeast Asian tropical and subtropical forests. Their likeable appearance, combined with their unusual adaptations - from a marked reduction of the tail to their mostly slow, deliberate locomotion, powerful grasping and, in some species, a venomous bite - has led to a significant rise in research ... Read more

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Furry and wide-eyed, lorises and pottos are small, nocturnal primates inhabiting African, Asian and Southeast Asian tropical and subtropical forests. Their likeable appearance, combined with their unusual adaptations - from a marked reduction of the tail to their mostly slow, deliberate locomotion, powerful grasping and, in some species, a venomous bite - has led to a significant rise in research
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HOMO CAPTIVUS

by HÉLÈNE HÉDIN ...

Il n’est pire prison que celle dont les barreaux sont invisiblesÀ l’état sauvage, nombre d’espèces sociales (telles que loups, babouins ou chimpanzés) forment des structures hiérarchiques fondées sur l’expérience acquise et le respect de normes éthiques : le lien à l’autre passe avant l’intérêt individuel, les pulsions égoïstes sont régulées, le partage et l’entraide sont récompensés. En revanche, ... Read more

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Il n’est pire prison que celle dont les barreaux sont invisiblesÀ l’état sauvage, nombre d’espèces sociales (telles que loups, babouins ou chimpanzés) forment des structures hiérarchiques fondées sur l’expérience acquise et le respect de normes éthiques : le lien à l’autre passe avant l’intérêt individuel, les pulsions égoïstes sont régulées, le partage et l’entraide sont récompensés. En revanche,
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The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants

by Charles Darwin ...

Chapter One begins: "I was led to this subject by an interesting, but short paper by Professor Asa Gray on the movements of the tendrils of some Cucurbitaceous plants. My observations were more than half completed before I learnt that the surprising phenomenon of the spontaneous revolutions of the stems and tendrils of climbing plants had been long ago observed by Palm and by Hugo von Mohl, and ... Read more

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Chapter One begins: "I was led to this subject by an interesting, but short paper by Professor Asa Gray on the movements of the tendrils of some Cucurbitaceous plants. My observations were more than half completed before I learnt that the surprising phenomenon of the spontaneous revolutions of the stems and tendrils of climbing plants had been long ago observed by Palm and by Hugo von Mohl, and
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Conservation in the 21st Century: Gorillas as a Case Study

Edited by T.S. Stoinski, H. D. Steklis, P.T. Mehlman ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Like other fields of science, wildlife conservation is a changing field. Threats facing wild populations of apes and other species, say 20 years ago, are likely not the same ones most pressing today, and even where threats have remained unchanged, more effective means of addressing them may be available now. Conservation scientists have learned from many years of experience, and both theoretical ... Read more

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Like other fields of science, wildlife conservation is a changing field. Threats facing wild populations of apes and other species, say 20 years ago, are likely not the same ones most pressing today, and even where threats have remained unchanged, more effective means of addressing them may be available now. Conservation scientists have learned from many years of experience, and both theoretical
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Paleobiogeography

by Bruce S. Lieberman ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Biogeography relates the evolution of the Earth's biota to major episodes in the Earth's history such as climatic changes and plate tectonic events. Furthermore, biogeographic patterns have played a prominent role in the development of the theory of evolution. Thus biogeography has the potential to make important contributions to the field of geobiology.Paleobiogeography emphasizes how analytical ... Read more

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Biogeography relates the evolution of the Earth's biota to major episodes in the Earth's history such as climatic changes and plate tectonic events. Furthermore, biogeographic patterns have played a prominent role in the development of the theory of evolution. Thus biogeography has the potential to make important contributions to the field of geobiology.Paleobiogeography emphasizes how analytical
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Pflanzenwelten entschlüsselt: Von Wurzeln zu Blüten

Eine faszinierende Reise durch Struktur, Funktion und Schönheit der Flora

by Esther Hiltbrunner ...

Tauchen Sie ein in die verborgene Welt der Pflanzen! Mit „Pflanzenwelten entschlüsselt“ nimmt Esther Hiltbrunner Sie mit auf eine spannende Entdeckungsreise von den unsichtbaren Wurzeln unter der Erde bis zu den prachtvollen Blüten, die die Landschaft prägen. Dieses Buch offenbart die faszinierende Verbindung von Struktur, Funktion und ästhetischer Perfektion, die jede Pflanze einzigartig macht. ... Read more

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Tauchen Sie ein in die verborgene Welt der Pflanzen! Mit „Pflanzenwelten entschlüsselt“ nimmt Esther Hiltbrunner Sie mit auf eine spannende Entdeckungsreise von den unsichtbaren Wurzeln unter der Erde bis zu den prachtvollen Blüten, die die Landschaft prägen. Dieses Buch offenbart die faszinierende Verbindung von Struktur, Funktion und ästhetischer Perfektion, die jede Pflanze einzigartig macht.
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Modelling Natural Action Selection

Edited by Anil K. Seth, Tony J. Prescott, Joanna J. Bryson ...

Action selection is the task of doing the right thing at the right time. It requires the assessment of available alternatives, executing those most appropriate, and resolving conflicts among competing goals and possibilities. Using advanced computational modelling, this book explores cutting-edge research into action selection in nature from a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to ... Read more

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Action selection is the task of doing the right thing at the right time. It requires the assessment of available alternatives, executing those most appropriate, and resolving conflicts among competing goals and possibilities. Using advanced computational modelling, this book explores cutting-edge research into action selection in nature from a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to
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Kant y el chimpancé

by Chapouthier, Georges ...

"Kant y el chimpancé" aborda un tema crucial: cuánto persiste de animal en nuestra naturaleza. Los seres humanos oscilamos entre la animalidad primaria de un chimpancé y la excelencia intelectual de Kant: en ocasiones, más cerca de uno y en otras ocasiones, más cerca del otro. Los seres humanos somos el resultado de una larga evolución, mineral y cósmica, primero, y biológica y terrestre, después, ... Read more

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"Kant y el chimpancé" aborda un tema crucial: cuánto persiste de animal en nuestra naturaleza. Los seres humanos oscilamos entre la animalidad primaria de un chimpancé y la excelencia intelectual de Kant: en ocasiones, más cerca de uno y en otras ocasiones, más cerca del otro. Los seres humanos somos el resultado de una larga evolución, mineral y cósmica, primero, y biológica y terrestre, después,
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Insight on Environmental Genomics

The High-Throughput Sequencing Revolution

by Denis Faure, Dominique Joly ...

Bringing together the latest methodological and scientific progress in the various research areas in the field of Environmental Genomics, this book discusses the characterization of the structure and dynamics of life, the study of the evolution and adaptation of genes and genomes, the analysis of degraded and/or old DNA, and the functional and genomic ecology of populations and communities. It ... Read more

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Bringing together the latest methodological and scientific progress in the various research areas in the field of Environmental Genomics, this book discusses the characterization of the structure and dynamics of life, the study of the evolution and adaptation of genes and genomes, the analysis of degraded and/or old DNA, and the functional and genomic ecology of populations and communities. It
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