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Mound Centers and Seed Security

A Comparative Analysis of Botanical Assemblages from Middle Woodland Sites in the Lower Illinois Valley

by Natalie G. Mueller ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
At Middle Woodland sites in the eastern United States, excavations have uncovered naturalistic art worked on exotic materials from points as distant Wyoming, Ontario, and the Gulf Coast, revealing a network of ritual exchange referred to as the Hopewell phenomenon. Simultaneously, Middle Woodland societies developed the earliest agricultural system in eastern North American using now-extinct ... Read more

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At Middle Woodland sites in the eastern United States, excavations have uncovered naturalistic art worked on exotic materials from points as distant Wyoming, Ontario, and the Gulf Coast, revealing a network of ritual exchange referred to as the Hopewell phenomenon. Simultaneously, Middle Woodland societies developed the earliest agricultural system in eastern North American using now-extinct
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Etudes Février 2013

La saine famille

by Collectif ...

Series series Revue Etudes
Pour un héritage inventif de François Euvé ; Internet, accélérateur des transformations de la Russie de Julien Nocetti ; La saine famille de Michel Serres ; Évaluation des médecines alternatives de Jean-Marie Gueullette ; L’homme originaire ne descend pas du singe d'Olivier Rey ; Du spirituel et du psychologique de Dominique Salin ; La foi dans une culture mondialisée de Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi ... Read more

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Pour un héritage inventif de François Euvé ; Internet, accélérateur des transformations de la Russie de Julien Nocetti ; La saine famille de Michel Serres ; Évaluation des médecines alternatives de Jean-Marie Gueullette ; L’homme originaire ne descend pas du singe d'Olivier Rey ; Du spirituel et du psychologique de Dominique Salin ; La foi dans une culture mondialisée de Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi
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The Hypothetical Species

Variables of Human Evolution

by Michael Charles Tobias, Jane Gray Morrison ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book is a provocative and invigorating real-time exploration of the future of human evolution by two of the world’s leading interdisciplinary ecologists – Michael Charles Tobias and Jane Gray Morrison. Steeped in a rich multitude of the sciences and humanities, the book enshrines an elegant narrative that is highly empathetic, personal, scientifically wide-ranging and original. It focuses on ... Read more

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This book is a provocative and invigorating real-time exploration of the future of human evolution by two of the world’s leading interdisciplinary ecologists – Michael Charles Tobias and Jane Gray Morrison. Steeped in a rich multitude of the sciences and humanities, the book enshrines an elegant narrative that is highly empathetic, personal, scientifically wide-ranging and original. It focuses on
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Nature through Time

Virtual field trips through the Nature of the past

Edited by Edoardo Martinetto, Emanuel Tschopp, Robert A. Gastaldo ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book simulates a historical walk through nature, teaching readers about the biodiversity on Earth in various eras with a focus on past terrestrial environments. Geared towards a student audience, using simple terms and avoiding long complex explanations, the book discusses the plants and animals that lived on land, the evolution of natural systems, and how these biological systems changed ... Read more

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This book simulates a historical walk through nature, teaching readers about the biodiversity on Earth in various eras with a focus on past terrestrial environments. Geared towards a student audience, using simple terms and avoiding long complex explanations, the book discusses the plants and animals that lived on land, the evolution of natural systems, and how these biological systems changed
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Medicina Genomica: la Rivoluzione dell'Informazione Genetica nella Pratica Clinica

by Edenilson Brandl ...

Benvenuti nel mondo della genomica e delle sue incredibili applicazioni in medicina. In questo libro esploreremo i progressi scientifici e tecnologici che hanno rivoluzionato la nostra comprensione del genoma umano e come queste scoperte stanno trasformando il campo della salute.La genomica, che studia la struttura, la funzione e la sequenza del nostro materiale genetico, ha svolto un ruolo ... Read more

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Benvenuti nel mondo della genomica e delle sue incredibili applicazioni in medicina. In questo libro esploreremo i progressi scientifici e tecnologici che hanno rivoluzionato la nostra comprensione del genoma umano e come queste scoperte stanno trasformando il campo della salute.La genomica, che studia la struttura, la funzione e la sequenza del nostro materiale genetico, ha svolto un ruolo
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Dormancy in Aquatic Organisms. Theory, Human Use and Modeling

Edited by Victor R. Alekseev, Bernadette Pinel-Alloul ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This is the second volume on dormancy in aquatic organisms. The book is divided into three parts whereby the first part is devoted to several groups of aquatic organisms which are under-studied in terms of the dormancy’s role in the life cycle. The second part looks at the use of dormancy phenomena in science and potential human applications. Furthermore, part 3 comprises of examples of using ... Read more

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This is the second volume on dormancy in aquatic organisms. The book is divided into three parts whereby the first part is devoted to several groups of aquatic organisms which are under-studied in terms of the dormancy’s role in the life cycle. The second part looks at the use of dormancy phenomena in science and potential human applications. Furthermore, part 3 comprises of examples of using
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Allergy and Tissue Metabolism

by W. G. Smith ...

Allergy and Tissue Metabolism covers some of the more important features of the state of knowledge in the relevant areas of allergy and tissue metabolism. This book is composed of nine chapters, and starts with a survey of the link between immune system and allergic diseases. The subsequent chapters deal with the evaluation of anaphylactic shock mechanisms using some animal models and the ... Read more

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Allergy and Tissue Metabolism covers some of the more important features of the state of knowledge in the relevant areas of allergy and tissue metabolism. This book is composed of nine chapters, and starts with a survey of the link between immune system and allergic diseases. The subsequent chapters deal with the evaluation of anaphylactic shock mechanisms using some animal models and the
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Selforganizology: The Science Of Self-organization

by Wenjun Zhang ...

This invaluable book is the first of its kind on 'selforganizology', the science of self-organization. It covers a wide range of topics, such as the theory, principle and methodology of selforganizology, agent-based modelling, intelligence basis, ant colony optimization, fish/particle swarm optimization, cellular automata, spatial diffusion models, evolutionary algorithms, self-adaptation and ... Read more

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This invaluable book is the first of its kind on 'selforganizology', the science of self-organization. It covers a wide range of topics, such as the theory, principle and methodology of selforganizology, agent-based modelling, intelligence basis, ant colony optimization, fish/particle swarm optimization, cellular automata, spatial diffusion models, evolutionary algorithms, self-adaptation and
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Aphid Ecology An optimization approach

by A.F.G. Dixon ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Aphids are the most important of the sap sucking insects, they are also major pests of agriculture, horticulture and forestry. This book covers the evolution of aphids and their development in relation to specific plants. Optimization is used to explain how modes of feeding and reproduction have affected their size and population structure and led to a very close and specific association with ... Read more

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Aphids are the most important of the sap sucking insects, they are also major pests of agriculture, horticulture and forestry. This book covers the evolution of aphids and their development in relation to specific plants. Optimization is used to explain how modes of feeding and reproduction have affected their size and population structure and led to a very close and specific association with
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The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics

Edited by Andrew Hamilton ...

Series Book 5 - Species and Systematics
The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics aims to make sense of the rise of phylogenetic systematics—its methods, its objects of study, and its theoretical foundations—with contributions from historians, philosophers, and biologists. This volume articulates an intellectual agenda for the study of systematics and taxonomy in a way that connects classification with larger historical themes in the ... Read more

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The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics aims to make sense of the rise of phylogenetic systematics—its methods, its objects of study, and its theoretical foundations—with contributions from historians, philosophers, and biologists. This volume articulates an intellectual agenda for the study of systematics and taxonomy in a way that connects classification with larger historical themes in the
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The Real Blood Relation

A Symbolic Redefinition of Kinship

by Muhammad Asim - Global Progress Volunteer ...

REAL BLOOD RELATIONA Symbolic Redefinition of KinshipHow Transfused Blood Rewrites Family, Dignity, and Human ConnectionThe Book Of Global Progress Volunteer – VOLUME 24 ... Read more

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REAL BLOOD RELATIONA Symbolic Redefinition of KinshipHow Transfused Blood Rewrites Family, Dignity, and Human ConnectionThe Book Of Global Progress Volunteer – VOLUME 24
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The Seeds of Forms and the Forms of Seeds

Narratives in Historiography and in Evolutionary Biology

by Anton Markoš, Jan Horský ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This monograph intertwines the two themes of historiography and evolutionary biology and shows that both activities are analogous in their practices; they are spinning stories about the past and thus constructing the world to suit the present of a given community as well as, if necessary, the construction of its tilting into the future. This book presents the history and methodology of both ... Read more

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This monograph intertwines the two themes of historiography and evolutionary biology and shows that both activities are analogous in their practices; they are spinning stories about the past and thus constructing the world to suit the present of a given community as well as, if necessary, the construction of its tilting into the future. This book presents the history and methodology of both
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Of Apes and Ancestors

Evolution, Christianity, and the Oxford Debate

by Ian Hesketh ...

Tell me, sir, is it on your grandmother's or your grandfather's side that you are descended from an ape?In June of 1860, some of Britain's most influential scientific and religious authorities gathered in Oxford to hear a heated debate on the merits of Charles Darwin's recently published Origin of Species. The Bishop of Oxford, "Soapy" Samuel Wilberforce, clashed swords with Darwin's most ... Read more

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Tell me, sir, is it on your grandmother's or your grandfather's side that you are descended from an ape?In June of 1860, some of Britain's most influential scientific and religious authorities gathered in Oxford to hear a heated debate on the merits of Charles Darwin's recently published Origin of Species. The Bishop of Oxford, "Soapy" Samuel Wilberforce, clashed swords with Darwin's most
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Ways of Nature

How the Trails of Life Expose the Universe

by Pany Decossard ...

In Ways of Nature, Dr. Décossard articulates the first theory of evolution since Darwin. By his own account, he stumbled upon his proposed mechanism of eukaryogenesis using a process worthy of the three princes of Serendip. From there, he succeeded in establishing a comprehensive theory of life and the universe. For instance, we learn that a new paradigm, called “ the seeds-first theory,” explains ... Read more

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In Ways of Nature, Dr. Décossard articulates the first theory of evolution since Darwin. By his own account, he stumbled upon his proposed mechanism of eukaryogenesis using a process worthy of the three princes of Serendip. From there, he succeeded in establishing a comprehensive theory of life and the universe. For instance, we learn that a new paradigm, called “ the seeds-first theory,” explains
... Read more
Connecting with Our Ancestors: Human Evolution Museum Experiences

by Shelley L. Smith ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book combines documentation and analysis of the contents of exhibits in 12 museums (Part 1) with interviews with experts involved in the creation of exhibits (Part 2) to explore variation in human evolution exhibits.To be successful, museum exhibits must make a personal connection with visitors, inspiring them to learn more. Human evolution exhibits thus need contemporary relevance. It is ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This book combines documentation and analysis of the contents of exhibits in 12 museums (Part 1) with interviews with experts involved in the creation of exhibits (Part 2) to explore variation in human evolution exhibits.To be successful, museum exhibits must make a personal connection with visitors, inspiring them to learn more. Human evolution exhibits thus need contemporary relevance. It is
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Genomic Diversity

Applications in Human Population Genetics

Edited by Surinder Singh Papiha, Ranjan Deka, Ranajit Chakraborty ...

One of the major themes of human population genetics is assaying genetic variation in human populations. The ultimate goal of this objective is to understand the extent of genetic diversity and the use of this knowledge to reconstruct our evolutionary history. The discipline had undergone a revolutionary transition with the advent of molecular techniques in the 1980s. With this shift, statistical ... Read more

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One of the major themes of human population genetics is assaying genetic variation in human populations. The ultimate goal of this objective is to understand the extent of genetic diversity and the use of this knowledge to reconstruct our evolutionary history. The discipline had undergone a revolutionary transition with the advent of molecular techniques in the 1980s. With this shift, statistical
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Conceptual Challenges in Evolutionary Psychology

Innovative Research Strategies

Edited by Harmon R. Holcomb III ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This series will include monographs and collections of studies devoted to the investigation and exploration of knowledge, information, and data-processing systems of all kinds, no matter whether human, (other) animal, or machine. Its scope is intended to span the full range of interests from classical problems in the philosophy of mind and philosophical psychology through issues in cognitive ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This series will include monographs and collections of studies devoted to the investigation and exploration of knowledge, information, and data-processing systems of all kinds, no matter whether human, (other) animal, or machine. Its scope is intended to span the full range of interests from classical problems in the philosophy of mind and philosophical psychology through issues in cognitive
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High Resolution Archaeology and Neanderthal Behavior

Time and Space in Level J of Abric Romaní (Capellades, Spain)

Edited by Eudald Carbonell i Roura ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
The aim of this book is to provide a new insight on Neanderthal behaviour using the data recovered in level J of Romaní rockshelter (north-eastern Spain). Due to the sedimentary dynamics that formed the Romaní deposit, the occupation layers are characterized by a high temporal resolution, which makes it easier to interprete the archaeological data in behavioural terms. In addition, the different ... Read more

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The aim of this book is to provide a new insight on Neanderthal behaviour using the data recovered in level J of Romaní rockshelter (north-eastern Spain). Due to the sedimentary dynamics that formed the Romaní deposit, the occupation layers are characterized by a high temporal resolution, which makes it easier to interprete the archaeological data in behavioural terms. In addition, the different
... Read more
Out of Asia

by JUSTIN THYME ...

The contents of this book is about an alternative point of view about human evolution of which you may not have heard elsewhere. Also it tries to explain why the races of mankind are different in the way that they are, also the reasons for racism and why it is so prevalent amongst those that live the closest to the minority group. It will also try to explain why countries with a certain racial ... Read more

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The contents of this book is about an alternative point of view about human evolution of which you may not have heard elsewhere. Also it tries to explain why the races of mankind are different in the way that they are, also the reasons for racism and why it is so prevalent amongst those that live the closest to the minority group. It will also try to explain why countries with a certain racial
... Read more
Evolution Unraveled

How Science Disproves Evolution

by Randall Harris ...

Evolution is the cause of everything in the universe, or so we are taught. But is this based in scientific truth? Could much of what we have learned at school, and what the media and evolutionists suggest about the origins of life and the universe, be contrary to the real scientific facts?After 15 years of research, and written in everyday language, Evolution Unraveled is the only place on earth ... Read more

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Evolution is the cause of everything in the universe, or so we are taught. But is this based in scientific truth? Could much of what we have learned at school, and what the media and evolutionists suggest about the origins of life and the universe, be contrary to the real scientific facts?After 15 years of research, and written in everyday language, Evolution Unraveled is the only place on earth
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Mixed Messages

Cultural and Genetic Inheritance in the Constitution of Human Society

by Robert A. Paul ...

As social and symbolic animals—animals with language and systems of signs—humans are informed by two different kinds of heritage, one biological, the other cultural. Scholars have tended to study our genetic and symbolic lineages separately, but in recent years some have begun to explore them together, offering a “dual inheritance theory.” In this book, Robert A. Paul offers an entirely new and ... Read more

$23.99 USD

As social and symbolic animals—animals with language and systems of signs—humans are informed by two different kinds of heritage, one biological, the other cultural. Scholars have tended to study our genetic and symbolic lineages separately, but in recent years some have begun to explore them together, offering a “dual inheritance theory.” In this book, Robert A. Paul offers an entirely new and
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ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS: APOMETRY, NLP, REGRESSION AND HYPNOSIS

by Edenilson Brandl, Thor Otto Alexsander ...

In the journey to conquer and understand illnesses that affect us, human beings have tirelessly explored various avenues of healing. The search for innovative and comprehensive approaches to treat complex conditions like cystic fibrosis has led to the fusion of ancient wisdom, modern techniques, and cutting-edge therapies. This book stands as a testament to that quest – an exploration of advanced ... Read more

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In the journey to conquer and understand illnesses that affect us, human beings have tirelessly explored various avenues of healing. The search for innovative and comprehensive approaches to treat complex conditions like cystic fibrosis has led to the fusion of ancient wisdom, modern techniques, and cutting-edge therapies. This book stands as a testament to that quest – an exploration of advanced
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Évolution

Rien ne change pour que tout change

by Marc Louis Augé ...

"Évolution" propose un voyage fascinant à travers les grandes transitions de l’évolution, de la chimie prébiotique à la biodiversité actuelle. Marc Louis Augé revisite l’héritage de Darwin à la lumière des découvertes récentes : hasard, contraintes énergétiques, symbiose et épigénétique. Il analyse l’impact de la circulation de l’énergie et de l’entropie sur le développement des organismes, ... Read more

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"Évolution" propose un voyage fascinant à travers les grandes transitions de l’évolution, de la chimie prébiotique à la biodiversité actuelle. Marc Louis Augé revisite l’héritage de Darwin à la lumière des découvertes récentes : hasard, contraintes énergétiques, symbiose et épigénétique. Il analyse l’impact de la circulation de l’énergie et de l’entropie sur le développement des organismes,
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Plasticity, Robustness, Development and Evolution

by Patrick Bateson, Peter Gluckman ...

How do we understand and explain the apparent dichotomy between plasticity and robustness in the context of development? Can we identify these complex processes without resorting to 'either/or' solutions? Written by two leaders in the field, this is the first book to fully unravel the complexity of the subject, explaining that the epigenetic processes generating plasticity and robustness are in ... Read more

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How do we understand and explain the apparent dichotomy between plasticity and robustness in the context of development? Can we identify these complex processes without resorting to 'either/or' solutions? Written by two leaders in the field, this is the first book to fully unravel the complexity of the subject, explaining that the epigenetic processes generating plasticity and robustness are in
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