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Сотворение Земли: Как живые организмы создали наш мир

de Андрей Журавлев ...

Narrado por Михаил Мурзаков ...

Completo

11 hora 14 minutos

Если бы не живые существа, Земле была бы уготована унылая участь Марса. Именно разные организмы — от бактерий до цветковых растений и млекопитающих — превратили третью планету от Солнца в обитаемый мир, создали ее нынешнюю атмосферу, значительно повлияли на состав Мирового океана и каменной оболочки — литосферы. Никакие существенные запасы полезных ископаемых — от органических угля и нефти до, ... Leer más

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Если бы не живые существа, Земле была бы уготована унылая участь Марса. Именно разные организмы — от бактерий до цветковых растений и млекопитающих — превратили третью планету от Солнца в обитаемый мир, создали ее нынешнюю атмосферу, значительно повлияли на состав Мирового океана и каменной оболочки — литосферы. Никакие существенные запасы полезных ископаемых — от органических угля и нефти до,
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Seeds of the Living Cosmos

How Life Shaped the Universe

de Ylia Callan ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Chris G ...

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1 horas 35 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Seeds of the Living Cosmos asks a radical question: what if life is not a cosmic accident, but a force that has shaped the universe itself?From the first stardust forged in ancient supernovae to the strange survival powers of Earth’s extremophiles, this audiobook explores the hidden blueprint of life woven into the cosmos. Each chapter journeys through ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Seeds of the Living Cosmos asks a radical question: what if life is not a cosmic accident, but a force that has shaped the universe itself?From the first stardust forged in ancient supernovae to the strange survival powers of Earth’s extremophiles, this audiobook explores the hidden blueprint of life woven into the cosmos. Each chapter journeys through
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The Macat Analysis of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species

de Kathleen Bryson ...

Narrado por John Chancer ...

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2 hora 2 minutos

The idea of evolution and that earth’s species descended from common ancestors had already been around for some time when Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859. What was new about his work was that it explained evolution, using a theory called natural selection. This claimed that species change in small ways, gradually, over long periods of time; the individuals best suited to their ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

The idea of evolution and that earth’s species descended from common ancestors had already been around for some time when Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859. What was new about his work was that it explained evolution, using a theory called natural selection. This claimed that species change in small ways, gradually, over long periods of time; the individuals best suited to their
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Born of Ice and Fire

How Glaciers and Volcanoes (with a Pinch of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution

de Graham Shields ...

Narrado por Graham Mack ...

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11 hora 37 minutos

An exploration of how the Cryogenian Period, when our planet was covered in ice for millions of years, created today's remarkable biodiversityMore than half a billion years ago, our world was completely covered by glaciers, a "Snowball Earth" that persisted for millions of years. Incredibly, this unimaginable cold led to the remarkable diversification of life on earth known as the Cambrian ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

An exploration of how the Cryogenian Period, when our planet was covered in ice for millions of years, created today's remarkable biodiversityMore than half a billion years ago, our world was completely covered by glaciers, a "Snowball Earth" that persisted for millions of years. Incredibly, this unimaginable cold led to the remarkable diversification of life on earth known as the Cambrian
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Making Sense of Cancer

From Its Evolutionary Origin to Its Societal Impact and the Ultimate Solution

de Jarle Breivik ...

Narrado por Jarle Breivik ...

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6 hora 30 minutos

Embark on a captivating journey that will fundamentally change how you see cancer—and perhaps life itself. Cancer is more than a disease. It is an integral part of who we are—complex biological and cultural beings with a limited life span. You will be surprised, challenged, and even amused by this eloquent synthesis of knowledge. Firmly rooted in science and the principles of evolution, this book ... Leer más

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Embark on a captivating journey that will fundamentally change how you see cancer—and perhaps life itself. Cancer is more than a disease. It is an integral part of who we are—complex biological and cultural beings with a limited life span. You will be surprised, challenged, and even amused by this eloquent synthesis of knowledge. Firmly rooted in science and the principles of evolution, this book
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From Hormones to Neurons

Understanding Puberty's Role in Adolescent Brain Evolution And The Role of Technology

de Brian Gibson ...

Narrado por John Sullivan ...

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1 horas 6 minutos

In the tumultuous landscape of adolescence, a period marked by profound transformation and discovery, the interplay between hormones and brain development forms the cornerstone of human growth. "From Hormones to Neurons: Understanding Puberty's Role in Adolescent Brain Evolution And The Role of Technology" delves into the intricate biological processes that shape the adolescent mind and explores ... Leer más

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In the tumultuous landscape of adolescence, a period marked by profound transformation and discovery, the interplay between hormones and brain development forms the cornerstone of human growth. "From Hormones to Neurons: Understanding Puberty's Role in Adolescent Brain Evolution And The Role of Technology" delves into the intricate biological processes that shape the adolescent mind and explores
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Survival

Evolutionary Rules for Intelligent Species Survival

de Samuel Layne, Sherry Wang, Illustrator ...

Narrado por Nathaniel Ascher ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Survival
Completo

20 hora 40 minutos

FINALIST: (1) 2020 (14TH) ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS; (2) 2021 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDSHow different might the history of our species have been had our hunter-gatherer forebears failed to migrate out of Africa in time to survive 70,000 years ago when threatened by extinction due to climate change brought on by the last ice age? Simply put, we would not exist. Now, similarly ... Leer más

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FINALIST: (1) 2020 (14TH) ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS; (2) 2021 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDSHow different might the history of our species have been had our hunter-gatherer forebears failed to migrate out of Africa in time to survive 70,000 years ago when threatened by extinction due to climate change brought on by the last ice age? Simply put, we would not exist. Now, similarly
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The Ancestor's Tale

A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution

de Richard Dawkins ...

Narrado por Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward ...

Abreviado

8 hora 56 minutos

In The Ancestor's Tale, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins offers a masterwork: an exhilarating reverse tour through evolution, from present-day humans back to the microbial beginnings of life four billion years ago.Throughout the journey Dawkins spins entertaining, insightful stories and sheds light on topics such as speciation, sexual selection, and extinction. The Ancestor's Tale is at once ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

In The Ancestor's Tale, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins offers a masterwork: an exhilarating reverse tour through evolution, from present-day humans back to the microbial beginnings of life four billion years ago.Throughout the journey Dawkins spins entertaining, insightful stories and sheds light on topics such as speciation, sexual selection, and extinction. The Ancestor's Tale is at once
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The Science of Why We Exist

A History of the Universe from the Big Bang to Consciousness

de Tim Coulson ...

Narrado por Tim Gerard Reynolds ...

Completo

15 hora 30 minutos

From the Big Bang and the evolution of the genetic code to the birth of consciousness, this is the extraordinary story of the chain of events that led to human life on Earth.Have you ever wondered why you exist? What had to happen for you to be alive and conscious? Scientists have come a long way in answering this question, and this book describes what they have found out. It also examines whether ... Leer más

$35.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

From the Big Bang and the evolution of the genetic code to the birth of consciousness, this is the extraordinary story of the chain of events that led to human life on Earth.Have you ever wondered why you exist? What had to happen for you to be alive and conscious? Scientists have come a long way in answering this question, and this book describes what they have found out. It also examines whether
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The Fossil Hunter

Dinosaurs, Evolution, and the Woman Whose Discoveries Changed the World

de Shelley Emling ...

Narrado por Rachael Beresford ...

Completo

9 hora 5 minutos

Mary Anning was only twelve years old when, in 1811, she discovered the first dinosaur skeleton—of an ichthyosaur—while fossil hunting on the cliffs of Lyme Regis, England. Until Mary's incredible discovery, it was widely believed that animals did not become extinct. The child of a poor family, Mary became a fossil hunter, inspiring the tongue-twister, "She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore." She ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Mary Anning was only twelve years old when, in 1811, she discovered the first dinosaur skeleton—of an ichthyosaur—while fossil hunting on the cliffs of Lyme Regis, England. Until Mary's incredible discovery, it was widely believed that animals did not become extinct. The child of a poor family, Mary became a fossil hunter, inspiring the tongue-twister, "She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore." She
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Kluge

The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind

de Gary Marcus ...

Narrado por Stephen Hoye ...

Completo

6 hora 33 minutos

Are we "noble in reason"? Perfect, in God's image? Far from it, says New York University psychologist Gary Marcus. In this lucid and revealing book, Marcus argues that the mind is not an elegantly designed organ but a "kluge," a clumsy, cobbled-together contraption. He unveils a fundamentally new way of looking at the human mind—think duct tape, not supercomputer—that sheds light on some of the ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

Are we "noble in reason"? Perfect, in God's image? Far from it, says New York University psychologist Gary Marcus. In this lucid and revealing book, Marcus argues that the mind is not an elegantly designed organ but a "kluge," a clumsy, cobbled-together contraption. He unveils a fundamentally new way of looking at the human mind—think duct tape, not supercomputer—that sheds light on some of the
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The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries

The Evidence and the People Who Found It

de Donald R. Prothero ...

Narrado por Tom Parks ...

Completo

10 hora 44 minutos

The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity's place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of incredible scientific sleuthing.In The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity's place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of incredible scientific sleuthing.In The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating
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The Story of the Human Body

Evolution, Health, and Disease

de Daniel E. Lieberman ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

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14 hora 54 minutos

In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age bodies and advancements in the modern world is ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age bodies and advancements in the modern world is
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The Call of the Honeyguide

What Science Tells Us about How to Live Well with the Rest of Life

de Rob Dunn ...

Narrado por Charles Constant ...

Completo

11 hora 34 minutos

How rethinking our relationships with other species can help us reimagine the future of humankindIn the woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, sometime deep in our species’ past, something strange happened: a bird called out, not to warn others of human presence, but to call attention to herself. Having found a beehive, that bird—a honeyguide—sought human aid to break in. The behavior can seem almost ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

How rethinking our relationships with other species can help us reimagine the future of humankindIn the woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, sometime deep in our species’ past, something strange happened: a bird called out, not to warn others of human presence, but to call attention to herself. Having found a beehive, that bird—a honeyguide—sought human aid to break in. The behavior can seem almost
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Human Origins

7 million years and counting

de New Scientist ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

Series series New Scientist Instant Expert
Completo

6 hora 18 minutos

The story of how our ancestors made the first tentative steps towards becoming human, how we lost our fur but gained language, fire and tools, and how we strode out of Africa, invented farming and cities and ultimately created modern civilisation.Where did we come from? Where are we going?Homo sapiens is the most successful, the most widespread and the most influential species ever to walk the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The story of how our ancestors made the first tentative steps towards becoming human, how we lost our fur but gained language, fire and tools, and how we strode out of Africa, invented farming and cities and ultimately created modern civilisation.Where did we come from? Where are we going?Homo sapiens is the most successful, the most widespread and the most influential species ever to walk the
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The Shortest History of Sex

Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation

de David Baker ...

Narrado por Grant Cartwright ...

Completo

9 hora 2 minutos

From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what might sex look like in the future?With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex reveals where the many facets of our sexuality—chemical, ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what might sex look like in the future?With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex reveals where the many facets of our sexuality—chemical,
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The Next Species

The Future of Evolution in the Aftermath of Man

de Michael Tennesen ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

Completo

10 hora 22 minutos

While examining the history of our planet and actively exploring our present environment, science journalist Michael Tennesen describes what life on earth could look like after the next mass extinction.A growing number of scientists agree we are headed toward a mass extinction, perhaps in as little as three hundred years. There have already been five in the last 600 million years, including the ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

While examining the history of our planet and actively exploring our present environment, science journalist Michael Tennesen describes what life on earth could look like after the next mass extinction.A growing number of scientists agree we are headed toward a mass extinction, perhaps in as little as three hundred years. There have already been five in the last 600 million years, including the
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The Voyage of the Beagle, with eBook

de Charles Darwin ...

Narrado por David Case ...

Completo

16 hora 36 minutos

Charles Darwin was just twenty-two when he went on his first voyage around the world in 1831. Darwin's father at first refused to allow his young son to go on the voyage. Fortunately, his father relented, and Darwin's journal is now considered by many to be the greatest scientific travel narrative ever written.Revised by the author in 1860, this is an account of his experiences on the HMS Beagle, ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

Charles Darwin was just twenty-two when he went on his first voyage around the world in 1831. Darwin's father at first refused to allow his young son to go on the voyage. Fortunately, his father relented, and Darwin's journal is now considered by many to be the greatest scientific travel narrative ever written.Revised by the author in 1860, this is an account of his experiences on the HMS Beagle,
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The Social Paradox

Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness

de William von Hippel ...

Narrado por Josh Bloomberg ...

Completo

8 hora 36 minutos

A Next Big Idea Club Must Read of February 2025From the author of The Social Leap comes this thought-provoking exploration into humans’ two core evolutionary needs, for connection and autonomy, how the modern world has thrown them out of whack, and how we can rebalance them to improve our lives.Why do people who have so much—leading comfortable lives filled with unprecedented freedom, choice, and ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

A Next Big Idea Club Must Read of February 2025From the author of The Social Leap comes this thought-provoking exploration into humans’ two core evolutionary needs, for connection and autonomy, how the modern world has thrown them out of whack, and how we can rebalance them to improve our lives.Why do people who have so much—leading comfortable lives filled with unprecedented freedom, choice, and
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Por que creemos en cosas raras

Pseudociencia, supersticion u otras confusiones de nuestro tiempo (Pseudoscience, Superstition, and other Confusions of Our Time)

de Michael Shermer ...

Narrado por Jean Rodriguez ...

Completo

16 hora 58 minutos

Las ideas más peregrinas tienen hoy que adoptar una vestidura «científica» para obtener credibilidad. No son ahora extrañas las «pruebas» de abducciones extraterrestres o de poderes telepáticos o los «documentos» que respaldan que el Holocausto nunca ocurrió. Schermer se interna en ese mundo de profetas y visionarios, fundamentalistas religiosos e «historiadores» racistas, y nos ofrece un análisis ... Leer más

$30.99 USD

Las ideas más peregrinas tienen hoy que adoptar una vestidura «científica» para obtener credibilidad. No son ahora extrañas las «pruebas» de abducciones extraterrestres o de poderes telepáticos o los «documentos» que respaldan que el Holocausto nunca ocurrió. Schermer se interna en ese mundo de profetas y visionarios, fundamentalistas religiosos e «historiadores» racistas, y nos ofrece un análisis
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Evolutionary Biology, Part 1

The Darwinian Revolutions: Modern Synthesis

de Allen MacNeill ...

Narrado por Allen MacNeill ...

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7 hora 44 minutos

With Evolutionary Psychology I and II, Allen D. MacNeill of Cornell University led a thought-provoking series of lectures on why people do the things they do. In Evolutionary Biology I, MacNeill addresses a different side of the coin by examining the biological component, from Charles Darwin's and Gregor Mendel's "dangerous ideas" to contemporary thought leaders and the forming of the modern ... Leer más

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With Evolutionary Psychology I and II, Allen D. MacNeill of Cornell University led a thought-provoking series of lectures on why people do the things they do. In Evolutionary Biology I, MacNeill addresses a different side of the coin by examining the biological component, from Charles Darwin's and Gregor Mendel's "dangerous ideas" to contemporary thought leaders and the forming of the modern
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Evolution

The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory

de Edward J. Larson ...

Narrado por John McDonough ...

Completo

9 hora 41 minutos

Edward J. Larson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and eminent science historian. This marvelously readable, yet sumptuously erudite work traces the development of the scientific theory of evolution. From Darwin's essential trip to the GalApagos, to the most contemporary studies in sociobiology, this work takes listeners both into the field and laboratories of the world's greatest evolutionary ... Leer más

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Edward J. Larson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and eminent science historian. This marvelously readable, yet sumptuously erudite work traces the development of the scientific theory of evolution. From Darwin's essential trip to the GalApagos, to the most contemporary studies in sociobiology, this work takes listeners both into the field and laboratories of the world's greatest evolutionary
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The Sleepless Ape

The Story of Sleep in Human Evolution

de David R. Samson ...

Narrado por David R. Samson ...

Completo

11 hora 51 minutos

How the unique sleep habits of early humans fostered survival, innovation, and social evolution—and how this evolutionary legacy holds insights into how we sleep today.Despite sleep’s critical role in maintaining health and cognitive function, humans sleep less than any other primate. The Sleepless Ape reveals the reasons for this evolutionary paradox, showing how our unique sleep patterns evolved ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

How the unique sleep habits of early humans fostered survival, innovation, and social evolution—and how this evolutionary legacy holds insights into how we sleep today.Despite sleep’s critical role in maintaining health and cognitive function, humans sleep less than any other primate. The Sleepless Ape reveals the reasons for this evolutionary paradox, showing how our unique sleep patterns evolved
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The Lost World of the Dinosaurs

On the Trail of the Dinosaurs' Final Secrets

de Armin Schmitt ...

Narrado por Shaun Grindell ...

Completo

8 hora 1 minutos

**"An insightful and informative meander through the evolution of dinosaurs and other extinct species, with a touch of personal flair.”—Steve Brusatte, professor and paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the DinosaursAn enrapturing tale of the age of the dinosaurs, tracing their earliest origins, their astounding two-hundred ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

**"An insightful and informative meander through the evolution of dinosaurs and other extinct species, with a touch of personal flair.”—Steve Brusatte, professor and paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the DinosaursAn enrapturing tale of the age of the dinosaurs, tracing their earliest origins, their astounding two-hundred
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