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Modern Humans

Their African Origin and Global Dispersal

de John Hoffecker ...

Modern Humans is a vivid account of the most recent—and perhaps the most important—phase of human evolution: the appearance of anatomically modern people (Homo sapiens) in Africa less than half a million years ago and their later spread throughout the world. Leaving no stone unturned, John F. Hoffecker demonstrates that Homo sapiens represents a “major transition” in the evolution of living ... Leer más

$94.49 USD

Modern Humans is a vivid account of the most recent—and perhaps the most important—phase of human evolution: the appearance of anatomically modern people (Homo sapiens) in Africa less than half a million years ago and their later spread throughout the world. Leaving no stone unturned, John F. Hoffecker demonstrates that Homo sapiens represents a “major transition” in the evolution of living
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The Power Of Movement In Plants (Mobi Classics)

de Charles Darwin ...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. ... Leer más

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.
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Teeth

A Very Short Introduction

de Peter S. Ungar ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Teeth are amazing - the product of half a billion years of evolution. They provide fuel for the body by breaking apart other living things; and they must do it again and again over a lifetime without themselves being broken in the process. This means that plants and animals have developed tough or hard tissues for protection, and teeth have evolved ways to sharpen or strengthen themselves to ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

Teeth are amazing - the product of half a billion years of evolution. They provide fuel for the body by breaking apart other living things; and they must do it again and again over a lifetime without themselves being broken in the process. This means that plants and animals have developed tough or hard tissues for protection, and teeth have evolved ways to sharpen or strengthen themselves to
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The Acceleration of Cultural Change

From Ancestors to Algorithms

de R. Alexander Bentley, Michael J. O'Brien ...

Series series Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life
How culture evolves through algorithms rather than knowledge inherited from ancestors.From our hunter-gatherer days, we humans evolved to be excellent throwers, chewers, and long-distance runners. We are highly social, crave Paleolithic snacks, and display some gendered difference resulting from mate selection. But we now find ourselves binge-viewing, texting while driving, and playing Minecraft. ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

How culture evolves through algorithms rather than knowledge inherited from ancestors.From our hunter-gatherer days, we humans evolved to be excellent throwers, chewers, and long-distance runners. We are highly social, crave Paleolithic snacks, and display some gendered difference resulting from mate selection. But we now find ourselves binge-viewing, texting while driving, and playing Minecraft.
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6th Grade Ancient History: Dawn of Early Man

Prehistoric Man Encyclopedia Sixth Grade Books

de Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Prehistoric History Books
How did early men live? What did they eat and how different were they from us today? You will find the answers to these questions within the pages of this educational book. The use of pictures is a welcome change as it provides relief from the boring texts. Picture are considered universal languages because they are understood regardless of reading and comprehension levels. Buy a copy now! ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

How did early men live? What did they eat and how different were they from us today? You will find the answers to these questions within the pages of this educational book. The use of pictures is a welcome change as it provides relief from the boring texts. Picture are considered universal languages because they are understood regardless of reading and comprehension levels. Buy a copy now!
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The Human Bone Manual

de Tim D. White, Pieter A. Folkens ...

Building on the success of their previous book, White and Folkens' The Human Bone Manual is intended for use outisde the laboratory and classroom, by professional forensic scientists, anthropologists and researchers. The compact volume includes all the key information needed for identification purposes, including hundreds of photographs designed to show a maximum amount of anatomical information.* ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Building on the success of their previous book, White and Folkens' The Human Bone Manual is intended for use outisde the laboratory and classroom, by professional forensic scientists, anthropologists and researchers. The compact volume includes all the key information needed for identification purposes, including hundreds of photographs designed to show a maximum amount of anatomical information.*
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The Intellectual Struggle Against Darwinism

de Harun Yahya ...

Darwinism lies at the root of those movements that are currently disrupting attempts at world peace and forestalling an atmosphere of cooperation and security. It's vitally important that mankind be warned against Darwinism's deceptions and propaganda, and that its intellectual threats be neutralized. Rather than ignoring the threat it poses, sincere Muslims must strive to become aware of this ... Leer más

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Darwinism lies at the root of those movements that are currently disrupting attempts at world peace and forestalling an atmosphere of cooperation and security. It's vitally important that mankind be warned against Darwinism's deceptions and propaganda, and that its intellectual threats be neutralized. Rather than ignoring the threat it poses, sincere Muslims must strive to become aware of this
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Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality: Hidden & Life-Giving Connections

Biographic Book of Tens, #1

de Michael A. Susko ...

Series Libro 1 - Biographic Book of Tens
Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality invites readers into a lifetime of insights drawn from ten key domains of human experience—from dreams and Indigenous wisdom to evolution, history, beauty, and the spiritual dimension. In each realm, the author uncovers hidden, life-giving connections often overlooked by conventional disciplines. These discoveries are not just intellectual—they are ... Leer más

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Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality invites readers into a lifetime of insights drawn from ten key domains of human experience—from dreams and Indigenous wisdom to evolution, history, beauty, and the spiritual dimension. In each realm, the author uncovers hidden, life-giving connections often overlooked by conventional disciplines. These discoveries are not just intellectual—they are
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The Smart Neanderthal

Bird catching, Cave Art, and the Cognitive Revolution

de Clive Finlayson ...

Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a 'cognitive revolution' (C.50,000 years ago) led to the advent of our species, Homo sapiens. As a result of this revolution our species spread and eventually replaced all existing archaic Homo species, ultimately leading to the superiority of modern humans. Or so we thought. As Clive Finlayson explains, the latest advances in ... Leer más

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Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a 'cognitive revolution' (C.50,000 years ago) led to the advent of our species, Homo sapiens. As a result of this revolution our species spread and eventually replaced all existing archaic Homo species, ultimately leading to the superiority of modern humans. Or so we thought. As Clive Finlayson explains, the latest advances in
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Where Are We Heading?

The Evolution of Humans and Things

de Ian Hodder ...

Series series Foundational Questions in Science
A theory of human evolution and history based on ever-increasing mutual dependency between humans and thingsIn this engaging exploration, archaeologist Ian Hodder departs from the two prevailing modes of thought about human evolution: the older idea of constant advancement toward a civilized ideal and the newer one of a directionless process of natural selection. Instead, he proposes a theory of ... Leer más

$19.79 USD

A theory of human evolution and history based on ever-increasing mutual dependency between humans and thingsIn this engaging exploration, archaeologist Ian Hodder departs from the two prevailing modes of thought about human evolution: the older idea of constant advancement toward a civilized ideal and the newer one of a directionless process of natural selection. Instead, he proposes a theory of
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Extinction

Evolution and the End of Man

de Michael Boulter ...

How long do humans have left on Earth? Using cutting-edge science that revolutionises our understanding of evolution, Michael Boulter explains how we may be closer to our own extinction than we imagined.Sixty-five million years ago the dinosaurs were destroyed in a mass extinction event that could not have been predicted. Out of the devastation, new life developed and the world regained its ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

How long do humans have left on Earth? Using cutting-edge science that revolutionises our understanding of evolution, Michael Boulter explains how we may be closer to our own extinction than we imagined.Sixty-five million years ago the dinosaurs were destroyed in a mass extinction event that could not have been predicted. Out of the devastation, new life developed and the world regained its
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Gone to the Crazies

A Memoir

de Alison Weaver ...

As a child, Alison Weaver's life shone with surface-level perfection—full of nannies, private schools, and ballet lessons. She had all the luxuries of a wealthy Manhattan upbringing, and all the makings of a perfect Upper East Side miss. But her childhood memories were laced with darker undertones: Her father was emotionally absent, unable to engage in problems that couldn't be solved with clean ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

As a child, Alison Weaver's life shone with surface-level perfection—full of nannies, private schools, and ballet lessons. She had all the luxuries of a wealthy Manhattan upbringing, and all the makings of a perfect Upper East Side miss. But her childhood memories were laced with darker undertones: Her father was emotionally absent, unable to engage in problems that couldn't be solved with clean
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A Story of Us

A New Look at Human Evolution

de Lesley Newson, Peter Richerson ...

It's time for a story of human evolution that goes beyond describing "ape-men" and talks about what women and children were doing. In a few decades, a torrent of new evidence and ideas about human evolution has allowed scientists to piece together a more detailed understanding of what went on thousands and even millions of years ago. We now know much more about the problems our ancestors faced, ... Leer más

$22.79 USD

It's time for a story of human evolution that goes beyond describing "ape-men" and talks about what women and children were doing. In a few decades, a torrent of new evidence and ideas about human evolution has allowed scientists to piece together a more detailed understanding of what went on thousands and even millions of years ago. We now know much more about the problems our ancestors faced,
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Hubris

The Rise, Fall, and Future of Humanity

de Johannes Krause, Thomas Trappe ...

Traducido por Sharon Howe ...

Humans are the most intelligent beings this planet has ever produced. But how is it that we can travel into space, cure diseases and decode the fundamentals of life, and at the same time find ourselves faced with an existential crisis that threatens to overwhelm us? What lies behind this uncharacteristic failure to master the most important challenge of our existence?In this compelling book, the ... Leer más

$24.00 USD

Humans are the most intelligent beings this planet has ever produced. But how is it that we can travel into space, cure diseases and decode the fundamentals of life, and at the same time find ourselves faced with an existential crisis that threatens to overwhelm us? What lies behind this uncharacteristic failure to master the most important challenge of our existence?In this compelling book, the
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The Purpose of Life

de Parmeet Shah ...

The Purpose of Life is a short book that tackles the deepest questions about our life and existence. It puts forth insights from science to answer these questions, which have for too long been limited to realms of religion and spirituality. It sheds tremendous light on why we do the things we do; on the forces that drive all of our thoughts, feelings and behaviour and helps make sense of this ... Leer más

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The Purpose of Life is a short book that tackles the deepest questions about our life and existence. It puts forth insights from science to answer these questions, which have for too long been limited to realms of religion and spirituality. It sheds tremendous light on why we do the things we do; on the forces that drive all of our thoughts, feelings and behaviour and helps make sense of this
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Evolution: An Investigation and a Critique

Exploring Evolution: A Thoughtful Analysis and Insightful Reflection

de Theodore Graebner ...

In "Evolution: An Investigation and a Critique," Theodore Graebner undertakes a rigorous examination of the evolutionary theory that dominated early 20th-century scientific discourse. Graebner approaches the subject with a critical eye, engaging in a methodical analysis that scrutinizes the assumptions and implications of evolutionary thought. The book is marked by its scholarly precision and an ... Leer más

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In "Evolution: An Investigation and a Critique," Theodore Graebner undertakes a rigorous examination of the evolutionary theory that dominated early 20th-century scientific discourse. Graebner approaches the subject with a critical eye, engaging in a methodical analysis that scrutinizes the assumptions and implications of evolutionary thought. The book is marked by its scholarly precision and an
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The Charles Darwin Collection

de Charles Darwin ...

Karpathos publishes the greatest works of history's greatest authors and collects them to make it easy and affordable for readers to have them all at the push of a button. All of our collections include a linked table of contents.Charles Darwin was an English scientist who became famous for his theory of evolution resulting from natural selection. This collection includes the following:WORKS:The ... Leer más

$2.29 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Karpathos publishes the greatest works of history's greatest authors and collects them to make it easy and affordable for readers to have them all at the push of a button. All of our collections include a linked table of contents.Charles Darwin was an English scientist who became famous for his theory of evolution resulting from natural selection. This collection includes the following:WORKS:The
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Bioluminescence

Living Lights, Lights for Living

de Thérèse Wilson, J. Woodland Hastings ...

Bioluminescence is everywhere on earth—most of all in the ocean, from angler fish in the depths to the flashing of dinoflagellates at the surface. Here, Thérèse Wilson and Woody Hastings explore the natural history, evolution, and biochemistry of the diverse array of organisms that emit light.While some bacteria, mushrooms, and invertebrates, as well as fish, are bioluminescent, other vertebrates ... Leer más

$53.09 USD

Bioluminescence is everywhere on earth—most of all in the ocean, from angler fish in the depths to the flashing of dinoflagellates at the surface. Here, Thérèse Wilson and Woody Hastings explore the natural history, evolution, and biochemistry of the diverse array of organisms that emit light.While some bacteria, mushrooms, and invertebrates, as well as fish, are bioluminescent, other vertebrates
... Leer más
Life's Vital Link

The astonishing role of the placenta

de Y. W. Loke ...

The development of the placenta was a pivotal event in evolution. Without it, we would still be laying eggs instead of giving birth to live offspring. It represents the critical link between the foetus and the mother, but its character is extraordinary -- it is, in effect, a foreign tissue that invades the mother's body. Compared to many other animals, the human placenta represents a particularly ... Leer más

$10.49 USD

The development of the placenta was a pivotal event in evolution. Without it, we would still be laying eggs instead of giving birth to live offspring. It represents the critical link between the foetus and the mother, but its character is extraordinary -- it is, in effect, a foreign tissue that invades the mother's body. Compared to many other animals, the human placenta represents a particularly
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The Art of Genes

How Organisms Make Themselves

de Enrico Coen ...

'Coen's book is spiced with historic quotations and examples of plants' and animals' intriguing behaviour contains a wealth of interesting material Coen communicates his immense learning with a hundred appealing tales' Max Perutz How is a tiny fertilised egg able to turn itself into a human being? How can an acorn transform itself into an oak tree? Over the past twenty years there has been a ... Leer más

$24.69 USD

'Coen's book is spiced with historic quotations and examples of plants' and animals' intriguing behaviour contains a wealth of interesting material Coen communicates his immense learning with a hundred appealing tales' Max Perutz How is a tiny fertilised egg able to turn itself into a human being? How can an acorn transform itself into an oak tree? Over the past twenty years there has been a
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An Ape's View of Human Evolution

de Peter Andrews ...

Our closest living relatives are the chimpanzee and bonobo. We share many characteristics with them, but our lineages diverged millions of years ago. Who in fact was our last common ancestor? Bringing together ecology, evolution, genetics, anatomy and geology, this book provides a new perspective on human evolution. What can fossil apes tell us about the origins of human evolution? Did the last ... Leer más

$47.59 USD

Our closest living relatives are the chimpanzee and bonobo. We share many characteristics with them, but our lineages diverged millions of years ago. Who in fact was our last common ancestor? Bringing together ecology, evolution, genetics, anatomy and geology, this book provides a new perspective on human evolution. What can fossil apes tell us about the origins of human evolution? Did the last
... Leer más
The Ascent of Birds

How Modern Science is Revealing their Story

de John Reilly ...

Series series Pelagic Monographs
When and where did the ancestors of modern birds evolve? What enabled them to survive the meteoric impact that wiped out the dinosaurs? How did these early birds spread across the globe and give rise to the 10,600-plus species we recognise today ― from the largest ratites to the smallest hummingbirds? Based on the latest scientific discoveries and enriched by personal observations, The Ascent of ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

When and where did the ancestors of modern birds evolve? What enabled them to survive the meteoric impact that wiped out the dinosaurs? How did these early birds spread across the globe and give rise to the 10,600-plus species we recognise today ― from the largest ratites to the smallest hummingbirds? Based on the latest scientific discoveries and enriched by personal observations, The Ascent of
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On the Origin of Species

de Charles Darwin ...

What if the greatest mystery on Earth—life itself—could be explained by a single, transformative idea? In On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin unveils the revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection, forever changing how we understand nature, biology, and humanity's place in the world. With clear logic, remarkable observations, and elegant scientific reasoning, Darwin reveals how ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

What if the greatest mystery on Earth—life itself—could be explained by a single, transformative idea? In On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin unveils the revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection, forever changing how we understand nature, biology, and humanity's place in the world. With clear logic, remarkable observations, and elegant scientific reasoning, Darwin reveals how
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Nobody Knows Evolution!: Bulldogs, Rottweilers and the Intelligent Designers

Goldman's Bulldog Presents, #2

de Nobody! ...

Series Libro 2 - Goldman's Bulldog Presents
"Nobody Knows Evolution!: Bulldogs, Rottweilers and the Intelligent Designers" unifies science, religion and mysticism in a way that is sure to irritate everybody!"Nobody! drags Darwin's theory kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century. It's a hole-in-one!" Nobody teeing off at the Darwin Golf Club"Evolution for idiots!" Nobody on the Board of Education"You mean idiots for evolution!" ... Leer más

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"Nobody Knows Evolution!: Bulldogs, Rottweilers and the Intelligent Designers" unifies science, religion and mysticism in a way that is sure to irritate everybody!"Nobody! drags Darwin's theory kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century. It's a hole-in-one!" Nobody teeing off at the Darwin Golf Club"Evolution for idiots!" Nobody on the Board of Education"You mean idiots for evolution!"
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