Evolution / Evolutionary biology Books
Basic Books Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught
Book Synopsis*A New York Times Editor's Choice pick*Shortlisted for the 2022 Pacific Northwest Book AwardsA beloved natural historian explores how climate change is driving evolution In Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out. Anole lizards have grown larger toe pads, to grip more tightly in frequent hurricanes. Warm waters cause the development of Humboldt squid to alter so dramatically that fishermen mistake them for different species. Brown pelicans move north, and long-spined sea urchins south, to find cooler homes. And when coral reefs sicken, they leave no territory worth fighting for, so aggressive butterfly fish transform instantly into pacifists. A story of hope, resilience, and risk, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is natural history for readers of Bernd Heinrich, Robin Wall Kimmerer, and David Haskell. It is also a reminder of how unpredictable climate change is as it interacts with the messy lattice of life.
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Signature Books Evolution and Mormonism: A Quest for
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Signature Books Discovering Us: Fifty Great Discoveries in Human
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Creative Editions The Riverbank
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Year in Evolutionary Biology 2012, Volume
Book SynopsisThis fourth installment of "The Year in Evolutionary Biology" series includes reviews on competition and the evolutionary dynamics of mutualism; rapid Hox gene evolution and the evolution of body plans; the evolutionary and conservation consequences of inbreeding-environment interactions; evolution and development of character displacement; applications of information theory to evolution; and gene duplications. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.
£104.50
Black Classic Press,U.S. The Natural Genesis A Short Life
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Red Wheel/Weiser Neurosphere: The Convergence of Evolution, the
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Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Leaf Jumpers
Book SynopsisThis vibrant poem celebrates the beauty of autumn while inviting us all to go ahead and jump in that big, colorful, pile of fall leaves. Leslie Evan’s bold artwork brings together gold, orange, yellow, red, and brown leaves into a literary pile creating the magic of autumn for young readers. The poetic text gives simple facts about different types of fall leaves making it easy for readers to identify leaves, ranging from red maple to sycamore, by color, shape, and other characteristics. Informative and fun, Carole Gerber brings us a wonderful introduction to seasons and science for the earliest of leaf jumpers.
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Select Books Inc The Laszlo Chronicle: A Global Thinker's Journey
Book SynopsisThis study analyses the fifty year evolution of Ervin Laszlo's contribution to science and philosophy. It records the major turning points in his thinking and discusses who and what influenced this evolution and with what result. Laszlo's search for answers to questions such as man's relationship to nature and the cosmos, and the nature of underlying factors of evolution which connect all things were not satisfied by working only on the basis of the General Evolutionary Systems Theory. Wittgenstein said "In every serious philosophical question uncertainty extends to the very roots of the problem. We must always be prepared to learn something totally new." Laszlo did discover something entirely new -- the theory of the information field -- after immersing himself in a range of areas of study such as cosmology, consciousness studies, quantum physics, metaphysics and various Eastern traditions. The integration of his earlier works with his more recent studies lies behind his explanation of the existence of the Akashic Field. The Akashic Field is a term that refers to an interactive universe communicating in a subtle manner, which connects everything with every other thing everywhere. This is a pure information field where communication takes place without the need for the transportation of physical energy; thus interaction can occur instantaneously regardless of distance and time. Coherence and consciousness are the bases of Laszlo's Akashic field. He proposed a 'system theoretic paradigm', which focuses on a general understanding of the cosmos and the implications for entities such as human beings. This entails the observation and explanation of human and cosmic evolution as viewed in unity or inter-connectedness where macro and micro are essentially interlinked. Laszlo's philosophical work extends to sociology when describing concurrent worldwide issues closely related to the existence of the Akashic Field. His humanist ideals are evidenced by his efforts to help humans understand the context and causes for their recent challenges and the possibilities that may lie ahead. Ervin Laszlo's half-century of exceptional philosophical work gives us the most coherent picture of the nature of the world to date.
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Templeton Foundation Press,U.S. The Deep Structure of Biology: Is Convergence
Book Synopsis Twelve renowned scientists and theologians offer penetrating insights into the evolution dialogue in The Deep Structure of Biology. Each considers whether the orthodox evolution model is sufficient and offers their perspective on evolution and biology. Essays include: Chance and Necessity in Evolution Green Plants as Intelligent Organisms Canny Corvoids and Political Primates: A Case for Convergent Evolution in Intelligence Social and Cultural Evolution in the Ocean: Convergences and Contrasts with Terrestrial Systems Purpose in Nature: On the Possibility of a Theology of Evolution Editor Simon Conway Morris provides the introduction, an overview of the issues, and an essay on evolution and convergence. Other contributors are Richard Lenski, George McGhee, Karl Niklas, Anthony Trewavas, Nigel Franks, Nicola Clayton, Nathan Emery, HalWhitehead, Robert Foley, Michael Ruse, Celia Deane-Drummond, and John Haught. The discussion of biology and evolution in these essays broadens the scope of the traditional evolution discussion as it aims to stimulate the development of other research programs. Scholars in the science and religion field will find this book a valuable resource. Table of Contents Introduction / vii Simon Conway Morris 1. Chance and Necessity in Evolution / 3 Richard E. Lenski 2. Convergent Evolution: A Periodic Table of Life? / 17 George McGhee 3. Life’s Evolutionary History: Is It Determinate or Indeterminate? / 32 Karl J. Niklas 4. Evolution and Convergence: Some Wider Considerations / 46 Simon Conway Morris 5. Aspects of Plant Intelligence: Convergence and Evolution / 68 Anthony Trewavas 6. Convergent Evolution, Serendipity, and Intelligence for the Simple Minded / 111 Nigel R. Franks 7. Canny Corvids and Political Primates: A Case for Convergent Evolution in Intelligence / 128 Nicola S. Clayton and Nathan J. Emery 8. Social and Cultural Evolution in the Ocean: Convergences and Contrasts with Terrestrial Systems / 143 Hal Whitehead 9. The Illusion of Purpose in Evolution: A Human Evolutionary Perspective / 161 Robert A. Foley 10. Purpose in a Darwinian World / 178 Michael Ruse 11. Plumbing the Depths: A Recovery of Natural Law and Natural Wisdom in the Context of Debates about Evolutionary Purpose / 195 Celia Deane-Drummond 12. Purpose in Nature: On the Possibility of a Theology of Evolution / 218 John F. Haught Contributors / 233 Index / 237
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Seven Stories Press,U.S. Evolution
Book SynopsisNow updated and presented in a smaller format with fifteen new gorgeous photographs, Evolution steps beyond the debate and presents the undeniable truth of Darwin's theory, showing through skeletons both obscure and commonplace, but always intriguing, the process by which life has transformed itself, again and again.Here is a powerful pairing: two hundred stark black-and-white photographs produced by Patrick Gries in collaboration with the Museum of Natural History in Paris are accompanied by text from scientist and documentarian Jean-Baptiste de Panafieu. The result is a revealing collection that profoundly illustrates the key themes of evolution--homology, convergence, adaptation, polymorphism, and more. Spectacular, mysterious, elegant, or grotesque, the vertebrate skeletons of Earth's fossil record carry within them the traces of several billion years of evolution. Evolution, a resounding success on its initial publication in 2007, is a unique and beautiful attempt to provide a map of those billion years in time.
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WW Norton & Co Once a Wolf: The Science Behind Our Dogs'
Book SynopsisHow did wolves evolve into dogs? When did this happen, and what role did humans play? Oxford geneticist Bryan Sykes used the full array of modern technology to explore the canine genetic journey when our ancestors first learned to hunt together with wolves. In the process, he discovered that only a handful of genes have created the huge range of shapes, sizes, and colors in modern dogs. Providing insight into these adaptive stages in “prose both scientific and poetic” (Booklist), Once a Wolf also focuses attention on how human evolution was enhanced by this most improbable ally. Whether examining our obsession with canine purity or delving into the prehistoric past to answer the most fundamental question of all—Why do we love our dog so much?—this book is “a must read for anybody who has ever wondered about the origins of human’s best friend” (Library Journal).
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WW Norton & Co Genesis: The Deep Origin of Societies
Book SynopsisAn “endlessly fascinating” (Michael Ruse) work of scientific thought and synthesis, Genesis is Edward O. Wilson’s twenty-first-century statement on Darwinian evolution. Asserting that religious creeds and philosophical questions can be reduced to purely genetic and evolutionary components, and that the human body and mind have a physical base obedient to the laws of physics and chemistry, Wilson demonstrates that the only way for us to fully understand human behavior is to study the evolutionary histories of nonhuman species. At least seventeen of these species—among them the African naked mole rat and the sponge-dwelling shrimp—have been found to have advanced societies based on altruism and cooperation. Braiding twenty-first- century scientific theory with the lyrical biological and humanistic observations for which Wilson is beloved, Genesis is “a magisterial history of social evolution, from clouds of midges or sparrows to the grotesqueries of ant colonies” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
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University of Pennsylvania Press The Human Evolution Cookbook
Book SynopsisThis humorous account of human evolution, from the beginnings of bipedalism through the Upper Paleolithic, is set in the context of a cookbook, with recipes and cartoons to match the unfolding stories. Each chapter discusses a particular milestone or event in human development, and a dash of prehistory, a sprinkling of recipes, and a generous helping of humor painlessly lighten the professorial instruction. From leading us to understand the first tool makers to showing us how to prepare a Neanderthal dinner party at the site of the authors' most recent excavations in Pech de l'Aze in France's Dordogne Valley near the town of Sarlat, this book presents archaeology as never before.Table of ContentsFood and Evolution The Earliest Humans The First Tool-Makers Man the Hunter, or Man the Scavenger? World Colonists, or Out of Africa (Part 1) Neanderthals The Middle Paleolithic or Mousterian The Origins of Modern Humans, or Out of Africa (Part 2) The definition of "Modern" Homo sapiens (Part 1) The definition of "Modern" Homo sapiens (Part 2) Upper Paleolithic Industries of France A Prehistory Dinner Party FAQs
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ISI Books Uncommon Dissent: Intellectuals Who Find
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Roberts & Company Publishers Study Guide for The Tangled Bank Skills
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Pebble Books What Are Traits?
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Cat's Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna
Book SynopsisThe past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover.Engaging and wide-ranging ... The Cat's Meow is a readable and informed exploration of the wildcat that lurks within Fluffy. —The Washington PostThe domestic cat—your cat—has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past and present, using all the tools of modern technology, from GPS tracking (you’d be amazed where those backyard cats roam) and genomics (what is your so-called Siamese cat . . . really?) to forensic archaeology. In addition to solving the mysteries of your cat's past, it gives us a cat's-eye view of today's habitats, including meeting wild cousins around the world whose habits your sweet house cat sometimes eerily parallels.Do lions and tigers meow? If not, why not? Why does my cat leave a dead mouse at my feet (or on my pillow)? Is a pet ocelot a bad idea? When and why did the cat make its real leap off the African plain? What’s with all those cats in Egyptian hieroglyphics? In a genial voice, casually deciphering complex science and history with many examples from his own research and multi-cat household, Losos explores how selection, both natural and artificial, over the last several millennia has shaped the contemporary cat, with new breeds vastly different in anatomy and behavior from their ancestral stock. Yet the cat, ever a predator, still seems only one paw out of the wild, and readily reverts to its feral ways as it occupies new lands around the world.Humans are transforming cats, and they in turn are transforming the world around them. This charming and intelligent book suggests what the future may hold for both Felis catus and Homo sapiens.
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Franz Steiner Verlag Wiesbaden GmbH Amtskorrespondenz: Universitat Jena 1860-1916
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Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG CoCreativity and Community
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£29.29
Austrian Academy of Sciences Press Prahistorische Lawinen: Nachweis Und Analyse
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V&R unipress GmbH Wiener Forum fà r Theologie und
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£84.82
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht Darwin's Shadow
Book SynopsisBiologismâs dehumanizing effect on our view of the human condition
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Mas Alla de Nuestras Mentes
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£32.23
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Homo Rebellis (Spanish Edition)
£30.89
Alianza Editorial La Piedra Que Se Volvio Palabrathe Stone That
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£24.79
Edaf Antillas El Origen de Las Especies
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Alianza Una Grieta En La Creacion
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Gregorian & Biblical Press Evil, Theodicy and Evolutionary Theory: Old
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