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Dominion
by Niles Eldredge Publisher Comments "A magnificently clear expose of our current dilemma, and a forthright recommendation for change."--Kurt Benirschke, University of California, San...
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The Lopsided Ape: Evolution of the Generative Mind
by Michael C Corballis Publisher Comments What is it that allows human beings to think the way we do? What enables us to communicate with one another through the use of speech? Is the difference between Homo sapiens and other apes simply a matter of degree or are we unique and discontinuous from...
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Biology (Cliffs Quick Review) - Study Notes
by Cliffs Notes Publisher Comments CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest subjects. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions. Whether you're new to elements, atoms, and molecules or just...
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Great Dinosaur Hunters and Their Discoveries
by Edwin Harri Colbert Publisher Comments Fascinating, lavishly illustrated story of dinosaur research from beginnings in 19th-century England to 1960. Achievements of Buckland, Mantell, Cope, Marsh, Huxley, Sternberg, Brown, many other researchers. Also expeditions, excavations, reconstruction,...
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The Biotech Century: Harnessing the Gene and Remaking the World
by Jeremy Rifkin Publisher Comments In this seminal book, the author explores the epic marriage between computer technology and genetic engineering, and the historic transition into the Age of Biotechnology....
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Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin #177: A177 Making Prints/Nature
by Laura Donn Bethmann Publisher Comments Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable...
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The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: The Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life (Penguin Classics)
by Charles Darwin Publisher Comments In the Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply held beliefs of the Western world. Arguing for a material, not divine, origin of species, he showed that new species are achieved by 'natural selection'. Development...
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Biography of a Germ
by Arno Karlen Synopsis This unusual examination of "Borrelia burgdorfieri" (Bb), the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, follows the microbe's path through from mouse to tick to deer to human and discusses the history and evolution of Lyme disease and its impact on our changing...
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Darwin His Daughter & Human Evolution
by Randal Keynes Publisher Comments "A profoundly moving book . . . itself a work of genius." (Publishing News, UK) In a chest of drawers bequeathed by his grandmother, author Randal Keynes found the writing case of Charles Darwin's beloved daughter Annie, who died at the age of ten...
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Alaska Butterflies & Moths: An Introduction to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist)
by James Kavanagh Publisher Comments Alaska Butterflies and Moths is a pocket reference guide to the butterflies and moths indigenous to Alaska. This durable guide is printed on laminate material and folds for convenient carrying. It is an essential identification guide in the field...
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In the Shadow of Man Rev Edition
by Jane Goodall Publisher Comments Both a landmark scientific study and a fascinating adventure story, this best-selling classic is an absorbing account of the early years of Jane Goodall's struggle in remote Africa to approach primates in the wild as no one had ever done before. It is...
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The Birderus Bug Book
by Gilbert Waldbauer Publisher Comments When the first birds appeared on earth about 150 million years ago, the insects were here to greet them. Inevitably the two groups came to exploit each other, and as the eons passed, they became increasingly enmeshed in a complex web of...
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Extreme Science: Chasing the Ghost Bat: And Other Mysteries of Nature (Extreme Science)
by Peter Jedicke Publisher Comments From the pages of Scientific American comes the latest information and explorations into the bizarre realm of the natural world, including: -Our oldest relatives and the discovery of missing links -Strange predators, from flesh-eating chimps to the...
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Ohio Butterflies & Moths: An Introduction to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist)
by James Kavanagh About the Author James Kavanagh has written over 300 pocket guides to nature, science, travel and languages that have sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. With degrees in zoology and marketing, James has a unique ability to condense complicated subjects....
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Extreme Science: Transplanting Your Head: And Other Feats of the Future (Extreme Science)
by Peter Jedicke Publisher Comments From the pages of Scientific American comes the latest information and explorations into the futuristic world of biotechnology. -Recent breakthroughs in human longevity and life extension -Tissue engineering and the regeneration of limbs and organs...
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Gorillas in the Mist
by Dian Fossey Powells.com Staff Pick "This is the first book I read about primates. Now I'm hooked. Fossey's exploration of gorilla families and behaviors in their natural habitat is fascinating. Her drive to save these majestic beings is beyond inspiring." Recommended by Tanaz...
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Bully for Brontosaurus: Reflections in Natural History
by Stephen Jay Gould Publisher Comments From his bestseller Wonderful Life to his splendid essays on endlessly interesting variations of evolution, Gould has raised the art of scientific writing to new heights. "Whether his topic is typewriter design, the technical triumph of Voyager or Joe...
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Hawaii Butterflies & Moths: An Introduction to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist)
by James Kavanagh Publisher Comments Hawaii Butterflies and Moths is a pocket reference guide to the butterflies and moths indigenous to the Hawaiian islands. This durable guide is printed on laminate material and folds for convenient carrying. It is an essential identification guide...
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Virginia Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist)
by James Kavanagh Publisher Comments Virginia Trees and Wildflowers is a pocket-sized, folding nature guide highlighting the most commonly seen trees and wildflowers in Virginia. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of portable information on the trail or in...
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A Field Guide to Household Bugs: It's a Jungle in Here
by Joshua Abarbanel and Jeff Swimmer Publisher Comments Welcome to your domestic jungle. We are not alone. A Field Guide to Household Bugs is a tongue-in-cheek field guide to the menagerie of colorful and fascinating bloodsuckers, web-weavers, and pillow-jumpers that live invisibly in our homes. Each chapter...
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