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Every year, the booksellers at Powell’s submit their Top Fives: their five favorite books that were released in 2023. It’s a list that, when put together, shows just how varied and interesting the book tastes of Powell’s booksellers are. I highly recommend digging into the recommendations — we would never lead you astray — but today...
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Red Queen Sex & the Evolution of Human Nature
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Matt Ridley
Shirin
, January 01, 2010
There is nothing like some clear cut science - told through the witty words of Ridley - to clarify one our greatest mysteries: Why the two sexes are the way they are. He tackles the problem from every angle while revealing some astonishing facts. By the end of it all, you may not necessarily like the Red Queen, but you will come to respect and appreciate her race against herself while wondering if she is aware that her destination remains undefined.
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Genome The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters
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Matt Ridley
Shirin
, January 01, 2010
Ridley's ability to tell an enthralling and witty story - all based on science - rewards both the reader and the science community. The information contained in this autobiography is masterfully condensed - making it totally digestible for virtually any curious reader interested in what it means to be human - from a genetic perspective. You will devour the book and want more from Ridley. While waiting for the sequel, I have started consuming one of his other books, the Red Queen - which tackles the rather ambiguous rationale of why we have two sexes and why they do the things they do....
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