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"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year" "A Seminary Co-Op Notable Book of the Year" Kate Clancy is professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where she holds appointments in the Department of Gender and Women's Studies and the Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology, and at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. She has written for National Geographic, Scientific American,...
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Get the Summary of Adele Brand's The Hidden World of the Fox in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Hidden World of the Fox" by Adele Brand is an exploration of the red fox's adaptation to the modern British landscape, examining their lives in both rural and urban settings. The book contrasts the idyllic existence of foxes in traditional British countryside with the challenges they face in areas undergoing urban...
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Get the Summary of Matt Ridley's Genome in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Genome" by Matt Ridley is a comprehensive exploration of the human genome, structured around the 23 pairs of human chromosomes. Ridley delves into the history of genetic discovery, from early speculations about the origins of life to the intricate dance of DNA and RNA that forms the basis of all living organisms. He discusses the discovery...
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Biohackers explores fundamental changes occuring in the circulation and ownership of scientific information. Alessandro Delfanti argues that the combination of the ethos of 20th century science, the hacker movement and the free software movement is producing an open science culture which redefines the relationship between researchers, scientific institutions and commercial companies.
Biohackers looks at the emergence of the citizen biology community...
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This work, based on an earlier scholarly publication, offers an alternative paradigm to view life and its dynamic capacity for change. Rather than focusing on the end result of evolution with concepts such as resilience and fitness, it focuses on the actual process of change, in which life goes through a fragile period. Using plain-spoken language and based on an earlier scholarly work, it examines six biological domains which exhibit fragility and...
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Get the Summary of Max Bennett's A Brief History of Intelligence in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "A Brief History of Intelligence" by Max Bennett explores the evolution of intelligence from the earliest bilaterally symmetrical animals to modern humans and artificial intelligence. The book discusses how simple organisms like nematodes exhibit complex behaviors with rudimentary brains, highlighting the significance...
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The Secrets of Life is a comprehensive journey through the world of biology, exploring the mysteries of life and the natural world. From the smallest organisms to the most complex ecosystems, this book delves into the fascinating and intricate workings of the natural world.Starting with the basics of cellular biology and genetics, the book takes readers on a journey through the various branches of biology, including ecology, evolution, and physiology....
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Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. From the intricate mechanisms of DNA replication to the production of ATP in our cells, biochemistry is at the heart of all biological processes."The Molecules of Life" is an accessible and engaging introduction to the world of biochemistry. Through a series of chapters, readers will explore the key concepts and molecules that make life possible.Starting with an...
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Get the Summary of Stefano Mancuso's The Revolutionary Genius of Plants in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Revolutionary Genius of Plants" by Stefano Mancuso presents a compelling argument for plant intelligence, demonstrating that plants possess the ability to remember, learn, and adapt without a centralized brain. Mancuso explores the concept of plant memory, citing experiments with Mimosa pudica that show...
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Get the Summary of Kimberly Gallagher's Aphrodisiac in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Aphrodisiac" by Kimberly Gallagher is a comprehensive guide that intertwines the world of herbs with the exploration of sensuality and sexuality. Gallagher's journey began with her family's immersion in herbal studies, leading to the creation of LearningHerbs.com. Her ministry, Trail of Beauty, further deepened her connection...
12) Early Humans
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Our understanding of the British Palaeolithic and Mesolithic has changed dramatically over the last three decades, and yet not since H. J. Fleure's A Natural History of Man in Britain (1951) has the New Naturalist Library included a volume focused on the study of early humans and their environment.
In this long overdue new book, distinguished archaeologist Nick Ashton uncovers the most recent findings, following the remarkable survival and discovery...
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Get the Summary of Richard Dawkins's The Greatest Show on Earth in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Greatest Show on Earth" by Richard Dawkins is a comprehensive exposition of the evidence for evolution. Dawkins confronts the misconception that evolution is "just a theory," asserting that it is a fact supported by as much evidence as the Earth's roundness. He explains that scientific theories, or "theorums,"...
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The Web of Life is a comprehensive guide to the world of ecology. This book delves into the intricate relationships that exist between all living things, from the tiniest microbes to the largest animals, and the impact that humans have on these relationships.The book begins by exploring the basics of ecology, including the different levels of organization within ecosystems, the flow of energy and nutrients, and the complex web of interactions between...
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Biologists and laypeople alike have repeatedly claimed victory over life. A thousand years ago we thought we knew almost everything; a hundred years ago, too. But even today, Rob Dunn argues, discoveries we can't yet imagine still await.
In a series of vivid portraits of single-minded scientists, Dunn traces the history of human discovery, from the establishment of classification in the eighteenth century to today's attempts to find life in space....
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Get the Summary of Nicklas Brendborg's Jellyfish Age Backwards in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Jellyfish Age Backwards" delves into the fascinating world of biological longevity and aging, exploring the lives of creatures with exceptional lifespans and unique aging processes. The book examines the Greenland shark, known for its centuries-long lifespan, and the bowhead whale, which shares more anatomical similarities...
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Las adversidades nos hacen sufrir, pero también nos ofrecen una gran oportunidad de crecimiento. Si nos enfrentamos a ellas con resiliencia podemos salir fortalecidos, con un aprendizaje sobre nosotros mismos y nuestras capacidades que nos permitirá ser más maduros psicológicamente. La resiliencia es esa habilidad para levantarnos cada vez que nos caemos, para seguir hacia adelante con ánimo, para funcionar bien incluso en situaciones complicadas....
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Get the Summary of Sy Montgomery's The Hummingbirds' Gift in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Hummingbirds' Gift" chronicles the intensive care and rehabilitation of two orphaned Allen's hummingbird chicks in Brenda Sherburn La Belle's home in Marin County. Brenda, a seasoned wildlife rehabilitator, provides round-the-clock care, feeding the chicks a specialized diet every twenty minutes from dawn until dusk....
20) Existence
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The eternal question of where did everything come from, the stars, Universe and life on Earth has traditionally been the domain of science and religion. But now design gets its chance.Starting from scratch, and through an unbridled, free thinking, design exercise, Hadleigh comes up with some fascinating design solutions on how everything could come into existence all over again, completely by its own accord.If you are brave enough to join Timothy...
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