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The current volume, New Insights and Perspectives on Conservation Biology is the fruit of several years of painstaking hard work and experience on the field in several countries across the continent of North America over the past decade or so. Environmental conservation and ecological restoration of natural ecosystems .I have been actively involved in several local, regional and international conservation projects as a volunteer field worker and as...
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"Slobodchikoff's ground-breaking research" (Jonathan Balcombe) shows us that animals have much to teach us about language
Groundbreaking research has been done teaching animals human language, but what about the other way around? Studies have shown that lizards, squid, monkeys, and birds are talking to each other, communicating information about food, predators, squabbles, and petty jealousies. These animal languages are unique and highly adaptive....
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En el libro "El Enigma de la Evolución Humana", el autor Ary S. Jr. revela la parte interesante de nuestra historia evolutiva. Desde los primeros primates hasta el surgimiento del Homo Sapiens, somos llevados a desentrañar las transformaciones físicas, mentales y culturales que nos convirtieron en la especie dominante del planeta.
44) Eating the Sun
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'Eating the Sun' is the story of the discovery of a miracle: the source of life itself. From the intricacies of its molecular processes to the beauty of the nature that it supports, 'Eating the Sun' is a wondering tribute to the extraordinary process that has allowed plants to power the earth for billions of years. Photosynthesis is the most mundane of miracles. It surrounds us in our gardens and parks and countryside; even our cityscapes are shot...
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Genetic science is about to radically alter our lives. Sooner than you can imagine, human beings will be capable of diagnosing their own illnesses, designating the sex of their children, even designing the food they eat -- all as easily as using a cell phone. Now is the time for every one of us to take control of our DNA, and one man is uniquely qualified to show us how: Glenn McGee, bioethicist at the University of Pennsylvania, pioneer in the study...
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In the tradition of The Botany of Desire and Wicked Plants, a witty and engaging history of the first botanists interwoven with stories of today's extraordinary plants found in the garden and the lab.
In Paradise Under Glass, Ruth Kassinger recounted with grace and humor her journey from brown thumb to green, sharing lessons she learned from building a home conservatory in the wake of a devastating personal crisis.
In A Garden of Marvels, she extends...
47) On Evolution
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Essays from the award-winning geneticist on evolutionary biology-from protein electrophoresis to the recent ability to scan entire genomes.
John Avise is one of the most distinguished evolutionary biologists of our time. His groundbreaking work with mitochondrial DNA created the entire discipline of phylogeography and his work on the Pleistocene refugia hypothesis redirected scientific thinking about patterns of distribution. Spanning a remarkable...
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Dans le livre "L'énigme de l'évolution Humaine", l'auteur Ary S. Jr. révèle la partie intéressante de notre histoire évolutive. Des premiers primates à l'ascension d'Homo Sapiens, nous sommes amenés à démêler les transformations physiques, mentales et culturelles qui ont fait de nous l'espèce dominante de la planète.
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Consciousness is discussed in scientific terms.
Conscious beings can change their own momentum and the momentum of other objects and beings.
Conscious beings are proposed to be the instigators of all forces.
Wherever forces exist, conscious beings exist.
Force, mass, and energy are all manifestations of the willful conscious behaviors of conscious beings.
Conscious beings exist in the nuclear, atomic-molecular, biological, and astronomical space-time...
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The brain regulates the processes essential to life, gives rise to thoughts and feelings, and is at the very core of who we are. In Discovering the Brain, you will learn about its anatomy, functions, and processes and begin to uncover the mysteries that are being laid bare by modern neuroscience. You will learn about the brain's development over time, its use of the information presented by our senses, and the diseases and disorders that can prevent...
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In 1953, birding guru Roger Tory Peterson and noted British naturalist James Fisher set out on what became a legendary journey-a one hundred day trek over 30,000 miles around North America. They traveled from Newfoundland to Florida, deep into the heart of Mexico, through the Southwest, the Pacific Northwest, and into Alaska's Pribilof Islands. Two years later, Wild America, their classic account of the trip, was published.
On the eve of that book's...
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La historia arranca el día en que, tras una pelea brutal entre sus padres, deciden separarse y la madre se va a casa del abuelo, descendiente de una tribu india. El libro es el viaje real de la autora, May, llegando al corazón de una colmena para encontrarse a sí misma y la idea de familia, trabajo, esfuerzo y la colectividad que le negaron sus padres, siempre peleándose. Ella terminará aprendiendo la generosidad y la resistencia de una fuente...
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Este libro le ayudará a conocer la naturaleza y las funciones del cuerpo etérico, astral, mental y espiritual. Además, le mostrará una red de canales, los nadi, que transportan el prana -la energía vital- a través de las diversas estructuras sutiles. Los centros que reciben, transforman y emiten la energía sutil son los chakras, distribuidos por todo el cuerpo. Son casi noventa mil, pero los que cuentan son unos cuarenta, concentrados, sobre...
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"Unraveling the Cosmos: A Journey into the Depths of Physics" invites readers on an exhilarating expedition through the wonders of the universe. In this cosmic exploration, the author navigates the complexities of physics, from the enigmatic realms of quantum mechanics to the celestial landscapes of astrophysics.Embark on a voyage that transcends the boundaries of space and time, unveiling the fundamental principles that govern our reality. This book...
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Climate Science Adventures with Earth's Heroes is a fascinating storybook that takes young readers on a thrilling journey to learn about climate change and the significance of environmental conservation. The book captures the attention of young children to climate change – a global menace confronting the survival of planet Earth. Climate Science Adventures with Earth's Heroes " is suitable for children in the age range of 8 to 16 years old. The...
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Welcome to the amazing world of 30 Dangerous Animals Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by 30 Dangerous Animals.You will find 30 Dangerous Animals in nature with pictures to include the many 30 Dangerous Animals species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. 30 Dangerous Animals Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 116 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The...
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Welcome to the amazing world of Roosters Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Roosters.You will find Roosters in nature with pictures to include the many Roosters species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Roosters Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 66 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Roosters with facts and color photos.Be sure...
58) El gato Europeo
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El gato europeo es, sin duda alguna, el más difundido en nuestro país. Durante mucho tiempo fue confundido con el gato callejero o, simplemente, se le consideró un animal de compañía sin ningún interés especial. Pero desde 1982 eso cambió y pasó a ser una raza de pleno derecho que debía superar toda una serie de criterios de selección definidos, tenía la posibilidad de participar en concursos y había de recibir ciertos cuidados. Con esta...
59) El gato siamés
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Enigmático, símbolo de la calma y la voluptuosidad, pero también de la independencia y la libertad, el siamés provoca una gran fascinación y no deja a nadie indiferente, sobre todo por ser uno de los gatos de raza más conocido. A través de esta obra, el autor nos presenta los orígenes y la historia de esta raza, sus características más interesantes (es vivaz, curioso, algo caprichoso, temperamental, pero divertido), cómo elegir el cachorro...
60) El gato persa
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El gato persa es fruto de una cuidada selección que lo ha convertido en un animal de compañía tranquilo, amable, bonachón, bastante silencioso, amante de la paz y muy discreto. Sin embargo, no debemos considerarlo un gato de peluche, ya que tiene una gran personalidad, reservada y digna. Otra de las características del persa es que posee una particular sensibilidad que conviene respetar. No obstante, debe ser educado correctamente, con el fin...
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