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Wonderful Life

The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History

by Stephen Jay Gould ...

Narrated by Jonathan Sleep ...

Unabridged

10 hours 42 min

"[An] extraordinary book . . . Mr. Gould is an exceptional combination of scientist and science writer . . . He is thus exceptionally well placed to tell these stories, and he tells them with fervor and intelligence."—James Gleick, New York Times Book ReviewHigh in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It holds the remains of an ... Read more

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"[An] extraordinary book . . . Mr. Gould is an exceptional combination of scientist and science writer . . . He is thus exceptionally well placed to tell these stories, and he tells them with fervor and intelligence."—James Gleick, New York Times Book ReviewHigh in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It holds the remains of an
... Read more
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Evolving Ourselves

How Unnatural Selection and Nonrandom Mutation are Changing Life on Earth

by Juan Enriquez, Steve Gullans ...

Narrated by Rob Shapiro ...

Unabridged

10 hours 50 min

A sweeping, paradigm-shifting account of how evolution is no longer driven just by nature but also by human choicesWhy are conditions like autism, asthma, obesity, and allergies exploding at unprecedented rates? Why are we living longer, getting smarter, having far fewer kids? If Darwin was alive today, how would he explain this new world?Today’s humans have developed such profound capabilities ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

A sweeping, paradigm-shifting account of how evolution is no longer driven just by nature but also by human choicesWhy are conditions like autism, asthma, obesity, and allergies exploding at unprecedented rates? Why are we living longer, getting smarter, having far fewer kids? If Darwin was alive today, how would he explain this new world?Today’s humans have developed such profound capabilities
... Read more
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Evolutions

Fifteen Myths That Explain Our World

by Oren Harman ...

Narrated by Oren Harman ...

Unabridged

5 hours 49 min

We don't think anymore, like the ancient Chinese did, that the world was hatched from an egg, or, like the Maori, that it came from the tearing apart of a love embrace. The Greeks told of a tempestuous Hera and a cunning Zeus, but we now use genes and natural selection to explain fear and desire, and physics to demystify the workings of the universe.Evolutions brings to life the latest scientific ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

We don't think anymore, like the ancient Chinese did, that the world was hatched from an egg, or, like the Maori, that it came from the tearing apart of a love embrace. The Greeks told of a tempestuous Hera and a cunning Zeus, but we now use genes and natural selection to explain fear and desire, and physics to demystify the workings of the universe.Evolutions brings to life the latest scientific
... Read more
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Pocket Evolution

Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)

by Rumi Michael Leigh ...

Unabridged

18 min

Unlock the mysteries of evolution with "Pocket Evolution: Essential Knowledge in Questions and Answers." This compact guide is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of science's most fundamental concepts. Whether you're a student, teacher, or just curious about the origins and development of life, this book provides clear and concise answers to essential questions on ... Read more

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Unlock the mysteries of evolution with "Pocket Evolution: Essential Knowledge in Questions and Answers." This compact guide is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of science's most fundamental concepts. Whether you're a student, teacher, or just curious about the origins and development of life, this book provides clear and concise answers to essential questions on
... Read more
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Seeds of the Living Cosmos

How Life Shaped the Universe

by Ylia Callan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Chris G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Seeds of the Living Cosmos asks a radical question: what if life is not a cosmic accident, but a force that has shaped the universe itself?From the first stardust forged in ancient supernovae to the strange survival powers of Earth’s extremophiles, this audiobook explores the hidden blueprint of life woven into the cosmos. Each chapter journeys through ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Seeds of the Living Cosmos asks a radical question: what if life is not a cosmic accident, but a force that has shaped the universe itself?From the first stardust forged in ancient supernovae to the strange survival powers of Earth’s extremophiles, this audiobook explores the hidden blueprint of life woven into the cosmos. Each chapter journeys through
... Read more
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The Macat Analysis of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species

by Kathleen Bryson ...

Narrated by John Chancer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

The idea of evolution and that earth’s species descended from common ancestors had already been around for some time when Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859. What was new about his work was that it explained evolution, using a theory called natural selection. This claimed that species change in small ways, gradually, over long periods of time; the individuals best suited to their ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

The idea of evolution and that earth’s species descended from common ancestors had already been around for some time when Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859. What was new about his work was that it explained evolution, using a theory called natural selection. This claimed that species change in small ways, gradually, over long periods of time; the individuals best suited to their
... Read more
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Born of Ice and Fire

How Glaciers and Volcanoes (with a Pinch of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution

by Graham Shields ...

Narrated by Graham Mack ...

Unabridged

11 hours 37 min

An exploration of how the Cryogenian Period, when our planet was covered in ice for millions of years, created today's remarkable biodiversityMore than half a billion years ago, our world was completely covered by glaciers, a "Snowball Earth" that persisted for millions of years. Incredibly, this unimaginable cold led to the remarkable diversification of life on earth known as the Cambrian ... Read more

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An exploration of how the Cryogenian Period, when our planet was covered in ice for millions of years, created today's remarkable biodiversityMore than half a billion years ago, our world was completely covered by glaciers, a "Snowball Earth" that persisted for millions of years. Incredibly, this unimaginable cold led to the remarkable diversification of life on earth known as the Cambrian
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Making Sense of Cancer

From Its Evolutionary Origin to Its Societal Impact and the Ultimate Solution

by Jarle Breivik ...

Narrated by Jarle Breivik ...

Unabridged

6 hours 30 min

Embark on a captivating journey that will fundamentally change how you see cancer—and perhaps life itself. Cancer is more than a disease. It is an integral part of who we are—complex biological and cultural beings with a limited life span. You will be surprised, challenged, and even amused by this eloquent synthesis of knowledge. Firmly rooted in science and the principles of evolution, this book ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a captivating journey that will fundamentally change how you see cancer—and perhaps life itself. Cancer is more than a disease. It is an integral part of who we are—complex biological and cultural beings with a limited life span. You will be surprised, challenged, and even amused by this eloquent synthesis of knowledge. Firmly rooted in science and the principles of evolution, this book
... Read more
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From Hormones to Neurons

Understanding Puberty's Role in Adolescent Brain Evolution And The Role of Technology

by Brian Gibson ...

Narrated by John Sullivan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

In the tumultuous landscape of adolescence, a period marked by profound transformation and discovery, the interplay between hormones and brain development forms the cornerstone of human growth. "From Hormones to Neurons: Understanding Puberty's Role in Adolescent Brain Evolution And The Role of Technology" delves into the intricate biological processes that shape the adolescent mind and explores ... Read more

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In the tumultuous landscape of adolescence, a period marked by profound transformation and discovery, the interplay between hormones and brain development forms the cornerstone of human growth. "From Hormones to Neurons: Understanding Puberty's Role in Adolescent Brain Evolution And The Role of Technology" delves into the intricate biological processes that shape the adolescent mind and explores
... Read more
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Survival

Evolutionary Rules for Intelligent Species Survival

by Samuel Layne, Sherry Wang, Illustrator ...

Narrated by Nathaniel Ascher ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Survival
Unabridged

20 hours 40 min

FINALIST: (1) 2020 (14TH) ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS; (2) 2021 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDSHow different might the history of our species have been had our hunter-gatherer forebears failed to migrate out of Africa in time to survive 70,000 years ago when threatened by extinction due to climate change brought on by the last ice age? Simply put, we would not exist. Now, similarly ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

FINALIST: (1) 2020 (14TH) ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS; (2) 2021 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDSHow different might the history of our species have been had our hunter-gatherer forebears failed to migrate out of Africa in time to survive 70,000 years ago when threatened by extinction due to climate change brought on by the last ice age? Simply put, we would not exist. Now, similarly
... Read more
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The Science of Why We Exist

A History of the Universe from the Big Bang to Consciousness

by Tim Coulson ...

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds ...

Unabridged

15 hours 30 min

From the Big Bang and the evolution of the genetic code to the birth of consciousness, this is the extraordinary story of the chain of events that led to human life on Earth.Have you ever wondered why you exist? What had to happen for you to be alive and conscious? Scientists have come a long way in answering this question, and this book describes what they have found out. It also examines whether ... Read more

$48.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the Big Bang and the evolution of the genetic code to the birth of consciousness, this is the extraordinary story of the chain of events that led to human life on Earth.Have you ever wondered why you exist? What had to happen for you to be alive and conscious? Scientists have come a long way in answering this question, and this book describes what they have found out. It also examines whether
... Read more
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The Fossil Hunter

Dinosaurs, Evolution, and the Woman Whose Discoveries Changed the World

by Shelley Emling ...

Narrated by Rachael Beresford ...

Unabridged

9 hours 5 min

Mary Anning was only twelve years old when, in 1811, she discovered the first dinosaur skeleton—of an ichthyosaur—while fossil hunting on the cliffs of Lyme Regis, England. Until Mary's incredible discovery, it was widely believed that animals did not become extinct. The child of a poor family, Mary became a fossil hunter, inspiring the tongue-twister, "She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore." She ... Read more

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Mary Anning was only twelve years old when, in 1811, she discovered the first dinosaur skeleton—of an ichthyosaur—while fossil hunting on the cliffs of Lyme Regis, England. Until Mary's incredible discovery, it was widely believed that animals did not become extinct. The child of a poor family, Mary became a fossil hunter, inspiring the tongue-twister, "She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore." She
... Read more
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The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries

The Evidence and the People Who Found It

by Donald R. Prothero ...

Narrated by Tom Parks ...

Unabridged

10 hours 44 min

The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity's place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of incredible scientific sleuthing.In The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating ... Read more

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The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity's place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of incredible scientific sleuthing.In The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating
... Read more
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The Story of the Human Body

Evolution, Health, and Disease

by Daniel E. Lieberman ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

14 hours 54 min

In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age bodies and advancements in the modern world is ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age bodies and advancements in the modern world is
... Read more
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The Call of the Honeyguide

What Science Tells Us about How to Live Well with the Rest of Life

by Rob Dunn ...

Narrated by Charles Constant ...

Unabridged

11 hours 34 min

How rethinking our relationships with other species can help us reimagine the future of humankindIn the woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, sometime deep in our species’ past, something strange happened: a bird called out, not to warn others of human presence, but to call attention to herself. Having found a beehive, that bird—a honeyguide—sought human aid to break in. The behavior can seem almost ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

How rethinking our relationships with other species can help us reimagine the future of humankindIn the woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, sometime deep in our species’ past, something strange happened: a bird called out, not to warn others of human presence, but to call attention to herself. Having found a beehive, that bird—a honeyguide—sought human aid to break in. The behavior can seem almost
... Read more
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Human Origins

7 million years and counting

by New Scientist ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Series series New Scientist Instant Expert
Unabridged

6 hours 18 min

The story of how our ancestors made the first tentative steps towards becoming human, how we lost our fur but gained language, fire and tools, and how we strode out of Africa, invented farming and cities and ultimately created modern civilisation.Where did we come from? Where are we going?Homo sapiens is the most successful, the most widespread and the most influential species ever to walk the ... Read more

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The story of how our ancestors made the first tentative steps towards becoming human, how we lost our fur but gained language, fire and tools, and how we strode out of Africa, invented farming and cities and ultimately created modern civilisation.Where did we come from? Where are we going?Homo sapiens is the most successful, the most widespread and the most influential species ever to walk the
... Read more
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The Shortest History of Sex

Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation

by David Baker ...

Narrated by Grant Cartwright ...

Unabridged

9 hours 2 min

From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what might sex look like in the future?With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex reveals where the many facets of our sexuality—chemical, ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what might sex look like in the future?With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex reveals where the many facets of our sexuality—chemical,
... Read more
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The Voyage of the Beagle, with eBook

by Charles Darwin ...

Narrated by David Case ...

Unabridged

16 hours 36 min

Charles Darwin was just twenty-two when he went on his first voyage around the world in 1831. Darwin's father at first refused to allow his young son to go on the voyage. Fortunately, his father relented, and Darwin's journal is now considered by many to be the greatest scientific travel narrative ever written.Revised by the author in 1860, this is an account of his experiences on the HMS Beagle, ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

Charles Darwin was just twenty-two when he went on his first voyage around the world in 1831. Darwin's father at first refused to allow his young son to go on the voyage. Fortunately, his father relented, and Darwin's journal is now considered by many to be the greatest scientific travel narrative ever written.Revised by the author in 1860, this is an account of his experiences on the HMS Beagle,
... Read more
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Por que creemos en cosas raras

Pseudociencia, supersticion u otras confusiones de nuestro tiempo (Pseudoscience, Superstition, and other Confusions of Our Time)

by Michael Shermer ...

Narrated by Jean Rodriguez ...

Unabridged

16 hours 58 min

Las ideas más peregrinas tienen hoy que adoptar una vestidura «científica» para obtener credibilidad. No son ahora extrañas las «pruebas» de abducciones extraterrestres o de poderes telepáticos o los «documentos» que respaldan que el Holocausto nunca ocurrió. Schermer se interna en ese mundo de profetas y visionarios, fundamentalistas religiosos e «historiadores» racistas, y nos ofrece un análisis ... Read more

$42.59 CAD

Las ideas más peregrinas tienen hoy que adoptar una vestidura «científica» para obtener credibilidad. No son ahora extrañas las «pruebas» de abducciones extraterrestres o de poderes telepáticos o los «documentos» que respaldan que el Holocausto nunca ocurrió. Schermer se interna en ese mundo de profetas y visionarios, fundamentalistas religiosos e «historiadores» racistas, y nos ofrece un análisis
... Read more
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Evolutionary Biology, Part 1

The Darwinian Revolutions: Modern Synthesis

by Allen MacNeill ...

Narrated by Allen MacNeill ...

Unabridged

7 hours 44 min

With Evolutionary Psychology I and II, Allen D. MacNeill of Cornell University led a thought-provoking series of lectures on why people do the things they do. In Evolutionary Biology I, MacNeill addresses a different side of the coin by examining the biological component, from Charles Darwin's and Gregor Mendel's "dangerous ideas" to contemporary thought leaders and the forming of the modern ... Read more

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With Evolutionary Psychology I and II, Allen D. MacNeill of Cornell University led a thought-provoking series of lectures on why people do the things they do. In Evolutionary Biology I, MacNeill addresses a different side of the coin by examining the biological component, from Charles Darwin's and Gregor Mendel's "dangerous ideas" to contemporary thought leaders and the forming of the modern
... Read more
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Evolution

The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory

by Edward J. Larson ...

Narrated by John McDonough ...

Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

Edward J. Larson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and eminent science historian. This marvelously readable, yet sumptuously erudite work traces the development of the scientific theory of evolution. From Darwin's essential trip to the GalApagos, to the most contemporary studies in sociobiology, this work takes listeners both into the field and laboratories of the world's greatest evolutionary ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Edward J. Larson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and eminent science historian. This marvelously readable, yet sumptuously erudite work traces the development of the scientific theory of evolution. From Darwin's essential trip to the GalApagos, to the most contemporary studies in sociobiology, this work takes listeners both into the field and laboratories of the world's greatest evolutionary
... Read more
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The Sleepless Ape

The Story of Sleep in Human Evolution

by David R. Samson ...

Narrated by David R. Samson ...

Unabridged

11 hours 51 min

How the unique sleep habits of early humans fostered survival, innovation, and social evolution—and how this evolutionary legacy holds insights into how we sleep today.Despite sleep’s critical role in maintaining health and cognitive function, humans sleep less than any other primate. The Sleepless Ape reveals the reasons for this evolutionary paradox, showing how our unique sleep patterns evolved ... Read more

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How the unique sleep habits of early humans fostered survival, innovation, and social evolution—and how this evolutionary legacy holds insights into how we sleep today.Despite sleep’s critical role in maintaining health and cognitive function, humans sleep less than any other primate. The Sleepless Ape reveals the reasons for this evolutionary paradox, showing how our unique sleep patterns evolved
... Read more
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The Lost World of the Dinosaurs

On the Trail of the Dinosaurs' Final Secrets

by Armin Schmitt ...

Narrated by Shaun Grindell ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

**"An insightful and informative meander through the evolution of dinosaurs and other extinct species, with a touch of personal flair.”—Steve Brusatte, professor and paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the DinosaursAn enrapturing tale of the age of the dinosaurs, tracing their earliest origins, their astounding two-hundred ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

**"An insightful and informative meander through the evolution of dinosaurs and other extinct species, with a touch of personal flair.”—Steve Brusatte, professor and paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the DinosaursAn enrapturing tale of the age of the dinosaurs, tracing their earliest origins, their astounding two-hundred
... Read more
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The Origin of Species

by Charles Darwin ...

Unabridged

14 hours 42 min

"The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin revolutionizes our understanding of life on Earth with its groundbreaking theory of natural selection. Darwin meticulously documents how species evolve over time through variations and survival of the fittest, challenging existing beliefs about creation and the diversity of life. This seminal work combines extensive observations with detailed scientific ... Read more

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"The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin revolutionizes our understanding of life on Earth with its groundbreaking theory of natural selection. Darwin meticulously documents how species evolve over time through variations and survival of the fittest, challenging existing beliefs about creation and the diversity of life. This seminal work combines extensive observations with detailed scientific
... Read more

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