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The Tinkerer's Accomplice

How Design Emerges from Life Itself

by J. Scott Turner ...

A physiologist presents a provocative and scientifically rigorous new perspective on Darwinism, design, and why the living world works so well.When they contemplate nature, they see evidence of design at work. So it is jarring when biologists insist that this perception is all wrong. What most people see as design, they say—purposeful, directed, even intelligent—is only an illusion. But in these ... Read more

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A physiologist presents a provocative and scientifically rigorous new perspective on Darwinism, design, and why the living world works so well.When they contemplate nature, they see evidence of design at work. So it is jarring when biologists insist that this perception is all wrong. What most people see as design, they say—purposeful, directed, even intelligent—is only an illusion. But in these
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Purpose & Desire

What Makes Something "Alive" and Why Modern Darwinism Has Failed to Explain It

by J. Scott Turner ...

Can biology define life? "[An] ingenious mixture of science and philosophy. . . . highly thought-provoking." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In this book a professor, biologist, and physiologist argues that modern Darwinism's materialist and mechanistic biases have led to a scientific dead end, unable to define what life is—and only an openness to the qualities of purpose and desire will move the ... Read more

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Can biology define life? "[An] ingenious mixture of science and philosophy. . . . highly thought-provoking." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In this book a professor, biologist, and physiologist argues that modern Darwinism's materialist and mechanistic biases have led to a scientific dead end, unable to define what life is—and only an openness to the qualities of purpose and desire will move the
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The Black Granite River Murder

by Scott Turner ...

Isabella Winder, a 72-year-old retired legal investigation and evidence specialist from New York City, receives a certified package from an attorney, Matthew Atkinson. Surprised by this, she discovers she's the sole person to inherit a very large mansion, millions of dollars and an entire estate from her brother, Mathias Ponderling. The next day, she speaks with this attorney who explains all the ... Read more

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Isabella Winder, a 72-year-old retired legal investigation and evidence specialist from New York City, receives a certified package from an attorney, Matthew Atkinson. Surprised by this, she discovers she's the sole person to inherit a very large mansion, millions of dollars and an entire estate from her brother, Mathias Ponderling. The next day, she speaks with this attorney who explains all the
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Finding the Path in Alzheimer’s Disease

Early Diagnosis to Ongoing Collaborative Care

by Sharon Cohen, MD, FRCPC, R. Scott Turner, MD, PhD ...

AD is a common neurodegenerative condition that results in a range of profoundly disabling cognitive, affective, and behavioral symptoms. It affects approximately 5.8 million Americans. Barring significant clinical efforts and medical breakthroughs that prevent or slow disease development, current estimates suggest that by 2050, AD will afflict 14 million patients in the United States. PCPs are on ... Read more

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AD is a common neurodegenerative condition that results in a range of profoundly disabling cognitive, affective, and behavioral symptoms. It affects approximately 5.8 million Americans. Barring significant clinical efforts and medical breakthroughs that prevent or slow disease development, current estimates suggest that by 2050, AD will afflict 14 million patients in the United States. PCPs are on
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Day Hiking: Yosemite National Park

Glacier Point * Yosemite Valley * Tuolumne Meadows * Mono Basin

by Scott Turner ...

Series series Day Hiking
With soaring alpine summits, sparkling lakes, and glaciated wonderlands, Yosemite National Park has so much to offer, and this newest addition to our bestselling Day Hiking series is your guide to the best of the park’s wonders. It includes 90 detailed route descriptions plus an appendix with bonus capsule descriptions for 11 additional day hikes and 4 backpacking trips. Areas covered include ... Read more

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With soaring alpine summits, sparkling lakes, and glaciated wonderlands, Yosemite National Park has so much to offer, and this newest addition to our bestselling Day Hiking series is your guide to the best of the park’s wonders. It includes 90 detailed route descriptions plus an appendix with bonus capsule descriptions for 11 additional day hikes and 4 backpacking trips. Areas covered include
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Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park

Best Day Hikes, Walks, and Sights (Hike the Parks Series)

by Scott Turner ...

Series series Hike the Parks
Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts.Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to ... Read more

$18.69 CAD

Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts.Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to
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Hike the Parks: Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

Best Day Hikes, Walks, and Sights (Hike the Parks Series)

by Scott Turner ...

Series series Hike the Parks
Discover two of Utah’s most popular parks, conveniently situated to visit in a single trip. Established in 1919 Zion was Utah’s first national park and currently sees 4.5 million visitors annually, while Bryce Canyon gets 2.6 million. Beat the crowds with this guide to hikes and sights that no one should miss, exploring the canyons, hoodoos, and incomparable vistas across both destinations ... Read more

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Discover two of Utah’s most popular parks, conveniently situated to visit in a single trip. Established in 1919 Zion was Utah’s first national park and currently sees 4.5 million visitors annually, while Bryce Canyon gets 2.6 million. Beat the crowds with this guide to hikes and sights that no one should miss, exploring the canyons, hoodoos, and incomparable vistas across both destinations
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Hike the Parks Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks

Best Day Hikes, Walks, and Sights (Hike the Parks Series)

by Scott Turner ...

Series series Hike the Parks
"This is a spectacular hiking guide―useful and beautiful." -- San Francisco Book ReviewWhether you’re visiting for a day or exploring for a week, this guide provides intel on the best hikes and walks, as well as views, giant trees, camping, and more to help visitors make the most of these magnificent parks. Featured attractions are easily accessible from the parks’ main roads, and 40 carefully ... Read more

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"This is a spectacular hiking guide―useful and beautiful." -- San Francisco Book ReviewWhether you’re visiting for a day or exploring for a week, this guide provides intel on the best hikes and walks, as well as views, giant trees, camping, and more to help visitors make the most of these magnificent parks. Featured attractions are easily accessible from the parks’ main roads, and 40 carefully
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Afoot & Afield: San Diego County

282 Spectacular Outings Along the Coast, Foothills, Mountains, and Desert

by Jerry Schad, Scott Turner ...

Series series Afoot & Afield
Since 1986, Jerry Schad's Afoot and Afield: San Diego County has been the premier trail guide for hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers. It describes routes ranging from brief, family-friendly hikes to multiple-day overnight trips in remote regions of the backcountry, providing equal weight to the scenic and recreational value of each trip. Each route features at least one or more significant ... Read more

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Since 1986, Jerry Schad's Afoot and Afield: San Diego County has been the premier trail guide for hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers. It describes routes ranging from brief, family-friendly hikes to multiple-day overnight trips in remote regions of the backcountry, providing equal weight to the scenic and recreational value of each trip. Each route features at least one or more significant
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Public Lands in the Western US

Place and Politics in the Clash between Public and Private

by Kathleen M. Sullivan, James H. McDonald, Rochelle Bloom, Paul Berne Burow, Douglas Deur, David Knowlton, Sayd Randle, Jacqueline J. Russell, Bruce R. Tebbs0, Jonathan P. Thompson1, Scott Turner2 ...

This edited collection explores the many ways in which diverse individuals and groups—such as state and federal managers, First Peoples, ranchers, miners, oil and gas extraction industries, sports enthusiasts, environmentalists, local residents, and tourists—actively negotiate, contest, and collaborate on issues regarding public lands in the American West. Tracing these ever-morphing alliances and ... Read more

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This edited collection explores the many ways in which diverse individuals and groups—such as state and federal managers, First Peoples, ranchers, miners, oil and gas extraction industries, sports enthusiasts, environmentalists, local residents, and tourists—actively negotiate, contest, and collaborate on issues regarding public lands in the American West. Tracing these ever-morphing alliances and
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All the White Spaces

A Novel

by Ally Wilkes ...

Narrated by Scott Turner Schofield ...

Unabridged

14 hours 13 min

**A Bram Stoker Award nominee“Some of the best survival horror we’ve read in years, with a uniquely menacing adversary at its heart.” —Vulture,The Best Horror Novels of 2022“Epic.” —Esquire,The 22 Best Horror Books of 2022Something deadly and mysterious stalks the members of an isolated polar expedition in this haunting and spellbinding historical horror novel, perfect for fans of Dan Simmons’s ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

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**A Bram Stoker Award nominee“Some of the best survival horror we’ve read in years, with a uniquely menacing adversary at its heart.” —Vulture,The Best Horror Novels of 2022“Epic.” —Esquire,The 22 Best Horror Books of 2022Something deadly and mysterious stalks the members of an isolated polar expedition in this haunting and spellbinding historical horror novel, perfect for fans of Dan Simmons’s
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Bad in the Blood

by Matteo L. Cerilli ...

Narrated by Veronica Hortiguela, Scott Turner Schofield, Alison Deon ...

Unabridged

12 hours 36 min

In a world where magical beings, fey, are mistrusted and often institutionalized, a human brother and fey sister must team up to solve a bizarre murder in this 1920s-inspired queer teen fantasy novel.In the city of Puck's Port, where motorized vehicles fill the streets and new technological marvels abound, something rotten is lurking under the surface. A violent murder at the docks seems to point ... Read more

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In a world where magical beings, fey, are mistrusted and often institutionalized, a human brother and fey sister must team up to solve a bizarre murder in this 1920s-inspired queer teen fantasy novel.In the city of Puck's Port, where motorized vehicles fill the streets and new technological marvels abound, something rotten is lurking under the surface. A violent murder at the docks seems to point
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