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Evolutions

Fifteen Myths That Explain Our World

par Oren Harman ...

Lu par Oren Harman ...

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5 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Pocket Evolution

Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)

par Rumi Michael Leigh ...

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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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Seeds of the Living Cosmos

How Life Shaped the Universe

par Ylia Callan ...

Lu par Digital Voice Chris G ...

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1 heures 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Macat Analysis of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species

par Kathleen Bryson ...

Lu par John Chancer ...

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2 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Born of Ice and Fire

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

par Graham Shields ...

Lu par Graham Mack ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Jarle Breivik ...

Lu par Jarle Breivik ...

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6 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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From Hormones to Neurons

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

par Brian Gibson ...

Lu par John Sullivan ...

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1 heures 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Survival

Evolutionary Rules for Intelligent Species Survival

par Samuel Layne, Sherry Wang, Illustrator ...

Lu par Nathaniel Ascher ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Survival
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20 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Science of Why We Exist

A History of the Universe from the Big Bang to Consciousness

par Tim Coulson ...

Lu par Tim Gerard Reynolds ...

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15 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Fossil Hunter

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

par Shelley Emling ...

Lu par Rachael Beresford ...

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9 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries

The Evidence and the People Who Found It

par Donald R. Prothero ...

Lu par Tom Parks ...

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10 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Story of the Human Body

Evolution, Health, and Disease

par Daniel E. Lieberman ...

Lu par Sean Runnette ...

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14 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Call of the Honeyguide

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

par Rob Dunn ...

Lu par Charles Constant ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Human Origins

7 million years and counting

par New Scientist ...

Lu par Mark Elstob ...

Collections series New Scientist Instant Expert
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6 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Shortest History of Sex

Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation

par David Baker ...

Lu par Grant Cartwright ...

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9 heure 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, ... En savoir plus

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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,
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The Voyage of the Beagle, with eBook

par Charles Darwin ...

Lu par David Case ...

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16 heure 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, ... En savoir plus

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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,
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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)

par Michael Shermer ...

Lu par Jean Rodriguez ...

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16 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Evolutionary Biology, Part 1

The Darwinian Revolutions: Modern Synthesis

par Allen MacNeill ...

Lu par Allen MacNeill ...

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7 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Evolution

The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory

par Edward J. Larson ...

Lu par John McDonough ...

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9 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Sleepless Ape

The Story of Sleep in Human Evolution

par David R. Samson ...

Lu par David R. Samson ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Lost World of the Dinosaurs

On the Trail of the Dinosaurs' Final Secrets

par Armin Schmitt ...

Lu par Shaun Grindell ...

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8 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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**"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
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The Origin of Species

par Charles Darwin ...

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14 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
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Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch

par Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, Terry Pratchett ...

Lu par Michael Fenton Stevens, Stephen Briggs ...

Collections Livre audio : 3 - The Science of Discworld
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11 heure 26 min

Roundworld is in trouble again, and this time it looks fatal. Having created it in the first place, the wizards of Unseen University feel vaguely responsible for its safety. They know the creatures who lived there escaped the impending Big Freeze by inventing the space elevator - they even intervened to rid the planet of a plague of elves, who attempted to divert humanity onto a different time ... En savoir plus

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Roundworld is in trouble again, and this time it looks fatal. Having created it in the first place, the wizards of Unseen University feel vaguely responsible for its safety. They know the creatures who lived there escaped the impending Big Freeze by inventing the space elevator - they even intervened to rid the planet of a plague of elves, who attempted to divert humanity onto a different time
... En savoir plus
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Sapiens

Tracing Human Evolution

par Daniel Zaborowski ...

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5 heure 22 min

"Sapiens: Tracing Human Evolution" is a captivating exploration of our ancient origins and the remarkable journey of human evolution. Delving into the depths of history, this book unravels the mysteries surrounding our biological ancestry, from primordial beginnings to the rise of Homo sapiens. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, it takes readers on a fascinating quest through time ... En savoir plus

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"Sapiens: Tracing Human Evolution" is a captivating exploration of our ancient origins and the remarkable journey of human evolution. Delving into the depths of history, this book unravels the mysteries surrounding our biological ancestry, from primordial beginnings to the rise of Homo sapiens. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, it takes readers on a fascinating quest through time
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