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Masters of the Planet

The Search for Our Human Origins

par Ian Tattersall ...

Lu par Bob Souer ...

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8 heure 43 min

Fifty thousand years ago—merely a blip in evolutionary time—our Homo sapiens ancestors were competing for existence with several other human species, just as their precursors had done for millions of years. Yet something about our species distinguished it from the pack, and ultimately led to its survival while the rest became extinct. Just what was it that allowed Homo sapiens to become masters of ... En savoir plus

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Fifty thousand years ago—merely a blip in evolutionary time—our Homo sapiens ancestors were competing for existence with several other human species, just as their precursors had done for millions of years. Yet something about our species distinguished it from the pack, and ultimately led to its survival while the rest became extinct. Just what was it that allowed Homo sapiens to become masters of
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Evolution Directs Tomorrow

How Evolution Shapes Modern Power

par Azhar ul Haque Sario ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

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5 heure 57 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Our modern world of corporate strategy, digital economies, and global power is secretly dictated by the ancient biological imperatives of our prehistoric ancestors.Have you ever wondered why modern corporate hierarchies feel so remarkably primal? This book uncovers the hidden biological forces steering our entire society. We trace the braided stream of ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Our modern world of corporate strategy, digital economies, and global power is secretly dictated by the ancient biological imperatives of our prehistoric ancestors.Have you ever wondered why modern corporate hierarchies feel so remarkably primal? This book uncovers the hidden biological forces steering our entire society. We trace the braided stream of
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Vanishing Life on Earth

par Bimalendu B. Nath ...

Lu par Malini Parshraman ...

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2 heure 3 min

The book is an abridged story of life that we see now and the life forms thatexisted in the past. Readers can flip through pages of the planet'shistory and explore the secrets hidden in the fossils scattered across forgotten landscapes.The species we see today are only a tiny fraction of all those thathave ever lived on Earth. Most of the species have vanished throughout the Earth's history.The ... En savoir plus

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The book is an abridged story of life that we see now and the life forms thatexisted in the past. Readers can flip through pages of the planet'shistory and explore the secrets hidden in the fossils scattered across forgotten landscapes.The species we see today are only a tiny fraction of all those thathave ever lived on Earth. Most of the species have vanished throughout the Earth's history.The
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La muerte contada por un sapiens a un neandertal (De un sapiens a un neandertal)

par Juan José Millás, Juan Luis Arsuaga ...

Lu par Juan José Millás ...

Collections Livre audio : Volumen - De un sapiens a un neandertal
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9 heure 18 min

Vuelven el sapiens y el neandertal, vuelve «la fiesta de la inteligencia» (David Broncano)LIBRO DEL VERANO SEGÚN MUJER HOY«Un libro escrito a partir de [...] entrelazar datos de la biología (de Arsuaga) con el pensamiento mágico (de Millás)».Berna González Harbour, El País«En la naturaleza no hay vejez, no hay decrepitud. Solo hay plenitud o muerte».«Nos enc... ... En savoir plus

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Vuelven el sapiens y el neandertal, vuelve «la fiesta de la inteligencia» (David Broncano)LIBRO DEL VERANO SEGÚN MUJER HOY«Un libro escrito a partir de [...] entrelazar datos de la biología (de Arsuaga) con el pensamiento mágico (de Millás)».Berna González Harbour, El País«En la naturaleza no hay vejez, no hay decrepitud. Solo hay plenitud o muerte».«Nos enc...
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Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid

The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change

par Thor Hanson ...

Lu par Stacy Carolan ...

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6 heure 28 min

A beloved natural historian explores how climate change is driving evolutionIn Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out. Anole lizards have grown larger toe pads, to grip more tightly in frequent hurricanes. Warm waters cause the development of ... En savoir plus

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A beloved natural historian explores how climate change is driving evolutionIn Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out. Anole lizards have grown larger toe pads, to grip more tightly in frequent hurricanes. Warm waters cause the development of
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Evolution Gone Wrong

The Curious Reasons Why Our Bodies Work (Or Don’t)

par Alex Bezzerides ...

Lu par Joe Knezevich ...

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9 heure 12 min

From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart—it’s surprising that human beings have beaten the odds as a speciesEvolution Gone Wrong is an eye-opening look into why our bodies work—or don’t—the way they do. After all, we’re the only survivors on our branch of the tree of life. Why do human mothers have such a life ... En savoir plus

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From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart—it’s surprising that human beings have beaten the odds as a speciesEvolution Gone Wrong is an eye-opening look into why our bodies work—or don’t—the way they do. After all, we’re the only survivors on our branch of the tree of life. Why do human mothers have such a life
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The Origin of Species

par Charles Darwin, Charles Darwin ...

Lu par Liam Johnson ...

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14 heure 22 min

"The Origin of Species" is a book written by Charles Darwin and published in 1859. The book presents Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, which proposed that species evolve over time through a process of natural selection. Darwin argued that individuals within a population vary in their inherited traits, and that those traits that are better adapted to the environment are more likely ... En savoir plus

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"The Origin of Species" is a book written by Charles Darwin and published in 1859. The book presents Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, which proposed that species evolve over time through a process of natural selection. Darwin argued that individuals within a population vary in their inherited traits, and that those traits that are better adapted to the environment are more likely
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Infinite Life

The Revolutionary Story of Eggs, Evolution, and Life on Earth

par Jules Howard ...

Lu par Jules Howard ...

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5 heure 52 min

Eggs are the origins of ninety percent of the Earth's organisms. They can be found as far apart as deep-sea volcanoes and in space. Yet despite their fundamental importance, eggs often find themselves an afterthought in the discussion of evolution of life on Earth as the interests of scientists congregate around the things that emerge from eggs rather than the eggs themselves.In Infinite Life, ... En savoir plus

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Eggs are the origins of ninety percent of the Earth's organisms. They can be found as far apart as deep-sea volcanoes and in space. Yet despite their fundamental importance, eggs often find themselves an afterthought in the discussion of evolution of life on Earth as the interests of scientists congregate around the things that emerge from eggs rather than the eggs themselves.In Infinite Life,
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The Genetic Book of the Dead

A Darwinian Reverie

par Richard Dawkins ...

Lu par Richard Dawkins ...

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10 heure 6 min

Bloomsbury presents The Genetic Book of the Dead, written and read by Richard Dawkins.From one of the world’s great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history.In this groundbreaking new approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how the body, behaviour, and genes of every living creature can be read as a book – an archive of the worlds of ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents The Genetic Book of the Dead, written and read by Richard Dawkins.From one of the world’s great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history.In this groundbreaking new approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how the body, behaviour, and genes of every living creature can be read as a book – an archive of the worlds of
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Brief History of Everything: A Fast-Paced Journey From the Big Bang to the Future of Humanity

par Adrian Falkner ...

Lu par Adrian Falkner ...

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1 heures 54 min

Unravel the breathtaking complexity of cosmic history and human evolution in one thrilling popular science adventure. From the explosive birth of matter to the digital frontier of artificial intelligence, this continuous narrative connects physics, biology, and technology without getting bogged down in complex equations.Perfect for a stimulating morning commute or a weekend of deep learning, this ... En savoir plus

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Unravel the breathtaking complexity of cosmic history and human evolution in one thrilling popular science adventure. From the explosive birth of matter to the digital frontier of artificial intelligence, this continuous narrative connects physics, biology, and technology without getting bogged down in complex equations.Perfect for a stimulating morning commute or a weekend of deep learning, this
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Brief History of Fire, A: The Force That Made Us Human

par Elliot Granger ...

Lu par Elliot Granger ...

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1 heures 53 min

Harnessing a deadly natural element sparked human evolution, forged empires, and ignited our modern climate crisis. This awe-inspiring popular science journey traces the untamed physical phenomenon of the flame from prehistoric lightning strikes to the glowing hearths that fundamentally rewired our brains and bodies.Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a focused session of lifelong learning, ... En savoir plus

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Harnessing a deadly natural element sparked human evolution, forged empires, and ignited our modern climate crisis. This awe-inspiring popular science journey traces the untamed physical phenomenon of the flame from prehistoric lightning strikes to the glowing hearths that fundamentally rewired our brains and bodies.Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a focused session of lifelong learning,
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Brief History of Insects, A: The Tiny Creatures That Rule the Earth

par Michael Janssen ...

Lu par Michael Janssen ...

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1 heures 46 min

This awe-inspiring natural history adventure reveals how tiny evolutionary marvels quietly conquered and shaped our Earth. Perfect for an inquisitive daily commute or a relaxing weekend walk, this deep-time exploration transforms background bugs into the true titans of ecology and human civilization.Unwind and satisfy your curiosity as you travel from Paleozoic swamp forests to the flowering plant ... En savoir plus

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This awe-inspiring natural history adventure reveals how tiny evolutionary marvels quietly conquered and shaped our Earth. Perfect for an inquisitive daily commute or a relaxing weekend walk, this deep-time exploration transforms background bugs into the true titans of ecology and human civilization.Unwind and satisfy your curiosity as you travel from Paleozoic swamp forests to the flowering plant
... En savoir plus
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Evolutie van het brein

Een hoorcollege over de evolutie en werking van de hersenen bij mens en dier

par Rogier Mars ...

Lu par Rogier Mars ...

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2 heure 35 min

Hersenen fossiliseren niet waardoor het lastig is om de evolutie van het brein te onderzoeken. Maar door de hersenen van verschillende nog levende dieren te vergelijken, is het mogelijk te begrijpen welke uitdagingen de voorouders van die dieren hadden en hoe hun gedrag en hersenen zich daaraan hebben aangepast. Neurowetenschapper Rogier Mars onderzoekt in zijn hoorcollege de ontwikkeling en ... En savoir plus

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Hersenen fossiliseren niet waardoor het lastig is om de evolutie van het brein te onderzoeken. Maar door de hersenen van verschillende nog levende dieren te vergelijken, is het mogelijk te begrijpen welke uitdagingen de voorouders van die dieren hadden en hoe hun gedrag en hersenen zich daaraan hebben aangepast. Neurowetenschapper Rogier Mars onderzoekt in zijn hoorcollege de ontwikkeling en
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The Meme Machine

par Susan Blackmore ...

Lu par Esther Wane ...

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11 heure 32 min

First coined by Richard Dawkins in The Selfish Gene, a meme is any idea, behavior, or skill that can be transferred from one person to another by imitation: stories, fashions, inventions, recipes, songs, ways of plowing a field or throwing a baseball or making a sculpture.Susan Blackmore shows that once our distant ancestors acquired the crucial ability to imitate, a second kind of natural ... En savoir plus

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First coined by Richard Dawkins in The Selfish Gene, a meme is any idea, behavior, or skill that can be transferred from one person to another by imitation: stories, fashions, inventions, recipes, songs, ways of plowing a field or throwing a baseball or making a sculpture.Susan Blackmore shows that once our distant ancestors acquired the crucial ability to imitate, a second kind of natural
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The Earth

A Biography of Life: The Story of Life On Our Planet through 47 Incredible Organisms

par Dr Elsa Panciroli ...

Lu par Reanne Farley ...

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9 heure 12 min

A unique perspective on how our living planet has evolved and adapted, from early organisms to life in the current Anthropocene.It is difficult to conceive of the vast scale of the history of life on Earth, from the very first living organisms sparking into life in hydrothermal deep-sea vents to the dizzying diversity of life today. The evolution of life is a sweeping epic of a tale, with twists ... En savoir plus

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A unique perspective on how our living planet has evolved and adapted, from early organisms to life in the current Anthropocene.It is difficult to conceive of the vast scale of the history of life on Earth, from the very first living organisms sparking into life in hydrothermal deep-sea vents to the dizzying diversity of life today. The evolution of life is a sweeping epic of a tale, with twists
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Denial

Self-Deception, False Beliefs, and the Origins of the Human Mind

par Ajit Varki, Danny Brower ...

Lu par Bob Walter ...

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10 heure 17 min

The history of science abounds with momentous theories that disrupted conventional wisdom and yet were eventually proven true. Ajit Varki and Danny Brower's "Mind over Reality" theory is poised to be one such idea-a concept that runs counter to commonly-held notions about human evolution but that may hold the key to understanding why humans evolved as we did, leaving all other related species far ... En savoir plus

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The history of science abounds with momentous theories that disrupted conventional wisdom and yet were eventually proven true. Ajit Varki and Danny Brower's "Mind over Reality" theory is poised to be one such idea-a concept that runs counter to commonly-held notions about human evolution but that may hold the key to understanding why humans evolved as we did, leaving all other related species far
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Evolution of Kangaroos in Australia

Ancient Origins to Modern Science

par Azhar ul Haque Sario ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

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5 heure 49 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Amazing Story of the Australian KangarooJourney from ancient Gondwana to the modern outback. This book explores how tiny, possum-like ancestors evolved into the jumping giants we know today. Uncover secrets in fossil bones and DNA, and learn how total isolation let kangaroos rule Australia.What You Will Discover:Perfect Hopping: Understand the ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Amazing Story of the Australian KangarooJourney from ancient Gondwana to the modern outback. This book explores how tiny, possum-like ancestors evolved into the jumping giants we know today. Uncover secrets in fossil bones and DNA, and learn how total isolation let kangaroos rule Australia.What You Will Discover:Perfect Hopping: Understand the
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The New Creationism

Building Scientific Theory on a Biblical Foundation

par Paul Garner ...

Lu par Johnathan Welsh ...

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6 heure 49 min

The academic culture in which science is practiced today is one of tacit - if not explicit - atheism. Nowhere is this more evident than in the scientific study of how the universe began and developed - the field of origins. This book has been written in the conviction that the first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis - the Bible's book of beginnings - provide a trustworthy and accurate account ... En savoir plus

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The academic culture in which science is practiced today is one of tacit - if not explicit - atheism. Nowhere is this more evident than in the scientific study of how the universe began and developed - the field of origins. This book has been written in the conviction that the first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis - the Bible's book of beginnings - provide a trustworthy and accurate account
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Charles Darwin

The Man Who Came up with the Idea of Evolution

par Kelly Mass ...

Lu par Digital Voice Ava G ...

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59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The ancient stone walls of Shrewsbury School echoed with the footsteps of a restless young man who would rather be collecting beetles than conjugating Latin verbs, as sixteen-year-old Charles Darwin gazed out the classroom window toward the countryside that called to his naturalist's soul. Born on February 12, 1809, the same day as Abraham Lincoln, ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The ancient stone walls of Shrewsbury School echoed with the footsteps of a restless young man who would rather be collecting beetles than conjugating Latin verbs, as sixteen-year-old Charles Darwin gazed out the classroom window toward the countryside that called to his naturalist's soul. Born on February 12, 1809, the same day as Abraham Lincoln,
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Purpose and Desire

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

par J. Scott Turner ...

Lu par Greg Tremblay ...

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9 heure 11 min

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 field forward.J. Scott Turner contends, "To be scientists, we force ourselves into a Hobson's choice on the matter: accept intentionality and ... En savoir plus

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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 field forward.J. Scott Turner contends, "To be scientists, we force ourselves into a Hobson's choice on the matter: accept intentionality and
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The Invisible History of the Human Race

How DNA and History Shape Our Identities and Our Futures

par Christine Kenneally ...

Lu par Justine Eyre ...

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12 heure 39 min

We are doomed to repeat history if we fail to learn from it, but how are we affected by the forces that are invisible to us? In The Invisible History of the Human Race, Christine Kenneally draws on cutting-edge research to reveal how both historical artifacts and DNA tell us where we come from and where we may be going.While some books explore our genetic inheritance and some popular television ... En savoir plus

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We are doomed to repeat history if we fail to learn from it, but how are we affected by the forces that are invisible to us? In The Invisible History of the Human Race, Christine Kenneally draws on cutting-edge research to reveal how both historical artifacts and DNA tell us where we come from and where we may be going.While some books explore our genetic inheritance and some popular television
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Future Humans

Inside the Science of Our Continuing Evolution

par Scott Solomon ...

Lu par Donald Corren ...

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5 heure 34 min

In this intriguing book, evolutionary biologist Scott Solomon draws on the explosion of discoveries in recent years to examine the future evolution of our species. Combining knowledge of our past with current trends, Solomon offers convincing evidence that evolutionary forces still affect us today. But how will modernization—including longer lifespans, changing diets, global travel, and widespread ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

In this intriguing book, evolutionary biologist Scott Solomon draws on the explosion of discoveries in recent years to examine the future evolution of our species. Combining knowledge of our past with current trends, Solomon offers convincing evidence that evolutionary forces still affect us today. But how will modernization—including longer lifespans, changing diets, global travel, and widespread
... En savoir plus
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Mean Genes

par Jay Phelan, Terry Burnham ...

Lu par Pat Woodruff ...

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7 heure 27 min

"The Mean Genes message is optimistic . . . a self-help book for the merely average human being." (The Washington Post Book World)"An unusual cross between a social Darwinist monograph and a self-help manual." (The New Yorker)Why do we want-and do-so many things that are bad for us? In Mean Genes Terry Burnham and Jay Phelan argue that we need to stop looking to Sigmund Freud for answers and start ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

"The Mean Genes message is optimistic . . . a self-help book for the merely average human being." (The Washington Post Book World)"An unusual cross between a social Darwinist monograph and a self-help manual." (The New Yorker)Why do we want-and do-so many things that are bad for us? In Mean Genes Terry Burnham and Jay Phelan argue that we need to stop looking to Sigmund Freud for answers and start
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Origin of Species, The

par Charles Darwin ...

Lu par Digital Voice Martin G ...

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19 heure 48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Origin of Species is the landmark book that, for better or worse, puts science and religion at odds. Very few people have read this book and come away not believing in evolution. The detail of research is even by today's standards stunning; and the writing is still eminently readable. Second only to the Bible in its scope of influence, this book is ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Origin of Species is the landmark book that, for better or worse, puts science and religion at odds. Very few people have read this book and come away not believing in evolution. The detail of research is even by today's standards stunning; and the writing is still eminently readable. Second only to the Bible in its scope of influence, this book is
... En savoir plus

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