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In a book that has become a milestone of scientific writing Dr. Blum uses "time's arrow," the second law of thermodynamics, as a key concept to show how the nature and evolution of the nonliving world place limits on the nature and evolution of life. He seeks to show that, from the beginning of the universe, physical and chemical laws have inexorab

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A detailed illustrated account of parrots which have become extinct or are facing extinction.

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An insight into the mysterious world of the remarkable, but often underrated worm.

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A sweeping, hugely readable account of history's biggest ecological invasion, when Europe and the Americas collided for the first time in millennia.

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Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be.

'I found this book amazing' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow

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Art meets science in this beautiful catalogue of botanical illustration. Drawn from the archives of the National Library of Vienna, these exquisite color reproductions range from 6th-century manuscripts to 19th-century masterpieces and celebrate both the skill of botanical artists and the abundance of natural flora.

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A unique collection of stunning photographs and detailed portraits of over fifty of the most striking owl species around the world.

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Colorful, musical, graceful, easily observed - birds have always fascinated amateur and professional naturalists alike. This book tells the story of ornithology from ancient times. Featuring paintings, drawings, photographs, and diagrams, it offers a chronological account of the personalities and milestones that have shaped this science.

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Simple text and a guessing-game format help young readers to identify the animals in the forest by looking at their tracks. "A good addition to nature study collections".--School Library Journal.

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A year in the life of bestselling novelist, Barbara Kingsolver, and her family as they try to eat local produce, grow their own, and reduce their ecological footprint.

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Identifying and describing both native and exotic species, this book is illustrated with diagrams and photographs, in colour and black and white. It reveals that there are 37 established species of ants in New Zealand, 11 of which are considered to be endemic. It also includes a chapter on collecting and studying the fauna.

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Leading evolutionary psychologist David M. Buss provides a unified new theory of sexual conflict and shows how its battles play out in the barroom, the bedroom and the boardroom.

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From the medical student and biology enthusiast to the graphic designer and artist: this life-size model gives everyone access to an age-old classic of scientific illustration. Simply fold the precut pieces (no need for scissors or glue!) to build this human skeleton, complete with anatomical labels in English and Latin, bendable joints, accessories, and detailed step-by-step instructions.

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A charming and quirky illustrated exploration of birds and the reasons we love them.

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A rediscovery of Darwin the botanist and his theories on insectivorous and climbing plants.

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An award-winning science writer discovers shes faceblind, and investigates the neuroscience of sight, memory, and imagination while solving some long-running mysteries about her own life.

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An NIH Neuroscientist and leading expert presents extensive evidence showing that brainwaves provide far more information than previously realized and explores the exciting implications for society, medicine, and technology.

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How does development influence evolution This book explores the idea that development and evolution interact to make genetic evolution predictable. It reviews essential principles from developmental biology and population genetics to provide a foundation for understanding the causes of genetic evolution.

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