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Darwin's Unfinished Symphony: How Culture Made the Human Mind
Kevin N Laland - Princeton University Press
Format: Print book
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Humans possess an extraordinary capacity for cultural production, from the arts and language to science and technology. How did the human mind--and the uniquely human ability to devise and transmit culture--evolve from its roots in animal behavior? Darwin's Unfinished Symphony presents... |
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National Audubon Society Trees of North America
National Audubon Society - Knopf
Format: Kindle Edition
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This handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 540 species, with nearly 2,500 full-color photographs--including images of the bark, fruit,... |
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Dinner with Darwin: Food, Drink, and Evolution
Jonathan W Silvertown - University Of Chicago Press
Format: Hardcover
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What do eggs, flour, and milk have in common They form the basis of waffles, of course, but these staples of breakfast bounty also share an evolutionary function: eggs, seeds (from which we derive flour by grinding) , and milk have each evolved to nourish offspring. Indeed, ponder the genesis... |
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Trooper: The Bobcat Who Came in from the Wild
FORREST BRYANT JOHNSON - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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Whenever middle-aged desert tour guide Forrest Bryant Johnson went out on his daily walks into the Mojave, all was usually peaceful and serene. But one beautiful summer day in 1987, Forrest heard a cry of distress. Following the cries, he came upon a small bobcat kitten, injured, orphaned,... |
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Dark Skies
Valerie Stimac - Lonely Planet
Format: Hardcover
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Witnessing the sweep of the Milky Way, the remains of comets burning up in our atmosphere, or the shimmering aurora, we better understand the universe and our place in it. Lonely Planet's Dark Skies, the first world's guide to astrotourism, can help you experience all of this and more... |
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The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems
Rupert Hochleitner - Firefly Books
Format: Paperback
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Step-by-step Questions and Answers with detailed color photographs for easy identification. The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color,... |
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Sentient: How Animals Illuminate the Wonder of Our Human Senses
Jackie Higgins - Atria Books
Format: Hardcover
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Perfect for fans of The Soul of an Octopus and The Genius of Birds, this remarkable book explores how we process the world around us by analyzing the incredible sensory capabilities of thirteen animals and reveals that we are not limited to merely five senses.
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The Complete Dog Breed Book, New Edition
DK - DK PUB
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The ultimate dog breed resource book, The Complete Dog Breed Book has everything from dog grooming to dog training to caring for a dog to, yes, a breakdown of dog breeds for prospective breeders and prospective dog owners. Search through common dog breeds and exotic dog breeds as well -- The Complete... |
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