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The Elements We Live By

How Iron Helps Us Breathe, Potassium Lets Us See, and Other Surprising Superpowers of the Periodic Table

by Anja Røyne ...

WINNER OF THE 2018 BRAGE PRIZE'[T]his lovely book. An enjoyable sweep through topics ranging from respiration to space exploration -solid science presented in an engagingly human way'Andrew Crumey, author of The Great Chain of Unbeing'Perfect popular science . . . not just a well-written story about the elements, but a book about being human in the world today'Åsmund H. Eikenes, author of ... ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE 2018 BRAGE PRIZE'[T]his lovely book. An enjoyable sweep through topics ranging from respiration to space exploration -solid science presented in an engagingly human way'Andrew Crumey, author of The Great Chain of Unbeing'Perfect popular science . . . not just a well-written story about the elements, but a book about being human in the world today'Åsmund H. Eikenes, author of ...
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Walking With Gorillas

The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet

by Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka ...

An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De WaalIn her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an ... Read more

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An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De WaalIn her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an
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In the Shadow of Man

by Jane Goodall ...

'One of history's most impressive field studies; an instant animal classic' TIMEJane Goodall's classic account of primate research provides an impressively detailed and absorbing account of the early years of her field study of, and adventures with, chimpanzees in Tanzania, Africa. It is a landmark for everyone to enjoy.**'**Apart from its enormous scientific value, IN THE SHADOW OF MAN is ... Read more

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'One of history's most impressive field studies; an instant animal classic' TIMEJane Goodall's classic account of primate research provides an impressively detailed and absorbing account of the early years of her field study of, and adventures with, chimpanzees in Tanzania, Africa. It is a landmark for everyone to enjoy.**'**Apart from its enormous scientific value, IN THE SHADOW OF MAN is
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The Rise And Fall Of The Third Chimpanzee

how our animal heritage affects the way we live

by Jared Diamond ...

From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Guns, Germs and SteelMore than 98 % of human genes are shared with two species of chimpanzee. The 'third' chimpanzee is man.Jared Diamond surveys our life-cycle, culture, sexuality and destructive urges both towards ourselves and the planet to explore the ways in which we are uniquely human yet still influenced by our animal origins. ... Read more

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From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Guns, Germs and SteelMore than 98 % of human genes are shared with two species of chimpanzee. The 'third' chimpanzee is man.Jared Diamond surveys our life-cycle, culture, sexuality and destructive urges both towards ourselves and the planet to explore the ways in which we are uniquely human yet still influenced by our animal origins.
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A Brief History of Intelligence

Why the Evolution of the Brain Holds the Key to the Future of AI

by Max Bennett ...

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 & SlowThe entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way ... Read more

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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 & SlowThe entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way
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Monkeys!

Cute pictures of monkeys, chimps, and other primates!

by Gina Jarvis ...

Series series Pictures of Cute Animals
Cute pictures of monkeys, nothing more!Full color photographs of cute monkeys, chimps, and other primates!These pictures look great on color tablets and other devices! ... Read more

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Cute pictures of monkeys, nothing more!Full color photographs of cute monkeys, chimps, and other primates!These pictures look great on color tablets and other devices!
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Through A Window

by Jane Goodall ...

From the world-famous expert on chimpanzees - the powerfully compelling sequel to the international bestseller IN THE SHADOW OF MAN: 'An instant animal classic' Time**'I can't imagine a more vivid or unexpectedly moving introduction to chimpanzees in the wild than Jane Goodall's' New York TimesEquipped with little more than a notebook, binoculars, and her fascination with wildlife, Jane braved a ... Read more

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From the world-famous expert on chimpanzees - the powerfully compelling sequel to the international bestseller IN THE SHADOW OF MAN: 'An instant animal classic' Time**'I can't imagine a more vivid or unexpectedly moving introduction to chimpanzees in the wild than Jane Goodall's' New York TimesEquipped with little more than a notebook, binoculars, and her fascination with wildlife, Jane braved a
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Girl Meets Ape

by Chrissie Manby ...

He's the King of the Swingers. But she's the Ice Queen.When Dr Jennifer Niederhauser becomes head of the chimpanzee project at Prowdes Animal Sanctuary, the uptight young zoologist looks forward to making her mark in the conservation world. But the regime is ramshackle, the chimpanzees uncontrollable and her first meeting with head keeper Guy Gibson finds him naked and covered in baby oil.She ... Read more

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He's the King of the Swingers. But she's the Ice Queen.When Dr Jennifer Niederhauser becomes head of the chimpanzee project at Prowdes Animal Sanctuary, the uptight young zoologist looks forward to making her mark in the conservation world. But the regime is ramshackle, the chimpanzees uncontrollable and her first meeting with head keeper Guy Gibson finds him naked and covered in baby oil.She
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The New Chimpanzee

A Twenty-First-Century Portrait of Our Closest Kin

by Craig Stanford ...

Recent discoveries about wild chimpanzees have dramatically reshaped our understanding of these great apes and their kinship with humans. We now know that chimpanzees not only have genomes similar to our own but also plot political coups, wage wars over territory, pass on cultural traditions to younger generations, and ruthlessly strategize for resources, including sexual partners. In The New ... Read more

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Recent discoveries about wild chimpanzees have dramatically reshaped our understanding of these great apes and their kinship with humans. We now know that chimpanzees not only have genomes similar to our own but also plot political coups, wage wars over territory, pass on cultural traditions to younger generations, and ruthlessly strategize for resources, including sexual partners. In The New
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Gorilla

by Ted Gott, Kathryn Weir ...

Series Book 52 - Animal
Only coming to prominence in the mid-nineteenth century when English, French and American scientists encountered the animal for the first time, the gorilla’s physical resemblance to humans immediately struck a chord, marking the beginning of a relationship between animal and man that has yielded diverse results, becoming a popular subject for scientists, writers, anthropologists and artists alike. ... Read more

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Only coming to prominence in the mid-nineteenth century when English, French and American scientists encountered the animal for the first time, the gorilla’s physical resemblance to humans immediately struck a chord, marking the beginning of a relationship between animal and man that has yielded diverse results, becoming a popular subject for scientists, writers, anthropologists and artists alike.
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Monkey

by Desmond Morris ...

Series Book 56 - Animal
The monkey has remarkable intelligence and adaptibility and has enjoyed a close relationship over millennia with human societies. Monkey deities feature prominently in the ancient religions of India, China, Egypt and Central America. Among peoples of tropical Africa, monkey masks and images are still in use in various ceremonies, dances and rituals. Monkeys are present in the human arts of carving ... Read more

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The monkey has remarkable intelligence and adaptibility and has enjoyed a close relationship over millennia with human societies. Monkey deities feature prominently in the ancient religions of India, China, Egypt and Central America. Among peoples of tropical Africa, monkey masks and images are still in use in various ceremonies, dances and rituals. Monkeys are present in the human arts of carving
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Gorillas in the Wild

A Visual Essay

by Joe McDonald ...

In this beautifully illustrated book, author Joe McDonald presents a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the natural history of mountain gorillas, one of the world’s most endangered great apes. The volume includes over 170 photos from Joe, his wife, Mary Ann, and a third contributor—plus interesting, eye-opening facts about gorillas (plus a chapter devoted to other great apes), spiced with personal ... Read more

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In this beautifully illustrated book, author Joe McDonald presents a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the natural history of mountain gorillas, one of the world’s most endangered great apes. The volume includes over 170 photos from Joe, his wife, Mary Ann, and a third contributor—plus interesting, eye-opening facts about gorillas (plus a chapter devoted to other great apes), spiced with personal
... Read more
A Origem das Espécies

by Charles Darwin, Daniel Moreira Miranda, Nelio Bizzo ...

O livro que apresentou a teoria da evolução, de Charles Darwin, e redefiniu para sempre a ciência moderna.Esta nova tradução de A origem das espécies destaca-se por ter sido elaborada com base na primeira edição do texto, de 1859, que depois passaria por alterações do próprio autor em consequência das inúmeras pressões da imprensa e da comunidade científica do século XIX.Sem cortes e censuras, ... Read more

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O livro que apresentou a teoria da evolução, de Charles Darwin, e redefiniu para sempre a ciência moderna.Esta nova tradução de A origem das espécies destaca-se por ter sido elaborada com base na primeira edição do texto, de 1859, que depois passaria por alterações do próprio autor em consequência das inúmeras pressões da imprensa e da comunidade científica do século XIX.Sem cortes e censuras,
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Echoes of Our Origins

Baboons, Humans, and Nature

by Shirley C. Strum ...

The amazing chronicle of a primate scientist's fifty-year journey studying baboons—and what her findings can tell us about primates, resilience, and human coexistence.In 1972, renowned anthropologist Shirley C. Strum traveled to Kenya to study the origins of human aggression through observing baboons. What Dr. Strum discovered completely defied her expectations, scientific notions about baboons, ... Read more

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The amazing chronicle of a primate scientist's fifty-year journey studying baboons—and what her findings can tell us about primates, resilience, and human coexistence.In 1972, renowned anthropologist Shirley C. Strum traveled to Kenya to study the origins of human aggression through observing baboons. What Dr. Strum discovered completely defied her expectations, scientific notions about baboons,
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African Safari Adventures

by Thomas Walsh ...

It was pure serendipity that we went on an African safari, but we are forever grateful that we did. We combined a visit with my brother and sister-in-law, a doctor and nurse volunteering at a hospital in Uganda with a safari to Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.Enjoy reading about what it was like to volunteer at a hospital in a small town in southwestern Uganda and the excitement and adventure of ... Read more

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It was pure serendipity that we went on an African safari, but we are forever grateful that we did. We combined a visit with my brother and sister-in-law, a doctor and nurse volunteering at a hospital in Uganda with a safari to Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.Enjoy reading about what it was like to volunteer at a hospital in a small town in southwestern Uganda and the excitement and adventure of
... Read more
30-Second Zoology

The 50 most fundamental categories and concepts from the study of animal life

by Mark Fellowes ...

Series series 30-Second
Learn all you need to know about the ecosystems, animals and environments which make up life on Earth in this simple, handy and informative guide!Endowed with abundant water, extraordinary ecoystems, varied climates and biomes, our planet is teeming with creatures, great and small.What produced this rich diversity? How have so many species formed, evolved and adapted? What effects are human... ... Read more

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Learn all you need to know about the ecosystems, animals and environments which make up life on Earth in this simple, handy and informative guide!Endowed with abundant water, extraordinary ecoystems, varied climates and biomes, our planet is teeming with creatures, great and small.What produced this rich diversity? How have so many species formed, evolved and adapted? What effects are human...
... Read more
Empty Hands, Open Arms

The Race to Save Bonobos in the Congo and Make Conservation Go Viral

by Deni Ellis Béchard ...

"Absorbing . . . Béchard's masterful, adventure-driven reporting delivers an inspiring account of an all-too-rare ecological success story." — BooklistBonobos have captured the public imagination, due not least to their famously active sex lives. Less well known is the fact that these great apes don't kill their own kind, and that they share nearly 99% of our DNA. Their approach to building ... Read more

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"Absorbing . . . Béchard's masterful, adventure-driven reporting delivers an inspiring account of an all-too-rare ecological success story." — BooklistBonobos have captured the public imagination, due not least to their famously active sex lives. Less well known is the fact that these great apes don't kill their own kind, and that they share nearly 99% of our DNA. Their approach to building
... Read more
Eccentricities of the Animal Creation (Illustrated)

by John Timbs ...

Eccentricities of the Animal Creation (Illustrated) by John Timbs is a captivating journey into the extraordinary world of wildlife, bringing together fascinating stories, historical observations, scientific discoveries, and natural curiosities from across the animal kingdom. Blending natural history with engaging anecdotes and cultural traditions, this classic work invites readers to explore the ... Read more

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Eccentricities of the Animal Creation (Illustrated) by John Timbs is a captivating journey into the extraordinary world of wildlife, bringing together fascinating stories, historical observations, scientific discoveries, and natural curiosities from across the animal kingdom. Blending natural history with engaging anecdotes and cultural traditions, this classic work invites readers to explore the
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Sisters of the Jungle

The Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Study of Wild Primates

by Keriann McGoogan ...

A scientist’s memoir that delves into the history of primate field studies and the women who shaped the discipline of primatology, including Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Birutė Galdikas and Alison Jolly.Since the 1970s, the science of primatology has been dominated by women—a unique reversal, with men usually outnumbering women in other science, technology, engineering and math fields.Sisters of the ... Read more

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A scientist’s memoir that delves into the history of primate field studies and the women who shaped the discipline of primatology, including Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Birutė Galdikas and Alison Jolly.Since the 1970s, the science of primatology has been dominated by women—a unique reversal, with men usually outnumbering women in other science, technology, engineering and math fields.Sisters of the
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Walking with the Great Apes

Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Biruté Galdikas

by Sy Montgomery ...

The author of The Soul of an Octopus explores the science, wisdom, and lives of 3 legendary 20th-century female primatologists: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas.Three astounding women scientists have penetrated the jungles of Africa and Borneo to observe, nurture, and defend humanity’s closest cousins. Jane Goodall has worked with the chimpanzees of Gombe for nearly 50 years; Diane ... Read more

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The author of The Soul of an Octopus explores the science, wisdom, and lives of 3 legendary 20th-century female primatologists: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas.Three astounding women scientists have penetrated the jungles of Africa and Borneo to observe, nurture, and defend humanity’s closest cousins. Jane Goodall has worked with the chimpanzees of Gombe for nearly 50 years; Diane
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Cognitive Structures and Development in Nonhuman Primates

Edited by Francesco Antinucci ...

Series series Comparative Cognition and Neuroscience Series
The contributors to this volume present research concerning the cognitive structures and development of nonhuman primates from a cognitive psychological perspective. The authors and researchers come to this project from the study of humans and apply their knowledge to research on nonhumans. For professional, researchers, and students in cognitive, developmental, and experimental psychology. ... Read more

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The contributors to this volume present research concerning the cognitive structures and development of nonhuman primates from a cognitive psychological perspective. The authors and researchers come to this project from the study of humans and apply their knowledge to research on nonhumans. For professional, researchers, and students in cognitive, developmental, and experimental psychology.
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Kindred

Exploring the Inner Lives of Chimpanzees and Protecting the Future We Share

by Katherine Cronin ...

"Cronin’s expertise and storytelling draw readers into the worlds of chimpanzees to reveal their intelligence, resilience, and humor with warmth and insight. This important book is both inspiring and profoundly relevant.” --Jane GoodallA leading primatologist shines a light on the contemporary conservation movement and what humans can do to protect all creatures, with awe-inspiring stories of ... Read more

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"Cronin’s expertise and storytelling draw readers into the worlds of chimpanzees to reveal their intelligence, resilience, and humor with warmth and insight. This important book is both inspiring and profoundly relevant.” --Jane GoodallA leading primatologist shines a light on the contemporary conservation movement and what humans can do to protect all creatures, with awe-inspiring stories of
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The Mystery of the Iatt Lake Monster—Revealed!

Squatchland—The Dartigo Creek Valley Project

by David Hollis ...

*Revised Copy-In the least populated and most rural parish in Louisiana, the author chose to retreat from the world. After experiencing deaths of two close family members and then experiencing flood, David decided to get away and experience nature to heal. That is when he discovered a tribe of Bigfoots. After having a violent initial encounter with them, David gained their respect and friendship. ... Read more

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*Revised Copy-In the least populated and most rural parish in Louisiana, the author chose to retreat from the world. After experiencing deaths of two close family members and then experiencing flood, David decided to get away and experience nature to heal. That is when he discovered a tribe of Bigfoots. After having a violent initial encounter with them, David gained their respect and friendship.
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Au-Delà des Frontières Humaines : Une Exploration de l'Intelligence Animale

Les Merveilles Cachées de l'Intelligence Animale

by YVES SITBON ...

Dans ce livre, plongez dans le fascinant royaume de la cognition animale. Explorez les méandres des forêts avec les Grands Singes, plongez dans les océans avec les Dauphins, parcourez les plaines aux côtés des Éléphants, et observez le ciel avec les Corbeaux et les Corneilles. Ce voyage éclairant révèle les capacités étonnantes des animaux qui ont évolué aux côtés de l'humanité.À travers des ... Read more

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Dans ce livre, plongez dans le fascinant royaume de la cognition animale. Explorez les méandres des forêts avec les Grands Singes, plongez dans les océans avec les Dauphins, parcourez les plaines aux côtés des Éléphants, et observez le ciel avec les Corbeaux et les Corneilles. Ce voyage éclairant révèle les capacités étonnantes des animaux qui ont évolué aux côtés de l'humanité.À travers des
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