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The Elephant in the Brain

Hidden Motives in Everyday Life

by Kevin Simler, Robin Hanson ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer ...

Unabridged

10 hours 26 min

Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather, but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better—and thus we don't like to talk or even think about the ... Read more

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Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather, but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better—and thus we don't like to talk or even think about the
... Read more
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Masters of the Planet

The Search for Our Human Origins

by Ian Tattersall ...

Narrated by Bob Souer ...

Unabridged

8 hours 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 ... Read more

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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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Power, Sex, Suicide

Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life

by Nick Lane ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

15 hours 54 min

Mitochondria are tiny structures located inside our cells that carry out the essential task of producing energy for the cell. They are found in all complex living things, and in that sense, they are fundamental for driving complex life on the planet. But there is much more to them than that.Mitochondria have their own DNA, with their own small collection of genes, separate from those in the cell ... Read more

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Mitochondria are tiny structures located inside our cells that carry out the essential task of producing energy for the cell. They are found in all complex living things, and in that sense, they are fundamental for driving complex life on the planet. But there is much more to them than that.Mitochondria have their own DNA, with their own small collection of genes, separate from those in the cell
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Life on a Young Planet

The First Three Billion Years of Evolution on Earth

by Andrew H. Knoll ...

Narrated by Eric Jason Martin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 48 min

Australopithecines, dinosaurs, trilobites—such fossils conjure up images of lost worlds filled with vanished organisms. But in the full history of life, ancient animals, even the trilobites, form only the half-billion-year tip of a nearly four-billion-year iceberg. Andrew Knoll explores the deep history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, presenting a ... Read more

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Australopithecines, dinosaurs, trilobites—such fossils conjure up images of lost worlds filled with vanished organisms. But in the full history of life, ancient animals, even the trilobites, form only the half-billion-year tip of a nearly four-billion-year iceberg. Andrew Knoll explores the deep history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, presenting a
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The Mysterious World of the Human Genome

by Frank Ryan ...

Narrated by Matt Bates ...

Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

How could a relatively simple chemical code give rise to the complexity of a human being? How could our human genome have evolved? And how does it actually work?Over the past 50 years we have deciphered the inner workings of the human genome. From the basic structure of DNA through to the complete sequence of the code, what first appeared to be simple is actually a complex and beautiful three ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

How could a relatively simple chemical code give rise to the complexity of a human being? How could our human genome have evolved? And how does it actually work?Over the past 50 years we have deciphered the inner workings of the human genome. From the basic structure of DNA through to the complete sequence of the code, what first appeared to be simple is actually a complex and beautiful three
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The Incredible Unlikeliness of Being

Evolution and the Making of Us

by Alice Roberts ...

Narrated by Dr Alice Roberts ...

Unabridged

11 hours 15 min

The presenter of the BBC's The Incredible Human Journey gives us a new and highly accessible look at our own bodies and into the past to uncover the evolutionary secrets hidden in all of us.'From your brain to your fingertips, you emerge from her book entertained and with a deeper understanding of yourself' Richard Dawkins'A masterful account of why our bodies are the way they are . . . this book ... Read more

$35.09 CAD

The presenter of the BBC's The Incredible Human Journey gives us a new and highly accessible look at our own bodies and into the past to uncover the evolutionary secrets hidden in all of us.'From your brain to your fingertips, you emerge from her book entertained and with a deeper understanding of yourself' Richard Dawkins'A masterful account of why our bodies are the way they are . . . this book
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الجين الأناني

by ريتشارد دوكينز, ريتشارد دوكينز ...

Narrated by يامن عبد النور ...

Unabridged

21 hours 33 min

يرى مؤلّف هذا الكتاب أن مجتمع الإنسان المبني على قانون الجينات الأناني، من الممكن أن يكون منفراً ومزعجاً العيش فيه. ولسوء الحظّ، لن يؤدّي استنكارنا ذلك كلّه إلى تعديله. فلنحاول تعليم الكرم والغيْرية لأننا ولدنا أنانيين. ولنحاول أيضاً أن نفهم مخطّطات جيناتنا الأنانية، كي نستطيع إفساد خططها. ... Read more

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يرى مؤلّف هذا الكتاب أن مجتمع الإنسان المبني على قانون الجينات الأناني، من الممكن أن يكون منفراً ومزعجاً العيش فيه. ولسوء الحظّ، لن يؤدّي استنكارنا ذلك كلّه إلى تعديله. فلنحاول تعليم الكرم والغيْرية لأننا ولدنا أنانيين. ولنحاول أيضاً أن نفهم مخطّطات جيناتنا الأنانية، كي نستطيع إفساد خططها.
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Saber-Toothed Tigers: The History and Legacy of the Most Famous Extinct Cat Species

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Daniel Houle ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Saber-toothed tigers were arguably the most fabled of all the Ice Age creatures. The fearsome beast has earned itself quite the reputation, and it has been referenced to, appeared in, and inspired unique characters in endless books, films, comics, and other pop culture mediums. For example, Marvel's Victor Creed, otherwise known as “Sabretooth,” is most known as Wolverine's nemesis, and he’s ... Read more

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Saber-toothed tigers were arguably the most fabled of all the Ice Age creatures. The fearsome beast has earned itself quite the reputation, and it has been referenced to, appeared in, and inspired unique characters in endless books, films, comics, and other pop culture mediums. For example, Marvel's Victor Creed, otherwise known as “Sabretooth,” is most known as Wolverine's nemesis, and he’s
... Read more
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Origins of Humans

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

41 min

Human evolution can be considered to be a lengthy procedure of several transformations in which the people originated from the ape-like ancestors. There are several scientific evidence that reveals that the behavioral and the physical traits that are shared by all the organisms have originated from the ape-like ancestors. They have evolved across lengthy periods of approximately six million years ... Read more

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Human evolution can be considered to be a lengthy procedure of several transformations in which the people originated from the ape-like ancestors. There are several scientific evidence that reveals that the behavioral and the physical traits that are shared by all the organisms have originated from the ape-like ancestors. They have evolved across lengthy periods of approximately six million years
... Read more
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Darwin and Theory of Evolution

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

42 min

In a recent study in 2015 the scientists found remains of biotic life in a few historic rocks, Western Australia, which dated back to 4.1 billion years ago and on July, 2016 the scientists confirmed about 355 genes which were from LUCA of all the living organisms on Earth.Formation, change and loss of species through the evolutionary antiquity of life on Earth are validated by common sets of ... Read more

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In a recent study in 2015 the scientists found remains of biotic life in a few historic rocks, Western Australia, which dated back to 4.1 billion years ago and on July, 2016 the scientists confirmed about 355 genes which were from LUCA of all the living organisms on Earth.Formation, change and loss of species through the evolutionary antiquity of life on Earth are validated by common sets of
... Read more
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Unfit for Purpose

When Human Evolution Collides with the Modern World

by Adam Hart ...

Narrated by Adam Hart ...

Unabridged

9 hours 20 min

Bloomsbury presents Unfit for Purpose written and read by Adam Hart.A gripping and sobering reminder of how much we are all governed by our genetic inheritance. So much for free will.' The Mail on SundayStress, obesity, poor mental health, drug addiction, bowel diseases, violence and fake news; a stark checklist of modern world problems and every one of them is an echo of our evolutionary past.In ... Read more

$18.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Unfit for Purpose written and read by Adam Hart.A gripping and sobering reminder of how much we are all governed by our genetic inheritance. So much for free will.' The Mail on SundayStress, obesity, poor mental health, drug addiction, bowel diseases, violence and fake news; a stark checklist of modern world problems and every one of them is an echo of our evolutionary past.In
... Read more
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Das Basteln der Evolution

Walter J. Gehring erzählt eine genetische Theorie der Entwicklung

by Walter J. Gehring, Klaus Sander ...

Narrated by Walter J. Gehring ...

Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

Inhalt: Das Wunder der Metamorphose 01 Schmetterlinge auf dem Estrich 02 Drosophila melanogaster Ein kurzer Blick in die Geschichte 03 Entdeckung der Gene: Gregor Mendel 04 Die Natur der Gene: Friedrich Miescher 05 Der genetische Code Homeotische Mutationen 06 Nasobemia und Antennapedia 07 Exkurs: Transdetermination 08 Walking along the chromosome 09 Homeobox 10 Ein Molch mit Froschmund 11 Die ... Read more

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Inhalt: Das Wunder der Metamorphose 01 Schmetterlinge auf dem Estrich 02 Drosophila melanogaster Ein kurzer Blick in die Geschichte 03 Entdeckung der Gene: Gregor Mendel 04 Die Natur der Gene: Friedrich Miescher 05 Der genetische Code Homeotische Mutationen 06 Nasobemia und Antennapedia 07 Exkurs: Transdetermination 08 Walking along the chromosome 09 Homeobox 10 Ein Molch mit Froschmund 11 Die
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Sapiens

Tracing Human Evolution

by Daniel Zaborowski ...

Unabridged

5 hours 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
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Creazione Ed Evoluzione

Un Confronto Fra Evoluzionismo Teista, Darwinismo Casualista E Creazionismo - Saggio

by Guido Pagliarino ...

Narrated by Patrizia Barrera ...

Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

Saggio che tratta temi temi legati all’evoluzionismo, relativamente al quale prosperano pregiudizi e imprecisioni come, ad esempio, l'idea che i termini “evoluzionismo” e “darwinismo” siano sinonimi. Le teorie evoluzioniste sono in realtà molteplici. Nel saggio l'autore parla, fra l’altro, del significato del termine caso, fa presente che a base della ricerca scientifica c'è sempre una posizione ... Read more

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Saggio che tratta temi temi legati all’evoluzionismo, relativamente al quale prosperano pregiudizi e imprecisioni come, ad esempio, l'idea che i termini “evoluzionismo” e “darwinismo” siano sinonimi. Le teorie evoluzioniste sono in realtà molteplici. Nel saggio l'autore parla, fra l’altro, del significato del termine caso, fa presente che a base della ricerca scientifica c'è sempre una posizione
... Read more
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How Religion Evolved

And Why It Endures

by Robin Dunbar ...

Narrated by John Sackville ...

Unabridged

8 hours 4 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Religion is both unique - as far as we can judge - and universal to humans. Our species diverged from the great apes about six to eight million years ago and since then, along with language, our propensity towards spiritual thinking and ritual emerged. How, when and why did this occur, and how did the earliest, informal shamanic practices evolve into the world religions ... Read more

$21.16 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Religion is both unique - as far as we can judge - and universal to humans. Our species diverged from the great apes about six to eight million years ago and since then, along with language, our propensity towards spiritual thinking and ritual emerged. How, when and why did this occur, and how did the earliest, informal shamanic practices evolve into the world religions
... Read more
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The Evolutionary Edge

A BBC Radio 4 nature series

by Lucy Cooke ...

Narrated by Lucy Cooke ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

Lucy Cooke examines the survival strategies adopted by animals to gain an evolutionary advantageAward-winning broadcaster, bestselling author and zoologist Lucy Cooke has produced and presented numerous natural history shows on TV and radio, and has been tipped by The Times as 'the next David Attenborough'. In this BBC Radio 4 series, first broadcast under the title The Power Of..., she delves ... Read more

$14.65 CAD

Lucy Cooke examines the survival strategies adopted by animals to gain an evolutionary advantageAward-winning broadcaster, bestselling author and zoologist Lucy Cooke has produced and presented numerous natural history shows on TV and radio, and has been tipped by The Times as 'the next David Attenborough'. In this BBC Radio 4 series, first broadcast under the title The Power Of..., she delves
... Read more
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Invention of Tomorrow, The

A Natural History of Foresight

by Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, Adam Bulley ...

Narrated by Philip Battley ...

Unabridged

7 hours 37 min

A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the futureOur ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands ... Read more

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A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the futureOur ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands
... Read more
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Bioinformatics Scientist - The Comprehensive Guide

by Viruti Shivan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Series series Vanguard Professionals
Unabridged

4 hours 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlocking the Code of Life: Mastering Data to Pave the Future of BiologyDive into the groundbreaking realm of bioinformatics with "Bioinformatics Scientist- The Comprehensive Guide," your ultimate resource for mastering the intricacies of biological data analysis. This guide demystifies the complex world of genetic codes, protein databases, and ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlocking the Code of Life: Mastering Data to Pave the Future of BiologyDive into the groundbreaking realm of bioinformatics with "Bioinformatics Scientist- The Comprehensive Guide," your ultimate resource for mastering the intricacies of biological data analysis. This guide demystifies the complex world of genetic codes, protein databases, and
... Read more
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Hidden Physics Behind Life's Origins, The

Unveil Life's Mysteries! Dive into gripping audio lessons on The Hidden Physics Behind Life's Origins.

by Grayson Wellmont ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

3 hours 46 min

The Hidden Physics Behind Life's Origins⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you eager to unlock the mysteries underpinning our very existence?Seeking a comprehensive guide that elucidates the fundamental principles of life's origins through the lens of physics?Your search ends here!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, applyin... ... Read more

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The Hidden Physics Behind Life's Origins⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you eager to unlock the mysteries underpinning our very existence?Seeking a comprehensive guide that elucidates the fundamental principles of life's origins through the lens of physics?Your search ends here!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, applyin...
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Three Views on Christianity and Science

by Paul Copan, Christopher L. Reese, Michael Ruse, Alister E. McGrath, Bruce L. Gordon, Zondervan ...

Narrated by Tom Parks ...

Series series Counterpoints: Bible and Theology
Unabridged

7 hours 46 min

When it comes to relating Christianity to modern Western culture, perhaps no topic is more controversial than the relationship between Christianity and science.Outside the church, the myth of an age-old conflict between science and Christianity is nearly ubiquitous in popular culture and can poison the well before a fruitful dialogue can begin. Within the church, opposing viewpoints on the ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

When it comes to relating Christianity to modern Western culture, perhaps no topic is more controversial than the relationship between Christianity and science.Outside the church, the myth of an age-old conflict between science and Christianity is nearly ubiquitous in popular culture and can poison the well before a fruitful dialogue can begin. Within the church, opposing viewpoints on the
... Read more
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Homo imperfectus

¿Por qué seguimos enfermando a pesar de la evolución?

by María Martinón-Torres, María Martinón-Torres ...

Narrated by María Martinón-Torres ...

Series series Imago Mundi
Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

3.ª edición¿Por qué enfermamos? ¿Por qué envejecemos? ¿Por qué una especie que presume de estar adaptada convive a diario con el sufrimiento? ¿Por qué la selección natural no ha eliminado la enfermedad? ¿Es la evolución una chapuza?En este libro, María Martinón-Torres invita al lector a adentrarse en los rincones más oscuros de nuestra biología para descubrir que lo que habíamos catalogado como ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

3.ª edición¿Por qué enfermamos? ¿Por qué envejecemos? ¿Por qué una especie que presume de estar adaptada convive a diario con el sufrimiento? ¿Por qué la selección natural no ha eliminado la enfermedad? ¿Es la evolución una chapuza?En este libro, María Martinón-Torres invita al lector a adentrarse en los rincones más oscuros de nuestra biología para descubrir que lo que habíamos catalogado como
... Read more
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The Invention of Nature

Alexander von Humboldt's New World

by Andrea Wulf ...

Narrated by David Drummond ...

Unabridged

14 hours 3 min

The acclaimed author of The Brother Gardeners and Founding Gardeners reveals the forgotten life of the visionary German naturalist whose ideas continue to influence how we view ourselves and our relationship with the natural world today. Alexander von Humboldt (1769 - 1859) was an intrepid explorer and the most famous scientist of his age. His restless life was packed with adventure and discovery, ... Read more

$38.18 CAD

The acclaimed author of The Brother Gardeners and Founding Gardeners reveals the forgotten life of the visionary German naturalist whose ideas continue to influence how we view ourselves and our relationship with the natural world today. Alexander von Humboldt (1769 - 1859) was an intrepid explorer and the most famous scientist of his age. His restless life was packed with adventure and discovery,
... Read more
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Origin of Life

What Everyone Needs to Know

by David W. Deamer ...

Narrated by David de Vries ...

Unabridged

3 hours 2 min

It seems likely that scientists will someday discover how life can emerge on habitable planets like the early Earth and Mars.In Origin of Life: What Everyone Needs to Know®, David W. Deamer has written a comprehensive guide to the origin of life that is organized in three sections. The first section addresses questions such as: Where do the atoms of life come from? How old is Earth? What was the ... Read more

$13.54 CAD

It seems likely that scientists will someday discover how life can emerge on habitable planets like the early Earth and Mars.In Origin of Life: What Everyone Needs to Know®, David W. Deamer has written a comprehensive guide to the origin of life that is organized in three sections. The first section addresses questions such as: Where do the atoms of life come from? How old is Earth? What was the
... Read more
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The Unity of Science

Exploring Our Universe, from the Big Bang to the Twenty-First Century

by Irwin Shapiro ...

Narrated by Christina Delaine ...

Unabridged

12 hours 47 min

A journey guided by science that explores the universe, the earth, and the story of lifeFor Irwin Shapiro, science starts with questions. This book provides a broad and entertaining survey of major scientific discoveries that have changed our views of nature and, in turn, spawned further questions.Shapiro, an award-winning scientist and beloved teacher, separates his inquiry into three parts: ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

A journey guided by science that explores the universe, the earth, and the story of lifeFor Irwin Shapiro, science starts with questions. This book provides a broad and entertaining survey of major scientific discoveries that have changed our views of nature and, in turn, spawned further questions.Shapiro, an award-winning scientist and beloved teacher, separates his inquiry into three parts:
... Read more

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