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Apes & Monkeys eBooks

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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

    R239,19

  • 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

    R338,78

  • Beyond the Secret Elephants

    On mystery, elephants and discovery

    by Gareth Patterson ...
    Beyond the Secret Elephants is Gareth Patterson’s long-awaited sequel to The Secret Elephants, published in 2009.Beyond the Secret Elephants is the continuing story of Gareth Patterson’s almost two decades of research into the secretive Knysna elephants. Significantly, however, it also reveals his startling discovery of a much more mysterious being than the elephants – a relict hominoid known to ... Read more

    R204,00

  • The Impenetrable Forest

    My Gorilla Years in Uganda

    by Thor Hanson ...
    Lying in the remote hills of southwest Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest harbors elephants, chimpanzees, monkeys, and half the world’s population of endangered mountain gorillas.  For two years, Thor Hanson called that forest home, working with local guides and trackers to develop an ecotourism program for the newly-formed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.  Thoroughly researched and beautifully ... Read more

    R166,49

  • 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

    Free

  • 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

    R219,41

  • 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

    R140,98

  • The Mystery of the Yeti

    Exploring the Legend of the Abominable Snowman

    by Ariana Sharma ...
    About the Book-The Mystery of the Yeti: Exploring the Legend of the Abominable SnowmanJoin Ariana as she unravels the mystery of the Yeti, the legendary creature also known as the Abominable Snowman. In "The Mystery of the Yeti," you'll journey with Ariana through the snowy peaks of the Himalayan mountains as she explores the history, cultural significance, and enduring appeal of this mysterious ... Read more

    R50,27 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Het Leven der Dieren: Deel 2, Hoofdstuk 01: De Boomvogels.

    by Alfred Edmund Brehm ...
    Ontdek de fascinerende wereld van de boomvogels!In "Het Leven der Dieren: Deel 2, Hoofdstuk 01: De Boomvogels" neemt Alfred Edmund Brehm je mee op een betoverende reis door de weelderige bossen waar deze majestueuze wezens hun thuis hebben. Laat je meevoeren door de levendige beschrijvingen en diepgaande inzichten in het gedrag en de leefomgeving van deze bijzondere vogels.Unieke thema’s zoals de ... Read more

    R200,00

  • 奥秘世界百科——野人王国地百科

    by 竭宝峰 ...
    本套书全面而系统地介绍了当今世界各种各样的奥秘现象及其科学探索,集知识性、趣味性、新奇性、疑问性与科学性于一体,深入浅出,生动可读,通俗易懂,目的是使读者在兴味盎然地领略世界奥秘现象的同时,能够加深思考,启迪智慧,开阔视野,增加知识,能够正确了解和认识这个世界,激发求知的欲望和探索的精神,激起热爱科学和追求科学的热情,掌握开启人类和自然的金钥匙,使我们真正成为人类和自然的主人。 ... Read more

    R102,17

  • The Chimpanzee & Me

    by Ben Garrod ...
    Ben Garrod: As seen on TV – Baby Chimps Rescue.'Celebrities blamed for the rise in people keeping primates as pets in Britain' TIMES 2.'4,500 primates owned as pets in the UK' SKY NEWS.'As ownership of exotic pets booms, no wonder experts are asking... conservation or cruelty?' DAILY MAIL.The Chimpanzee & Me is a unique look at conservation of the species and Ben's life-long love of chimps, ... Read more

    R205,72

  • Ape

    by John Sorenson ...
    Series Book 29 - Animal
    Apes - to look at them is to see ourselves in a mirror. Our close genetic relatives fascinate and unnerve us with their similar behaviour and social personalities. In Ape, John Sorenson delves into our contradictory relationship with the ape, which often reveals as much about us as humans as it does about the apes themselves.From bonobos and chimpanzees to gibbons, gorillas and orangutans, Ape ... Read more

    R339,35

  • Jane Goodall

    by Terry Barber ...
    Series series Activists
    Jane Goodall is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. As a young girl, Jane Goodall (1934- ) dreamed of going to Africa to live with ... Read more

    R135,40

  • Man the Hunted

    Primates, Predators, and Human Evolution, Expanded Edition

    by Donna Hart ...
    Man the Hunted argues that primates, including the earliest members of the human family, have evolved as the prey of any number of predators, including wild cats and dogs, hyenas, snakes, crocodiles, and even birds. The authors' studies of predators on monkeys and apes are supplemented here with the observations of naturalists in the field and revealing interpretations of the fossil record. ... Read more

    R1 469,25

  • Bigfoot

    A Search

    by Leigh Calvez ...
    Series series Studies in Nature
    From a naturalist and bestselling author comes a new look at Bigfoot, focusing on the latest research, theories, and the role of legends in our lives.Whether you believe in Bigfoot as a wood ape or a woo woo interdimensional being—or don’t believe at all—this succinct guide to the most important questions and research surrounding the storied creature has something for everybody. From the earliest ... Read more

    R156,85

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  • Pithecophilia

    One Man's Quest for Ape Encounters Around the World

    by Robert Louis DeMayo ...
    The powerful true story of one man's quest to unravel the mysteries of the world's primates.From the steep slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes to the steamy jungles of Sumatra, Pithecophilia explores author, Robert Louis DeMayo's life-changing search for ape encounters, as he discovers the secrets of their history, biology, and what they can tell us about ourselves.Touching on the efforts of the world ... Read more

    R109,70

  • Primate Archaeology and Adaptation

    A Study of Nicobar Long-Tailed Macaques in India

    by Jayashree Mazumder ...
    Primate Archaeology and Adaptation offers an interdisciplinary examination of Nicobar long-tailed macaques, situating their tool use, social behavior, and ecological flexibility within deep evolutionary time and contemporary conservation challenges. It documents the ecology, social organization, and behavioral repertoire of long-tailed macaques across Southeast Asia, including foraging strategies, ... Read more

    R1 095,65

  • Tree of Origin

    What Primate Behavior Can Tell Us about Human Social Evolution

    by Richard Byrne, Robin Dunbar, W. C. McGrew, Anne Pusey, Charles Snowdon, Craig Stanford, Karen B. Strier, Richard W. Wrangham ...
    How did we become the linguistic, cultured, and hugely successful apes that we are? Our closest relatives--the other mentally complex and socially skilled primates--offer tantalizing clues. In Tree of Origin nine of the world's top primate experts read these clues and compose the most extensive picture to date of what the behavior of monkeys and apes can tell us about our own evolution as a ... Read more

    R580,28

  • De reis van de mensheid

    Wat onze genen zeggen over ons verleden en onze toekomst

    Translated by Ronnie Boley ...
    by Johannes Krause, Thomas Trappe ...
    De geschiedenis van de mens is terug te lezen in ons DNAIn evolutionaire termen heeft de moderne mens binnen no time een stormachtige opkomst gemaakt. In slechts een paar millennia hebben wij continenten veroverd, de Noordpool en de woestijn doorkruist, flora en fauna onderworpen en grenzen beslecht. De laatste jaren worden we geconfronteerd met de gevolgen van onze expansiedrift, nu natuurlijke ... Read more

    R245,50 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Saving Chimpanzees - A Man On A Rescue Mission

    by Eugene Cussons ...
    Genetically, the chimpanzee is humankind's closest relative in the animal kingdom. Yet in recent times humans have shown scant regard for the welfare of their intelligent cousin. Conflicts and endemic poverty across their range have decimated wild chimpanzee populations and they are today a seriously endangered species. Destruction of their habitat and the bush meat trade have disrupted their ... Read more

    R176,05

  • 99 Pictures: Just Primate Photos! Big Book of Monkey, Ape, Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Orangutan, Baboon, and Lemur Photographs, Vol. 1

    by Big Book of Photos ...
    This is a wonderful collection of 99 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. ... Read more

    R49,83

  • Planet Palm

    How Palm Oil Ended Up in Everything — and Endangered the World

    by Joyce Zuckerman ...
    It’s in our instant noodles and chocolate bars, our lipsticks and fuel tanks. But what even is palm oil, and how has it come to dominate our lives so completely? Jocelyn C. Zuckerman travels across four continents and back two centuries to find answers about the most widely used vegetable oil on Earth. The little oil palm fruit has played an outsized role in world history and economic development. ... Read more

    R289,33 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Der Bigfoot-Jäger

    Auf Spurensuche nach dem Wilden Mann Nordamerikas

    by Michael Schneider ...
    Der Bigfoot (engl. Großfuß) ist ein Wesen der nordamerikanischen Folklore mit gewaltigen Füßen, erheblicher Größe und starker Fellbehaarung, der in fast allen Gebirgen der USA und Kanadas, insbesondere in den Rocky Mountains und den Appalachen, gesichtet wurde. Bigfoot wird in Kanada auch Sasquatch genannt, was in der Sprache dort ansässiger Ureinwohner für „stark behaarter Mensch“ steht ... Read more

    R75,41 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Que diriam os animais?

    by Vinciane Despret ...
    Os macacos sabem mesmo macaquear? Os animais podem se revoltar? Qual o interesse dos ratos nos experimentos? Por que dizem que as vacas não fazem nada? Neste livro, a filósofa da ciência Vinciane Despret propõe vinte e seis perguntas que procuram responder o que os animais teriam a dizer se os humanos fizessem as perguntas certas.Com humor particular, a autora reúne uma série de situações que ... Read more

    R239,00