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  • The Rise and Reign of the Mammals

    A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us

    By the author of the acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a "brilliant" and "beautifully told" new natural history of mammals, illuminating the lost story of the extraordinary family tree that led to us[New Scientist; The Times UK]National Bestseller • Top 10 Nonfiction of the Year: Kirkus • Best Science Book of the Year: The Times UKWe humans are the inheritors of a dynasty ... Read more

    16,42 €

  • The Ends of the World

    Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions

    by Peter Brannen ...
    One of Vox’s Most Important Books of the DecadeNew York Times Editors' Choice 2017Forbes Top 10 Best Environment, Climate, and Conservation Book of 2017As new groundbreaking research suggests that climate change played a major role in the most extreme catastrophes in the planet's history, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen takes us on a wild ride through the planet's five mass e... ... Read more

    8,05 €

  • Das Zeitalter der Pferde

    Geschichte einer Zähmung von den Anfängen bis zu den Reitervölkern

    Die Domestizierung des Pferdes und seine Rolle als Nahrungslieferant, Reit-, Zug- und Arbeitstier haben eine Schlüsselepoche der Menschheitsgeschichte geprägt. Harald Haarmann rekonstruiert auf der Basis neuer archäologischer, genetischer und linguistischer Forschungen den schrittweisen Prozess der Zähmung und Nutzung von Pferden und zeigt, wie die jahrtausendelange Partnerschaft nicht nur die ... Read more

    17,99 €

  • Fossils, Finches and Fuegians

    Charles Darwin’s Adventures and Discoveries on the Beagle (Text Only)

    A narrative account of Darwin’s historic 4-year voyage on the Beagle to South America, Australia and the Pacific in the 1830s that combines the adventure and excitement of Alan Moorehead’s famous (and now out of print) account with an expert assessment of the scientific discoveries of that journey. The author is Charles Darwin’s great-grandson.In his autobiography, Charles Darwin wrote: ‘The ... Read more

    10,48 €

  • After the Ice Age

    The Return of Life to Glaciated North America

    by E.C. Pielou ...
    "A valuable new synthesis of . . . climate, geography, and life during the past 20,000 years. . . . an intimate appreciation of the rich variety of nature." —S. David Webb, ScienceThe fascinating story of how a harsh terrain that resembled modern Antarctica has been transformed gradually into the forests, grasslands, and wetlands we know today."One of the best scientific books published in the ... Read more

    16,63 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Geological Explorations in Central Borneo (1893-94)

    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Geology
    This book, first published in 1902, is the product of the detailed geological survey undertaken by the Borneo Expedition of the late nineteenth century. The scientific exploration focused on Central Borneo, especially the sources of the Kapoewas and its tributaries, and its analysis of the geology of the region still today forms the bedrock of research into the area. ... Read more

    65,94 €

  • Spying on Whales

    The Past, Present and Future of the World’s Largest Animals

    by Nick Pyenson ...
    Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. We have hunted them for thousands of years and scratched their icons into our mythologies. They simultaneously fill us with waves of terror, awe and affection – yet we know hardly anything about them.Whales tend to only enter our awareness when they die, struck by a ship or stranded in the surf ... Read more

    8,47 €

  • Small Steps, Big Impact: A Simple Guide to Individual Action and Collective Impact to Tackle Climate Change

    Have you ever wondered how you, as an individual, can contribute to protecting our planet? Look No Further! With this simple guide, you can embark on a greener future.In this comprehensive guide, readers will discover actionable steps to reduce their environmental footprint and embrace sustainable practices in their daily lives.From practical tips for conserving energy to strategies for minimizing ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Die Mittelsteinzeit in Bayern

    by Ernst Probst ...
    Die 34 Kopfbestattungen in der Großen Ofnethöhle bei Holheim in Bayern werden in der Fachwelt sehr unterschiedlich gedeutet. Es ist von grausamen Menschenopfern, rituell motiviertem Kannibalismus, einer spezifischen Bestattungsart (Kopfbestattung), einem rätselhaften Ahnenkult (Schädelkult) oder einem kriegerischen Massaker die Rede. Mit den mehr als 7.700 Jahre alten Kopfbestattungen aus der ... Read more

    4,99 €

  • Itinerari archeologici nel territorio di Alghero

    by Giovanni Canu ...
    L'autore, laureato in giurisprudenza ma da sempre appassionato cultore di archeologia, si propone con questo volumetto e con quelli che seguiranno, di far conoscere gli aspetti naturalistici e archeologici meno noti della Sardegna, ma non per questo meno interessanti e affascinanti. Tutti i luoghi e i monumenti descritti sono accompagnati dalle relative coordinate geografiche, al fine di renderne ... Read more

    4,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Snails

    Archaeology and Landscape Change

    by Paul Davies ...
    The remains of snails in ancient soils and sediments are one of the most important biological indicators of past landscapes, and have attracted study for well over a century. In spite of this, the only English-language textbook was published in 1972 and is long since out of print. Snails provides a comprehensive, up to date reference text on the use of snails as indicators of past environments in ... Read more

    19,07 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fossils Without Limits

    A Hydrocephalus Field Survival Guide to Paleontology

    Fossils Without Limits: A Hydrocephalus Field Survival Guide to Paleontology proves that a passion for prehistoric life is not defined by physical challenges-it is fueled by curiosity, preparation, and determination.Designed specifically for individuals living with hydrocephalus, this practical and encouraging guide provides the knowledge needed to safely enjoy fossil hunting, museum exploration, ... Read more

    7,41 €

  • DODO (Raphus cucullatus)

    The Complete Natural History of the World's Most Famous Extinct Bird - Science, Discovery, and the Story Behind the Legend

    Series Book 2 - Prehistoric Animal Story
    Few creatures have shaped the human imagination as thoroughly as the dodo, and few are as poorly understood. Raphus cucullatus lived only on the island of Mauritius, evolving over millions of years without natural predators until it lost the need, and eventually the ability, to fly. Then, within less than a century of first contact with European sailors in the 1600s, it was gone. DODO: The ... Read more

    11,12 €

  • Clovis Lithic Technology

    Investigation of a Stratified Workshop at the Gault Site, Texas

    Series series Peopling of the Americas Publications
    Some 13,000 years ago, humans were drawn repeatedly to a small valley in what is now Central Texas, near the banks of Buttermilk Creek. These early hunter-gatherers camped, collected stone, and shaped it into a variety of tools they needed to hunt game, process food, and subsist in the Texas wilderness. Their toolkit included bifaces, blades, and deadly spear points. Where they worked, they left ... Read more

    27,55 €

  • Die Entstehung der Arten

    Bereicherte Ausgabe. Evolutionstheorie und natürliche Selektion: Wie Vielfalt der Lebensformen entstand und die Biologiegeschichte prägte

    In seinem bahnbrechenden Werk 'Die Entstehung der Arten' präsentiert Charles Darwin seine Evolutionstheorie, die die Welt der Naturwissenschaft für immer veränderte. Darwin untersucht die Vielfalt der Lebensformen und zeigt auf, wie sie sich im Laufe der Zeit entwickelt haben. Sein literarischer Stil ist präzise, wissenschaftlich und dennoch fesselnd, da er komplexe Konzepte verständlich erklärt ... Read more

    0,49 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Планета горит: пять экономических держав доводят Землю до предела.

    ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ, ОПУБЛИКОВАННОЕ НА РУССКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ ISSLEDOVANIYe, OPUBLIKOVANNOYe NA RUSSKOM YAZYKE, #3

    Series Book 3 - ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ, ОПУБЛИКОВАННОЕ НА РУССКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ ISSLEDOVANIYe, OPUBLIKOVANNOYe NA RUSSKOM YAZYKE
    Служба по изменению климата программы «Коперник» прогнозирует, что к 2024 году этот рекорд превзойдет, достигнув средней температуры в 1,66°C. Этот тревожный рост связан с изменением климата, вызванным выбросами парниковых газов, вырубкой лесов и явлением Эль-Ниньо, которое привело к повышению температуры океана и атмосферы. Исследование началось с библиографического документального анализа ... Read more

    21,49 €

  • The Fossil Detectives

    Discovering Prehistoric Britain

    Fossils provide us with a tantalizing glimpse of Britain's prehistoric past and hold the key to unlocking the secrets of life's history and evolution. Since the appearance of primitive organisms in Britain more than a billion years ago, oceans, deserts, swamps and vast mountains have come and gone in our corner of western Europe; forests of long-extinct trees, flowers and grasses have covered the ... Read more

    14,99 €

  • Trilobite! (Text Only)

    This ebook edition does not include illustrations.‘In Richard Fortey’s capable hands the humble grey trilobite has been transformed into the E.T. of the Lower Palaeozoic – a remarkable and fascinating book.’ SIMON WINCHESTERRichard Fortey is one of Britain’s leading popular scientists. Life: An Unauthorised Biography, was short-listed for the Rhone Poulenc prize and has been reprinted five times. ... Read more

    11,65 €

  • Die Ersten Zivilisationen

    by Ruben Ygua ...
    Wir haben die Erforschung der Vergangenheit zu sehr verkompliziert, indem wir nationalistischen, religiösen und moralischen Ansichten und Interessen größere Bedeutung beigemessen haben, indem wir die historischen Fakten in den Hintergrund gedrängt und sie den Interessen des Systems untergeordnet haben, das vorgibt, uns zu erziehen. Es ist an der Zeit, unsere Vorfahren zu vereinfachen und zu ... Read more

    9,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Travels with Trilobites

    Adventures in the Paleozoic

    by Andy Secher ...
    Trilobites were some of the most successful and versatile organisms ever to exist. Among the earliest forms of complex animal life, these hard-shelled marine invertebrates inhabited the primal seas of the Paleozoic Era. Their march through evolutionary time began in the Lower Cambrian, some 521 million years ago, and lasted until their demise at the end of the Permian, more than 250 million years ... Read more

    25,54 €

  • Collector's Guide to Fort Payne Crinoids and Blastoids

    Series series Life of the Past
    Collector's Guide to Fort Payne Crinoids and Blastoids is the first comprehensive guide for identifying the fossils of echinoderms from hundreds of millions of years ago, when North America was covered by a warm, equatorial sea.Crinoids and blastoids, echinoderms (the same family of marine animals to include starfish, sea urchins, and sand dollars) from the Fort Payne Formation in Kentucky, are ... Read more

    51,51 €

  • Planet ini terbakar: Lima kekuatan ekonomi mendorong Bumi ke batasnya.

    penelitian yang diterbitkan dalam bahasa Indonesia, #3

    Series Book 3 - penelitian yang diterbitkan dalam bahasa Indonesia
    Layanan Perubahan Iklim Copernicus memprediksi bahwa tahun 2024 akan melampaui rekor ini, mencapai suhu rata-rata 1,66°C. Peningkatan yang mengkhawatirkan ini disebabkan oleh pertemuan perubahan iklim yang disebabkan oleh emisi gas rumah kaca, deforestasi, dan fenomena El Nino, yang telah mengintensifkan suhu di lautan dan atmosfer. Penelitian dimulai dengan analisis dokumenter bibliografi tentang ... Read more

    21,49 €

  • Investing in Animal Fossils

    by Russel Ison ...
    Dinosaurs and other very large animals including fishes have captured the imagination of not only children but of adults as well since the beginning of time. Old dinosaur stop-motion movies have become cult classics, Jurassic Park is a successful movie franchise with seemingly no end. Now, complete dinosaur fossils are being sold at auction for multimillions. Perhaps its time to invest in them or ... Read more

    0,99 €

  • Ascesa e caduta dei dinosauri

    La vera storia di un popolo perduto

    Translated by Luca Fusari, Sara Prencipe ...
    *** Goodreads 2018 Choice Awards for Science & Technology ***Una nuova grande storia dell'impero dei dinosauri, nel racconto di un giovane e geniale autore ai vertici della palentologia mondiale.C'è stato un momento in cui i giganteschi rettili preistorici sono tornati in vita, lasciando la penombra dei musei di scienze naturali per andare alla conquista del mondo. Era il 1993, l'anno in cui uscì ... Read more

    9,99 €