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Sapiens

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Behave

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A Brief History of Intelligence

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What Humans and 81 Other Species Expect When They're Expecting

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Evolution's Final Days

The Mounting Evidence Disproving the Theory of Evolution

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Series Audiobook 1 - Evolution Problems, Myth, Hoax, Fraud, Flaws
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1 hour 43 min

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by Маршалл Салинз ...

Narrated by Игорь Гмыза ...

Series series Культурная история
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9 hours 34 min

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Microlands

The Future of Life on Earth (and Why It’s Smaller Than You Think)

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The Story of Life, Light and Cosmic Cycles of Creation

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53 min

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Hen's Teeth and Horse's Toes

Further Reflections in Natural History

by Stephen Jay Gould ...

Narrated by Jonathan Sleep ...

Unabridged

12 hours 20 min

Over a century after Darwin published the Origin of Species, Darwinian theory is in a "vibrantly healthy state," writes Stephen Jay Gould, its most engaging and illuminating exponent. Exploring the "peculiar and mysterious particulars of nature," Gould introduces the listener to some of the many and wonderful manifestations of evolutionary biology. ... Read more

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Over a century after Darwin published the Origin of Species, Darwinian theory is in a "vibrantly healthy state," writes Stephen Jay Gould, its most engaging and illuminating exponent. Exploring the "peculiar and mysterious particulars of nature," Gould introduces the listener to some of the many and wonderful manifestations of evolutionary biology.
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So könnten Aliens wirklich aussehen

Warum Hollywood fast immer danebenliegt

by Wissen in Minuten ...

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Unabridged

12 min

Wie würden echte Aliens aussehen – wenn sie wirklich irgendwo da draußen existieren? Vergiss große grüne Menschen und Film-Klischees: Die spannendste Antwort kommt aus Biologie, Physik und Evolution.In diesem kurzen Hörbuch erkunden wir, welche Regeln das Leben formt: Schwerkraft, Atmosphäre, Temperatur, Energiequellen und Wettbewerb. Du erfährst, warum manche Körperformen wahrscheinlich sind, ... Read more

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Nature's Genius

Evolution's Lessons for a Changing Planet

by David Farrier ...

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'Superb' ROBERT MACFARLANE'Fascinating' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring' CAL FLYNSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTIONFor nearly four billion years, life on Earth has found new ways to adapt, reproduce and thrive. Now, in the face of climate change, nature is modelling ingenuity as never before.David ... ... Read more

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The Tree of Life

Solving Science's Greatest Puzzle

by Max Telford ...

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9 hours 51 min

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The Four Horsemen

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3 hours 4 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Known as the ‘four horsemen’ of New Atheism, these four big thinkers of the twenty-first century met only once. Their electrifying examination of ideas on this remarkable occasion was intense and wide-ranging. Everything that was said as they agreed and disagreed with one another, interrogated ideas and exchanged insights – about religion and atheism, science and sense – ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Known as the ‘four horsemen’ of New Atheism, these four big thinkers of the twenty-first century met only once. Their electrifying examination of ideas on this remarkable occasion was intense and wide-ranging. Everything that was said as they agreed and disagreed with one another, interrogated ideas and exchanged insights – about religion and atheism, science and sense –
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Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch

by Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, Terry Pratchett ...

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Series Audiobook 3 - The Science of Discworld
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Roundworld is in trouble again, and this time it looks fatal. Having created it in the first place, the wizards of Unseen University feel vaguely responsible for its safety. They know the creatures who lived there escaped the impending Big Freeze by inventing the space elevator - they even intervened to rid the planet of a plague of elves, who attempted to divert humanity onto a different time ... Read more

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Roundworld is in trouble again, and this time it looks fatal. Having created it in the first place, the wizards of Unseen University feel vaguely responsible for its safety. They know the creatures who lived there escaped the impending Big Freeze by inventing the space elevator - they even intervened to rid the planet of a plague of elves, who attempted to divert humanity onto a different time
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Sapiens

Tracing Human Evolution

by Daniel Zaborowski ...

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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
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by Jonathan Meyers ...

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1 hour 49 min

Explore the revolutionary science of evolution and natural selection to understand the breathtaking diversity of life. Perfect for an enlightening morning commute or a reflective nature walk, this narrative blends rich historical biography with accessible biology. Experience the thrill of discovery as you travel back to a time when species were believed to be fixed and unchanging.Feel a deep sense ... Read more

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Explore the revolutionary science of evolution and natural selection to understand the breathtaking diversity of life. Perfect for an enlightening morning commute or a reflective nature walk, this narrative blends rich historical biography with accessible biology. Experience the thrill of discovery as you travel back to a time when species were believed to be fixed and unchanging.Feel a deep sense
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The Intimate Animal

What evolution can tell us about the art of finding love and connection in a modern world

by Dr Justin Garcia ...

Narrated by Matt Godfrey ...

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7 hours 5 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Why do we love who we love? Why do we stay in unfulfilling relationships, or stray from rewarding ones? Why do some couples crash and burn while others stay madly in love?In The Intimate Animal, Dr Justin Garcia - one of the world’s leading experts on the science of love and sex – reveals that the answer to these questions lies in our evolution. We are biologically wired ... Read more

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A History from Beginning to End

by Hourly History ...

Narrated by Matthew J. Chandler-Smith ...

Series series Prehistory
Unabridged

1 hour 4 min

Thanks to a certain novel and movie franchise, the Jurassic Period has been indelibly cemented in the public imagination as the time of dinosaurs. That was certainly true: the Jurassic Period saw reptiles such as the long-necked Brachiosaurus, the armored Stegosaurus, and the fearsome Allosaurus become the dominant living creatures on planet Earth, a position they maintained for more than 150 ... Read more

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Thanks to a certain novel and movie franchise, the Jurassic Period has been indelibly cemented in the public imagination as the time of dinosaurs. That was certainly true: the Jurassic Period saw reptiles such as the long-necked Brachiosaurus, the armored Stegosaurus, and the fearsome Allosaurus become the dominant living creatures on planet Earth, a position they maintained for more than 150
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