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First Transplant Surgeon, The: The Flawed Genius Of Nobel Prize Winner, Alexis Carrel

By: David Hamilton

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First Transplant Surgeon, The: The Flawed Genius Of Nobel Prize Winner, Alexis Carrel

By: David Hamilton

This is a new account, of how, in the early 1900s, the French-born surgeon Alexis Carrel (1873-1944) set the groundwork for the later success in human organ transplantation, and gained America's first Nobel Prize in 1912. His other contributions were the first operations on the heart, and the first cell culture methods. He was prominent in military surgery in WW1, and in the 1930s, gained further fame when collaborating with the aviator Charles Lindbergh on an organ perfusion pump.But controversy followed his every move, including concerns over scientific misconduct, notably his claim to have obtained 'immortal' heart cells, now shown to be fraudulent. In 1934, he authored a best-selling book Man, the Unknown based on his strongly-held conservative, spiritual, political and eugenic views, adding a belief in faith healing and parapsychology. He settled in Paris in WW2 under the German occupation, believing that the conditions would allow him to refashion the degenerate Western civilization. His extremist views re-emerged in the 1990s when they proved interesting to right-wing politicians, and in a bizarre twist, jihadist Islamists now laud his criticisms of the West.

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World Scientific

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981469939X

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Here Be Dragons

The Scientific Quest for Extraterrestrial Life

By: David W. Koerner,Simon LeVay

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Here Be Dragons

The Scientific Quest for Extraterrestrial Life

By: David W. Koerner,Simon LeVay

The discovery of life on other planets would be perhaps the most momentous revelation in human history, more disorienting and more profound than either the Copernican or Darwinian revolutions, which knocked the earth from the center of the universe and humankind from its position of lofty self-regard. In Here Be Dragons, astronomer David Koerner and neurobiologist Simon LeVay offer a scientifically compelling and colorful account of the search for life beyond Earth. The authors survey the work of biologists, cosmologists, computer theorists, NASA engineers, SETI researchers, roboticists, and UFO enthusiasts and debunkers as they attempt to answer the greatest remaining question facing humankind: Are we alone? From their "safe haven of skepticism" the authors venture into the "rough seas of speculation," where theory and evidence run the gamut from hard science to hocus pocus. Arguing that the universe is spectacularly suited for the evolution of living creatures, Koerner and LeVay give us ringside seats at the great debates of Big Science. The contenitous arguments about what really happens in evolution, the acrimonious UFO controversy, and the debate over intelligence versus artificial intelligence shed new light on the wildly divergent claims about the universe and life's place in it. The authors argue that while no direct evidence of extraterrestrial life yet exists, habitats and chemical building blocks for life abound in the universe. A wealth of new astronomical techniques and space missions may provide this evidence early in the next century. Lucidly written and scientifically rigorous, Here Be Dragons presents everything we know thus far about the emergence of intelligent life here on earth and, perhaps, beyond.

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Oxford University Press

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0198033370

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Exploring Psychology (cloth)

By: David G. Myers

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Exploring Psychology (cloth)

By: David G. Myers

The cloth version of the new edition of Myers's best-selling brief text with exceptional writing, integrated use of the SQ3R learning system, current research, and superior supplements returns in a new edition that contains enhanced coverage of personality, neuroscience, and more.

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Macmillan

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0716786222

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Science, Technology And Culture

By: Bell, David,Hollows, Joanne

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Science, Technology And Culture

By: Bell, David,Hollows, Joanne

This book introduces students to cultural studies of science and technology. It equips students with an understanding of science and technology as aspects of culture, and an appreciation of the importance of thinking about science and technology from a cultural studies perspective. Individual chapters focus on topics including popular representations of science and scientists, the place of science and technology in everyday life, and the contests over amateur, fringe and pseudo-science. Each chapter includes case studies ranging from the MMR vaccine to UFOs, and from nuclear war to microwave ovens. For students in cultural studies, media studies, sociology and science and technology studies.

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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033521326X

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9780335213269

Revolution

By: David Dorrough

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Revolution

By: David Dorrough

We all know it’s not easy being a 21st century middle-aged, well-educated American with a decent job, no major health issues, no legal or financial problems, and plenty of family and friends. But most of us are pretty short on details. What exactly are the day-to-day challenges, not to mention the innermost mental and emotional processes, of folks struggling through this existence? REVOLUTION attempts to illuminate these mysteries, and many more as well, by delving deeply into the lives of several such people. Join them as they laugh, cry, love, and hate. Share in their sweet triumphs and their devastating failures. Ride along with them as they courageously press onward, learning and growing, facing immense obstacles, rising up, finding a way, charting a course, chasing their dreams… all against the magnificent, paradise-like backdrop of Los Angeles, California.

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David Dorrough

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Reflections on Play Therapy

A Narrative through Training, Theory, and Practice

By: David Le Vay

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Reflections on Play Therapy

A Narrative through Training, Theory, and Practice

By: David Le Vay

This book explores an extensive range of questions and challenges within the training, theory, and practice of play therapy, with the aim of providing a stimulating and thought-provoking debate around many of the issues and dilemmas therapists experience. Drawing upon the author’s own experience as both a therapist and trainer/educator/supervisor, the volume grapples with questions of power, privilege, self-care, and mental health. It additionally addresses the wider challenges and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and international conflict upon practice and personhood. Questions around training are explored as well as specific practice challenges relating to managing limits and boundaries within play therapy and working with adopted children. Throughout the book, the author will reflect upon aspects of personal and clinical experience, sharing something of his own developmental narrative through training, teaching, and practice. Reflections on Play Therapy will serve as a core text for trainee play therapists and also a valuable resource for any experienced clinicians working therapeutically with children, young people, and families.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040093264

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9781040093269

Psychology, Seventh Edition (High School)

By: David G. Myers

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Psychology, Seventh Edition (High School)

By: David G. Myers

This new edition continues the story of psychology with added research and enhanced content from the most dynamic areas of the field—cognition, gender and diversity studies, neuroscience and more, while at the same time using the most effective teaching approaches and learning tools

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Macmillan

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0716706210

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The Brain and Behavior

An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroanatomy

By: David L. Clark,Nashaat N. Boutros,Mario F. Mendez

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The Brain and Behavior

An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroanatomy

By: David L. Clark,Nashaat N. Boutros,Mario F. Mendez

New edition building on the success of previous one. Retains core aim of providing an accessible introduction to behavioral neuroanatomy.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521840503

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Parallel Distributed Processing, Volume 2

Explorations in the Microstructure of Cognition: Psychological and Biological Models

By: James L. Mcclelland,David E. Rumelhart,PDP Research Group

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Parallel Distributed Processing, Volume 2

Explorations in the Microstructure of Cognition: Psychological and Biological Models

By: James L. Mcclelland,David E. Rumelhart,PDP Research Group

What makes people smarter than computers? These volumes by a pioneering neurocomputing group suggest that the answer lies in the massively parallel architecture of the human mind. They describe a new theory of cognition called connectionism that is challenging the idea of symbolic computation that has traditionally been at the center of debate in theoretical discussions about the mind. The authors' theory assumes the mind is composed of a great number of elementary units connected in a neural network. Mental processes are interactions between these units which excite and inhibit each other in parallel rather than sequential operations. In this context, knowledge can no longer be thought of as stored in localized structures; instead, it consists of the connections between pairs of units that are distributed throughout the network. Volume 1 lays the foundations of this exciting theory of parallel distributed processing, while Volume 2 applies it to a number of specific issues in cognitive science and neuroscience, with chapters describing models of aspects of perception, memory, language, and thought.

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MIT Press

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0262631105

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Pascal and Disbelief

Catechesis and Conversion in the Pensées

By: David Wetsel

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Pascal and Disbelief

Catechesis and Conversion in the Pensées

By: David Wetsel

Seeks to answer a question that has puzzled readers since the Pensees -- a work conceived principally as an Apology for the Christian Religion -- first appeared in 1670: To whom is Pascal's call to Christian conversion really addressed?

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CUA Press

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0813213282

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Psychology, Sixth Edition in Modules

By: David G. Myers

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Psychology, Sixth Edition in Modules

By: David G. Myers

The hardcover, spiralbound edition of Myers's new modular version of Psychology, 6/e.

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Macmillan

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0716753464

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The Limits of Family Influence

Genes, Experience, and Behavior

By: David C. Rowe

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The Limits of Family Influence

Genes, Experience, and Behavior

By: David C. Rowe

Challenging firmly established assumptions about the influence of child rearing on the development of children's personalities and intelligence, this book contends that there has been too heavy an emphasis on the family as the bearer of culture. It draws from behavior genetic research to reveal how environmental variables such as social class, parental warmth, and one- versus two-parent households may be empty of causal influence on child outcomes. The book examines the theoretical basis of socialization science and describes, in great detail, what behavior genetic studies can teach us about environmental influence.

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Guilford Press

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0898621488

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Anatomy & Physiology: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

By: David Le Vay

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Anatomy & Physiology: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

By: David Le Vay

Anatomy & Physiology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear, jargon-free English and providing added-value features like summaries of key books and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam. The book uses a structure that mirrors the way anatomy & physiology is taught on many university courses, providing a comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Extensively illustrated, the book also covers modern methods of investigation, relevant aspects of modern genetics, sports injuries, environmental and evolutionary considerations, and the physiological aspects of AIDS. Topics covered include: cells and tissues; the skeleton; muscle; body coverings and body systems; the upper limb; the lower limb; the abdomen; the thorax; the head and neck; basic biophysics and chemistry; foodstuffs and vitamins; digestion; absorption, utilization and storage of digested food; blood, lymph and reticuloendothelial (immune) system; the heart and circulation; respiration; excretion; nervous system and sense organs; the endocrine system; reproduction and development; environmental considerations; evolution. Anatomy & Physiology employs the 'Breakthrough Method' to help you advance quickly at any subject, whether you're studing for an exam or just for your own interst. The Breakthrough Method is designed to overcome typical problems you'll face as learn new concepts and skills. - Problem: "I find it difficult to remember what I've read."; Solution: this book includes end-of-chapter summaries and questions to test your understanding. - Problem: "Lots of introductory books turn out to cover totally different topics than my course."; Solution: this book is written by a university lecturer who understands what students are expected to know.

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Teach Yourself

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1473608678

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9781473608672

Principles of Computational Modelling in Neuroscience

By: David Sterratt,Bruce Graham,Andrew Gillies,Gaute Einevoll,David Willshaw

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Principles of Computational Modelling in Neuroscience

By: David Sterratt,Bruce Graham,Andrew Gillies,Gaute Einevoll,David Willshaw

Learn to use computational modelling techniques to understand the nervous system at all levels, from ion channels to networks.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108483143

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The Myth of Solid Ground

Earthquakes, Prediction, and the Fault Line Between Reason and Faith

By: David L. Ulin

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The Myth of Solid Ground

Earthquakes, Prediction, and the Fault Line Between Reason and Faith

By: David L. Ulin

Earthquakes are one of the great unsolved geological mysteries. Attempts to predict them have ranged from studies of California’s fault lines by USGS geologists to the work of an odd assortment of psychics and apocalyptics who base their sometimes startlingly accurate forecasts on everything from changes in the earth’s magnetic fields to the behavior of whales. The Myth of Solid Ground is a journey, both personal and cultural, through the world of earthquakes and earthquake prediction, one that seeks a middle ground between science and superstition, while also looking for a larger context in which seismicity might make sense. An excellent primer on the science of seismology, The Myth of Solid Ground looks at earthquakes as the ultimate metaphor for living with impending disaster.

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Penguin

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0143035258

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9780143035251

Love Signals

A Practical Field Guide to the Body Language of Courtship

By: David Givens

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Love Signals

A Practical Field Guide to the Body Language of Courtship

By: David Givens

Part enthnography and part how-to manual, "Love Signals" documents the little courting rituals witnessed in elevators, on subways, and in the workplace, and examines the essential role the face plays in courtship.

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0312315066

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Brain and Visual Perception

The Story of a 25-Year Collaboration

By: David H. Hubel M.D.,Torsten N. Wiesel M.D.

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Brain and Visual Perception

The Story of a 25-Year Collaboration

By: David H. Hubel M.D.,Torsten N. Wiesel M.D.

This is the story of a hugely successful and enjoyable 25-year collaboration between two scientists who set out to learn how the brain deals with the signals it receives from the two eyes. Their work opened up a new area of brain research that led to their receiving the Nobel Prize in 1981. The book contains their major papers from 1959 to 1981, each preceded and followed by comments telling how and why the authors went about the study, how the work was received, and what has happened since. It begins with short autobiographies of both men, and describes the state of the field when they started. It is intended not only for neurobiologists, but for anyone interested in how the brain works-biologists, psychologists, philosophers, physicists, historians of science, and students at all levels from high school to graduate level.

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Oxford University Press

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0198039166

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Hubble

Imaging Space and Time

By: David H. Devorkin

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Hubble

Imaging Space and Time

By: David H. Devorkin

In the spirit of National Geographic’s top-selling Orbit, this large-format, full-color volume stands alone in revealing more than 200 of the most spectacular images from the Hubble Space Telescope during its lifetime, to the very eve of the 2008 final shuttle mission to the telescope. Written by two of the world’s foremost authorities on space history, Hubble: Imaging Space and Time illuminates the solar system’s workings, the expansion of the universe, the birth and death of stars, the formation of planetary nebulae, the dynamics of galaxies, and the mysterious force known as "dark energy." The potential impact of this book cannot be overstressed: The 2008 servicing mission to install new high-powered scientific instruments is especially high profile because the cancellation of the previous mission, in 2004, caused widespread controversy. The authors reveal the inside story of Hubble’s beginnings, its controversial early days, the drama of its first servicing missions, and the creation of the dynamic images that reach into the deepest regions of visible space, close to the time when the universe began. A wealth of astonishing images leads us to the very edge of known space, setting the stage for the new James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled to launch in 2013. Find the stunning panoramic of Carina Nebula, detailing star birth as never before; a jet from a black hole in one galaxy striking a neighboring galaxy; a jewel-like collection of galaxies from the early years of the universe; and a giant galaxy cannibalizing a smaller galaxy. Timed for the 2008 shuttle launch and coinciding with the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first telescope, Hubble: Imaging Space and Time accompanies a high-profile exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum and will be featured on the popular NASM website.

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National Geographic Books

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1426208944

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9781426208942

Human Anatomy and Physiology

By: David Le Vay

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Human Anatomy and Physiology

By: David Le Vay

The human body is the fascinating place we all call home. Teach Yourself Human Anatomy and Physiology swings open the door so we can see inside clearly. The author uses timely and relevant topics such as genetics, sports injuries, the environment, and AIDS to explore structure and function in the body.

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Teach Yourself

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0658015842

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9780658015847

The Hubble Cosmos

25 Years of New Vistas in Space

By: David H. DeVorkin,Robert Smith

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The Hubble Cosmos

25 Years of New Vistas in Space

By: David H. DeVorkin,Robert Smith

To celebrate NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and its 25 years of accomplishments, let The Hubble Cosmos fill your mind with big ideas, brilliant imagery, and a new understanding of the universe in which we live. Relive key moments in the monumental Hubble story, from launch through major new instrumentation to the promise of discoveries to come. With more than 150 photographs including Hubble All-Stars -- the most famous of all the noteworthy images -- The Hubble Cosmos shows how this telescope is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe." --

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1426215576

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Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 11

Genres: Europe

By: David Horn

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Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 11

Genres: Europe

By: David Horn

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1501326104

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9781501326103

Evolution and the Big Questions

Sex, Race, Religion, and Other Matters

By: David N. Stamos

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Evolution and the Big Questions

Sex, Race, Religion, and Other Matters

By: David N. Stamos

Evolution and the Big Questions “David N. Stamos’s Evolution and the Big Questions delivers what its title promises—you get to look at all of the issues, such as race and ethics and religion, that make the study of evolution so interesting, and more than just a science. The book is written in a clear and friendly manner and deserves a very wide readership.” Michael Ruse, Florida State University This provocative text considers whether evolutionary explanations can be used to clarify some of life’s biggest questions. It offers a lively, informative, and timely look at a wide variety of key issues facing all of us today—including questions of race, sex, gender, the nature of language, religion, ethics, knowledge, consciousness, and, ultimately, thc meaning of life. Some of the questions examined are: Did evolution make men and women fundamentally different? Is the concept of race merely a social construction? Is morality, including universal human rights, a mass delusion? Can religion and evolution really be harmonized? Docs evolution render life meaningless? Designed for students and anyone with an interest in the relationship between evolutionary heritage and human nature, the text takes an interdisciplinary approach and offers direction for further reading and research. Each chapter presents a main topic, together with discussion of related ideas and arguments from various perspectives. Along the way, it poses life’s biggest questions, pulling no punches, and presenting a challenge to thinkers on all levels.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1444359002

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The New Cosmos

Answering Astronomy's Big Questions

By: David J. Eicher

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The New Cosmos

Answering Astronomy's Big Questions

By: David J. Eicher

Over the past decade, astronomers, planetary scientists, and cosmologists have answered - or are closing in on the answers to - some of the biggest questions about the universe. David J. Eicher presents a spectacular exploration of the cosmos that provides a balanced and precise view of the latest discoveries. Detailed and entertaining narratives on compelling topics such as how the Sun will die, the end of life on Earth, why Venus turned itself inside-out, the Big Bang Theory, the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, and the meaning of life in the universe are supported by numerous color illustrations including photos, maps and explanatory diagrams. In each chapter the author sets out the scientific history of a specific question or problem, before tracing the modern observations and evidence in order to solve it. Join David J. Eicher on this fascinating journey through the cosmos!

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Cambridge University Press

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1316558665

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Tracking--Signs of Man, Signs of Hope

A Systematic Approach to the Art and Science of Tracking Humans

By: David Diaz

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Tracking--Signs of Man, Signs of Hope

A Systematic Approach to the Art and Science of Tracking Humans

By: David Diaz

Tracking--Signs of Man, Signs of Hope is a complete guide to tracking and finding humans, alive and dead: lost children and adults, crime victims, escaped criminals.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0762762551

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Galaxies

Inside the Universe's Star Cities

By: David J. Eicher

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Galaxies

Inside the Universe's Star Cities

By: David J. Eicher

Tour the incredible scope of the cosmos as we know it with the editor in chief of Astronomy, featuring jaw-dropping illustrations and full-color photography from the magazine’s archives, much of it never before published. “The natural history of the galaxies is majestic and deserves its own David Attenborough. In David Eicher, it may have just found him.”—Richard Dawkins Journey to the edges of our galaxy and beyond with one of the most widely recognized astronomy experts as your guide. Delve into the history of stargazing and space observation, learn how black holes power galaxies, and understand the classification of the different galaxy types. This illuminating book—with artful illustrations and never-before-seen space photography—will open your mind to the wonders of the universe that await.

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Clarkson Potter

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0525574328

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Of Remixology

Ethics and Aesthetics after Remix

By: David J. Gunkel

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Of Remixology

Ethics and Aesthetics after Remix

By: David J. Gunkel

A new theory of moral and aesthetic value for the age of remix, going beyond the usual debates over originality and appropriation. Remix—or the practice of recombining preexisting content—has proliferated across media both digital and analog. Fans celebrate it as a revolutionary new creative practice; critics characterize it as a lazy and cheap (and often illegal) recycling of other people's work. In Of Remixology, David Gunkel argues that to understand remix, we need to change the terms of the debate. The two sides of the remix controversy, Gunkel contends, share certain underlying values—originality, innovation, artistic integrity. And each side seeks to protect these values from the threat that is represented by the other. In reevaluating these shared philosophical assumptions, Gunkel not only provides a new way to understand remix, he also offers an innovative theory of moral and aesthetic value for the twenty-first century. In a section called “Premix,” Gunkel examines the terminology of remix (including “collage,” “sample,” “bootleg,” and “mashup”) and its material preconditions, the technology of recording. In “Remix,” he takes on the distinction between original and copy; makes a case for repetition; and considers the question of authorship in a world of seemingly endless recompiled and repurposed content. Finally, in “Postmix,” Gunkel outlines a new theory of moral and aesthetic value that can accommodate remix and its cultural significance, remixing—or reconfiguring and recombining—traditional philosophical approaches in the process.

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MIT Press

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0262546531

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