The main body of the book focuses on diet, brain, locomotion and skin. This book not only promises to enrich our understanding of human evolution but also challenges us to reconsider what it means to be human in the light of our ancient lineage and...Daugiau...
The book describes the functioning of the material universe with the use of an intermediate mathematical language and is based entirely on physical phenomena, on reality, and does not use philosophical or theological argumentation based on abstract...Daugiau...
This short book examines the history, origins and unintended consequences of the commonly used and widely accepted practice of long and low riding and training in dressage. International rider and trainer Paul Belasik explains the little-known origi...Daugiau...
The array of colours found on the Scarini tribe (family: Labridae) commonly known as the Parrotfish, is truly astounding and is showcased to breathtaking effect in this book. Michelle Brayshaw reveals the array of colour changes which these fish dis...Daugiau...
Aphids Unveiled explores the curious journey of these tiny insects from humble beginnings to becoming the most obnoxious pests for farmers and home gardeners alike. With a witty narrative style and a touch of humor, the book aims to engage readers w...Daugiau...
A Year of Real and Literary Birds is simultaneously an almanac of bird life, a work of interdisciplinary literary scholarship, and a chronicle of family life....Daugiau...
This book explains, in accessible, everyday language, how to apply the Five Domains of Animal Welfare throughout the horse world, whatever type of equine is concerned or whatever role he or she fulfils....Daugiau...
Recent biodiversity studies, reported here for the first time, have shown that the molluscan fauna of the Gulf of Mexico is far richer and more complex than previously thought. These species are illustrated here on 132 color plates and discussed in...Daugiau...
This book provides a critical edition and an English translation of the chapter on spheres (goldhyya) from Nitynandas Sarvasiddhntarja, a Sanskrit astronomical text written in seventeenth-century Mughal India. Suitable for those studying and interes...Daugiau...
A Professionals Guide to Demystifying Feline Behaviour is ideal for veterinarians and other professionals to support their practice and recommend to clients. It features sections on how to fulfil species-specific needs, decipher body-language and m...Daugiau...
This book explores the fascinating and complex lives of the honey badger, the African jackals (black-backed jackal and side-striped), African golden wolves and Eurasian golden jackals. It will interest researchers, scientists, and students in wildli...Daugiau...
Beyond Lamarckism, Plasticity in Darwinian Evolution shows that the evolutionary impact of plasticity was in fact debated long before the emergence of the current debate on the limits of the Modern Synthesis....Daugiau...
Using evidence from anthropology, neuroscience, psychiatry, analytical psychology and evolutionary biology, within this book Dr Erik Goodwyn explores the current cultural psyche, and how elements of modern society are contributing to the current lon...Daugiau...
First published in 1954, The British Seashore is written for those who love to wander along the coast- along the beaches of shingle and sand, the rocky shores, in the salt marshes, and up steep cliff paths....Daugiau...
Sex, Gender, Ethics, and the Darwinian Evolution of Humanity examines the impact of Darwins Descent of Man on contemporary biology and the humanities....Daugiau...
Although it is the defining organ of Chordates, the notochord is perhaps the least understood of vertebrate organs because it is usually considered a transient structure only present in early embryonic development....Daugiau...
This book introduces the reader to the fascinating and sometimes bizarre world of space rocks using a simple, clear layman-friendly style. It explains why they are so special and describes their main characteristics....Daugiau...
Practicing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, professional aquarists, fish researchers, and tropical fish hobbyists will find this thorough yet concise handbook a complete how-to guide for keeping fish under human care healthy and thriving....Daugiau...
This book takes readers through the most iconic geologically significant scenery in South America, points out features of interest, and describes how these features came to be. Areas covered include the glacial landscapes of southern Patagonia, the...Daugiau...
Offering practical advice on a range of wavelengths and tools, this highly accessible, self-contained book presents a broad overview of astronomical instrumentation, techniques, and tools....Daugiau...
Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review remains one of the most cited sources in marine science and oceanography. An international Editorial Board ensures global relevance and expert peer review....Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 22-Aug-2023, Leidėjas: Routledge India, ISBN-13: 9781003427452)
This book delves into the history of the commercialization of wildlife in India. It examines the colonial strategies that were employed in the commodification of wildlife resources specifically for lucrative domestic and international trade during t...Daugiau...
This book offers a first-of-its-kind roadmap for thinking about complex encounters of religion and outer space. A multidisciplinary group of scholarly experts takes up some of the most intriguing scientific, spiritual, trade/commercial, and even mil...Daugiau...
This book introduces students to environmental and evolutionary anthropology, focusing on how humans adapt to their environment and how the environment shapes culture. It shows how cultures evolved within the context of their environment and how the...Daugiau...
The essays and original visualizations collected in Natural Things in Early Modern Worlds explore the relationships among natural things, ranging from pollen in a gust of wind, to a carnivorous pitcher plant, to a shell-like skinned armadillo, and t...Daugiau...
How Change Happens in Equine-Assisted Interventions gives clinicians and researchers an intervention theory on the mechanisms of change during psychotherapy and other interventions that incorporate horses....Daugiau...
This book examines a wide range of innovative approaches for coastal wetlands restoration and explains how we should use use both academic research and practitioners findings to influence learning, practice, policy, and social change....Daugiau...
This book offers a comprehensive account of the current state of inland waters in tropical and subtropical East Asia, exploring a series of case studies of freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals and water bodies at particular risk....Daugiau...
Plants are autotrophs and sessile, while animals are heterotrophs and motile. Sessility has imposed on plants 94 hermaphroditism, 23 selfing, 3 polyploidization and 39 clonality, in comparison to ...Daugiau...
This second edition of Zoo and Aquarium History takes the reader on a journey through the transition of private collections to menageries, to zoos, then zoological gardens, and more recently conservation centers and sanctuaries....Daugiau...
Snakes are fascinating creatures and herpetologists and amateur snake fanciers devote immense time and energy to their study. No one has focused more obsessively on research and discovery than Prof Rick Shine. Spellbinding stories highlight the chal...Daugiau...
This book covers the response of the seabird research community to a biodiversity crisis aiming to contribute towards environmental sustainability. It should provide inspiration to a wide range of professionals and students, including the much neede...Daugiau...
This book bridges the gap between the many insights into art provided by research in evolutionary theory, psychology, and neuroscience and those enduring normative issues best addressed by philosophy....Daugiau...
Arguing for a vegan economy, this book explains how we can and should alter our eating habits away from meat and dairy through sociocultural evolution....Daugiau...
Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives is an award winning exploration of the fundamental elements of the taxonomy, systematics, physiology, and ecology of sharks, skates, rays, and chimera. This edition presents current research as well as tradition...Daugiau...
This book helps dog owners recognise the signs of pain and prevent them from the outset. It also alerts canine professionals to warning signs and provides a guide for use with clients. Making simple changes to our homes, and how we exercise and trai...Daugiau...
This book illustrates how fusion-fission cycles actually constitute what we call culture. Providing specific case studies, including cultural shifts in the 1960s, recurring moral panics, and nation-formation, the book concludes with general prin...Daugiau...
Learned and fixed behaviors underlie many of the patterns we observe in songbirds. But the environmental context in which these patterns occur is changing quickly, often to the detriment of the individual and species. The goal of this book is to wea...Daugiau...
Evolutionary biology is applied to a wide range of practical problems in law, medicine, agriculture, the environment, and society. Although these applications can have a dark side, rapid progress is underway or should be expected in the near future...Daugiau...
Bioenergetics deals with the very first energy transformation steps performed by living cells. Increased dissipation is the major effect of processing external energy packages. Enzyme-supported charge separation is the minor but essential outcome fo...Daugiau...
This volume examines the impact of and responses to historic earthquakes and volcanic eruption in the Azores. Study is placed in the contexts of: the history and geography of this fascinating archipelago; progress being made in predicting future eve...Daugiau...
