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Biophiliaーthe love of lifeーencompasses the drive to survive, a sense of kinship with all life-forms, and an instinct for beauty. In this unconventional book, Kay Harel uses biophilia as a lens to ……続きを見る

Paleontology is one of the most visible yet most misunderstood fields of science. Children dream of becoming paleontologists when they grow up. Museum visitors flock to exhibits on dinosaurs and oth……続きを見る

In 1959, what appeared to be the bones of a mastodon were found in a western New York pasture. When researchers began to investigate further in the early 1980s, the site proved to hold far more. Kno……続きを見る

As more and more so-called experts challenge what the Bible says about the creation of man, we must take aim with straightforward, Christ-centered answers. Today's generation is bombarded with theor……続きを見る

Did you know that the word 'swansong' comes from an ancient belief that while swans were silent throughout their lives, they sang a beautiful song on their deathbed? Or that a group of skylarks is c……続きを見る

Every animal on the planet owes its existence to one crucial piece of evolutionary engineering: the egg. It's time to tell a new story of life on Earth. 'Jules Howard's egg's-eye view of evolution i……続きを見る

A richly illustrated guide to lichens and their biology Existing at the margins of life, lichens are the result of symbiotic relationships between fungi and photosynthesizing partners in the form of……続きを見る

L'opera “Osservazioni intorno alle vipere” (1664) è stata molto importante nella storia della scienza moderna, poiché ha demolito alcune teorie aristoteliche a favore di un’attività sperimentale, e ……続きを見る

'A fascinating if stark warning about human hubris in ignoring our place in nature' New Scientist Travel through drowned forests, vanished villages and sinking cities: the lost lands of our past, pr……続きを見る

The Apple: A Delicious History tells the engrossing and richly informative story of a fruit with a unique attachment to the human story. The 10,000-year tale of the round and pleasantly crunchy prod……続きを見る

The Return of the Grey Partridge tells the extraordinary story of how wildlife is restored to the Arundel Estate in West Sussex. Prompted by the collapse in numbers of one species, the grey partridg……続きを見る

Was Sandy a freak of nature, or the new normal? On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy reached the shores of the northeastern United States to become one of the most destructive storms in history. But……続きを見る

《文明進化：從人類開始》是一本引人入勝的科學非小說書籍，帶領讀者進入一段關於人類起源、演化和未來的精彩之旅。本書以科學的角度探索了人類的起源，從最早的人類祖先開始，一直追溯到現代的人類所經歷的演化過……続きを見る

Looking into the face of our alleged ape ancestor, popular Christian apologist Hank Hanegraaff dissects and debunks the astonishingly weak arguments for the evolutionary theory, revealing it as noth……続きを見る

From early explorers to contemporary scientists, naturalists have examined island flora and fauna of Oceania, discovering new species, carefully documenting the lives of animals, and creating work c……続きを見る

Explore the past, present and future of the everyday stuff in your home, from tinned food to tampons. Learn how 30,000 bath toys and the work of amateur beachcombers have helped scientists study oce……続きを見る

A captivating portrait of the poet and the scientist who shared an enchanted view of nature Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin were born at a time when the science of studying the natural world was ……続きを見る

For centuries, the wild woods of Georgia have harbored a secret. Bigfoots and other relict hominoids have been reported in the state's mountains, caves, and swamps. Witness statements describe sever……続きを見る

*Entre los mejores libros de 2022 según The New York Times* *Finalista del Waterstones Book of the Year* Un apasionante viaje a los albores de la Tierra y un valioso testimonio de cómo la vida se im……続きを見る

Ibn Sīnā, one of the most influential philosophers of the Islamic civilization, discusses his philosophical views with integrity in his book, Kitāb al-Shifā (Book of Healing). The first book of the ……続きを見る

A GREAT SOUVENIR OF THE APRIL 8, 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE Whether you were filled with awe at the sight of the corona or were disappointed by clouds on April 8th, the experience of chasing a total s……続きを見る

Ibn Sīnā (also known as Avicenna), one of the most influential philosophers of the Islamic world, has an important place in the history of science. Kitab al-Shifa, also known as the Book of Healing,……続きを見る

Während der gesamten Menschheitsgeschichte haben wir mit Vögeln zusammengelebt. Wir haben sie als Nahrung gejagt und domestiziert, sie in unseren Mythen, Religionen und Ritualen verehrt, sie wegen i……続きを見る

The award-winning author of The Song of the Dodo examines weird and wonderful aspects of nature in this collection of wise, witty, and insightful essays. From tales of vegetarian piranha fish and vo……続きを見る

‘Wise, compassionate, and urgent.’ Robert Macfarlane, author of Underland A Bookseller Nonfiction Editor’s Choice for March 2024 Plunge into the depths of the unknown in this thrilling work of nonfi……続きを見る

Почему одни запахи кажутся нам чудесными, а другие вызывают отвращение? Есть ли на свете запахи, которые всегда воспринимаются как хорошие или дурные всеми представителями нашего вида ー независимо ……続きを見る

British Columbia, the western-most province of Canada, is known nationally & globally for its natural beauty, picturesque mountain scapes, coastal scenery, near endless miles of shoreline, inlets an……続きを見る

A lavishly illustrated, large-format reference book by two preeminent experts on North American shorebirds More than half a century has passed since the publication of The Shorebirds of North Americ……続きを見る

More than a third of the houses in the world are made of clay. Clay vessels were instrumental in the invention of cooking, wine and beer making, and international trade. Our toilets are made of clay……続きを見る

内容简介 我们时常遇到大量统计数据，如占比、患病率、风险值等。大量或显或隐的数字，都可能因误读或误用而扭曲真相，要读懂它们进而做出合理判断，"统计意识"不可或缺。 本书帮读者了解数字方面的22个常见错误和……続きを見る