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The Geotraveller

Author : Roger N. Scoon
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030546934
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book The Geotraveller written by Roger N. Scoon and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes famous geosites and historical localities in national parks and conservation areas from North America, East Africa, and Europe. The geosites include iconic landforms associated with active volcanoes, canyons, glaciated landscapes, natural rock monoliths, and rifts. The potential for geotourism in historical localities such as the famous Greco-Roman antiquities of Greece, Italy, and Turkey, is emphasised. Some of the geosites and historical localities provide evidence that previous civilizations coped with active geology and major climatic cycles, whilst others reveal evidence of famous geological events recognized in history and ancient mythology that helped shape our current civilization. The book assists tour guides and visitors (both geologists and non-specialists) interested in geotourism by providing an understanding of geological processes in the national parks and historical locations with the assistance of photographs and simplified geological maps.

Fighting for the Future

Author : Sabrina Mittermeier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1789621763
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (896 download)

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Download or read book Fighting for the Future written by Sabrina Mittermeier and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first two seasons of Star Trek: Discovery, the newest instalment in the long-running and influential Star Trek franchise, received media and academic attention from the moment they arrived on screen. Discovery makes several key changes to Star Trek's well-known narrative formulae, particularly the use of more serialized storytelling, appealing to audiences' changed viewing habits in the streaming age - and yet the storylines, in their topical nature and the broad range of socio-political issues they engage with, continue in the political vein of the series' megatext. This volume brings together eighteen essays and one interview about the series, with contributions from a variety of disciplines including cultural studies, literary studies, media studies, fandom studies, history and political science. They explore representations of gender, sexuality and race, as well as topics such as shifts in storytelling and depictions of diplomacy. Examining Discovery alongside older entries into the Star Trek canon and tracing emerging continuities and changes, this volume will be an invaluable resource for all those interested in Star Trek and science fiction in the franchise era.

The Emergence of Religion in Human Evolution

Author : Margaret Boone Rappaport
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000760553
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Emergence of Religion in Human Evolution written by Margaret Boone Rappaport and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religious capacity is a highly elaborate, neurocognitive human trait that has a solid evolutionary foundation. This book uses a multidisciplinary approach to describe millions of years of biological innovations that eventually give rise to the modern trait and its varied expression in humanity’s many religions. The authors present a scientific model and a central thesis that the brain organs, networks, and capacities that allowed humans to survive physically also gave our species the ability to create theologies, find sustenance in religious practice, and use religion to support the social group. Yet, the trait of religious capacity remains non-obligatory, like reading and mathematics. The individual can choose not to use it. The approach relies on research findings in nine disciplines, including the work of countless neuroscientists, paleoneurologists, archaeologists, cognitive scientists, and psychologists. This is a cutting-edge examination of the evolutionary origins of humanity’s interaction with the supernatural. It will be of keen interest to academics working in Religious Studies, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Anthropology, Evolutionary Biology, and Psychology.

Classic Hikes of the World

Author : Peter Potterfield
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393057966
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (579 download)

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Download or read book Classic Hikes of the World written by Peter Potterfield and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2005-03-08 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From John Muir Trail in California to Mount Kilimanjaro, Potterfield takes readers along on 23 of his favorite personal hikes on some of the world's most spectacular trails. These hikes range from weekend trips to epic journeys, and none require mountaineering skills.

Human Evolution

Author : Camilo J. Cela-Conde
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198567804
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Human Evolution written by Camilo J. Cela-Conde and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-09-27 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended as a comprehensive overview of hominid evolution, synthesising data and approaches from physical anthropology, genetics, archaeology, psychology and philosophy. Human evolution courses are now widespread and this book has the potential to satisfy the requirements of most, particularly at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level. It is based on a translation, albeit with substantial modification, of a successful Spanish language book.

Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us about Sex, Diet, and How We Live

Author : Marlene Zuk
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 039308986X
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us about Sex, Diet, and How We Live written by Marlene Zuk and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “With…evidence from recent genetic and anthropological research, [Zuk] offers a dose of paleoreality.” —Erin Wayman, Science News We evolved to eat berries rather than bagels, to live in mud huts rather than condos, to sprint barefoot rather than play football—or did we? Are our bodies and brains truly at odds with modern life? Although it may seem as though we have barely had time to shed our hunter-gatherer legacy, biologist Marlene Zuk reveals that the story is not so simple. Popular theories about how our ancestors lived—and why we should emulate them—are often based on speculation, not scientific evidence. Armed with a razor-sharp wit and brilliant, eye-opening research, Zuk takes us to the cutting edge of biology to show that evolution can work much faster than was previously realized, meaning that we are not biologically the same as our caveman ancestors. Contrary to what the glossy magazines would have us believe, we do not enjoy potato chips because they crunch just like the insects our forebears snacked on. And women don’t go into shoe-shopping frenzies because their prehistoric foremothers gathered resources for their clans. As Zuk compellingly argues, such beliefs incorrectly assume that we’re stuck—finished evolving—and have been for tens of thousands of years. She draws on fascinating evidence that examines everything from adults’ ability to drink milk to the texture of our ear wax to show that we’ve actually never stopped evolving. Our nostalgic visions of an ideal evolutionary past in which we ate, lived, and reproduced as we were “meant to” fail to recognize that we were never perfectly suited to our environment. Evolution is about change, and every organism is full of trade-offs. From debunking the caveman diet to unraveling gender stereotypes, Zuk delivers an engrossing analysis of widespread paleofantasies and the scientific evidence that undermines them, all the while broadening our understanding of our origins and what they can really tell us about our present and our future.

Trekking Through History

Author : Laura M. Rival
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231118449
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book Trekking Through History written by Laura M. Rival and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rival presents a comprehensive academic study of the Huaorani, correcting distorted portrayals of them by journalists, missionaries, environmentalists, and tour guides as 'Ecuador's last savages'.

Scars of Evolution

Author : Elaine Morgan
Publisher : Souvenir Press
ISBN 13 : 0285641328
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book Scars of Evolution written by Elaine Morgan and published by Souvenir Press. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively and controversial book Elaine Morgan presents a challenging interpretation to the question of human evolution. With brilliant logic she argues that our hominid ancestors began to evolve in response to an aquatic environment. Millions of years ago something happened that caused our ancestors to walk on two legs, to lose their fur, to develop larger brains and learn how to speak. Elaine Morgan discovers what this event was by studying the many incongruous flaws in the physiological make-up of humans. The human body is liable to suffer from obesity, lower back pain and acne. In support of her aquatic ape hypothesis she points out the flaws in our physiological make-up: the difficulties of erect bipedalism, our hairlessness and fat-layers, our preference for face to face sex and the way we breathe. Are these flaws a record of the history of the species, the 'scars' of evolution that are clues to earlier stages of evolution? Morgan establishes the origins of the evolutionary path that separated humans from other animals and questions the theories currently accepted by science. Did our ancestors adapt to an aquatic environment that subsequently dried out? Elaine Morgan has made the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis a plausible alternative to conventional theories of evolution and in The Scars of Evolution she brings a real understanding of who humans are and where they came from.

Evolution, Gender, and Rape

Author : Cheryl Brown Travis
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262700900
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Evolution, Gender, and Rape written by Cheryl Brown Travis and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the flaws and limitations of a strictly biological model of rape, and argues that traditionally stereotyped gender roles are grounded more in culture than in differing biological reproductive roles. [back cover].

Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1787019276
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet’s Thailand’s Islands & Beaches is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stretch out on a perfect swath of white sand on Ko Lipe, rock climb the limestone karsts of Railay, and dive or snorkel around coral reefs with all kinds of fish in Ko Tao – all with your trusted travel companion.

Geeks, Genes, and the Evolution of Asperger Syndrome

Author : Dean Falk
Publisher : University of New Mexico Press
ISBN 13 : 0826356923
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book Geeks, Genes, and the Evolution of Asperger Syndrome written by Dean Falk and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unusual book an evolutionary anthropologist and her coauthor/granddaughter, who has Asperger syndrome, examine the emergence and spread of Asperger syndrome and other forms of high-functioning autism. The authors speak to readers with autism, parents, teachers, clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, other health-care providers, autism researchers, evolutionary biologists, geneticists, paleoanthropologists, and people who simply enjoy reading about science. Using the latest findings regarding brain evolution and the neurological, genetic, and cognitive underpinnings of autistic individuals at the high end of the spectrum, Falk theorizes that many characteristics associated with Asperger syndrome are by-products of the evolution of advanced mental processing. She explores the origins of autism, whether it is currently evolving, how it differs in males and females, and whether it is a global phenomenon. Additionally, Eve Schofield, who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome as a child, provides firsthand accounts of what it is like to grow up as an "Aspie."

Ebook: Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution

Author : Kenneth Kardong
Publisher : McGraw Hill
ISBN 13 : 0077171926
Total Pages : 817 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (771 download)

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Download or read book Ebook: Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution written by Kenneth Kardong and published by McGraw Hill. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course. Vertebrates features a unique emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and excellent pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context. Morphology is foremost, but the author has developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems.

Meat-eating & Human Evolution

Author : Craig Britton Stanford
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195131398
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Meat-eating & Human Evolution written by Craig Britton Stanford and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preface. Foreword. Introduction. I MEAT-EATING AND THE FOSSIL RECORD. 1. Deconstructing the Serengeti. 2. Taphonomy of the Swartkrans hominid postcrania and its bearing on issues of meat-eating and fire management. 3. Neanderthal hunting and meat-processing in the Near East: evidence from Kebara Cave (Israel). 4. Modeling the edible landscape. II LIVING NONHUMAN ANALOGS FOR MEAT-EATING. 5. The dog-eat-dog world of carnivores: a review of past and present carnivore community dynamics. 6. Meat and the early human diet: insights from Neotropical primate studies. 7. The other faunivory: primate ins.

Genomes, Evolution, and Culture

Author : Rene J. Herrera
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118876385
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Genomes, Evolution, and Culture written by Rene J. Herrera and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book combines recent information and discoveries in the field of human molecular biology and human molecular evolution. It provides an interdisciplinary approach drawing together data from various diverse disciplines to address both the more classical anthropological content and the current more contemporary molecular focus of courses. Chapters include a history of human evolutionary genetics; the human genome structure and function; population structure and variability; gene and genomic dynamics; culture; health and disease; bioethics; future.

The Origin of Higher Taxa

Author : T. S. Kemp
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022633595X
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book The Origin of Higher Taxa written by T. S. Kemp and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text discusses whether the origin of radically new kinds of organisms - new higher taxa - are the result of normal Darwinian evolution proceeding, or whether unusual genetic processes and/or special environmental circumstances are necessary.

Hike Smart

Author : Ann Marie Brown
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510708529
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Hike Smart written by Ann Marie Brown and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a first-timer about to take your inaugural trek? Are you veteran hiker looking to be even more efficient when enjoying the sport you love? Are you someone in between? Then look no further than expert trekker Ann Brown’s Hike Smart, the definitive guide to efficient and enjoyable hiking for all levels of experience. Compiling knowledge from over thirty years of hiking, Hike Smart includes hundreds of tips, tactics, and techniques all aimed at helping you become a better hiker. Within these pages, you’ll find: • Dozens of trail dos and don’ts • Pointers on choosing the right gear for your hike—with an emphasis on boots and packs • Advice on negotiating different terrains • Recommendations on how-to deal with unexpected on-trail situations • Stories and interviews from hikers who’ve conquered tough trails • Beautiful color photos of some of America’s most majestic hikes • And much more! So whether you’re about to embark on your first hike or your hundred-and-first, Hike Smart is the only guide you’ll need to ensure that you have your most enjoyable, and smartest trek yet.

Mountain Treks in British Columbia

Author : Gerry Shea
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 192685523X
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Mountain Treks in British Columbia written by Gerry Shea and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second volume in The Aspiring Hiker's Guide series is meant to encourage beginner and intermediate hikers, backpackers and scramblers to explore British Columbia's backcountry in and around the national parks of Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Kootenay and Yoho, along with the provincial parks of Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson, with confidence and excitement. Aspects of venturing into these areas are investigated, including advice on gear, clothing, food and equipment; procedures related to safety and etiquette; and considerations as to physical fitness and first aid. Routes and trails are detailed with colour photographs and maps, GPS coordinates, elevation gain charts, distances, natural landmarks and tips on arriving at the destination safely. Best routes to summits are described in detail to prevent confusion and injury. As well, the general histories of the trails, routes and naming conventions for some mountains add an element of understanding and intrigue about the experience of the First Peoples and early European explorers who set foot in these beautifully wild areas of western Canada.