Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters (Ridley Matt)(Paperback)

Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters (Ridley Matt)(Paperback)

The genome's been mapped.But what does it mean?Arguably the most significant scientific discovery of the new century, the mapping of the twenty-three pairs of chromosomes that make up the human genome raises almost as many questions as it answers. Questions that will profoundly impact the way we

Genome Integrity: Facets and Perspectives (Lankenau Dirk-Henner)(Paperback)

This is the first book to give a full overview on genome integrity in different species. From microorganisms to humans, this volume provides an interdisciplinary overview of how genome integrity is maintained. Written by an international panel of experts, the book addresses the connection between

Nature via Nurture - Genes, Experience and What Makes Us Human (Ridley Matt)(Paperback / softback)

Acclaimed author Matt Ridley's thrilling follow-up to his bestseller Genome. Armed with the extraordinary new discoveries about our genes, Ridley turns his attention to the nature versus nurture debate to bring the first popular account of the roots of human

The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life (Mooney Carla)(Paperback)

A fascinating tour of the human genome and the role of genetics in our lives Hands-on science investigations and STEM research projects help readers ages 12 to 15 discover a mysterious part of their own bodies--their genes Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? The answer lies in

Neanderthal Man: In Search of Lost Genomes (Pbo Svante)(Paperback)

A preeminent geneticist hunts the Neanderthal and Denisovan genomes to answer the biggest question of them all: how did our ancestors become human?Neanderthal Man tells the riveting personal and scientific story of the quest to use ancient DNA to unlock the secrets of human evolution. Beginning

The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves (Ridley Matt)(Paperback)

'Ridley writes with panache, wit, and humor and displays remarkable ingenuity in finding ways to present complicated materials for the lay reader.' -- Los Angeles Times In a bold and provocative interpretation of economic history, Matt Ridley, the New York Times-bestselling author of Genome and The

Periodic Table (Levi Primo)(Pevná vazba)

An extraordinary kind of autobiography in which each of the 21 chapters takes its title and its starting-point from one of the elements in the periodic

Montreal In 15 Chapters (Smith Robert)(Paperback)

Montreal In 15 Chapters is a compilation of stories taking place in Montreal, from the story of a translator in the Quebec government to the wanderings of a homeless person on the streets. Some of the spots mentioned now only exist in our memories, such as the Hawaiian Lounge, which was a bar for

On the Origin of Species (Darwin Charles)(Paperback)

In The Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply-held beliefs of the Western world. Arguing for a material, not divine, origin of species, he showed that new species are achieved by 'natural selection.' The Origin communicates the enthusiasm of original thinking in an open,

Orchid Species Culture: Dendrobium (Baker Charles O.)(Paperback)

A data-intensive guide to the culture of species in the orchid genus

Francis Crick: Discoverer of the Genetic Code (Ridley Matt)(Paperback)

Part of the acclaimed Eminent Lives series, Francis Crick is the first biography of the eminent scientist, co-discoverer of the double helix structure of DNA. Written by Matt Ridley, the award-winning author of the national bestseller Genome, Francis Crick traces his life from middle class

The Agile Gene: How Nature Turns on Nurture (Ridley Matt)(Paperback)

Armed with extraordinary new discoveries about our genes, acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley turns his attention to the nature-versus-nurture debate in a thoughtful book about the roots of human behavior.Ridley recounts the hundred years' war between the partisans of nature and nurture to explain

Field Guide to the Bats of the Amazon (Lopez-Baucells Adria)(Paperback)

A species identification guide to the 160 species of bat described in the Amazon region, including a morphological identification key with stunning photographs and an acoustic key for Amazonian bats illustrated with the echolocation spectrogram of most

On the Origin of Species: A Facsimile of the First Edition (Darwin Charles)(Paperback)

It is now generally recognized that the publication of Darwin's Origin of Species in 1859 not only decisively altered the basic concepts of biological theory but had a profound and lasting influence on social, philosophic, and religious thought. This work is rightly regarded as one of the most

The Ethics of Species: An Introduction (Sandler Ronald L.)(Paperback)

We are causing species to go extinct at extraordinary rates, altering existing species in unprecedented ways, and creating entirely new species. More than ever before, we require an ethic of species to guide our interactions with them. In this book, Ronald L. Sandler examines the value of species

Bat Calls of Britain and Europe: A Guide to Species Identification (Russ Jon)(Paperback)

A comprehensive guide to the calls of 44 species of bat occurring in Europe. Following on from the British Bat Calls by Jon Russ, this new book substantially updates all sections and expands the book to inform sound analysis and species identification of all bats in

The Pitchfork Disney (Ridley Philip)(Paperback)

The Pitchfork Disney heralded the arrival of a unique and disturbing voice in the world of contemporary drama. Manifesting Ridley's vivid and visionary imagination and the dark beauty of his outlook, the play resonates with his trademark themes: East London, storytelling, moments of shocking

Ignatian Spirituality and Interreligious Dialogue - Reading Love's Mystery (SJ Michael Barnes)(Paperback / softback)

The twelve linked chapters form a personal introduction, with a degree of autobiography and illustrative anecdote, to an interior dialogue between Christian faith and the challenging context of contemporary religious

Devil in the Kitchen - The Autobiography (White Marco Pierre)(Paperback / softback)

The long-awaited autobiography of the archetypal kitchen bad boy - Marco Pierre

My Life in Football: The Autobiography (Keegan Kevin)(Paperback)

The autobiography of the iconic, hugely influential and well-loved former English football player and

True Colours - My Autobiography (Geraghty Barry)(Paperback / softback)

The riveting full-career autobiography of Barry Geraghty, one of the most successful jump jockeys in the sport's history. Now retired, Geraghty takes his rightful place in the pantheon of greats that inclues AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and Ruby

Origins of Virtue (Ridley Matt)(Paperback / softback)

Why are people nice to each other? What are the reasons for altruism? This book explains how the human mind has evolved a special instinct for social exchange, offering a lucid and persuasive argument about the paradox of human

Autobiography of Maxim Gorky: My Childhood, in the World, My Universities (Gorky Maxim)(Paperback)

Brief History of the Freemasons (Ridley Jasper)(Paperback / softback)

Ridley separates myth from truth about the Freemasons and describes the development of the secret society from its origins amongst the masons working on the great cathedrals of the Middle