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First Steps(2021) DESILVA, JEREMYHumans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from bipedalism.24,94 € -
Being Brains(2019) VIDAL, FERNANDO,ORTEGA, FRANCISCOSketches the history of the belief that human beings are essentially their brains, and documents and critically discusses its contemporary forms across a range of contexts, including mental health, the human sciences, and literature and film.Vezava: Mehka46,56 € -
Sexual Selection(2018) ZUK, MARLENE (PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION AND BEHAVIOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TWIN CITIES),SIMMONS, LEIGH W. (PROFESSOR IN THE SCHOOL OF ANIMAL BIOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AND DIRECTOR OF THE UWA CENTRE FOR EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY)Sexual selection, Darwin's other big idea, is the selection for particular traits and behaviours that results from (usually) female choice and male competition. It can produce flamboyant features, such as the peacock's tail, which would seem to be detrimeVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Move!(2022) WILLIAMS, CAROLINEExercise changes the brain. But which exercises have what effect? Time to get up to speed with the cutting-edge science of the mind-body connection and discover how just a little bit of movement could shift your own head to a better place.Vezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Move!(2021) WILLIAMS, CAROLINEExercise changes the brain. But which exercises have what effect? Time to get up to speed with the cutting-edge science of the mind-body connection and discover how just a little bit of movement could shift your own head to a better placeVezava: Trda28,26 € -
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Story of Life: Evolution (Extended Edition)(2017) SYMONS, RUTHThis new extended edition of Story of Life is the perfect gift for those with a love of the natural world. Wander the galleries - open 365 days a year - and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text.Vezava: Trda18,21 € -
Fixing Your Damaged And Incorrect Genes(2019) FRIEDBERG, ERROL C (UNIV OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS, USA)Vezava: Mehka44,55 € -
You Must Be Very Intelligent(2017) BODEWITS, KARINModern academia is certainly darker and stranger than one might suspect… This book will put a wry, knowing smile on the faces of former researchers.Vezava: Mehka59,86 € -
Human Origins(2022) NEW SCIENTISTThe story of how our ancestors made the first tentative steps towards becoming human, how we lost our fur but gained language, fire and tools, and how we strode out of Africa, invented farming and cities and ultimately created modern civilisation.Vezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Why bees do not see red and we sometimes feel blue(2021) ZOELZER, JOANNAFor thousands of years, colours have determined our lives. They decide about mating, food, survival and power. They have an influence on our thinking and feeling. Behind every hue lies an amazing story.Vezava: Trda34,98 € -
Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes(2017) HARTL, DANIEL L.,COCHRANE, BRUCEVezava: Mehka81,57 € -
How to Mend a Broken Heart(2021) BRYARS, ZIELLAWhen Ziella Bryars was in the midst of heartbreak, a conversation with her neuroscientist best friend changed everything. This warm and witty self-help book outlines the impact a relationship break-up has on our brains and bodies, and explores how a scienVezava: Mehka11,20 €
