Catálogo de libros: Ciencias de la vida: cuestiones generales

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  • CASANDRA EFFECT
    Roberto Guillermo Gomes
    The WMO predicts that between 2020 and 2023 there is a 10% chance of a 1.5°C global temperature increase. This means that the UN goal of not exceeding this threshold will not be heeded because of the very pace of accelerating global warming. While by 2030 we will reach 450 ppm CO2, if we continue at the same rate of pollution, and as a result the fateful 2°C which will trigger ...
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    55,16 €

  • When Many Become One
    Victor Stone
    Embark on a journey through the frontiers of science, nature, and the cosmos with Victor Stone’s groundbreaking exploration, 'When Many Become One.' In this thought-provoking and visionary book, Stone delves into the intriguing world of hybridization, transcending the boundaries between animals, plants, and technology, while daring to imagine the extraordinary possibilities of ...
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    11,12 €

  • Southern Priaralie
    Ulbike Kudajbergenova
    The monograph is devoted to the analysis of the ecological state of the environment, as well as used a comprehensive ecological approach in assessing the information about the state of the environment and pathological processes occurring in the body, which have important scientific and practical significance.The book is addressed to scientists, teachers of higher educational in...
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    77,81 €

  • The Student’s Guide to Genetic Engineering Breakthroughs
    HARPER
    In the world of biotechnology, one term that frequently comes up is genetic engineering. But what exactly does it mean? Genetic engineering refers to the process of manipulating an organism’s genetic material to alter its characteristics. This innovative field has revolutionized the way we approach various aspects of life, including medicine, agriculture, and industry.Genetic e...
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    30,11 €

  • The Principles of Geology
    Charles Lyell
    Principles of Geology is a groundbreaking classic of science, Mentioned multiple times in glowing terms by Charles Darwin, in The Origin of Species, and heralded by such contemporaries as Melville, Emerson, Tennyson and George Eliot, Principles of Geology is here for a new generation concerned with Earth sciences, climate and the processes which shape it. ...
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    29,09 €

  • Sapiens Reinvented
    Jim Loehr
    Have you ever wondered why humans, despite centuries of evolution and progress, still grapple with a deeply ingrained penchant for aggression and violence? Sapiens Reinvented by Jim Loehr not only explores this perplexing question but delves deep into the genetic codes that have shaped our species’ history of conflict and survival. This groundbreaking book unravels the heart-wr...
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    13,59 €

  • When Evolution Stops
    Armando Simon
    Evolution is a fact. The evidence for it is simply overwhelming. However, the original mechanism that generates the evolutionary process, as first put forth simultaneously by Charles Darwin and Alfred R. Wallace and which became known as Natural Selection, has now been seen to be too simplistic by some scientists aside from the hard-core neo-Darwinists who insist that nothing w...
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    28,77 €

  • Amazing Annoying Birds - Living with Australian Brush-turkeys
    Ann Göth
    Are brush-turkeys remarkable native birds admired for their uniqueness, or evil invaders intent on wreaking havoc in our gardens and destroying our backyards? Not many native Australian birds are as controversial as brush-turkeys. Fed-up garden owners who find them no good, obnoxious, or a catastrophe stand against those who view brush-turkeys as uplifting and full of jaw-dropp...
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    14,16 €

  • Making of the World
    Mahbub H. Khan
    This book is 'a strong summary of world history and social evolution' (Timothy Earle, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology, Northwestern University, USA).Humanity was once divided into thousands of small nomadic groups, hardly knowing each other. Each lived inside its bubble of myths and beliefs. The notion of one single global community, related by a common origin and similar as...
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    22,13 €

  • The Evolution of Pet Keeping
    Rayan Musk
    'The Evolution of Pet Keeping: A Journey through Human-Animal Coexistence' is a captivating exploration that traces the historical, cultural, and emotional threads woven into the fabric of our relationship with pets. This insightful narrative embarks on a fascinating journey, unraveling the evolving dynamics of human-animal coexistence and shedding light on the intricate ways i...
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    18,93 €

  • Animal Behavior
    Rafeal Mechlore
    'Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach' is an insightful exploration that unveils the fascinating world of animal behavior through the lens of evolution. This comprehensive and engaging narrative delves into the intricate patterns, instincts, and adaptations that have evolved over time, shaping the diverse behaviors observed in the animal kingdom.The book takes readers on a...
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    23,82 €

  • Environmental Plan - ACEVA MG
    Ronaldo Morais / Valdivino D. de Oliveira Júnior
    The topic of a sustainable environment is now part of all the forums where the future of the world community is discussed, as well as the paths and destinies of the planet, with the enormous pressure caused by public opinion forcing countries and economic agglomerations to take measures to prevent and remedy environmental problems. Aceva (Associação Centralinense de Embalagens ...
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    54,90 €

  • Lionfish P. volitans (Scorpaenidae) on the coast of Holguin, Cuba
    Alejandro Fernández V. / Antonio Vega Torres / Enrique Reynaldo de la Cruz
    The lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a reef species that has established itself rapidly throughout the western Atlantic. It was registered for the first time in Cuba in 2007, an invasive species causing great damage to native ichthyological communities in different regions of the world. For this reason, the present book was written to address the distribution and abundance of lio...
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    100,13 €

  • Study of the life cycle of Coccinella algerica
    Karima Benoufella-Kitous / Samia AIT AMAR-BERRAS
    Among entomophagous predators, ladybugs are currently one of the best-known families in biological control. They constitute a group of insects which plays a very important role in regulating aphid populations. The present study focuses on a few biological aspects of the aphidiphagous ladybug Coccinella algerica. The biological development cycle of this ladybug takes 29 days at ...
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    60,13 €

  • On the Origin of Artificial Species
    David R. Wood
    Charles Darwin’s natural theory of evolution is one of the greatest ideas in history. His theory enabled mankind to partially perceive the patterns in nature. However, the greater pattern has remained undiscovered until now. With the decoding of ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, the pattern of evolution has been fully revealed. In his book On the Origins of Artificial Spe...
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    29,21 €

  • The use of MDF powder as an oil adsorber in water bodies
    Felipe de Oliveira / Marco Aurélio S. Mayworm
    Currently, part of the pollution in water bodies is caused by waste oils from accidents and spillages as well as inadequate domestic and industrial disposal, which makes the water treatment system for public supply more expensive, in addition to the various environmental harms such as the death of aquatic and coastal fauna and flora. At the same time, the use of medium density ...
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    53,60 €

  • Space use of Calomys musculinus (Rodentia
    Andrea Rosa Steinmann
    The present book 'Space use of Calomys musculinus (Rodentia: Cricetidae)' is a revised version of my Doctoral Thesis entitled 'Spacing behavior of Calomys musculinus (Rodentia: Muridae)' presented in 2006 for the degree of Doctor in Biological Sciences. For this study of the space use of C. musculinus the following attributes were considered: sizes and percentage of intra- and ...
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    98,61 €

  • Model of Environmental Education in Conservation Values
    Jose Ignacio Monsalve Maldonado
    We observe with concern how the indiscriminate use of natural and human resources leads the population to the danger of irreparable ruin, the same thing happens when, through ignorance, idleness and perversity, we fail to ensure the conservation of the environment, which currently constitutes an alert for all strata of society, hence the urgent need through this research to bui...
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    75,37 €

  • Exploring the Soil
    Juliano Barbirato / Natália Coelho Ferreira
    This book is a compilation of basic techniques for qualitative soil analyses in the field and laboratory. A field experiment was also carried out to compile the use of some of the methods shown in the body of the book, and how they could have been improved through other more refined soil analyses. Exploring Soil is a book by ecologists Natália Coelho Ferreira and Juliano Barbir...
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    53,60 €

  • Plant toxicity by heavy metals
    Feriel Sebia / Meriem Djarmouni / Meriem Soltani
    This work examines the toxicity of heavy metals on medicinal and health plants. The results demonstrate the sensitivity of these plants to metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, copper and chromium, which can lead to excessive accumulation and compromise their therapeutic quality. Preventative measures and early detection of soil and water contamination are essential to ensure ...
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    84,47 €

  • Trophic biology of the ichthyofauna of the Peixe - Boi river basin
    Ana Caroline de Souza Campos / Breno Barros / Juliana T. B. da Silva
    The diet of fish is of paramount importance in the regulatory processes of aquatic ecosystems, as it does not denote the availability of food distributed in the habitat as much as the choices made by individuals. This study was carried out in two streams located in the Peixe - Boi river basin / PA, at different stages of anthropization, with the aim of comparing the diet of the...
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    53,79 €

  • Reciprocal recurrent selection in maize full sibling families
    Ana Paula C. G. Berilli / Luis Eduardo Gottardo
    Maize is the world’s main agricultural crop and future projections show that it will continue to be the most important cereal. As far as plant breeding is concerned, one of the most efficient methods has been recurrent selection as a strategy for obtaining continuous genetic gains. With this in mind, in 2014 the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo Campus Itapina began a genetic...
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    53,60 €

  • The Ambient Christ
    Joseph C. Masterleo / Joseph CMasterleo
    There is a unified field in the cosmos that holds everything together, and every discipline is a portal to it. Science calls it a field of fundamental forces and elementary particles. Religion calls it God and accepts it by faith as an impenetrable mystery. How can their unbending perspectives be reconciled? In The Ambient Christ, the author proposes a novel paradigm that expla...
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    17,89 €

  • Human Evolution Beyond Biology and Culture
    Jeroen C. J. M. van den Bergh
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    92,83 €

  • The importance of climate control in cotton farming
    Edilson Paes Saraiva / Kilmer Oliveira Soares / Rannyelle Gomes Souza
    The book describes the importance of controlling the environment in quail houses. It shows the effects of heat stress on quail egg production. ...
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    53,60 €

  • C. S. Lewis’ War Against Scientism and Naturalism
    Jerry Bergman
    It is commonly assumed that C S Lewis was a theistic evolutionist. In fact, he was one of the most effective anti-evolutionist of the last century. He did not make his case against evolution from biology, but rather from logic, reason, and history. This book is another reason to appreciate the life and work of Lewis and his contribution to Christian thought. ...
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    17,79 €

  • Studies in environmental perception
    Cristiano Cunha Costa
    This work is the result of long studies in the field of environmental education, with environmental perception as the main methodological tool in the studies. This research began during my undergraduate studies with the aim of understanding how the most diverse audiences (students, teachers, environmental police officers, visitors to conservation units, settlers) perceive the e...
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    98,72 €

  • Intelligent Design as Proof of Creation
    Uditha Jayatunga
    Intelligent Design goes well beyond the evolution debate. This book explores the science of this vast subject from the universe to life as well as going down to cells and DNA. It argues that the origin of first life, complexities of a cell, unparallel information system in DNA and many perfect systems seen in all life can only come from intelligence. It also draws evidence from...
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    12,45 €

  • Basic knowledge of climate change and climate protection
    Günther Dichatschek
    The increasing interest and topicality of a change in the climate (climate change) and the resulting consequences are important for contemporary education/ political education, because it has consequences for nature and society, possibilities for action, climate research and consequences for political action. Climate change is present, changes in the form of extreme weather con...
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    58,82 €

  • Not Just Dirt
    Kevin R. Elmy
    Just Not Dirt is a book helping soil caretakers to look at ways of managing regeneratively. That is building soil adding carbon back into the soil ecosystem. The soil health principles are global, they are true around the world. How you do it will have a regional flavour and agronomics. Topics extensively covered are the five soil health principles: keep a vegetative plant grow...
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    22,37 €