A silent epidemic reshapes our faces and health. Discover the causes of shrinking jaws and crowded teeth, and simple solutions for a healthier future. Zobraziť viac
Alan Precup disappeared while backpacking in the Alaskan wilderness. Days later, searchers found his campsite. In the bushes about 150 feet away, they found Precup’s bare skeleton, one intact hand, and both feet, still booted. In his camera were the ... Zobraziť viac
As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous ... Zobraziť viac
Every animal on the planet owes its existence to one crucial piece of evolutionary engineering: the egg... Zobraziť viac
The most up-to-date book on invertebrates, providing a new framework for understanding their place in the tree of lifeIn The Invertebrate Tree of Life, Gonzalo Giribet and Gregory Edgecombe, leading authorities on invertebrate biology and paleontology... Zobraziť viac
Environmental DNA (eDNA) refers to DNA that can be extracted from environmental samples (such as soil, water, feces, or air) without the prior isolation of any target organism. The analysis of environmental DNA has the potential of providing... Zobraziť viac
Master AP Biology with this curriculum-aligned program. Features skill-building, stunning visuals, and expert content for success. Zobraziť viac
Growing Up Human reveals how our evolutionary history has shaped a phenomenon experienced by all readers – childhood... Zobraziť viac
This is The Sunday Times Bestseller. Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have lived... Zobraziť viac
Publikace, která je součástí edice Příroda do kapsy, se věnuje běžným i méně častým planým rostlinám, které můžeme objevit při procházkách ve volné krajině – ať už na osluněných loukách, v zastíněných lesích, nebo ve vegetaci podél cest či vodních... Zobraziť viac
The origin of biological diversity, via the formation of new species, can be inextricably linked to adaptation to the ecological environment. Specifically, ecological processes are central to the formation of new species when barriers to ... Zobraziť viac
Caves and other subterranean habitats with their often strange (even bizarre) inhabitants have long been objects of fascination, curiosity, and debate... Zobraziť viac
Although the field of quantitative genetics - the study of the genetic basis of variation in quantitative characteristics such as body size, or reproductive success - is almost 100 years old, its application to the study of ... Zobraziť viac
All humans share three origins: the beginning of our individual lives, the appearance of life on Earth, and the formation of our planetary home. Life through Time and Space brings together the latest discoveries in both biology and astronomy... Zobraziť viac
Die Natur steckt voller Überraschungen: Laubbäume beeinflussen die Erdrotation, Kraniche sabotieren die spanische Schinkenproduktion und Nadelwälder können Regen machen. Was steckt dahinter? Der passionierte Förster und Bestsellerautor ... Zobraziť viac
Prepare to be enchanted with an in-depth and up-close view of the most loved of all invertebrates, the praying mantis! Keeping the Praying Mantis is a huge resource designed to give mantis enthusiasts every tool needed for feeding, housing, ... Zobraziť viac
The Ultimate Resource for the Beetle Enthusiast: Beetles fascinate hobbyists with their vivid colors and patterns, strange forms, and unusual behaviors. Some species are well-known to beetle breeders, but there are many others that have yet to ... Zobraziť viac
Loris gehören zu den farbenprächtigsten und deshalb zu den attraktivsten Papageien. Die Lori-Pflege setzt nicht nur Fachwissen voraus, sondern auch die Kenntnis und Beachtung mancherlei gesetzlicher Bestimmungen, ... Zobraziť viac
Publikace se opírá o autorovy výzkumy flóry a vegetace 62 říčních přístavů na území pěti států střední Evropy v povodí Labe s Vltavou a Dunaje z let 1968 – 2008... Zobraziť viac
There is huge and growing interest in the fascinating world of fungi. This field guide is aimed specifically towards the many beginners to the subject of mushrooms, although it is also suitable for those with ... Zobraziť viac
