Human biology

An extensive overview of the rapidly growing field of biological anthropology; chapters are written by leading scholars who have themselves played a major role in shaping the direction and scope of the discipline.

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Early Human Kinship brings together original studies from leading figures in the biological sciences, social anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics to provide a major breakthrough in the debate over human evolution and the nature of society.

From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apartits surprising that human beings have beaten the odds as a speciesEvolution Gone Wrong is an eye-opening look into why our bodies workor dontthe way they do.

If the brain is the theatre, consciousness is the play.

A plain-English guide to the human body and how it worksLooking for a companion text for your anatomy and physiology class?

An essential guide for understanding the inner workings of your brain!

A riveting book In combining the passion of Robert Macfarlane with the incisiveness of Patrick Radden Keefe, Shaw has announced himself as a brilliant new voice in science writing RACHEL CLARKE, SPECTATORAntibiotics are one of humanity s greatest achievements but our access to them is under threat.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a teacher s day with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.

Did you know that poor dental hygiene can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke?

Most people cringe when they hear the word physics.

"e;Real-life"e; crime dramas on television intrigue us with the details of postmortem examinations leading to the arrest of murder suspectsbut how do forensic pathologists, the doctors who investigate unnatural deaths and chilling crime scenes, actually bring criminals to justice?

Women have made major contributions to science throughout history, including in the field of physics.

Women have made major contributions to science throughout history, including in the field of medicine.

Understand the human body from head to toe with this educational encyclopedia for children.

Can virtuous behavior be explained by nature, and not by human rational choice?

Learn to love reading with this Level 2 DK ReaderDiscover the world around you with the bright and colourful Munching, Crunching, Sniffing and Snooping.

A comprehensive account of the origins, evolution, and behavior of South and Central American primatesNew World Monkeys brings to life the beauty of evolution and biodiversity in action among South and Central American primates, who are now at risk.

Following on from the international success of The Naked Woman, bestselling zoologist Desmond Morris turns his attention to the human male.

Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to get out of bed in the morning?

From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Guns, Germs and SteelMore than 98 % of human genes are shared with two species of chimpanzee.

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHORHere is the Naked Ape at his most primal - in love, at work, at war.

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Evolution is a clear, simple and entertaining introduction to Charles Darwin's pioneering and revolutionary theory of how all life changes through natural selection.

PART OF THE ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES- What is pain and can we measure it?

LEARN THE SECRETS TO A LONG, HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIFE IN JUST 4 WEEKSThe bestselling, evidence-based fitness, diet and lifestyle plan inspired by the world's healthiest population'Read this book and you will add years to your life and life to your years' Deepak Chopra MD, author of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind___________There is nothing more universal than the desire to live a long, full, healthy life.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a scientist s day with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.

Scientist, physician, and pastor Stephen Ko explains how to live and worship incarnationally and glorify God with our bodies.

What teeth can teach us about the evolution of the human speciesWhether we realize it or not, we carry in our mouths the legacy of our evolution.

A groundbreaking book that examines all aspects of male aging through an evolutionary lensWhile the health of aging men has been a focus of biomedical research for years, evolutionary biology has not been part of the conversation-until now.

Intended for all readers--including magicians, detectives, musicians, orthopedic surgeons, and anthropologists--this book offers a thorough account of that most intriguing and most human of appendages: the hand.

Can virtuous behavior be explained by nature, and not by human rational choice?

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a firefighter s day with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY brings the study of physical anthropology to life!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a doctor s day with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.

A profound and provocative journey through the human body.

Explores the variety of ways in which hunter-gatherer societies have responded to external stressors while maintaining their core identity.

A multidisciplinary analysis of the role of nutrition in generating hierarchical societies and cultivating a global epidemic of chronic diseases.

A multidisciplinary analysis of the role of nutrition in generating hierarchical societies and cultivating a global epidemic of chronic diseases.

Reflecting upon the changing human condition, Palsson addresses various conflated zones of life at particular times and scales.

Reflecting upon the changing human condition, Palsson addresses various conflated zones of life at particular times and scales.

A readable and fascinating account of the story of mummification from around the world.

A readable and fascinating account of the story of mummification from around the world.

This book presents the application of genomic tools to examine bacterial adaptation.

Clear, engaging, and visually compelling, Starr and McMillan's HUMAN BIOLOGY teaches you the core concepts of human biology and prepares you to make well-informed decisions in your life.

Sixty years after their discovery, this is the first anthropological synthesis of the ancient Arctic foragers of Point Hope, Alaska.

Sixty years after their discovery, this is the first anthropological synthesis of the ancient Arctic foragers of Point Hope, Alaska.

This book critically reviews theory, assumptions, methods and literature to examine the unique role of teeth in preserving records of human growth.

Challenging current theories of how modern humans emerged, this book explores how people travelled from Africa to Australia in the Pleistocene.

A wide-ranging and inclusive text focusing on topics in human evolution and the understanding of modern human variation and adaptability.