Evolution

The most up-to-date and authoritative resource on the biology and evolution of solitary beesWhile social bees such as honey bees and bumble bees are familiar to most people, they comprise less than 10 percent of all bee species in the world.

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction and A New York Times Notable Book of 2018.

A fundamental and groundbreaking reassessment of how we view and manage cancer When we think of the forces driving cancer, we don't necessarily think of evolution.

The first comprehensive look at menopause from prehistory to todayAre the ways we look at menopause all wrong?

An enchanting biography of the most resonant - and most necessary - chemical element on Earth.

'Inferior is more than just a book.

'The who, what, where, when and how of human evolution, from one of the world's experts on the dating of prehistoric fossils' Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs 'Fascinating and entertaining.

DISCOVER HOW LIFE REALLY WORKS - ON EARTH AND IN SPACE 'A wonderfully insightful sidelong look at Earthly biology' Richard Dawkins'Crawls with curious facts' Sunday Times_________________________We are unprepared for the greatest discovery of modern science.

FOYLES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERTHE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING - HIGHLY COMMENDEDLONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, TELEGRAPH, PROSPECT, THE NEW YORKER AND BBC HISTORY WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH'The best book on the history of life on Earth I have ever read' Tom Holland'Epically cinematic.

Welcome to Human 3.

A narrative account of Darwin's historic 4-year voyage on the Beagle to South America, Australia and the Pacific in the 1830s that combines the adventure and excitement of Alan Moorehead's famous (and now out of print) account with an expert assessment of the scientific discoveries of that journey.

An identification guide to the most important and best known dinosaursDo you know the difference between a Coelophysis and a Diplodocus?

How could a relatively simple chemical code give rise to the complexity of a human being?

The extraordinary role of viruses in evolution and how this is revolutionising biology and medicine.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE'A masterpiece of biography .

'You will not find a better, more balanced or up-to-date take on either the origin of life or synthetic biology.

Noises from the Darkroom draws psychology, biology and mysticism together into an exciting new theory of human consciousness.

Quantum Evolution presents a revolutionary new scientific theory by asking: is there a force of will behind evolution?

LONGLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME TRUST BOOK PRIZE 2012While carrying out historical research at an Ontario asylum, psychiatrist Harry Karlinsky comes across a familiar surname in the register.

Harvards acclaimed geologist charts Earths history in accessible style(AP)A sublime chronicle of our planet.

Can biology define life?

A scientific study that keeps in mind the needs of butterfly collectors and of all those who love the country in the hope that it may increase their pleasure by widening the scope of their interests.

Moths provides a comprehensive account of the diverse natural history of these fascinating and popular insects.

Ever wondered why primroses have three sorts of flowers; or about pesticide resistance in rats and mice, mosquitoes and green-fly; antibiotic resistance in disease organisms - all are examples of genetical adjustment, explained in this book.

Insects are the most extreme organisms on Earth and, despite their diminutive size, they wield inordinate power.

This ebook edition does not include illustrations.

Steve Jones's highly acclaimed, double prize-winning, bestselling first book is now fully revised to cover all the new genetic breakthroughs from GM food to Dolly the sheep.

Oryx & Crake meets Douglas Coupland.

Acclaimed author Matt Ridley's thrilling follow-up to his bestseller Genome.

The phenomenon of bird migration has fascinated people from time immemorial.

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs.

With his groundbreaking findings and extensive research, palaeontologist and dino hunter Dr Phil Currie challenges the very foundations of traditional dinosaur theories.

This ebook edition does not include illustrations.

The imperative to 'know thyself' is both fundamental and profoundly elusive - for how can we ever truly comprehend the drama and complexity of the human experience?

'A rare treat and it comes in seven servings, each essay will grip you at once' NEW SCIENTIST'There is a lovely tribute to Dawkins's friend Douglas Adams, some interesting speculations on the next few decades of genetic engineering, an explanation of what crystals really are, and some heartfelt reminiscences of Africa' GUARDIAN'Essential reading' SUNDAY TIMESRichard Dawkins is one of the finest minds in science, and in this superb collection of essays and letters, he demonstrates the depth of his knowledge and the rich variety of his interests.

*FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A BRIEF HISTORY OF EVERYONE WHO EVER LIVED and HOW TO ARGUE WITH A RACIST* WHAT MAKES US HUMAN?

Why do humans differ from other primates?

In this lively and controversial book Elaine Morgan presents a challenging interpretation to the question of human evolution.

'Beautiful to read and packed with cutting-edge science' Observer'Poetic, mind-stretching and, through it all, deeply human' Daniel LevitinMental illness is one of the greatest causes of human suffering, its nature and origin a long-held mystery.

Don't know much about biology?

Discover how we got to where we are, in this multidisciplinary approach to 13.

An illustrated tribute to the evolution of species and all the incredible ways that animals have adapted to the world around them.

Shoot back in time 4.

'Punchy and to the point.

A fascinating analysis of the evolution of religion from the internationally renowned evolutionary psychologistWhen did humans develop spiritual thought?

Of all species that have ever existed on earth, only one has reached human levels of intelligence and social organisation: us.

Applying his controversial theory of evolution to the origins of the human species, Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man was the culmination of his life's work.

'A gripping new drama in science .

One of the world's most respected psychiatrists provides a much-needed new evolutionary framework for making sense of mental illnessWith his classic book Why We Get Sick, Randolph Nesse established the field of evolutionary medicine.

* A TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR *From the prize-winning author of Adventures in the Anthropocene, the astonishing story of how culture enabled us to become the most successful species on Earth'A wondrous, visionary work' Tim Flannery, author of The Weather MakersHumans are a planet-altering force.