Epic of Evolution

Epic of Evolution

Author: Eric Chaisson

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 9780231135603

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Along the way he examines the development of the most microscopic and the most immense aspects of our universe and the complex ways in which they interact."--Jacket.


The Epic Evolution of Video Games

The Epic Evolution of Video Games

Author: Arie Kaplan

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1512452122

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Have you ever wondered what video games would be like if they never changed? The first games were little more than bouncing dots on a plain screen. Modern games include astonishing action, realistic environments, and epic story lines. Take a look at how video games have evolved over the years, and learn about the kinds of games we might be playing in the future.


Cosmic Evolution

Cosmic Evolution

Author: Eric J. Chaisson

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2001-02-16

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0674009878

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Chaisson addresses some of the most basic issues we can contemplate: the origin of matter and the origin of life, and the ways matter, life, and radiation interact and change with time. He designs for us an expansive yet intricate model depicting the origin and evolution of all material structures.


The Evolution of the Gilgamesh Epic

The Evolution of the Gilgamesh Epic

Author: Jeffrey H. Tigay

Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9780865165465

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Special Features- Aims to show how The Gilgamesh Epic developed from its earliest to its latest form- Systematic, step-by-step tracking of the stylistic, thematic, structural, and theological changes in The Gilgamesh Epic- Relation of changes to factors (geographical, political, religious, literary) that may have prompted them- Attempts to identify the sources (biographical, historical, literary, folkloric) of the epic's themes, and to suggest what may have been intended by use of these themes- Extensive bibliography- Indices


Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

Author: Jordi Bayarri Dolz

Publisher: Graphic Universe TM

Published: 2023-01-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1728488176

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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Charles Darwin's scientific work transformed the way people think about life on Earth. From his childhood in England to his pivotal ocean voyages, he took every opportunity to study the natural world. And he helped shape a new understanding of how life forms change over time. This graphic biography highlights Darwin's youthful push to become a naturalist—against the wishes of his stern father. It also shares a look at his field research, collaborations, and scientific breakthroughs.


The Evolution of Computer Technology

The Evolution of Computer Technology

Author: Haq Kamar

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2018-07-15

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1538302829

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Today it seems that computers occupy every single space in life. This book traces the evolution of computers from the humble beginnings as simple calculators up to the modern day jack-of-all trades devices like the iPhone. Readers will learn about how computers evolved from humongous military-issue refrigerators to the spiffy, delicate, and intriguing devices that many modern people feel they can't live without anymore. Readers will also discover the historical significance of computers, and their pivotal roles in World War II, the Space Race, and the emergence of modern Western powers.


How Evolution Explains Everything About Life

How Evolution Explains Everything About Life

Author: New Scientist

Publisher: Nicholas Brealey

Published: 2017-11-14

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1473658446

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How did we get here? It's the journey of a lifetime. All cultures have a creation story, but a little over 150 years ago Charles Darwin introduced a revolutionary new one. We, and all living things, exist because of the action of evolution on the first simple life form and its descendants. We now know that it has taken 3.8 billions of years of work by the forces of evolution to turn what was once a lump of barren rock into the rich diversity of into plants, animals and microbes that surround us. In the process, evolution has created all manner of useful adaptions, from biological computers (brains) to a system to capture energy from the sun (photosynthesis). But how does evolution actually work? In How Evolution Explains Everything, leading biologists and New Scientist take you on a journey of a lifetime, exploring the question of whether life is inevitable or a one-off fluke, and how it got kick-started. Does evolution have a purpose or direction? Are selfish genes really the driving force of evolution? And is evolution itself evolving?


The Evolutionary Epic

The Evolutionary Epic

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9780978844127

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"The Evolutionary Epic is the science-inspired story that starts with the Big Bang and ends at the present with complex beings on Earth who understand who they are and how they came to be. The Epic is science because, at its core, it provides a naturalistic explanation and adheres to well-accepted science. The Epic is story because it takes an art form -- story telling -- to weave the fundamentals of physical, biological, and cultural evolution into easily understood, humanly engaging, culturally-imbedded narratives. Besides being science and story, the Epic is also education. An understanding of the Evolutionary Epic can weave many otherwise disparate courses of study together. And the Epic is spiritual, even religious, because the Epic -- and the cosmos it embodies -- elicits awe and reverence, and is seen by many as God's way of implementing a divine plan. Finally, the Epic is humanity and Earth -- the sudden dominance of a sentient species and all that implies for the planet." -- from the conference Web site.


The Story of the Human Body

The Story of the Human Body

Author: Daniel Lieberman

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 030774180X

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A landmark book of popular science that gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years—with charts and line drawings throughout. “Fascinating.... A readable introduction to the whole field and great on the making of our physicality.”—Nature In this book, Daniel E. Lieberman illuminates the major transformations that contributed to key adaptations to the body: the rise of bipedalism; the shift to a non-fruit-based diet; the advent of hunting and gathering; and how cultural changes like the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions have impacted us physically. He shows how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age bodies and advancements in the modern world is occasioning a paradox: greater longevity but increased chronic disease. And finally—provocatively—he advocates the use of evolutionary information to help nudge, push, and sometimes even compel us to create a more salubrious environment and pursue better lifestyles.


What Is the Theory of Evolution?

What Is the Theory of Evolution?

Author: Robert Walker

Publisher: Shaping Modern Science

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778772057

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Explains the theory of evolution, explores how it developed, and discusses how scientists have challenged and used it in their work.