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Charles Darwin - Stephen Webster

When Charles Darwin announced his theory of evolution by natural selection, he did more than transform biology. Before his great work, humans were comfortably different from other life: a special creation. By showing how life on Earth evolved, Darwin told us that humans too are part of nature.His decisive experience – a five-year round-the-world voyage on the Beagle – set him thinking about the diversity of life: ideas that would challenge the scientific establishment and Victorian society. Darwin for years built his evidence for evolution, even as he realised that such ideas were leading him straight into controversy and dispute.This updated, concise yet informative account of Darwin’s life and work makes vividly clear the personal influences of the man and his work – and why his discoveries continue to influence us all.

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The Autobiography of Charles Darwin - Charles Darwin

The English naturalist Charles Darwin wrote an autobiography titled The Autobiography of Charles Darwin. Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character is the title of a text written by Charles Darwin for his family. He claims to have begun writing it about May 28 and finished it by August 3. The work, which included an autobiographical chapter, was published in 1887 by John Murray as part of The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, five years after Darwin's passing. Francis Darwin, Darwin's son, changed the text that appeared in Life and Letters, deleting key sentences reflecting his father's skepticism about Christianity and God. The missing chapters were eventually added by Nora Barlow, Darwin's granddaughter, in a 1958 edition published to mark the book's 100th anniversary of publication. The Autobiography of Charles Darwin 1809-1882 was the title of this publication, which Collins published in London. restored, along with the initial omissions edited with an appendix and notes by Nora Barlow, his granddaughter.

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The Voyage of the Beagle - Charles Darwin

The Voyage of the Beagle is Charles Darwin's account of the momentous voyage which set in motion the current of intellectual events leading to The Origin of Species. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Janet Brown and Michael Neve. When HMS Beagle sailed out of Devonport on 27 December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime.His journal, here reprinted in a shortened form, shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology, natural history, people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia and the Australasian coral reefs - all are to be found in these extraordinary writings. The insights made here were to set in motion the intellectual currents that led to the theory of evolution, and the most controversial book of the Victorian age: The Origin of Species.This volume reprints Charles Darwin's journal in a shortened form. In their introduction Janet Brown and Michael Neve provide a background to Darwin's thought and work, and this edition also includes notes, maps, appendices and an essay on scientific geology and the Bible by Robert FitzRoy, Darwin's friend and Captain of the Beagle. Charles Darwin ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Evolution of Charles Darwin - Diana Prestonová

From the Los Angeles Times Book Prize–winning historian, the colorful, dramatic story of Charles Darwin’s journey on HMS Beagle that inspired the evolutionary theories in his path-breaking books On the Origin of Species and The Descent of ManWhen twenty-two-year-old aspiring geologist Charles Darwin boarded HMS Beagle in 1831 with his microscopes and specimen bottles—invited by ship’s captain Robert FitzRoy who wanted a travel companion at least as much as a ship’s naturalist—he hardly thought he was embarking on what would become perhaps the most important and epoch-changing voyage in scientific history. Nonetheless, over the course of the five-year journey around the globe in often hard and hazardous conditions, Darwin would make observations and gather samples that would form the basis of his revolutionary theories about the origin of species and natural selection.Drawing on a rich range of revealing letters, diary entries, recollections of those who encountered him, and Darwin’s and FitzRoy’s own accounts of what transpired, Diana Preston chronicles the epic voyage as it unfolded, tracing Darwin’s growth from untested young man to accomplished adventurer and natural scientist in his own right. Darwin often left the ship to climb mountains, navigate rivers, or ride hundreds of miles, accompanied by local ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Evolution of Charles Darwin - Diana Prestonová

From the Los Angeles Times Book Prize–winning historian, the colorful, dramatic story of Charles Darwin’s journey on HMS Beagle that inspired the evolutionary theories in his path-breaking books On the Origin of Species and The Descent of ManWhen twenty-two-year-old aspiring geologist Charles Darwin boarded HMS Beagle in 1831 with his microscopes and specimen bottles—invited by ship’s captain Robert FitzRoy who wanted a travel companion at least as much as a ship’s naturalist—he hardly thought he was embarking on what would become perhaps the most important and epoch-changing voyage in scientific history. Nonetheless, over the course of the five-year journey around the globe in often hard and hazardous conditions, Darwin would make observations and gather samples that would form the basis of his revolutionary theories about the origin of species and natural selection.Drawing on a rich range of revealing letters, diary entries, recollections of those who encountered him, and Darwin’s and FitzRoy’s own accounts of what transpired, Diana Preston chronicles the epic voyage as it unfolded, tracing Darwin’s growth from untested young man to accomplished adventurer and natural scientist in his own right. Darwin often left the ship to climb mountains, navigate rivers, or ride hundreds of miles, accompanied by local ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Beagle With Charles Darwin: Spectacular Visual Guides - Fiona MacDonald

Take an incredible voyage on the Beagle with Charles Darwin - an expedition that will shape scientific discovery forever!Step aboard the Beagle with Charles Darwin and witness his voyage of discovery from meeting Captain Fitzroy to his modest return nearly five years later. Explore the ship's relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they led. Superb illustrations, cutaway diagrams and maps provide an insight into the discoveries he made, the specimens he gathered and the conclusions he came to.This impressive guide explores the many different people involved in the expedition, providing a vivid and dramatic insight into Darwin's adventure. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index enhance the book's educational value, making it a perfect resource for school children studying Charles Darwin and his scientific discoveries.

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Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species - Dr Meriel Lland, Dr Michael Leach

This beautiful hardback guide introduces young readers to the ground-breaking ideas presented in Charles Darwin''s masterwork, On the Origin of Species, told with accessible text and full-colour illustrations.Every once in a while, an idea comes along that is so radical, so surprising, that it completely transforms the way that we look at the world. Such was Charles Darwin''s foundational scientific theory - evolution by natural selection - as laid out in his famous work On the Origin of Species. This remarkable theory is unpacked for a new generation of inquisitive young readers, with complex ideas cleverly explained in clear, easy-to-follow language. • Explore Darwin''s life story, his voyage of discovery onboard the HMS Beagle to the Galápagos Islands, and the series of revelations that led to his great discovery. • Uncover the world in which Darwin lived, how his ideas were received, and how they influenced later thinkers. • Discover the things Darwin got wrong, and what we know about evolution today. By following the story of Darwin''s discoveries, readers can delve into core biological principles such as genetics, habitats, ecosystems, and adaptation, making it a wonderful resource for home learning. Lavishly illustrated throughout by Juanita Londoño-Gaviria, with beautifully designed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Descent of Man - Charles Darwin

In The Descent of Man Darwin addresses many of the issues raised by his notorious Origin of Species: finding in the traits and instincts of animals the origins of the mental abilities of humans, of language, of our social structures and our moral capacities, he attempts to show that there is no clear dividing line between animals and humans. Most importantly, he accounts for what Victorians called the ‘races’ of mankind by means of what he calls sexual selection. This book presents a full explanation of Darwin’s ideas about sexual selection, including his belief that many important characteristics of human beings and animals have emerged in response to competition for mates. This was a controversial work. Yet Darwin tried hard to avoid being branded as a radical revolutionary. He is steeped in Victorian sensibilities regarding gender and cultural differences: he sees human civilization as a move from barbarous savagery to modern gentlefolk, and women as more emotional and less intellectual than men, thus providing a biological basis for the social assumptions and prejudices of the day. The Descent of Man played a major role in the emergence of social Darwinism.This complete version of the first edition gives the modern reader ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On the Origin of Species - Charles Darwin

A new, deluxe hardcover edition of one of the most important scientific works ever written In December 1831, Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle, accompanying her crew on a five-year journey that crossed the Atlantic Ocean to survey the coasts of South America. As the expedition’s geologist and naturalist, Darwin collected evidence from the Galapagos Islands and other locations which prompted him to speculate that species evolve over generations through a process of natural selection. In 1859, Darwin published On the Origin of Species, a work of scientific literature considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. His revolutionary work presented evidence from the Beagle expedition as well as from years of subsequent research and experimentation. Written for non-specialists, Darwin’s book gained widespread interest from the scientific community, religious leaders, politicians and the general public. The theory Darwin presented in his book quickly became the subject of heated debate and discussion. Now accepted by the scientific community, Darwin’s concepts of evolutionary adaptation via natural selection are central to modern evolutionary theory and form the foundation of modern life sciences. Perhaps the most transformative scientific volume ever published, this volume of the first edition of On the Origin of Species: Outlines ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the Beagle - Charles Darwin

Discover Charles Darwin''s most important ideas... When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the H.M.S Beagle in 1836, he brought notes and evidence that would form the basis of his landmark theory: that species evolve by a process of natural selection. This theory, published as The Origin of Species in 1859, is the basis of modern biology and the concept of biodiversity. It also sparked a fierce scientific, religious and philosophical debate that still rages today. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY DARWIN''S GREAT-GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER, RUTH PADEL

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Doctor Who: Charles Darwin and the Silurian Survival - L.D. Lapinski, Doctor Who

*The Tenth Doctor meets the constantly curious Charles Darwin in the second of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*Some discoveries should never be made…When Charles Darwin takes a break from a long sea voyage to look for shells on the Galapagos Islands, he finds two things that really shouldn’t be there. The first is a sunbathing Doctor. The second is a fresh Silurian skull . . .When more Silurians are discovered by Darwin’s crew – alive, this time – there is pandemonium. And when the island’s volcano starts erupting, years ahead of schedule, it looks like all-out war.The Doctor has his hands full. Can he keep Charles – and his evolutionary theory – alive?The history of science is at stake.

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On the Origin of Species - Charles Darwin

This deluxe gift edition of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species is presented with gold-embossed cover design with decorative page-edges and beautiful endpapers.The controversial theory of natural selection proposed in this book made Darwin internationally famous and put the issue of evolution at the centre of a fierce debate. Some 150 years after the book's first publication, this battle still rages.Appearing here in this beautiful foil-stamped edition, On the Origin of Species includes a fascinating preface by George Davidson and includes over 100 delicately detailed and informative contemporary illustrations, many of them relating to Darwin's discoveries on H.M.S. Beagle. The text used for this edition was the last to be published during Darwin's lifetime and is considered to be the definitive version.

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On the Origin of Species - Charles Darwin

This deluxe gift edition of Charles Darwin''s On the Origin of Species is presented with gold-embossed cover design with gilded page-edges and beautiful endpapers. The controversial theory of natural selection proposed in this book made Darwin internationally famous and put the issue of evolution at the center of a fierce debate. Some 150 years after the book''s first publication, this battle still rages. Appearing here in this beautiful foil-stamped edition, On the Origin of Species includes a fascinating preface by George Davidson and includes over 100 delicately detailed and informative contemporary illustrations, many of them relating to Darwin''s discoveries on H.M.S. Beagle. The text used for this edition was the last to be published during Darwin''s lifetime and is considered to be the definitive version. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.

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Charles Darwin - Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Charles Darwin, the scientist who changed the way people see the world.Although he didn’t do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things are related.Today, he is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived, and a hero to those who dare to think differently. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic naturalist’s life.​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Výraz emocí u člověka a u zvířat - Charles Darwin

Kniha vydaná v roce 1872 představuje nejmladší z trojice hlavních Darwinových děl o evoluční teorii. Důraz je kladen na univerzální povahu výrazu emocí, což se projevuje podobnostmi mezi různými etniky i mezi zvířaty a lidmi. To naznačuje vrozený původ emocí. Darwin spojuje mentální stavy s koordinací pohybů, jak již naznačuje příbuznost slov „motiv“ a „emoce“. Rozdíl mezi lidmi a zvířaty mnohdy spočívá v tom, že u lidí se jedná o symbolické náznaky, které byly u jejich zvířecích předků míněny doslova (například pohrdání a hnus jsou spojeny s pohyby, jejichž původním cílem bylo vyhnout se odpornému zápachu). Darwin tímto způsobem pojednává o jednotlivých emocích typu pláč, zoufalství, veselá nálada, hloubání, hněv, pohrdání, vina, překvapení či stud a detailně popisuje, jak se projevuje jejich výraz. Jedná se zároveň o jednu z prvních publikací, která byla doprovozena fotografiemi. Kniha představuje Darwinův hlavní příspěvek dějinám psychologie 19. století a může být považována za čtenářsky přístupný úvod do Darwinova pojetí evoluce. Charles Darwin (1809–1882) byl slavný britský přírodovědec, geolog a botanik, zakladatel evoluční biologie. Prohlásil, že všechny druhy organismů se postupně vyvinuly ze společných předků, a představil vědeckou teorii, podle níž je tato evoluce výsledkem přírodního výběru, při kterém se uplatňuje zápas o přežití každého ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Voyage of the Beagle - Charles Darwin

With an Introduction by David Amigoni. Charles Darwin's travels around the world as an independent naturalist on HMS Beagle between 1831 and 1836 impressed upon him a sense of the natural world's beauty and sublimity which language could barely capture. Words, he said, were inadequate to convey to those who have not visited the inter-tropical regions, the sensation of delight which the mind experiences'.Yet in a travel journal which takes the reader from the coasts and interiors of South America to South Sea Islands, Darwin's descriptive powers are constantly challenged, but never once overcome. In addition, The Voyage of the Beagle displays Darwin's powerful, speculative mind at work, posing searching questions about the complex relation between the Earth's structure, animal forms, anthropology and the origins of life itself.

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El origen de las especies - Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin (Shrewsbury, Inglaterra, 1809-Kent, Inglaterra, 1882) al publicar su obra EL ORIGEN DE LAS ESPECIES en 1859, presentó su teoría de la evolución mediante la selección natural que, pasados ciento cincuenta anos, continúa siendo la base de la interpretación de la naturaleza de la biología moderna. El libro tuvo un gran éxito desde su primera edición, suscitó grandes polémicas y su influencia se hizo notar no sólo en la comunidad científica, sino también en toda la sociedad. La obra tuvo seis ediciones y numerosas reimpresiones en vida del autor. Darwin revisó y actualizó su información en las sucesivas ediciones hasta la sexta, considerada la definitiva, que es la que se ofrece en esta edición.

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Charles Darwin and the Voyage of the Beagle - Ruth Ashby

In 1831, young adventurer and nature enthusiast Charles Darwin set sail on a remarkable five-year voyage that changed the study of biology forever.Award-winning author Ruth Ashby shares the story of Darwin’s famous journey aboard the British navy ship, the Beagle, which led to the development of his theories of evolution and natural selection.This lively account follows the naturalist’s exciting trip around the world—through seasickness, a life-threatening illness, and even an earthquake—as he explores South America, the Cape Verde Islands, Tahiti, and the Galapagos Islands. During his travels, Darwin meets indigenous peoples and carefully collects and catalogs plants, fossils, birds, mammals, and insects. Darwin’s observations of the distribution and diversity of plant and animal life ultimately leads to the development of his theories on evolution.Readers will be inspired by Darwin’s transformation from talented but mediocre schoolboy into a remarkable scientist as they read about the revolutionary voyage that forever changed the world of biology.

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This is Not a Book About Charles Darwin - Emma Darwin

Part memoir, part biography, part book about creative writing and what really makes a novel, and also a brave book about failure, This Is Not A Book About Charles Darwin is unique and compelling.

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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals - Charles Darwin

Published in 1872, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals was a book at the very heart of Darwin''s research interests - a central pillar of his ''human'' series. This book engaged some of the hardest questions in the evolution debate, and it showed the ever-cautious Darwin at his boldest. If Darwin had one goal with Expression, it was to demonstrate the power of his theories for explaining the origin of our most cherished human qualities: morality and intellect. As Darwin explained, "He who admits, on general grounds, that the structure and habits of all animals have been gradually evolved, will look at the whole subject of Expression in a new and interesting light."

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The Origin of Species - Charles Darwin

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.`How fleeting are the wishes and efforts of man! how short his time! and consequently how poor will his products be, compared with those accumulated by nature during whole geological periods.'Still considered one of the most important and groundbreaking works of science ever written, Darwin's eminently readable exploration of the evolutionary process challenged most of the strong beliefs of the Western world. Forced to question the idea of the Creator, mid-nineteenth century readers were faced with Darwin's theories on the laws of natural selection and the randomness of evolution, causing massive controversy at the time. However, Darwin's theories remain instrumental in providing the backbone to modern biology today.

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Charles Darwin: Vědec, který objevil teorii evoluce (978-84-135-4519-6)

Kniha - autor Carla Pascual; Eduardo Acín Dal Maschio; Wuji House, 32 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Mimořádnou schopností Charlese Darwina byla velká odvaha klást zapovězené otázky. Spolu s nezměrnou zvědavostí a mnohaletými zkušenostmi z výpravy kolem světa vytvořil teorii evoluce, což je jeden z největších vědeckých objevů v dějinách. Takových závratných úspěchů dosáhl Charles Darwin a toto je jeho příběh.

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Great Scientists: Charles Darwin - Anna Baker

Charles Darwin tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a wealthy doctor, his famous voyage on HMS Beagle, the development of his evolutionary theories, the publication of On the Origin of Species and his death and burial in Westminster Abbey. For children working through Book Bands, it is suitable for those working at band 12, Brown.Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world''s great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus. Each book has been book banded and includes a timeline and quiz at the end to test what has been learned.

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Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops inFact: Level 18: The Misadventures of Charles Darwin - Isabel Thomas

Charles Darwin is one of the most important figures of modern science, but he was also a seasick sailor and a stinky schoolboy! Find out about his misadventures as well as his theories in this funny biography.TreeTops inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every child in this compelling series. The series is written by top children''s authors and subject experts. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

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The Origin of Species - Charles Darwin

When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the HMS Beagle in 1836, he brought with him the notes and evidence that would form the basis of a world-changing theory: the evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory, published as On the Origin of Species in 1859, is the basis of modern biology and the concept of biodiversity. Its publication sparked a fierce scientific, religious and philosophical debate which continues to this day.

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On the Origin of Species - Charles Darwin

Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector''s Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector''s Library are books to love and treasure.The Origin of Species Darwin outlined his theory of evolution, which proposed that species had been evolving and differentiating over time under the influence of natural selection. On its publication it became hugely influential, bringing about a seismic shift in the scientific view of humanity''s place in the world that is still controversial today. It is both a brilliant work of science and also a clear, vivid and at times even moving, piece of writing that reflects both Darwin''s genius and his boundless enthusiasm for the natural world.With an Afterword by Oliver Francis.

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On the Origin of Species - Charles Darwin

''can we doubt ... that individuals having any advantage, however slight, over others, would have the best chance of surviving and of procreating their kind?''In the Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply held beliefs of the Western world. His insistence on the immense length of the past and on the abundance of life-forms, present and extinct, dislodged man from his central position in creation and called into question the role of the Creator. He showed that new species are achieved by natural selection, and that absence of plan is an inherent part of the evolutionary process.Darwin''s prodigious reading, experimentation, and observations on his travels fed into his great work, which draws on material from the Galapagos Islands to rural Staffordshire, from English back gardens to colonial encounters. The present edition provides a detailed and accessible discussion of his theories and adds an account of the immediate responses to the book on publication. The resistances as well as the enthusiasms of the first readers cast light on recent controversies, particularly concerning questions of design and descent. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Strom života: Charles Darwin (978-80-86803-77-7)

Kniha - autor Petr Sís, 50 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Darwin celý život litoval, že neumí malovat. Zato uměl psát, a tak se Petr Sís nechal inspirovat zejména jeho sugestivními popisy. Z úžasně propracovaných obrázků, rozsáhlých úryvků z deníků, náčrtků a map dal dohromady brilantní úvod ke studiu Charlese Darwina a jeho evoluční teorie. Nejdříve vidíme malého Charlese jako školáka, který miloval přírodu, ale nedokázal vyhovět otcovým představám o jeho budoucím povolání. Pak jako mladého studenta medicíny, jenž se stále protiví otcovu úsilí naplánovat mu budoucnost. A poté přijde cesta kolem světa, která z něho udělá přírodovědce. Z této pětileté plavby na palubě lodě Beagle se vrátil do Anglie se zkušenostmi a materiály, jež se staly základem jeho celoživotní práce a odkazu. Nové vydání knihy, která v roce 2004 získala zlatou medaili Ragazzi Award na Mezinárodním veletrhu dětské knihy v Boloni jako nejlepší non-fiction publikace pro děti na...

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The Origin of Species - Charles Darwin

With an Introduction by Jeff Wallace. 'A grain in the balance will determine which individual shall live and which shall die...'. Darwin's theory of natural selection issued a profound challenge to orthodox thought and belief: no being or species has been specifically created; all are locked into a pitiless struggle for existence, with extinction looming for those not fitted for the task.Yet The Origin of Species (1859) is also a humane and inspirational vision of ecological interrelatedness, revealing the complex mutual interdependencies between animal and plant life, climate and physical environment, and - by implication - within the human world. Written for the general reader, in a style which combines the rigour of science with the subtlety of literature, The Origin of Species remains one of the founding documents of the modern age.

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Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species - Anna Brett

Darwin's theory of evolution written in an accessible format and richly illustrated throughout for children aged 7+.

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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals - Charles Darwin

The definitive edition of Darwin’s classic – a brilliantly entertaining and accessible exploration of human and animal behaviour, reissued to mark the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth.Why do we bite people we feel affection towards? Why do dogs wag their tails? Or cats purr? Why do we get embarrassed, and why does embarrassment make us blush? These and many other questions about the emotional life of man and animals are answered in this remarkable book.Expression is the only book in which Darwin sketches out his revolutionary ideas about human behaviour in detail: he discusses childhood learning, insanity, painting and sculpture, animal behaviour and the differences in facial expression of the world’s peoples.

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The Ballad of Robert Charles - K. Stephen Prince

In this fascinating work, K. Stephen Prince sheds fresh light on both the history of the Robert Charles riots and the practice of history-writing itself. He reveals evidence of intentional erasures, both in the ways the riot and its aftermath were chronicled and in the ways stories were silenced or purposefully obscured.

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Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular - Polly Owen

*2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List**2024 Bank Street College of Education Best Children''s Book of the Year: STEM**2023 Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year**2023 Science Friday Best Science Book For Kids Selection**2023 Book Riot Must-Read Picture Book**2023 Amazon Top 20 Children’s Books of 2023: Ages 6-8!**2023 Smithsonian Top 10 Best Children’s Books*Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries that resulted from his love of the humble worm in this hilarious, illustrated children’s book.Charles Darwin is widely known for his Origin of Species book, yet Darwin had another great love, and that was for worms.Told for the first time for children, this is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important species on our planet.Darwin suspected worms were special but his scientist friends laughed at him. In a quest to find out the worms’ special talent, Darwin played the bassoon to the worms to see if they could hear, laid out a picnic treasure hunt for them to see how well they could smell, among many other bizarre but entirely true experiments. But so far Darwin didn’t find anything extra ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Darwin and the Art of Botany - Bobbi Angell, James T. Costa

Uncover Darwin’s most important writings about plants with this important collection featuring expert interpretations and rare illustrations. Charles Darwin is best known for his work on the evolution of animals, but in fact a large part of his contribution to the natural sciences is focused on plants. His observations are crucial to our modern understanding of everything from the amazing pollination process of orchids to the way that vines climb. Darwin and the Art of Botany collects writings from six often overlooked texts devoted entirely to plants, and pairs each excerpt with beautiful botanical art from the library at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, creating a gorgeously illustrated volume that never existed in Darwin's own lifetime, and hasn't since. Evolutionary botanist and science historian James Costa brings his expertise to each entry, situating Darwin's words in the context of the knowledge and research of the time. The result is a new way of visualizing Darwin's work, and a greater understanding of the ways he's shaped our world.

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Darwin's Dangerous Idea - Daniel C. Dennett

In Darwin''s Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life Daniel C. Dennett argues that the theory of evolution can demystify the miracles of life without devaluing our most cherished beliefs. From the moment it first appeared, Charles Darwin''s theory of evolution by natural selection has been controversial: misrepresented, abused, denied and fiercely debated. In this powerful defence of Darwin, Daniel C. Dennett explores every aspect of evolutionary thinking to show why it is so fundamental to our existence, and why it affirms - not threatens - our convictions about the meaning of life. ''Essential and pleasurable for any thinking person''Stephen Pinker ''A surpassingly brilliant book. Where creative, it lifts the reader to new intellectual heights. Where critical, it is devastating''Richard Dawkins ''A brilliant piece of persuasion, excitingly argued and compulsively readable''The Times Higher Education Supplement ''Superb ... This is the best single-author overview of all the implications of evolution by natural selection available ... deserves a place on the bookshelves of every thinking person''John Gribbin, Sunday Times ''Dennett''s book brings together science and philosophy with wit, complex clarity and an infectious sense that these ideas matter, to us and the way we live now''A.S. Byatt, Sunday Times Books of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dinner with Darwin - Jonathan Silvertown

What do eggs, flour, and milk have in common? They form the basis of waffles, of course, but these staples of breakfast bounty also share an evolutionary function: eggs, seeds (from which we derive flour by grinding), and milk have each evolved to nourish offspring. Indeed, ponder the genesis of your breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and you'll soon realize that everything we eat and drink has an evolutionary history. In Dinner with Darwin, join Jonathan Silvertown for a multicourse meal of evolutionary gastronomy, a tantalizing tour of human taste that helps us to understand the origins of our diets and the foods that have been central to them for millennia--from spices to spirits. A delectable concoction of coevolution and cookery, gut microbiomes and microherbs, and both the chicken and its egg, Dinner with Darwin reveals that our shopping lists, recipe cards, and restaurant menus don't just contain the ingredients for culinary delight. They also tell a fascinating story about natural selection and its influence on our plates--and palates. Digging deeper, Silvertown's repast includes entrees into GMOs and hybrids, and looks at the science of our sensory interactions with foods and cooking--the sights, aromas, and tastes we experience in our kitchens ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Darwin's Doubt (0062071483)

Kniha - autor Stephen C. Meyer, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - anglicky When Charles Darwin finished The Origin of Species, he thought that he had explained every clue, but one. Though his theory could explain many facts, Darwin knew that there was a significant event in the history of life that his theory did not explain. During this event, the “Cambrian explosion,” many animals suddenly appeared in the fossil record without apparent ancestors in earlier layers of rock. In Darwin’s Doubt, Stephen C. Meyer tells the story of the mystery surrounding this explosion of animal life—a mystery that has intensified, not only because the expected ancestors of these animals have not been found, but because scientists have learned more about what it takes to construct an animal. During the last half century, biologists have come to appreciate the central importance of biological information—stored in DNA and elsewhere in cells—to building animal...

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Darwin's Rival: Alfred Russel Wallace and the Search for Evolution - Christiane Dorion

Follow Victorian naturalist and explorer Alfred Russel Wallace on his intrepid journeys across the globe and find out how he developed his own theory of evolution in this beautiful illustrated gift hardback. In 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace’s travels in the Amazon Basin and Malay Archipelago led him to discover natural selection independently of Charles Darwin. Darwin''s Rival traces Wallace’s life from his childhood in the Welsh countryside to his rise to prominence among the scientific community, via dense tropical jungles and perilous journeys – and shines a light on one of the most important contributors to the theory of evolution. With evocative illustrations by Harry Tennant, this stunning gift book will appeal to children and adults alike, and is the perfect introduction to the man so often eclipsed by his contemporary and friend Charles Darwin.

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Darwin in Ilkley - Gregory Radick, Mike Dixon

When the Origins of Species was published on 24 November 1859, its author, Charles Darwin, was near the end of a nine-week stay in the remote Yorkshire village of Ilkley. He had come for the ''water cure''- a regime of cold baths and wet sheets - and for relaxation. But he used his time in Ilkley to shore up support, through extensive correspondence, for the extraordinary theory that the Origin would put before the world: evolution by natural selection. In Darwin in Ilkley, Mike Dixon and Gregory Radick bring to life Victorian Ilkley and the dramas of body and mind that marked Darwin''s visit.

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Darwin's Island - Professor Steve Jones

The Origin of Species may be the most famous book in science but its stature tends to obscure much of Charles Darwin''s other works. His visit to the Galapagos lasted just five weeks and on his return he never left Britain again. Darwin spent forty years working on the plants, animals and people of his native land and wrote over six million words on topics as different as dogs, insect-eating plants, orchids, earthworms, apes and human emotion. Together they laid the foundations of modern biology. In this beautifully written, witty and illuminating book, Steve Jones explores the domestic Darwin, tracing the great naturalist''s journey across Britain: a voyage not of the body, but of the mind.

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Darwin: Plavba na lodi Beagle (978-80-257-2989-2)

Kniha - autor Fabien Grolleau; Jérémie Royer, 176 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Když začínající přírodovědec Charles Darwin nastoupil 27. prosince 1831 na palubu lodi HMS Beagle, neměl nejmenší tušení o tom, že ho čeká pět let trvající cesta napříč světovými oceány. Díky lidským setkáním a vědeckým objevům se Darwin učil, měnil, dojímal, rozhořčoval a žasl. Shromáždil poznámky a myšlenky, které ho dovedly k radikální proměně pohledu Lidstva na svou vlastní historii, a to zvláště díky názoru, že svět existuje již velmi dlouhou dobu. Po svém návratu se pak celý život věnoval sepisování své slavné teorie o vývoji druhů, teorie, která i dnes zůstává zvláště v zemích se silně nábožensky založeným obyvatelstvem kontroverzní, a která způsobila převrat v tehdejším vědeckém světě a přetrvala dodnes. Darwinovo dlouhé, nebezpečné a často namáhavé bádání je cestou, která tím, že změnila jednoho člověka, změnila i směr vědy.

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Darwin: Na palubě lodi Beagle (978-80-7508-815-4)

Kniha - autor Christian Clot; Fabio Bono, 56 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá 1831. Charles Darwin právě dokončil studia a připravuje se na dráhu venkovského pastora. Přestože je mu teprve 22 let, dostal se takřka náhodou na palubu lodě Beagle a vydal se na cestu kolem světa. Plavba trvající víc než pět let změní jeho pohled na svět.... Pro mladého muže to byla pohádková a zároveň „destruktivní“ plavba. Připravila ho o nevinnost, zálibu ve večírcích a hudbě, o tvárnost. Zasela do něj trýznivé pochybnosti, které nutně nahlodají jeho nejhlubší přesvědčení, a to až do té míry, že zpochybní tradiční poznání o životě a Bohu. Po návratu se Charles stane Darwinem, jedním z největších vědců všech dob, připravený bez dalšího rozptýlení pracovat na svém velkolepém díle. Vždy lidský a láskyplný, ale příliš vážný na to, aby si mohl dovolit jakkoli polevit ze své přísnosti. Ve všech ohledech obdivuhodný muž, který pro svou obětavou práci po celá desetiletí...

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Darwin - Grolleau Fabien, Royer Jérémie

Když začínající přírodovědec Charles Darwin nastoupil 27. prosince 1831 na palubu lodi HMS Beagle, neměl nejmenší tušení o tom, že ho čeká pět let trvající cesta napříč světovými oceány. Díky lidským setkáním a vědeckým objevům se Darwin učil, měnil, dojímal, rozhořčoval a žasl. Shromáždil poznámky a myšlenky, které ho dovedly k radikální proměně pohledu Lidstva na svou vlastní historii, a to zvláště díky názoru, že svět existuje již velmi dlouhou dobu. Po svém návratu se pak celý život věnoval sepisování své slavné teorie o vývoji druhů, teorie, která i dnes zůstává zvláště v zemích se silně nábožensky založeným obyvatelstvem kontroverzní, a která způsobila převrat v tehdejším vědeckém světě a přetrvala dodnes. Darwinovo dlouhé, nebezpečné a často namáhavé bádání je cestou, která tím, že změnila jednoho člověka, změnila i směr vědy.

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Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch - Terry Pratchett

Roundworld is in trouble again, and this time it looks fatal. Having created it in the first place, the wizards of Unseen University feel vaguely responsible for its safety. They know the creatures who lived there escaped the impending Big Freeze by inventing the space elevator - they even intervened to rid the planet of a plague of elves, who attempted to divert humanity onto a different time track. But now it''s all gone wrong - Victorian England has stagnated and the pace of progress would embarrass a limping snail. Unless something drastic is done, there won''t be time for anyone to invent spaceflight and the human race will be turned into ice-pops. Why, though, did history come adrift? Was it Sir Arthur Nightingale''s dismal book about natural selection? Or was it the devastating response by an obscure country vicar called Charles Darwin, whose bestselling Theology of Species made it impossible to refute the divine design of living creatures? Either way, it''s no easy task to change history, as the wizards discover to their cost. Can the God of Evolution come to humanity''s aid and ensure Darwin writes a very different book? And who stopped him writing it in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Darwin's Ghosts - Rebecca Stott

Soon after publication of On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin received a letter that deeply unsettled him. He had expected outrage and accusations of heresy, but this letter was different: it accused him of taking credit for a theory that wasn''t his. Yet when he tried to trace his intellectual forebears, he found that history had already forgotten them...Rediscovering Aristotle on the shores of Lesbos and Leonardo da Vinci fossil hunting in the Tuscan hills, this is a masterful retelling of the collective daring of a few like-minded men, whose early theories flew in the face of prevailing political and religious orthodoxies and laid the foundations for Darwin''s revolutionary idea.

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Darwin - James A. Moore, Adrian Desmond

This biography of Charles Darwin attempts to capture the private unknown life of the real man - the gambling and gluttony at Cambridge, his gruelling trip round the globe, his intimate family life, worries about persecution and thoughts about God. Central to all of this, his pioneering efforts on the theory of evolution now that recent studies have overturned the commonplace views of Darwin that have held for more than a century.

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Darwin 2 - O původu druhů - Christian Clot, Fabio Bono

Děj tohoto výpravného komiksu, který je druhým dílem série, začíná v roce 1836. Po pěti letech plavby kolem světa se loď Beagle vrátila do Anglie. Plavil se na ní i Charles Darwin, jenž na cestách podrobně studoval každou rostlinu, každého živočicha i každý kámen, na které narazil. To však ještě nemohl tušit, že jeho pozorování zcela změní vnímání světa...

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Plyšový pes Kavalír King Charles španěl o velikosti 40 cm je součástí ekologické řady ECO-FRIENDLY. Hračka je vyrobena z recyklovaných materiálů, včetně výplně z PET lahví, která je bezpečná pro děti od narození. Díky věrnému zpracování a hebkému povrchu slouží jako ideální mazlíček na hraní, mazlení nebo dekoraci.

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Signature in the Cell - Meyer Stephen C.

Named one of the top books of 2009 by the Times Literary Supplement (London), this controversial and compelling book from Dr. Stephen C. Meyer presents a convincing new case for intelligent design (ID), based on revolutionary discoveries in science and DNA. Along the way, Meyer argues that Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution as expounded in The Origin of Species did not, in fact, refute ID. If you enjoyed Francis Collins’s The Language of God, you’ll find much to ponder—about evolution, DNA, and intelligent design—in Signature in the Cell.

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Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas - William Lashner

Welcome to Elizabeth Webster''s world, where the common laws of middle school torment her days . . . and the uncommon laws of an even weirder realm govern her nights.Elizabeth Webster is happy to stay under the radar (and under her bangs) until middle school is dead and gone. But when star swimmer Henry Harrison asks Elizabeth to tutor him in math, it''s not linear equations Henry really needs help with-it''s a flower-scented, poodle-skirt-wearing, head-tossing ghost who''s calling out Elizabeth''s name.But why Elizabeth? Could it have something to do with her missing lawyer father? Maybe. Probably. If only she could find him. In her search, Elizabeth discovers more than she is looking for: a grandfather she never knew, a startling legacy, and the secret family law firm, Webster & Son, Attorneys for the Damned.Elizabeth and her friends soon land in court, where demons and ghosts take the witness stand and a red-eyed judge with a ratty white wig hands out sentences like sandwiches. Will Elizabeth''s father arrive in time to save Henry Harrison-and is Henry the one who really needs saving?Set in the historic streets of Philadelphia, this riveting middle-grade mystery from New York Times bestselling author William Lashner will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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