18 books like The Dragons of Eden

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The flamingo's smile Stephen Jay Gould · 1985 · ★ 4.2 · 476p · ≈ 15h · Moderate "THE FLAMINGO'S SMILE is about history," writes the author in this volume of essays, "...and about what it means to say that life is the product of a contingent past, not the inevitable and predictable result of simple, timeless laws of nature. Quirkiness and meaning are my two not-so-contradictory themes." Flamingos that feed upside down; flowers and snails that change from male to female; the… Shares: Evolutie, Evolution, Science

Lay sermons, addresses, and reviews Thomas Henry Huxley · 1870 · 378p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Which describes some of the things which were said by Charles Darwin. Author became known as 'Darwin's bulldog' because of his forceful and energetic support for Darwin's theory, especially at the notorious British Association meeting in Oxford in 1860. In fact, Huxley had some reservations about aspects of the theory, especially the element of gradual, continuous progress, but in public he was… Shares: Evolution, Science

Gaia James Lovelock · 1979 · ★ 4.1 · 173p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Uiteenzetting van de theorie dat de aarde, zee en atmosfeer één groot organisme zijn dat zichzelf door een feedback-mechanisme in stand houdt, en een beoordeling van de huidige 'gezondheidstoestand' van het mechanisme. Shares: Evolution, Science

L'Évolution créatrice Henri Bergson · 1907 · 416p · ≈ 13h · Challenging French philosopher Henri Bergson's Creative Evolution was published in 1907 and translated into English in 1911. Very popular at the time, it gives an alternate mechanism for evolution - that it is motivated by an "elan vital" a vital impetus, also graspable as our natural creative urge. It also looks at Bergson's conception of time, a subjective "duration" (rather than the quantifiable time of a… Shares: Evolutie, Evolution, Science

The Human Brain Isaac Asimov · 1963 · ★ 4.0 · 357p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Provides an explanation of the human brain, including its divisions, systems, and functions. Shares: Brain, Science

Advances in imaging and electron physics Peter W. Hawkes · 1995 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Advances in Imaging & Electron Physics merges two long-running serials--Advances in Electronics & Electron Physics and Advances in Optical & Electron Microscopy. The series features extended articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science and digital image processing, electromagnetic wave… Shares: Science

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Discovery Education Elementary School Science Techbook, National Discovery Education · 2023 Shares: Science

Exploring Science Mark Levesley · 2001 · ★ 5.0 · 390p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Covering all of the Sc1 to Sc4 requirements, this series incorporates the ideas and evidence statements of the revised National Curriculum. The copymaster CD Rom includes worksheets that can be adapted to meet the exact needs of your pupils. Shares: Science

Sciences James Trefil · 2000 In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science.For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a… Shares: Science

PE Civil Exam Review Guide School of PE · 2022 Shares: Science

Annual of Scientific Discovery: Or, Year-book of Facts in Science and Art David Ames Wells · 1850 · ★ 5.0 · 423p · ≈ 14h · Challenging Widely regarded as the father of science fiction, H. G. Wells was also a prolific author of history, politics and social commentary, whose works from an early date were renowned for their outspoken socialist views. This eBook presents Wells’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare novels and tales, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. Parts Edition is… Shares: Science

Advanced Signal Processing and Noise Reduction Saeed V. Vaseghi · 1975 · 476p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Signal processing plays an increasingly central role in the development of modern telecommunication and information processing systems, with a wide range of applications in areas such as multimedia technology, audio-visual signal processing, cellular mobile communication, radar systems and financial data forecasting. The theory and application of signal processing deals with the identification,… Shares: Science

Co-Intelligence Ethan Mollick · 2024 · ★ 3.9 Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. After millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Mollick has become one of… Shares: Science

HBR Guide to Generative AI for Teams Gabriele Rosani & Elisa Farri To unlock the real value of gen AI, use it as a team.Generative AI is most often used individually—one person, one screen, one task—but the most important work done in organizations is collaborative. Pioneering teams are now using gen AI together and reaching outcomes never before possible. With the right approach, you too can tap into the real power of AI-enabled collaboration and see immediate… Shares: Science

AI for Good Josh Tyrangiel · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Good Old-Fashioned AI, a symbolic approach to Artificial Intelligence, as opposed to more modern stochastic approaches Shares: Science

Calico Network Solutions Richard Johnson · 265p · ≈ 8h · Moderate "Calico Network Solutions""Calico Network Solutions" is the definitive guide for architects, engineers, and operators navigating the complexities of modern cloud-native networking. Drawing on deep, production-proven expertise, this comprehensive resource uncovers the full landscape of Calico’s capabilities—spanning architecture, deployment strategies, security enforcement, and advanced routing… Shares: Science

C++ Primer Stanley Lippman, Josée Lajoie & Barbara Moo · 2012 · 976p · ≈ 32h · Moderate Bestselling Programming Tutorial and Reference Completely Rewritten for the New C++11 Standard Fully updated and recast for the newly released C++11 standard, this authoritative and comprehensive introduction to C++ will help you to learn the language fast, and to use it in modern, highly effective ways. Highlighting today’s best practices, the authors show how to use both the core language and… Shares: Science

Human + Machine, Updated and Expanded Paul R. Daugherty & H. James Wilson · 2024 AI—including generative AI—is radically transforming business. Are you ready? Accenture technology leaders Paul Daugherty and Jim Wilson provide crucial insights and advice to help you meet the challenge.Look around you. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic notion. It's here right now—in software that senses what we need, supply chains that "think" in real time, and now… Shares: Science

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