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A Search for Origins: Science, History and South Africa's 'Cradle of Humankind'
The 'Cradle of Humankind' (COH), bordering Gauteng and the North-West Province in South Africa, was declared a World Heritage Site for the wealth of the human and animal fossils found there. This work … mehr »
geschrieben von Philip Bonner (Herausgeber) und Amanda Esterhuysen (Herausgeber) und Trefor Jenkins (Herausgeber)
Albertosaurus: Death of a Predator
Some 75 million years ago, a dinosaur called Albertosaurus--distant cousin to the ferocious, meat-eating predator Tyrannosaurus Rex--died. But its death was also a beginning--the start of its … mehr »
geschrieben von Monique Keiran (Autor)
The beautiful spiral shells of these long-extinct marine invertebrates are among the most sought after and recognizable of fossils, yet little has been published about ammonites outside of geological … mehr »
geschrieben von Neale Monks (Autor) und N. Monks (Autor) und Philip Palmer (Autor)
An Illustrated Guide to Fossil Collecting
Locations of fossils in the U.S., … mehr »
geschrieben von Richard L. Casanova (Autor) und Ronald Paul Ratkevich (Autor) und Ratkevich (Autor)
An Outline of Phanerozoic Biogeography
The general acceptance of plate tectonics and continental drift by the early 1970s galvanized the study of biogeography and our understanding of the origin and evolution of life. However, until now … mehr »
geschrieben von Anthony Hallam (Autor) und A. Hallam (Autor)
Basic Questions in Paleontology: Geologic Time, Organic Evolution, and Biological Systematics
Now available in English for the first time, "Basic Questions in Paleontology" is a landmark work in twentieth-century evolution and paleontology. Originally published in German in 1950, Schindewolf's … mehr »
geschrieben von Otto H. Schindelwolf (Autor) und Wolf-Ernst Reif (Herausgeber) und Wolf-Ernst Reif (Herausgeber)
In this illustrated work, KurtA(c)n offers a vivid panorama of vertebrate animal life as it … mehr »
geschrieben von Bjorn Kuren (Autor) und Bjorn Kurten (Autor) und Bjarn Kurta(c)N (Autor)
Biostratigraphy and Vertebrate Paleontology of the San Timoteo Badlands, Southern California
The author describes forty-two fossil taxa recovered during a study of the San Timoteo Badlands that used magnetobiostratigraphy to develop a temporal framework for addressing the tectonic evolution … mehr »
geschrieben von L. Barry Albright (Autor)
Biostratigraphy: Microfossils and Geological Time
Essential reading for advanced students and researchers working in basin analysis, … mehr »
geschrieben von Brian McGowran (Autor)
Bones of Contention: Controversies in the Search for Human Origins
Acknowledgments1. Bones of Contention2. The Storytellers3. The Taung Child: Rejection4. The Taung Child: Acceptance5. Rama's Ape: Resurrected6. Rama's Ape: Destroyed7. The Leakeys: Father8. The … mehr »
geschrieben von Roger Lewin (Autor)
In this richly illustrated book, Frank McKinney and Jeremy Jackson argue that the growth pattern and form of a bryozoan colony is more an expression of its ecological niche than of its phylogenetic … mehr »
geschrieben von Frank K. McKinney (Autor) und Jeremy B. Jackson (Orchester)
Causes of Evolution: A Paleontological Perspective
By studying evolution across geological time, paleontologists gain a perspective that sometimes complements and sometimes conflicts with views based solely on studies of extant species. The … mehr »
geschrieben von Stephen Jay Gould (Solist) und Robert M. Ross (Herausgeber) und Warren D. Allmon (Herausgeber)
Cladistics: A Practical Course in Systematics
Cladistics is the method of choice for systematic classification and comparative studies in all fields of biology. In cladistics, reconstructed genealogies are based on common ancestry rather than on … mehr »
geschrieben von Peter L. Forey (Autor) und Ian J. Kitching (Autor) und Christopher J. Humphries (Autor)
With Critical Additions By The Author And Others And A … mehr »
geschrieben von William Diller Matthew (Autor) und William King Gregory (Solist) und Edwin Harris Colbert (Herausgeber)
Common Fossil Plants W E 2e PB
First published in 1975, the second edition of this informative, hands-on guide includes more than 350 new or modified illustrations, an outline key, an amplified glossary, and discussion of 79 … mehr »
geschrieben von William D. Tidwell (Autor) und Wd Tidwell (Autor)
Desolate Landscapes: Ice-Age Settlement in Eastern Europe
This new series presents innovative titles pertaining to human origins, evolution, and behavior from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Subject areas include but are not limited to biological and … mehr »
geschrieben von John F. Hoffecker (Autor) und Richard G. Klein (Solist)
Dinosaur Extinction and the End of an Era: What the Fossils Say
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This is the first book ever to be … mehr »
geschrieben von David D. Gillette (Herausgeber) und Martin Lockley (Herausgeber)
Dinosaur Tracks of Western North America
"Fascinating... an admirable achievement." -- … mehr »
geschrieben von Martin Lockley (Autor) und M. G. Lockley (Autor) und Adrian Hunt (Orchester)
Starting with ancient myths of dinosaur-like monsters and the history of the discovery of dinosaurs, "Dinosaurs" goes on to discuss the evolution of these fascinating beasts, and describes the many … mehr »
geschrieben von David Norman (Autor)
Hello, Parent!
Hello Reader! books have been designed --
-- for parents to read to children
-- for children to read to parents
-- for children to read themselves
-- to make your child a … mehr »
geschrieben von Grace Maccarone (Autor) und Richard Courtney (Illustrator)
This fun and approachable book about dinosaurs answers readers's questions in an easy … mehr »
geschrieben von Kingfisher Books (Autor) und Wendy Madgwick (Autor)
In Dinosaurs of the East Coast David Weishampel and Luther Young restore East Coast dinosaurs to their rightful place on the paleontological map. They describe such dinosaurs as the plant-eating … mehr »
geschrieben von David B. Weishampel (Autor) und Luther Young (Autor) und Luther Young (Autor)
Dinosaurs! follows the evolution of these spectacular creatures from their earliest beginnings as little … mehr »
geschrieben von Robert T. Bakker (Autor) und Luis V. Rey (Illustrator)
Dinosaurs, Spitfires, and Sea Dragons
McGowan attempts to solve some of the enduring mysteries about dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles, making fascinating comparisons between living and extinct animals, and drawing on science and … mehr »
geschrieben von Christopher McGowan (Autor)
Dinosaurs: The Textbook is a monument to our present understanding of these wonderful creatures. It is a book that takes the student on a journey through nearly every aspect of dinosaur biology, … mehr »
geschrieben von Spencer G. Lucas (Autor) und George Lucas Spencer (Autor)
Dynamics of Dinosaurs: And Other Extinct Giants
"A wonderful little book... irresistible for its simple and compelling … mehr »
geschrieben von R. McNeill Alexander (Autor)
Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems
Major advances in our understanding of the history of life on Earth have been achieved through the study of exceptionally well-preserved fossil sites, known scientifically as fossil Lagerstatten. The … mehr »
geschrieben von Paul A. Selden (Autor) und John R. Nudds (Autor)
This book is a unique compendium and synthesis of the cumulative knowledge of more than … mehr »
geschrieben von Christine M. Janis (Herausgeber) und Kathleen M. Scott (Herausgeber) und Louis L. Jacobs (Herausgeber)
Evolutionary History of the "Robust" Australopithecines
In paleoanthropology the group of hominids known as the "robust" australopithecines has emerged. This volume focuses on the evolutionary history of these early hominids with contributions by … mehr »
geschrieben von Frederick Grine (Herausgeber)
Evolutionary Paleoecology: The Ecological Context of Macroevolutionary Change
"This book will be an excellent supplement to advanced paleontology … mehr »
geschrieben von Warren Allmon (Herausgeber) und David J. Bottjer (Herausgeber)
Evolutionary Patterns: Growth, Form, and Tempo in the Fossil Record
With all the recent advances in molecular and evolutionary biology, one could almost wonder why we need the fossil record. Molecular sequence data can resolve taxonomic relationships, experiments with … mehr »
geschrieben von Jeremy B. C. Jackson (Herausgeber) und Scott Lidgard (Herausgeber) und Frank K. McKinney (Herausgeber)
Exceptional Fossil Preservation: A Unique View on the Evolution of Marine Life
"Will do much to encourage more fieldwork by scientists and amateur fossil hunters. Exceptionally well-referenced to the technical literature. An essential reading and browsing book for all who … mehr »
geschrieben von David J. Bottjer (Autor) und David J. Bottjer (Herausgeber) und Walter Etter (Herausgeber)
The first comprehensive volume on crinoids for palaeontologists, geologists, … mehr »
geschrieben von Carlton E. Brett (Autor) und Michael J. SIMMs (Autor) und William I. Ausich (Autor)
Fossil Ecosystems of North America: A Guide to the Sites and Their Extraordinary Biotas
The fossil record affords a fascinating glimpse at past environments and the kinds of plants and animals that inhabited them. Some sites, for instance, contain nearly complete preserved records of … mehr »
geschrieben von John R. Nudds (Autor) und Paul A. Selden (Autor)
"Fossil Invertebrates" introduces readers to the biosphere as it was hundreds of millions of years ago, when seas teemed with animal forms both familiar and strange: ammonites and corals, mollusks and … mehr »
geschrieben von Paul D. Taylor (Autor) und David N. Lewis (Autor)
An amazing look at plants of the past through an examination of the fossils that remain. Long before there were animals on the earth, many kinds of plants covered the prehistoric planet. The soft … mehr »
geschrieben von Paul Kenrick (Autor) und Paul Davis (Autor)
Fossils of the Castillo Formation, Venezuela - Contributions in Neotropical Palaeontology
Special Papers in Palaeontology, published by The Palaeontological Association, is a series of substantial separate works conforming to the style of the Palaeontology journal. Two issues are published … mehr »
geschrieben von Jenny Clack (Autor) und Marcello Sanchez-Villagra (Herausgeber) und Jenny Clack (Herausgeber)
This thorough introduction to the world of paleontology has been completely revised and updated, reflecting changes in the ways that fossils are viewed and interpreted. Using the fluid writing style … mehr »
geschrieben von Richard Fortey (Autor) und R. Fortey (Autor)
Fossils: From Plants to Dinosaurs
A colorful, authoritative pocket guide to fossils
Details on the process of fossilization and preservation
Helpful maps, advice, and safety tips for fossil hunters and enthusiasts
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geschrieben von Douglas Palmer (Autor)
Fossils: The Evolution and Extinction of Species
Fossils, with its stimulating text and the best photographs of fossils ever published, is indeed splendid. -- Ernest Mayr, author of "The Growth of Biological Thought" Eldredge has cleverly combined … mehr »
geschrieben von Niles Eldredge (Autor) und Niles Eldridge (Autor) und Murray Alcosser (Autor)
Frozen Fauna of the Mammoth Steppe: The Story of Blue Babe
Frozen mammals of the Ice Age, preserved for millennia in the tundra, have been a source of fascination and mystery since their first discovery over two centuries ago. These mummies, their ecology, … mehr »
geschrieben von R. Dale Guthrie (Autor)
Functional Morphology in Vertebrate Paleontology
Looks at how fossil vertebrates moved, … mehr »
geschrieben von J. J. Thomason (Herausgeber) und Jeffrey J. Thomason (Herausgeber) und Jeff Thomason (Herausgeber)
Genetics, Paleontology, and Macroevolution
Expanded and updated second edition comprehensively looks at macroevolution, … mehr »
geschrieben von Jeffrey S. Levinton (Autor)
Based on more than a decade's research in South Africa's Karoo Desert, this remarkable journey of discovery and real-life adventure deep into Earth's history is offered by a renowned scientist. Photo … mehr »
geschrieben von Peter Ward (Autor)
Great Dinosaur Hunters and Their Discoveries
Fascinating, lavishly illustrated story of dinosaur research from beginnings in 19th-century England to 1960. Achievements of Buckland, Mantell, Cope, Marsh, Huxley, Sternberg, Brown, many other … mehr »
geschrieben von Edwin Harris Colbert (Autor)
Great Geological Controversies
Here is a new edition of a widely acclaimed account of the most celebrated controversies in the history of geology--a book that covers many of the most important ideas that have emerged since the … mehr »
geschrieben von Anthony Hallam (Autor) und A. Hallam (Autor)
History of the Australian Vegetation: Cretaceous to Recent
"How did this vegetation develop and evolve? Robert Hill's History of the Australian Vegetation is a scholarly treatise on the various forces that have lead to the recent flora. The beautifully … mehr »
geschrieben von Robert S. Hill (Herausgeber)
Ice Age Mammals of North America: A Guide to the Big, the Hairy, and the Bizarre
Enjoy illustrated descriptions of the animals from the Pleistocene time … mehr »
geschrieben von Ian Lange (Autor) und Dorothy Sigler Norton (Illustrator)
Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record. by Michael J. Benton, David A.T. Harper
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the science of the history of life. Paleobiologists bring many analytical tools to bear in interpreting the fossil record and the book introduces the … mehr »
geschrieben von M. J. Benton (Autor)
Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs
This highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies, teaching students about scientific research and principles as they learn about dinosaurs. Now in … mehr »
geschrieben von Anthony J. Martin (Autor)
Lebanese Amber: The Oldest Insect Ecosystem in Fossilized Resin
This extensively illustrated book, the first major review of Lebanese amber, covers all aspects of the highly valued resin, including its origin and its role as a commodity in ancient cultures. … mehr »
geschrieben von George O. , Jr. Poinar (Autor) und Raif Milki (Autor)
Life's Splendid Drama: Evolutionary Biology and the Reconstruction of Life's Ancestry, 1860-1940
The story of life's splendid drama has intrigued the public and scientists since the publication of Darwin's ORIGIN OF SPECIES in 1859. Yet historians have continued to focus on theory more than … mehr »
geschrieben von Peter J. Bowler (Autor)
Lower Jurassic Floras from Hope Bay and Botany Bay, Antarctica
Special Papers in Palaeontology, published by The Palaeontological Association, is a series of substantial separate works conforming to the style of the Palaeontology journal. Two issues are published … mehr »
geschrieben von P. M. Rees (Autor) und C. J. Cleal (Autor)
Mammoths, Mastodonts, and Elephants: Biology, Behavior and the Fossil Record
The purpose of this book is to examine the ecology and behavior of modern elephants to create … mehr »
geschrieben von Gary Haynes (Autor)
Mesozoic Fossils: Triassic and Jurassic
Dinosaurs weren't the only "players" on the earth during the Triassic and Jurassic geologic periods, a fact quickly proven with 415 impressive color photos of fossilized plant, animal, and avian life … mehr »
geschrieben von Bruce L. Stinchcomb (Autor)
Micropalaeontology in Petroleum Exploration
Many papers have noted the association between micropaleontology and petroleum exploration, but no book has ever provided a comprehensive and thematic treatment. This book attempts to do just that. It … mehr »
geschrieben von Robert Wynn Jones (Autor) und R. Wynn Jones (Herausgeber)
Missing Links: Evolutionary Concepts and Transitions Through Time
This book introduces newcomers to the field of evolutionary science with an accessible discussion of basic … mehr »
geschrieben von Robert A. Martin (Autor)
Moa: The Dramatic Story of the Discovery of a Giant Bird
The intriguing story of the controversy and personality clashes behind the discovery of the moa in the nineteenth century. In 1839, on the basis of a single fragment of bone from the other side of the … mehr »
geschrieben von Richard Wolfe (Autor)
This comparative analysis aids the fieldworker in identifying fossil proboscidean bones from early man sites. It also describes the skulls, mandibles, and posteranial skeletons of forty families of … mehr »
geschrieben von Stanley John Olsen (Autor)
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