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This transcription of notes made by Charles Darwin during the voyage of H. M. S. Beagle records his observations of the animals and plants that he encountered, and provides a valuable insight into the intellectual development of one of our most influential scientists. Darwin drew on many of these no... More

For those interested in Darwin, evolution, and the account of Darwin's 5-year voyage on the "H.M.S. Beagle, " this book offers new insights on his trip and his understanding of the natural world. 12 page color photo insert.When Charles Darwin, then age 22, first saw the HMS Beagle, he thought it loo... More

An understanding of the physiology and function of nerve and muscle is fundamental to our knowledge of how the human body and the bodies of other animals function. In the third edition of this highly readable and concise introductory textbook, the authors begin with a discussion of the nature of ner... More

Here is a fascinating record of one of the most famous journeys ever made. This work constitutes an accurate historical document as well as an evocative travelog that conveys Charles Darwin's personal account of the voyage with freshness and immediacy.... More

(Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin's "The Origin of Species" is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On its appearance in 1859 it was immediately recognized by enthusiast... More

Whether it be illegal drugs such as marijuana, heroin, and cocaine, or legal substances including cigarettes and alcohol, drug use is a deeply embedded characteristic of society. It has been estimated that during the last ten years $800,000 million has been spent in the United States by federal, sta... More