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The illustrated naked ape The illustrated naked ape Desmond Morris Dans la même optique et avec le même vocabulaire que celui utilisé pour les animaux, une observation du comportement humain sous l'angle de la sexualité, de l'éducation, de la combativité et de la re… OL104128W
From naked ape to superspecies From naked ape to superspecies David T. Suzuki,Holly Dressel From Naked Ape to Super Species takes an unflinching look at where we are at this unprecedented moment in history. Suzuki and Dressel reveal that a clear and present environmental danger is staring u… OL111002W
De hominis dignitate De hominis dignitate Giovanni Pico della Mirandola,Patricia Mari-Fabre The Oration on the Dignity of Man (De hominis dignitate) is a famous public discourse pronounced in 1486 by Pico della Mirandola, an Italian scholar and philosopher of the Renaissance. It has been ca… OL1456989W
Mapping human history Mapping human history Steve Olson Mapping Human History is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of humans. The book is carefully chaptered into specific sections which focus on explaining both the geographical causes of human evolu… OL15831919W
Before the dawn Before the dawn Nicholas Wade Nicholas Wade's articles are a major reason why the science section has become the most popular, nationwide, in the New York Times. In his groundbreaking Before the Dawn, Wade reveals humanity's orig… OL15841693W
The social contract The social contract Robert Ardrey This title "denies that men are created equal"--Jacket. OL15845209W
Masters of the planet Masters of the planet Ian Tattersall "When homo sapiens made their entrance 100,000 years ago they were confronted by a wide range of other early humans--homo erectus, who walked better and used fire; homo habilis who used tools; and of… OL16184024W
Your brain on nature Your brain on nature Eva M. Selhub Details how the human brain is linked to the natural world and offers nature-based methods for reducing stress, improving cognitive powers and boosting the efficiency of exercise-- OL16713195W
The abdication of philosophy, the abdication of man The abdication of philosophy, the abdication of man G. A. Rauche "A critical study of the interdependence of philosophy as critical theory and man as a free individual."--T.p. OL17946591W
The end of nature The end of nature Bill McKibben "First published in 1989 in seventeen languages on six continents, The End of Nature has changed the way many people view the planet. Now, in a special tenth anniversary edition, the author presents … OL1815627W
Earth Odyssey Earth Odyssey Mark Hertsgaard Like many of us, Mark Hertsgaard has long worried about the declining health of our environment. But in 1991, he decided to act on his concern and investigate the escalating crisis for himself. Trave… OL1918666W
The dawn of human culture The dawn of human culture Richard G. Klein A bold new theory on what sparked the "big bang" of human culture The abrupt emergence of human culture over a stunningly short period continues to be one of the great enigmas of human evolution. T… OL1931293W
The one hundred nights of hero The one hundred nights of hero Isabel Greenberg "From the author who brought you The Encyclopedia of Early Earth comes another Epic Tale of Derring-do. Prepare to be dazzled once more by the overwhelming power of stories and see love prevail in t… OL20043149W
So human an animal So human an animal René J. Dubos "The unifying theme of this book is that all experiences leave a stamp on both physical and mental characteristics. I have placed special emphasis on the very early influences, prenatal as well as po… OL20539869W
No man is alien No man is alien J. Robert Nelson Man, by E.J. Burrus.--The effects of colonialism upon the Asian understanding of man, by J.G. Arapura.--Religious pluralism and the quest for human community, by S.J. Samartha.--From Confucian gentle… OL20938280W
Notre empreinte écologique Notre empreinte écologique Mathis Wackernagel "Créer une conscience populaire, tel est le but ultime de ce livre qui nous offre un outil de planification pour mesurer le poids réel sur la Terre de l'entreprise humaine, poids auquel les auteurs o… OL22072698W
Mastok et Moustik Mastok et Moustik Mireille Villeneuve Leurs parents partis chasser l'aurochs, deux enfants des cavernes doivent subvenir à leurs besoins. L'aîné Mastok, blessé à la main, domine son petit frère. Ce dernier, malgré quelques maladresses, s… OL22095156W
Wisdom of the elders Wisdom of the elders Peter Knudtson An in-depth, meticulously documented exploration of the ecological wisdom of Native Peoples from around the world Arranged thematically, Wisdom of the Elders contains sacred stories and traditions… OL2302876W
Plundering Paradise Plundering Paradise Michael D'Orso "Mention the Galapagos Islands to almost anyone, and the first things that come to mind are iguanas, tortoises, volcanic beaches, and, of course, Charles Darwin. That's what Michael D'Orso imagined w… OL2792498W
Crac Crac Croc la marmotte Crac Crac Croc la marmotte Catherine C. Laurent Dans la nature canadienne, les bûcherons ont tellement coupé d'arbres que Crac Crac Croc la marmotte de Vancouver est toute perturbée. Le printemps est arrivé et elle dort encore. Il faut vite qu'ell… OL28760398W
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