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Darwinism and Natural Theology Evolving Perspectives


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2012 | 228 Pages | ISBN: 1443837423 | PDF | 1 MB
Can Christianity be reconciled with Darwin s theory of evolution by natural selection? What relevance do the biological sciences have to religious thought? Does Christian theology have anything to offer when it comes to formulating scientific hypotheses? These questions are among those explored in this collection of essays arising from a meeting of the UK Science and Religion Forum held in Cambridge to mark the bicentenary of Darwin s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species. The volume brings together contributions from a distinguished group of scholars at the forefront of the field of science-and-religion including Denis Alexander, R. J. Berry, John Hedley Brooke, Sarah Coakley, Celia Deane-Drummond, David Fergusson, David Knight, Christopher Southgate, Neil Spurway and Kenneth Wilson. The essays are organized around the theme of natural theology the attempt to draw theological conclusions from reflection on the natural world. The essays cover historical, philosophical and theological perspectives, and explore some contemporary approaches to natural theology in the context of Darwinism

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Bidong Island Natural History and Resources (2024)


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English | EPUB | 2022 | 238 Pages | ISBN : 3030919234 | 117.4 MB
Bidong Island is a small island located in the South China Sea, and is about 14 km from mainland Peninsular Malaysia. The island and the Bidong archipelago boast of its richness in diversity of both terrestrial and marine organisms and its undeniably pristine and thriving ecosystem. In 1975-1990, Bidong Island was formerly a UNHCR refugee camp for a quarter of a million Vietnamese "Boat people" escaping the Vietnam War, and still holds great significance to many of its descendants. Due to its historical significance, the Terengganu State government plans to develop Bidong Island as a heritage tourism site and a new scuba diving destination.

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Beyond Basics with Natural Yeast Recipes for Whole Grain Health


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English | April 14, 2020 | ISBN: 1462138268 | 176 pages | RAR | 46 Mb
Say goodbye to commercial yeast, and hello to a healthier body! With allergies to gluten and commercial yeast on the rise, natural yeast is a fun and healthy solution to baking all the foods you love while improving your body’s antioxidants, breaking down grains, and making your bread taste more delicious than ever. Bread Geek; Melissa Richardson, coauthor of The Art of Baking with Natural Yeast, is back with new and refined techniques and tips that will take your natural yeast breads to the next level. Try over 60 new recipes, including vegan, diabetic-friendly, and no-wait recipes like: Cranberry Ginger Loaf Vegan Waffles Cracked Pepper Spelt Crackers Basil Dinner Crepes Salted Chocolate Sourdough Bread From troubleshooting tips to artistic finishing touches, this guide will make baking with natural yeast fail-proof, healthy, and delicious every time. So grab your starter, flour your hands, and get ready to bake!

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Babel’s Dawn A Natural History of the Origins of Speech


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English | 2011 | ISBN: 1619020092, 158243641X | EPUB | pages: 224 | 0.3 mb
Describes the evolutionary history of language, tracing the history of the first words, phrases, and sentences, arguing that the human ability to speak derives from a need that is not necessary for other species.

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Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History Tales of Yukaghir, Lamut, and Russianized Natives of Eastern


Free Download Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History: Tales of Yukaghir, Lamut, and Russianized Natives of Eastern Siberia By Waldemar Bogoras
2016 | 158 Pages | ISBN: 1332753965 | EPUB | 1 MB
From the Anthropological Papers Of The American Museum Of Natural History Vol. XX, Part I. Chapters include: Tales Of The Tundra Yukaghir; Tales Of The Lamut; Kolyma Tales; Children’s Stories; Markova Tales; and, Anadyr Tales.

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Advances in Natural Hazards and Volcanic Risks Shaping a Sustainable Future (2024)


Free Download Advances in Natural Hazards and Volcanic Risks: Shaping a Sustainable Future: Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Natural Hazards (NATHAZ’22), Terceira Island-Azores 2022 by Ana Malheiro, Francisco Fernandes, Helder I. Chaminé
English | EPUB (True) | 2023 | 226 Pages | ISBN : 3031250419 | 167.8 MB
This book comprises the selected proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Natural Hazards (NATHAZ’22), Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, Azores, 2022. The book interests all researchers and practitioners in Earth Sciences, Volcanic Risks, Natural Hazards, Geoethics, Environmental Sciences and Engineering.

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Advances in Natural Computation, Fuzzy Systems and Knowledge Discovery (2024)


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English | PDF | 2021 | 1949 Pages | ISBN : 3030706648 | 168.1 MB
This book consists of papers on the recent progresses in the state of the art in natural computation, fuzzy systems and knowledge discovery. The book is useful for researchers, including professors, graduate students, as well as R & D staff in the industry, with a general interest in natural computation, fuzzy systems and knowledge discovery. The work printed in this book was presented at the 2020 16th International Conference on Natural Computation, Fuzzy Systems and Knowledge Discovery (ICNC-FSKD 2020), held in Xi’an, China, from 19 to 21 December 2020. All papers were rigorously peer-reviewed by experts in the areas.

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Adam’s Navel A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Form


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English | 2004 | ISBN: 0142004642, 0670032247 | EPUB | pages: 352 | 0.4 mb
In this amusing and brilliantly conceived book, Michael Sims introduces you to your body. Moving from head to toe, Sims blends cultural history with evolutionary theory to produce a wonderfully original narrative in which he analyzes the visible parts of the body. In this fascinating brew of science and storytelling, readers encounter not only accessible explanations of the mechanics of their anatomy, but also the layers of mythology, religious lore, history, Darwinian theory, and popular culture that have helped to shape our understanding of any given body part. A titillating and unique book, Adam’s Navel is learned and entertaining, a marvelous lens through which to study the form we all inhabit-but may not really understand.

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