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"Luminous. . .Filled with profound and upsetting ideas like the Burgess Shale itself and just as solid. It is surely one of nature's best stories, told with a light touce by a master of the field."--Lewis Thomas, M.D.

Rhapsody

by Judith Gould

From love's intimate betrayals to its illicit pleasures...from the first kiss to the last embrace, Rhapsody captures the haunting refrains of passion as only Judith Gould can play them. Praise for New York Times bestselling author Judith Gould and her sensational novels: "A romp! A smash success." - New York Daily News "Mouthwatering...Just the thing to chase the blues away."- Chicago Tribune "A wedding... (more)

The Best Is Yet To Come

by Judith Gould

From its glittering society parties to its steamy bedroom scenes, this is Judith Gould's most passionate and poignant novel yet-the tale of a woman who finds the courage to heal, to forgive, and to love again.

The Mismeasure of Man

by Stephen Jay Gould

The definitive refutation to the argument of The Bell Curve . When published in 1981, The Mismeasure of Man was immediately hailed as a masterwork, the ringing answer to those who would classify people, rank them according to their supposed genetic gifts and limits. Yet the idea of biology as destiny dies hard, as witness the attention devoted to The Bell Curve , whose arguments are here so... (more)

The Panda's Thumb

More Reflections in Natural History

by Stephen Jay Gould

With sales of well over one million copies in North America alone, the commercial success of Gould's books now matches their critical acclaim. Reissued in a larger format, with a handsome new cover, The Panda's Thumb will introduce a new generation of readers to this unique writer, who has taken the art of the scientific essay to new heights. Illustrations.

Till the End of Time : A Love Story

by Judith Gould

For years, Leonie Corinth lived the best of all possible lives in New York City, married to a successful investment banker and running her own Soho antique shop. Now Leonie's happiness is gone and, as she faces the aftershocks of a bitter divorce, she realizes she must leave Manhattan. She intends to build a new life for herself, and to never again depend on a man. Moving to the beautiful countryside of upstate... (more)

The Lying Stones of Marrakech

by Stephen Jay Gould

Stephen Jay Gould's writing remains the modern standard by which popular science writing is judged. Ever since the late 1970s, his monthly essay in Natural History and his full-length books have bridged the yawning gap between science and wider culture. This fascinating new collection of essays from Natural History is his next to last. Gould has once again applied biographical perspectives to the illumination of... (more)

Ever Since Darwin

Reflections on Natural History

by Stephen Jay Gould

Reissued in a larger format, this popular anthology offers an introduction to the wonders and depths of evolutionary biology. "A remarkable achievement by any measure . . . One is hard pressed to single out past writers who could wear the sobriquet of natural history essayist with such distinction."--Chicago Tribune. Illustrations.

Reflex

by Steven Gould

Davy has always been alone. He believes that he's the only person in the world who can teleport. But what if he isn't?A mysterious group of people has taken Davy captive. They don't want to hire him, and they don't have any hope of appealing to him to help them. What they want is to own him. They want to use his abilities for their own purposes, whether Davy agrees to it or not. And so they set about... (more)

Falsa Medida Del Hombre, La

by GOULD STEPHEN JAY

Esta es una de las obras fundamentales del gran paleontologo recientemente fallecido y uno de los alegatos cientificos mas devastadores de las teorias racistas. En sus paginas Gould estudia los diversos intentos realizados a lo largo del tiempo para medir la inteligencia humana: primero a traves de los craneos y del tamano del cerebro mas tarde por medio de los tests para averiguar el coeficiente intelectual y... (more)

Gould's Book of Fish: a novel in 12 Fish

Gould's Book of Fish: a novel in 12 Fish

by Richard Flanagan

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That Dunbar Boy

by Gould

Bully for Brontosaurus : Reflections in Natural History

Bully for Brontosaurus : Reflections in Natural History

by Stephen Jay Gould

From his bestseller Wonderful Life to his splendid essays on endlessly interesting variations of evolution, Gould has raised the art of scientific writing to new heights. "Whether his topic is typewriter design, the technical triumph of Voyager or Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak, Gould holds our attention."--Publishers Weekly. Photos and drawings.

Jumper

by Steven Gould

After learning he possesses the power to teleport, Davy escapes his abusive father and heads for New York City, where he tries to locate others who may possess this power. Reprint. PW.

Hen's Teeth and Horse's Toes

Further Reflections in Natural History

by Stephen Jay Gould

"Lively and fascinating. . . . <Gould> writes beautifully about science and the wonders of nature."—Tracy Kidder Over a century after Darwin published the Origin of Species , Darwinian theory is in a "vibrantly healthy state," writes Stephen Jay Gould, its most engaging and illuminating exponent. Exploring the "peculiar and mysterious particulars of nature," Gould introduces the reader to some of the... (more)

A Moment in Time

by Judith Gould

Valerie Rochelle was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but as she grows up she is made to feel like an outsider always looking in at the perfect world of her parents. Gangly, tomboyish and shy, she's not pretty, popular or social enough to satisfy her family. For friendship and love she turns to animals with whom she develops quick and special bonds. She defies her family's wishes and trains as a veterinarian... (more)

The Parisian Affair

by Judith Gould

At the request of her publicity-shy boss, jewelry designer Allegra Sheridan purchases a celebrated jewel at a Paris auction. But her possession of it invites threats from a lethally handsome stranger. For embedded in this sought-after gem is a legendary mystery, a scandalous history, and a global conspiracy that means death to anyone who discovers its secrets.

The Secret Heiress

by Judith Gould

Separated at birth by a tyrannical father and reared continents apart, Nikki and Ariadne are twins with only their beauty in common. Nikki, raised by the mad tycoon in luxury, is heiress to his empire. Living in obscurity is the brilliant Ariadne, unaware of her bloodline-until she's seduced into a deadly masquerade to gain her share of the family riches.

The Triumph of Evolution...And the Failure of Creationism

The Triumph of Evolution...And the Failure of Creationism

by Niles Eldredge

Why is there still so much anti-evolution sentiment in the United States at the start of the Third Millennium? Why does the debate that began in 1859, when Charles Darwin successfully established the study of evolution, still rage in 2000? How can America tolerate the continued attack by conservative elements within the Judeo-Christian tradition on the quality of science education when science and its... (more)

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