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Here is the first
complete portrait of the legendary fying dragons of deep
time, designed for the non specialists, but founded on the
real science of these bizarre creatures. Presented lucidly
and accessibly by one of the world's leading experts, this
book is built on a mountain of new fossil discoveries and
the latest research. Well illustrated, most in color, 347
pages PL Press, 8x10 1/2
Published at $39.95
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This book tells
twelve stories of expeditions to remote parts of the world
in search of diverse fossils such as dinosaurs and human
ancestors. Paleontologists relate the problems and curiosities
they encounter while working in extreme field conditions,
from the deserts of the Sahara and Yemen to the frozen wastes
of Antarctica. Well illustrated, in color, 212 pages. Cambridge,
10x10
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The Mosters That
Ruled the Planet Before Dinosaurs and How They Died in the
Greatest Catastrphe in Earth's History. By Peter D Ward. Examines
the strange fate of a prehistoric animal that dominated the
planet 250 million years before dinosaurs. Illus. 257 pages.
Penquin. Paperbound.
Published at $15.00
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Life- Evolution Explained. By
Philip Whitfield
Examines all the major questions surrounding evolution through authoritative
text and more than 250 spectacular illustrations, photographs, maps,and diagrams,
making this an unparalleled guide to the subject.
From the wonderful wealth of living things, from bat to beetle and from cuckoo
to chimpanzee, all the biological processes that shape life on Earth are revealed.
Looks at the rich diversity of animal and plant life that has flourished on Earth
for millions of years.
Well illustrated, in color, 220p. Quantum Books 9 X 11 1/4 |