Paul Chambers Bücher

Seit seiner Entdeckung hat der Archaeopteryx für viel Verwirrung gesorgt. Stammten die Vögel tatsächlich von den Dinosauriern ab? Paul Chambers erzählt die skandalträchtige Geschichte des rätselhaftesten Fossilfundes aller Zeiten und zeigt, wie der 'Urzeitvogel' ehrwürdige Forscher um Ruf und Vermögen und manchmal auch um den Verstand brachte. 'Der britische Journalist und gelernte Paläontologe Paul Chambers hat alle Ereignisse, die sich um das taubengroße Tier ranken, zusammengetragen und unterhaltsam beschrieben. Es geht nicht nur um die stammesgeschichtliche Entwicklung der Tierwelt, vor allem der Vögel, sondern auch um den Alltag im Wissenschaftsbetrieb mit seinen Eifersüchteleien und Konkurrenzkämpfen. Und es geht nicht zuletzt um die Durchsetzungskraft bahnbrechender Ideen.' Bild der Wissenschaft

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Paul reveals the lasting impact of the crusades, beyond the expeditions themselves, on the formation of dynastic identity and the culture of the medieval European...

For millennia these mighty beasts lived in isolation on remote oceanic islands such as the Galapagos, Seychelles and Mauritius. From the sixteenth century, the discovery that tortoises were good to eat and their strategic location led to a wholesale plunder of their population by ships making long voyages. Later, Victorian scientists became fascinated by these creatures, and from wondering why it was that such large animals were always to be found on remote islands came the first understanding of ecology and biogeography. It was the giant tortoise that directly inspired Darwin to create his theory of natural selection. today in an Australian zoo? Indeed many people have become fascinated with these gentle giants. We learn why the French were surrendered the island of Mauritius but baulked at handing over their mascot tortoise and why the discovery of some dodo bones inspired Victorian scientists to launch a 'save the tortoise campaign'. The twentieth century saw the establishment of wildlife reserves in the Galapagos and elsewhere but it was too late for many species. Paul Chambers shows how modern genetics has been able to track down members of what were once believed to be extinct populations of these magnificent creatures.

Just as the fuss over Darwin's Origin of Species was getting really heated, an extraordinary fossil was found. It was apparently half bird and half reptile, and was hailed by Darwin's supporters as the missing link which proved that species could change. Opinion was furiously divided and still is, and this fossil, christened Archaeopteryx, has caused more trouble than any other scientific icon.

"Explores the coast, fields, streets and gardens to reveal over a hundred of Britain's most exciting edible plants, flowers and and seaweeds. This ... guide blends the practical skills of foraging with the best elements of natural history writing. As well as recipes, identification tips and collecting advice, you will also learn about the historical cultural and medicinal uses for each plant as well as its ecological significance ... Foraging offers a comprehensive guide that will suit beginners and experienced foragers as well as those with a general interest in the natural and cultural history of edible plants"--Back cover.

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