The Evolution Revolution

In the last two decades the study of fossils has come of age, taking a central role in the formulation of ideas on evolution. The unravelling of the fossil record by continual new discoveries has played a major role in stimulating new ideas on patterns and rates of evolution, and on our understanding of the underlying processes and mechanisms of evolution. The Twentieth Century has seen an extraordinary increase in the rate and the range of palaeontological research worldwide. Fossil specimens in world collections have increased a million-fold since Charles Darwin’s day. These new fossil finds have filled in many pieces in the great jigsaw of life . We are now experiencing a revolution in the way in which the fossil record is contributing to our understanding of the patterns and processes that have crafted the living world as we see it today. Witty vignettes on the "lucky" rise of the vertebrates, polar dinosaurs, and many other interesting narratives … a fun but educational excursion throughout the history of life. Michael L. McKinney, University of Tennessee, Knoxville … immensely enjoyable … a fascinating book, nicely illustrated, exciting and often humorous on the one hand, but seriously scientific on the other. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the fossil record and what it has to tell us. Euan N. K. Clarkson, University of Edinburgh Popular Science

Science & Math

JOHN LONG

Ken McNamara

Biological Sciences

wiley

Geeky Brothers: Naked in the Front Yard

Literature & Fiction

Pocket

How to Rock Climb!, now in its second edition, is the world's top instructional book on climbing. All the fundamentals--from ethics to getting up the rock--are presented in John Long's classic style. Revised and updated to reflect the modern standards of equipment, technique, and training methods, this guide includes sections on face climbing; crack climbing; ropes, anchors, and belays; getting off the rock; sport climbing; and much more. It is the essential how-to book for rock climbers everywhere.

How to Rock Climb! 2nd Edition

Sports & Outdoors

Mountaineering

Chockstone Press, Inc.

John Long - My Story

John Long in association with Llanrhidian History Group

64 pages. Uncover Dinosaurs - insiders brings Dinosaurs to life with the most up to date information and state of the Art 3-D illustrations that practically leap off every page.

Dinosaurs in Siders

Simon&Schuster

This little book does not try to, and cannot take place of a textbook on creative writing. My focus has remained not so much in telling people how to write, but in trying to point out both dead ends and gold mines.

Writer's Little Book of Wisdom: A Treasury of Tips and Warning for Every Writer and Aspiring Writer-The Traps to Avoid and Gold Mines to Explore

ICS Books

Expert climber John Long analyzes more belay anchors and gives advice on their respective strengths and suitability.

More Climbing Anchors

Bob Gaines

Hiking & Camping

Falcon Pr Pub Co

This guide is the perfect sourcebook to improve your ability to crimp, crank, and power your way up today's best bolted routes.

Sport Climbing, 3rd Edition (How To Climb Series)

Falcon Guides

A complete rock climbing instructional book. All the fundamentals -- from ethics to getting up the climb -- are presented in John Long's classic, rib-splitting style. Totally updated to reflect new standards in equipment, technique &amp; training methods (as of 1998), this book gives beginning &amp; intermediate climbers an edge. It includes tips for improvement -- &amp; staying alive! Plus a glossary of terms &amp; quick-reference index. Extensive illustrations.

How to Rock Climb! (How to Rock Climb Series)

Falcon

Johnny Barleycorn

Contemporary

Virtual Bookworm.Com Pub Inc

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