This alphabetically arranged reference, an immensely entertaining browser's delight, offers a dazzling overview of the life and thought of Charles Darwin and his incredibly wide sphere of influence. Authoritative and abundantly illustrated, it illuminates the ways in which ideas of evolutionary biology have leapt the boundaries of science to influence philosophy, law, religion, literature, cinema, art, and popular culture. Darwin's Universe, a thoroughly revised and updated successor to Richard Milner's acclaimed Encyclopedia of Evolution, contains more than a hundred new essays, including entries on animal behavior (Alex the parrot, Kanzi the bonobo, Digit the gorilla), on women in science (Mary Anning, Rosalind Franklin), and on the latest finds of human fossils. A veritable museum of natural history, it also contains many original discoveries brought to light by Milner's historical sleuthing. Packed with hundreds of rare illustrations, including many new ones, this Darwin Bicentennial edition will appeal to a wide audience of readers.

Darwin's Universe: Evolution from A to Z

Reference

Milner, Richard

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

University of California Press

Millions have grown up inspired by Jay Matternes' murals of extinct mammals at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and the American Museum of Natural History. Others have savored his depictions of human origins in such prestigious publications as Science, National Geographic, Scientific American, and Natural History. Matternes' art has also graced popular books by such trailblazing wildlife scientists as Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Louis Leakey. Now, for the first time, the entire scope of Matternes' achievement is revealed in this full-color retrospective, prepared with the artist's full cooperation and featuring many works never before published. Here are his depictions of living species, whose anatomical accuracy and vivid detail owe much to Matternes' lifelong devotion to painting from nature: the wildlife of Africa, the birds of America, chimpanzees and gorillas, and more. Here, too, is his paleoart, meticulously reconstructed from the fossil evidence and ranging from dinosaurs, through the rise of mammals, to our hominid ancestors--including Matternes' groundbreaking reconstruction of the 4.4-million-year-old hominin Ardipithecus, on which he labored in secrecy for more than a decade. The highly readable text includes, among other special features, selections from the artist's twenty-year correspondence with the late Dian Fossey. Jay Matternes: Paleoartist and Wildlife Painter will be an essential volume not only for aspiring illustrators and paleoartists, but for anyone with an interest in the natural world and how we visualize it.

Jay Matternes: Paleoartist and Wildlife Painter

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Abbeville Press

Describes Darwin's influence on science, education, law philosophy, religion, literature, and film, and includes over 600 entries covering every aspect of evolution

The Encyclopedia of Evolution: Humanity's Search for Its Origins (A Henry Holt Reference Book)

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Owlet

American wildlife artist Charles R. Knight (1874–1953) spent a lifetime creating some of the first paintings and sculptures of dinosaurs, mammoths, and cavemen that were both spectacularly beautiful and scientifically accurate. For generations, his work has inspired scientists, artists, and filmmakers all over the world. This richly illustrated celebration of Knight’s artwork gathers together famous and never-before-seen paintings, sculptures, sketches, and murals. In addition to a new biographical essay, it also features excerpts from Knight’s extensive writings about extinct and modern animals. Above all, it provides a refreshing new look at Knight’s lifelong quest to depict the range of animal species, his struggles with failing eyesight, his desire for artistic independence, and his deep sense of kinship with Ice Age cave artists. Praise for Charles R. Knight: “Knight's paintings continue to enchant viewers.”—Los Angeles Times

Charles R. Knight: The Artist Who Saw Through Time

Arts & Photography

Individual Artists

Harry N. Abrams

Includes over 600 entries covering every aspect of evolution

The Encyclopedia of Evolution: Humanity's Search for Its Origins

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Originally published in 1973, Black Players was the first book to do a thorough examination of the urban pimp culture. Social anthropologists Richard and Christina Milner were allowed access to the secretive and controversial world of pimps and prostitutes. Black Player guides the reader through every aspect of this unfamiliar world, allowing the Players to describe themselves, and the rules of the game in their own words. The Milners interviewed many of the top pimps in the Bay area and other parts of the country during the late 60's/early 70's. There is even a rare interview with legendary pimp-turned-author Iceberg Slim in this book. Out of this experience, has come one of the most fascinating journeys into a secret culture ever written.

Black Players: The Secret World of Black Pimps

History

Milner, Christina

World

King Flex Ent

Illustrates twenty-three parables of Jesus through the adventures of two high-spirited friends, Marty the Monkey and Gerard the Giraffe, in the mysterious Booga Booga Land. Each chapter is followed by the biblical text of that parable and a note tying the story and Scripture together.

Adventures in Booga Booga Land

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

Based on the parables of Jesus, join Marty the monkey andGerard the giraffe as they bungle their way through the paradise of Booga BoogaLand inadvertently learning lessons that Jesus taught many years ago.GoodGimbo!  Marty the monkey and Gerard thegiraffe are back again with more exciting adventures, as they head out torecover treasure and save the day by catching the chocolate cake recipe thief.  With another exciting episode, the parablesof Jesus are presented in a clear, challenging, and engaging way that the wholefamily will enjoy.  Follow Marty andGerard as they become employees for 10,000 jobs. Episodesinclude:SquidSushi Loses His Marbles (The Valuable Pearl - Matt 13:45-46)Wallythe Waitor (The Weeds - Matt 13:24-30)TheFlaming Monkey (The Wedding Banquet - Matt 22:2-14)

The Adventures in Booga Booga Land

Boogie on down to Booga Booga Land to learn all about giving and receiving apologies in four brand new episodes based on the parables of Jesus. Marty the Monkey and Gerard the Giraffe are back with four new, modern twists on Bible stories in Booga Booga Land! These laugh-out-loud funny retellings of the parables of Jesus will delight kids and parents alike. Each episode focuses on themes of forgiveness and repentance.  Forgiving a friend can be tough, and saying you're sorry when you are wrong can be even tougher-but Marty, Gerard, and all of the other crazy inhabitants of Booga Booga Land will show kids the importance of giving and accepting apologies, just as Jesus taught.  Episodes include:  The Booga Bolter (The Parable of the Lost Sheep) Luke 15:4-7  The Big Booga Bank (The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant) Matthew 18:23-35  The Runaway Dog (The Parable of the Prodigal Son) Luke 15:11-32  Cows in the Courtroom (The Parable of the Pharisee and the Collector) Luke 18:10-14

The Booga Bolter: The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Open the doors to a new land! Meet two high-spirited best buddies, Marty the Monkey and Gerard the Giraffe, as they live out 23 biblical parables in a thrilling, adventurous fashion.

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

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Books by Milner, Richard

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Darwin's Universe: Evolution from A to Z

Jay Matternes: Paleoartist and Wildlife Painter

The Encyclopedia of Evolution: Humanity's Search for Its Origins (A Henry Holt Reference Book)

Charles R. Knight: The Artist Who Saw Through Time

The Encyclopedia of Evolution: Humanity's Search for Its Origins

Black Players: The Secret World of Black Pimps

Adventures in Booga Booga Land

The Adventures in Booga Booga Land

The Booga Bolter: The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Adventures in Booga Booga Land