Redefining good and evil in biological terms, the author of Supernature explains how the evil that exists in our world can be controlled, drawing on research in psychology, ecology, anthropology, and genetics to examine the biological realities of evil. $30,000 ad/promo.

Dark Nature: A Natural History of Evil

Politics & Social Sciences

WATSON, Lyall

Philosophy

Harpercollins

At a time when violence threatens to become epidemic and genocide takes the place of diplomacy in many regions of the world, it is no longer enough to simply dismiss such dark behavior as "human nature." People need to know why such atrocities and horrors take place, and the usual moral, religious, political and philosophical explanations have proved inadequate. 
 With Dark Nature, world naturalist Lyall Watson presents a scientific examination of evil. Drawing on the latest insights of genetics, evolutionary ethology, anthropology and psychology, he takes the discussion of evil out of the realm of monsters and demons to reveal it for what it truly is: A biological reality that may be terrifying but can be controlled. Groundbreaking, fascinating and eminently readable, Dark Nature is a vital and timely antidote to modern despair.

Dark Nature: Natural History of Evil, A

Harper-perennial

Sea guide to whales of the world

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

E.P.Dutton

Edition; Rev. pbk. ed. Physical description; 302p.: ill.(some col.), col. maps; 25cm. Notes; Previous ed.: published as Sea guide to whales of the world. 1981. Includes index. Ill on inside covers. Bibliography: p285-297. Subjects; Dolphins. Whales. Cetacea. Mammal populations. Genre; Illustrated.

Whales of the World

RANDOM HOUSE UK

An account of Sumo wrestling, detailing the different ranks of wrestlers, the elaborate ceremonies carried out before a fight, the various moves and rules and a description of the training given to potential wrestlers, plus short profiles of some of the leading figures in the sport today. It is illustrated mainly with photographs from Japan, showing the reality of life for Sumo wrestlers and the spectacle of their historic sport. Lyall Watson is also author of "Supernature", "The Romeo Error", "Lifetide", "Heaven's Breath" and "Whales of the World".

Sumo

Sports & Outdoors

Pan/Macmillan

This is a fully revised and updated book with the profiles section altered to feature the new top 18 wrestlers. This book aims to explain fully all the rules of Sumo, the lifestyles of the wrestlers and the different ranks, the elaborate ritual ceremonies and various moves allowed. Lyall Watson is the author of the bestsellers "Supernature, the Romeo Error Lifetime" and "Heaven's Breath". Trained in marine biology and animal behaviour, he has also written "Whales of the World", "Lightning Bird" and "Gifts of Unknown Things".

The Channel 4 Book of Sumo

Supernature;: The natural history of the supernatural

Hodder and Stoughton

Spine and cover creased, foxing to tanned page edges. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.

Supernature

Reference

Coronet Books

Supernature: A natural history of the supernatural

Nature & Ecology

Coronet

This thought-provoking book gives accounts of different near-death experiences. It greatly inspired me to write my second novel. Lyall Watson builds a scientific framework in an attempt to make clear precisely what is meant by death. The solution to our problems appear to lie in the reconciling of scientific investigation and mystical revelation and, for these ends, the author is prepared where necessary to abandon the traditional scientific approach. The result is a fascinating and absorbing book of great importance for our understanding of life, death and its survival. One of the loveliest accounts that will stay with me forever is the near-death experience of a farmer who, before he was resuscitated, saw his bed surrounded by all his formerly deceased dogs - expectantly wagging their tails, waiting for him.

The Romeo error: A matter of life and death

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

Anchor Press/Doubleday

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