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Hardback. Condición: Good. Frans de Waal has spent four decades at the forefront of animal research. Following up on the best-selling Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?, which investigated animal intelligence, Mama?s Last Hug delivers a fascinating exploration of the rich emotional lives of animals. Mama?s Last Hug begins with the death of Mama, a chimpanzee matriarch who formed a deep bond with biologist Jan van Hooff. When Mama was dying, van Hooff took the unusual step of visiting her in her night cage for a last hug. Their goodbyes were filmed and went viral. Millions of people were deeply moved by the way Mama embraced the professor, welcoming him with a big smile while reassuring him by patting his neck, in a gesture often considered typically human but that is in fact common to all primates. This story and others like it form the core of de Waal?s argument, showing that humans are not the only species with the capacity for love, hate, fear, shame, guilt, joy, disgust, and empathy. De Waal discusses facial expressions, the emotions behind human politics, the illusion of free will, animal sentience, and, of course, Mama?s life and death. The message is one of continuity between us and other species, such as the radical proposal that emotions are like organs: we don?t have a single organ that other animals don?t have, and the same is true for our emotions. Mama?s Last Hug opens our hearts and minds to the many ways in which humans and other animals are connected, transforming how we view the living world around us.…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Frans de Waal has spent four decades at the forefront of animal research. Following up on the best-selling Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?, which investigated animal intelligence, Mama?s Last Hug delivers a fascinating exploration of the rich emotional lives of animals. Mama?s Last Hug begins with the death of Mama, a chimpanzee matriarch who formed a deep bond with biologist Jan van Hooff. When Mama was dying, van Hooff took the unusual step of visiting her in her night cage for a last hug. Their goodbyes were filmed and went viral. Millions of people were deeply moved by the way Mama embraced the professor, welcoming him with a big smile while reassuring him by patting his neck, in a gesture often considered typically human but that is in fact common to all primates. This story and others like it form the core of de Waal?s argument, showing that humans are not the only species with the capacity for love, hate, fear, shame, guilt, joy, disgust, and empathy. De Waal discusses facial expressions, the emotions behind human politics, the illusion of free will, animal sentience, and, of course, Mama?s life and death. The message is one of continuity between us and other species, such as the radical proposal that emotions are like organs: we don?t have a single organ that other animals don?t have, and the same is true for our emotions. Mama?s Last Hug opens our hearts and minds to the many ways in which humans and other animals are connected, transforming how we view the living world around us.…

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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Visit the author's Web site at www.ourinnerape.comIt's no secret that humans and apes share a host of traits, from the tribal communities we form to our irrepressible curiosity. We have a common ancestor, scientists tell us, so it's natural that we act alike. But not all of these parallels are so appealing: the chimpanzee, for example, can be as vicious and manipulative as any human.Yet there's more to our shared primate heritage than just our violent streak. In Our Inner Ape, Frans de Waal, one of the world's great primatologists and a renowned expert on social behavior in apes, presents the provocative idea that our noblest qualities--generosity, kindness, altruism--are as much a part of our nature as are our baser instincts. After all, we share them with another primate: the lesser-known bonobo. As genetically similar to man as the chimpanzee, the bonobo has a temperament and a lifestyle vastly different from those of its genetic cousin. Where chimps are aggressive, territorial, and hierarchical, bonobos are gentle, loving, and erotic (sex for bonobos is as much about pleasure and social bonding as it is about reproduction).While the parallels between chimp brutality and human brutality are easy to see, de Waal suggests that the conciliatory bonobo is just as legitimate a model to study when we explore our primate heritage. He even connects humanity's desire for fairness and its morality with primate behavior, offering a view of society that contrasts markedly with the caricature people have of Darwinian evolution. It's plain that our finest qualities run deeper in our DNA than experts have previously thought.Frans de Waal has spent the last two decades studying our closest primate relations, and his observations of each species in Our Inner Ape encompass the spectrum of human behavior. This is an audacious book, an engrossing discourse that proposes thought-provoking and sometimes shocking connections among chimps, bonobos, and those most paradoxical of apes, human beings.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Visit the author's Web site at www.ourinnerape.comIt's no secret that humans and apes share a host of traits, from the tribal communities we form to our irrepressible curiosity. We have a common ancestor, scientists tell us, so it's natural that we act alike. But not all of these parallels are so appealing: the chimpanzee, for example, can be as vicious and manipulative as any human.Yet there's more to our shared primate heritage than just our violent streak. In Our Inner Ape, Frans de Waal, one of the world's great primatologists and a renowned expert on social behavior in apes, presents the provocative idea that our noblest qualities--generosity, kindness, altruism--are as much a part of our nature as are our baser instincts. After all, we share them with another primate: the lesser-known bonobo. As genetically similar to man as the chimpanzee, the bonobo has a temperament and a lifestyle vastly different from those of its genetic cousin. Where chimps are aggressive, territorial, and hierarchical, bonobos are gentle, loving, and erotic (sex for bonobos is as much about pleasure and social bonding as it is about reproduction).While the parallels between chimp brutality and human brutality are easy to see, de Waal suggests that the conciliatory bonobo is just as legitimate a model to study when we explore our primate heritage. He even connects humanity's desire for fairness and its morality with primate behavior, offering a view of society that contrasts markedly with the caricature people have of Darwinian evolution. It's plain that our finest qualities run deeper in our DNA than experts have previously thought.Frans de Waal has spent the last two decades studying our closest primate relations, and his observations of each species in Our Inner Ape encompass the spectrum of human behavior. This is an audacious book, an engrossing discourse that proposes thought-provoking and sometimes shocking connections among chimps, bonobos, and those most paradoxical of apes, human beings.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Why do so many world-changing insights come from people with little or no related experience? Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. And it was an astronomer who finally explained what happened to the dinosaurs. Frans Johansson's The Medici Effect shows how breakthrough ideas most often occur when we bring concepts from one field into a new, unfamiliar territory, and offers examples how we can turn the ideas we discover into path-breaking innovations.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Why do so many world-changing insights come from people with little or no related experience? Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. And it was an astronomer who finally explained what happened to the dinosaurs. Frans Johansson's The Medici Effect shows how breakthrough ideas most often occur when we bring concepts from one field into a new, unfamiliar territory, and offers examples how we can turn the ideas we discover into path-breaking innovations.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Why do so many world-changing insights come from people with little or no related experience? Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. And it was an astronomer who finally explained what happened to the dinosaurs. Frans Johansson's The Medici Effect shows how breakthrough ideas most often occur when we bring concepts from one field into a new, unfamiliar territory, and offers examples how we can turn the ideas we discover into path-breaking innovations.…

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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Fuddles is a fat, lazy housecat who's never been in the Great Outdoors. One day, his humans leave the door open a crack and Fuddles seizes the chance to slip out, but things aren't quite as he expected. In a series of hilarious mishaps, including a run-in with the neighborhood dog, he realizes that life as he'd known it was actually pretty good. Told with deadpan humor and charming art, Fuddles is sure to steal readers' hearts. Vischer, Frans (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. The Wonder Weeks answers the question, Why is my baby cranky, clingy, and crying? with helpful guidance. Maybe they're experiencing a leap in brain development, after which new skills are mastered, discoveries are made, and perceptions evolve. Fussy behavior might signal that great progress is underway Better yet, these phases occur on similar schedules for most babies--as explained and mapped out in this book--so parents can anticipate the stormy weeks that precede the sunny weeks. Based on decades of research, this fully revised sixth edition covers the first 20 months of a baby's life and includes: The top 10 things to know and remember about a leapFun games to support brain developmentFill-in-the-blank checklists to help better understand personality and behavior traitsScience-based explanations about sleepFresh insight and recent commentary from new parents who've used The Wonder WeeksAnchor moments to keep new parents sane, especially when they are exhausted and discouragedWith 2 million+ books sold, and 4 million+ downloads of the corresponding app, The Wonder Weeks has struck a chord. Join the phenomenon that has been embraced by celebrities, social media influencers, and parents worldwide.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. While>The Wonder Weeks is all about babies first 20 month, The Wonder Weeks Milestone Guide informs parents on other topics than the mental health explained in The Wonder Weeks. Together they are the most complete resources for parents to turn to. One single book with all the answers why babies do what they do.Includes: Unique developmental charts; learn when the average age is when a baby is able to do something and what the minimum and maximum age is.Fill-in schedules; get insight into your baby's sleeping and crying behavior by filling in.Get an overview of your baby's teething schedule.Unique insights into babies' development.Practical and concise information From the authors of the number one bestselling book on infant mental development The Wonder Weeks.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. While>The Wonder Weeks is all about babies first 20 month, The Wonder Weeks Milestone Guide informs parents on other topics than the mental health explained in The Wonder Weeks. Together they are the most complete resources for parents to turn to. One single book with all the answers why babies do what they do.Includes: Unique developmental charts; learn when the average age is when a baby is able to do something and what the minimum and maximum age is.Fill-in schedules; get insight into your baby's sleeping and crying behavior by filling in.Get an overview of your baby's teething schedule.Unique insights into babies' development.Practical and concise information From the authors of the number one bestselling book on infant mental development The Wonder Weeks.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. One of the world's great primatologists and a renowned expert on social behavior in apes presents the provocative idea that our noblest qualities--generosity, kindness, altruism--are as much a part of our nature as our baser instincts. As genetically similar to man as the chimpanzee, the bonobo has a temperament and a lifestyle vastly different from those of its genetic cousin. Where chimps are aggressive, territorial, and hierarchical, bonobos are gentle and loving. While the parallels between chimp brutality and human brutality are easy to see, Frans de Waal suggests that the conciliatory bonobo is just as legitimate a model to study when we explore our primate heritage. He even connects humanity's desire for fairness and its morality with primate behavior, offering a view of society that contrasts markedly with the caricature people have of Darwinian evolution. It's plain that our finest qualities run deeper in our DNA than experts have previously thought. Frans de Waal has spent two decades studying our closest primate relations, and his observations of each species in Our Inner Ape encompass the spectrum of human behavior. This is an audacious book, an engrossing discourse that proposes thought-provoking and sometimes shocking connections among chimps, bonobos, and those most paradoxical of apes, human beings.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The Wonder Weeks answers the question, Why is my baby cranky, clingy, and crying? with helpful guidance. Maybe they're experiencing a leap in brain development, after which new skills are mastered, discoveries are made, and perceptions evolve. Fussy behavior might signal that great progress is underway Better yet, these phases occur on similar schedules for most babies--as explained and mapped out in this book--so parents can anticipate the stormy weeks that precede the sunny weeks. Based on decades of research, this fully revised sixth edition covers the first 20 months of a baby's life and includes: The top 10 things to know and remember about a leapFun games to support brain developmentFill-in-the-blank checklists to help better understand personality and behavior traitsScience-based explanations about sleepFresh insight and recent commentary from new parents who've used The Wonder WeeksAnchor moments to keep new parents sane, especially when they are exhausted and discouragedWith 2 million+ books sold, and 4 million+ downloads of the corresponding app, The Wonder Weeks has struck a chord. Join the phenomenon that has been embraced by celebrities, social media influencers, and parents worldwide.…

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Hardback. Condición: Good. Fuddles is a fat, lazy housecat who's never been in the Great Outdoors. One day, his humans leave the door open a crack and Fuddles seizes the chance to slip out, but things aren't quite as he expected. In a series of hilarious mishaps, including a run-in with the neighborhood dog, he realizes that life as he'd known it was actually pretty good. Told with deadpan humor and charming art, Fuddles is sure to steal readers' hearts. Vischer, Frans (ilustrador).…