9780500010792 - from ape to adam: search for the evolution of man de wendt, herbert (14 resultados)
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Librería: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, Reino UnidoBoundlessBookstore
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Condición: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. DJ with some edge wear, tears and sun fading. Tape repairs.
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books
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Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Librería: Hammonds Antiques & Books, St. Louis, MO, Estados Unidos de AmericaHammonds Antiques & Books
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. B000544; vg, no dj, illus.
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Librería: BooksByLisa, Highland Park, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaBooksByLisa
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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. First Edition. PHOTO AND VIDEO OF PAGES TAKEN TO SHOW CONDITION PRIOR TO SHIPPING; STORED NEW PHOTOS OF BOOK EMAILED UPON REQUESTPHOTOS EMAILED FOR MORE SPECIFICS WHEN REQUESTED; Book. Book.
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Librería: Tilly's Bookshop (Eleven30 Group Ltd), Warrington, MER, Reino UnidoTilly's Bookshop (Eleven30 Group Ltd)
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. dust jacket is in very good condition, clean condition, price unclipped, 287pp, pages clean and overall VG condition.
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Librería: Crappy Old Books, Barry, Reino UnidoCrappy Old Books
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Hardback. Condición: Used. In the grand theatre of human evolution, where we all scramble for a decent seat, Herbert Wendt?s ?From Ape To Adam? takes centre stage with a flourish that is both flamboyant and slightly bewildering. Published in 1971 by the distinguished BCA, this text offers a curious journey that may make you pond…er whether you?ve taken a wrong turn at the last monkey joke. Wendt, presumably armed with more than just an impressive thesaurus, takes readers on a grand expedition from our furry, knuckle-dragging ancestors to the rather upright gentleman known as Adam, who appears to have cleaned up quite nicely. With this book in hand, one might expect a rigorous exploration of the transition from primate to the first man, yet Wendt?s approach can feel a bit like trying to read the fine print on a banana peel. Instead of a linear narrative, you?ll encounter a delightful mélange of wit and irreverence that begs the question: how did we really get here? His prose dances whimsically between scientific bravado and metaphysical musings, leaving you to wonder if the author had quite the chuckle while penning this enlightening yet puzzling tome. One cannot help but appreciate Wendt?s ambition to unravel the tangled vines of our origins. The tone oscillates between the authoritative and the absurd, as if each chapter was written during a particularly spirited tea break. You may find yourself chuckling at the absurdity of it all, as Wendt offers nuggets of wisdom alongside peculiar analogies that make you question if evolution truly has a sense of humour. Does he argue that we?re all just glorified apes wearing waistcoats? Quite possibly! Throughout the pages of this second-hand wonder, readers will encounter an eclectic cast of characters?though they may be more symbolic than actual. There?s the noble caveman, ever in search of fire and a decent haircut, and the aforementioned Adam, who may or may not be having an existential crisis about naming all the animals. Wendt invites you into a world where the line between scholarly discourse and whimsical storytelling is a bit blurred. Are you reading a history lesson or a comedy routine? You may never fully decide, but rest assured that whichever side you land on will include a side of bemusement. The book is sprinkled with illustrations that are both illustrative and illustrative of Wendt?s vivid imagination. One might wonder if they were created during a particularly vibrant art class or perhaps while Wendt was experimenting with paint and fervent thoughts about our evolutionary journey. Each image adds a layer of peculiar charm to the text, making it a visual feast for those who appreciate a good dose of absurdity in their academic pursuits. Furthermore, Wendt?s reflections on the implications of our evolutionary past will certainly prompt a raised eyebrow or two. He ponders deeply about our monkey business as a species, touching on topics that float between existential dread and the simple delight of swinging from tree branches. It?s the kind of book that might just encourage you to throw away your modern conveniences and curl up in the nearest branch with a good book about. well, yourself. Condition: This copy of ?From Ape To Adam? has been lovingly thumbed through by various hands, with some pages showing the wrinkles of time and perhaps the odd coffee stain?a testament to its lively past. The cover bears the marks of previous owners who were undoubtedly curious about their own origins, and the spine has a healthy wear that suggests it has seen both debate and contemplation. Expect a charmingly vintage experience that could rival a trip to a quirky museum exhibit on human evolution. So, if you?re in the market for a book that straddles the line between scholarly inquiry and delightful absurdity, look no further. ?From Ape To Adam? promises to entertain, enlighten, and perhaps cause an existential chuckle or two. It?s perfect for those who enjoy pondering the great questions of life while sipping tea and side-eyeing the nearest banana. And where else could you find such a peculiar treasure? Only at Crappy Old Books, where second-hand is a badge of honour in the literary world.
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Librería: BOOK COLLECTORS GALLERY, SUMMER HILL, NSW, AustraliaBOOK COLLECTORS GALLERY
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Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Small chips around the corners of dj. With 292 illustrations 19 in colour. Owners name on front end paper.
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Librería: Equipment for Living, Aliquippa, PA, Estados Unidos de AmericaEquipment for Living
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Condición: new.
Idioma: Inglés
Editorial: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Incorporated, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 1972
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Librería: M. W. Cramer Rare and Out Of Print Books, Toronto, ON, CanadaM. W. Cramer Rare and Out Of Print Books
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Cloth. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine.
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Librería: Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, AustraliaBookies books
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Book condition is very good. Hard cover. Dust jacket very, very small tear top front middle and repaired with tape. Text body clean. Book block clean. Overall a great and neat copy. Spine intact.
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Librería: Books Written By (PBFA Member), Northampton, NTH, Reino UnidoBooks Written By (PBFA Member)
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good +. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. Black boards with gold lettering to the spine. Spotting to the top of the closed page edge only. Two inscriptions, one to the inside front board and a neat signature to the ffep. Glazed pictorial unclipped dust wrapper, light shelf wear to the extremities…, now in a new removable protective clear sleeve. No inscriptions, 303pp, clean and bright pages with black and white images throughout. (Any digital image available on request).
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino UnidoWeBuyBooks
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Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.
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Librería: Sell Books, Elland, YORKS, Reino UnidoSell Books
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hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN s…o please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.
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Librería: Jenhams Books, Dundee, Reino UnidoJenhams Books
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. A hardback First Edition in Very Good condition, in a very torn dustjacket, basically scrap. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and u…nless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.
