NASCENT WINGS

NASCENT WINGS
Author: SURABHI
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2013-07
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1482810034

Nascent Wings-a Poetic Endeavor is a unique collection of selected poems based on different themes. This book offers its readers a platter of various flavours of poetry. From serious societal issues to the tender nature of love, from motivational verses to simple experiences, this book is a holistic entity of significant poetry.

Suzette

Suzette
Author: Mary Spear Tiernan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1885
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

On The Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection

On The Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection
Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2024-08-12
Genre: Science
ISBN:

"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin is a groundbreaking scientific work that forever changed our understanding of life on Earth. Published in 1859, Darwin's seminal text introduced the theory of evolution through natural selection, providing a comprehensive explanation for the diversity of life forms. Darwin meticulously gathered evidence from his extensive research and observations during the voyage of the HMS Beagle. He demonstrated how species evolve over time through a process of variation, competition, and survival of the fittest. By presenting a wealth of empirical data, Darwin challenged prevailing notions of creationism and laid the foundation for modern biology. The book is divided into several chapters, each addressing different aspects of natural selection and evolution. Darwin discusses the struggle for existence, variation under domestication, natural selection, the fossil record, and the geographical distribution of species. His clear and methodical approach made complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience, sparking widespread debate and interest. "On the Origin of Species" is celebrated not only for its scientific rigor but also for its profound impact on our understanding of the natural world. It remains a cornerstone of evolutionary biology and a testament to the power of scientific inquiry. This landmark work is essential reading for anyone interested in the origins and development of life on our planet.

The Readable Darwin

The Readable Darwin
Author: Jan A. Pechenik
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2023
Genre: Evolution (Biology)
ISBN: 0197575269

"For nearly five years, from Dec. 27, 1831, until Oct. 2, 1836, I served as naturalist aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, exploring. During that voyage I was much amazed by how the various types of organisms were distributed around South America, and how the animals and plants presently living on that continent are related to those found only as fossils in the geological record elsewhere. These facts, as will be seen in later chapters, seemed to me to throw some light on the origin of species-that "mystery of mysteries," as it has been called by one of our greatest scientists, John Herschel. After I returned home, it occurred to me in 1837 that I might be able to help address this great question by patiently accumulating and reflecting on all sorts of facts that might have any bearing on it. Finally, after five years of work, I allowed myself to speculate on the subject and wrote up some brief notes. I enlarged these in 1844 into a sketch of the conclusions that seemed to be most probable from the evidence I had collected. Over the subsequent 15 years I have steadily pursued the same object: trying to understand how new species come about. I hope you will excuse me for entering these personal details of my work, as I give them only to show that I have not been hasty in coming to a decision"--

Archangel's War

Archangel's War
Author: Nalini Singh
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2019-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0451491661

Return to New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s darkly passionate Guild Hunter world, where human-turned-angel Elena Deveraux, consort to Archangel Raphael, faces a new challenge that threatens the balance of the world. Wings of silver. Wings of blue. Mortal heart. Broken dreams. Shatter. Shatter. Shatter. A sundering. A grave. I see the end. I see. . . . The world is in chaos as the power surge of the Cascade rises to a devastating crescendo. In furiously resisting its attempts to turn Elena into a vessel for Raphael’s power, Elena and her archangel are irrevocably changed. . .far beyond the prophecy of a cursed Ancient. At the same time, violent and eerie events around the world threaten to wipe out entire populations. And in the Archangel Lijuan’s former territory, an unnatural fog weaves through the land, leaving only a bone-chilling silence in its wake. Soon it becomes clear that even the archangels are not immune to this deadly evil. This time, even the combined power of the Cadre may not be enough. . . . This war could end them all.

The Origin of Species

The Origin of Species
Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 570
Release: 1909
Genre: Evolution
ISBN:

First published in 1859, this landmark book on evolutionary biology was not the first to deal with the subject, but it went on to become a sensation—and a controversial one for many religious people who could not reconcile Darwin’s science with their faith. Darwin worked on the book for over 20 years before its publication. The radical crux of his scientific theory was the idea of natural selection, which meant that chance, not a divine Creator, played a great role in humanity's advancement and that individuals who weren't physically able to adapt with the greater populace died off.