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50 Great Myths of Human Evolution uses common misconceptions to explore basic theory and research in human evolution and strengthen critical thinking skills for lay audiences, listeners, and students. Includes myths such as: "Humans lived at the same time as dinosaurs"; "Lucy was so small because she was a child"; "Our ancestors have always made fire"; and "There is a strong relationship between brain size and intelligence."

In a career spanning 60 years, Sir Karl Popper has made some of the most important contributions to the 20th century discussion of science and rationality. The Myth of the Framework is a collection of some of Popper's most important material on this subject.

Leading an HVAC company can seem like a daunting task, with too few hours in the day, too many petty management issues, and problems HVAC contractors in large businesses don't seem to face. The E-Myth HVAC Contractor offers you a road map to create a business that's self-sufficient, growing, and highly profitable. Take your company to levels you didn't think possible with this unique guide!

Did NASA really spend millions creating a pen that would write in space? Is chocolate poisonous to dogs? Does stress cause gray hair? These questions are a sample of the urban lore investigated in this audiobook, Fact or Fiction: Science Tackles 58 Popular Myths. Drawing from Scientific American’s “Fact or Fiction” and “Strange But True” columns, we’ve selected 58 of the most surprising, fascinating, useful, and just plain wacky topics confronted by our writers over the years.

The internet is a powerful beast when it comes to science; the answer to any query you may have is just a few keystrokes away. Dr. Joe takes a critical look at how facts are misconstrued in the media. He debunks the myths surrounding canned food, artificial dyes, SPF, homeopathy, cancer, chemicals, and more.

The Vegan Myths Podcast is hosted by Liam Petersen. The podcast is dedicated to separating the facts from the fiction on Veganism! The show covers myths from both outside and within the vegan community as well as everything in between.

Bryan and Charlotte talk about Myths and discuss different topics each episode and maybe even Debunk certain topics if we can.

Presenting scientific evidence from diverse fields, including anthropology, biology, and psychology, Fuentes devises a myth-busting toolkit to dismantle persistent fallacies about the validity of biological races, the innateness of aggression and violence, and the nature of monogamy, sex, and gender. This revised and expanded edition provides up-to-date references, data, and analyses, and addresses new topics, including the popularity of home DNA testing kits and the lies behind ‘"incel" culture.

Dive into the captivating world of Native American storytelling, where campfire narrators weave tales of the Days of the Grandfathers and the dawn of creation. This collection features authentic myths and legends, meticulously sourced from esteemed authorities such as the United States Bureau of Ethnology and the Canadian Bureau of Mines. The stories, drawn from diverse tribes including the Haida, Cree, and Algonquin, celebrate the quaint, the pure, and the beautiful facets of Indigenous culture. For those seeking a rich exploration of ethnology, this volume presents a unique glimpse into the ...

Dive into Myths of the New World, a fascinating exploration that delves into the symbolism and mythology of the Indigenous peoples of America. This treatise seeks to analyze and correlate the rich tapestry of American Indian mythology through a scientific lens. It’s important to note, however, that Brintons work was influenced by the scientific racism prevalent in his time. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)

Dive into the fascinating world of ancient Mesopotamia with Myths of Babylonia and Assyria, penned by the esteemed Scottish writer Donald Alexander Mackenzie. Known for his extensive work in religion, mythology, and anthropology, Mackenzie provides a captivating exploration of the myths and legends that shaped the civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria. This volume offers a historical narrative that journeys through over thirty centuries of human progress, beginning with the early Sumerian Age and culminating in the eras of the Persian and Grecian Empires. Whether you’re a history buff or a ...

Join editor Katharine Berry Judson as she weaves together a captivating narrative history of Alaskan myths, originally collected by government ethnologists. Through her vivid storytelling, she reveals the rich tapestry of Alaskan history as told by its diverse tribes—from the Eskimo to the Tlingit, and from the Tsetsaut to the Haida. Discover the origins of this untamed state, where the great Bird, often known as Raven, guides us through a world filled with enchanting legends and extraordinary tales.

Dive into the fascinating world of the Middle Ages with this captivating volume by Sabine Baring-Gould. Featuring 12 intriguing curiosities, this work showcases Baring-Goulds extensive research and remains one of his most celebrated publications. Join Carolin as she unravels these captivating tales that illuminate the mysteries and wonders of a bygone era.

Humans are primates, much like chimps—or so we've been continually told. Yet recent discoveries show that our species has a different brain design, function, and chemistry; different eating, sleeping, mating, and rearing patterns; a different metabolism; and a different physiology than apes. Nor is our behavior much like theirs, and we don't even have the feet made for climbing trees that define the primate order. Could it be that conceiving of ourselves as primates isn't helping us understand what it is to be human?

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and folklore from the Wabanaki people of Northeastern America. This captivating collection features tales from the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes of Maine, alongside the Micmacs of New Brunswick. Each story has been meticulously gathered from Indigenous narrators, primarily by the author, Charles Godfrey Leland, ensuring authenticity and cultural significance. Discover the wisdom and wonder of these timeless narratives, rooted deeply in the traditions of the Algonquin tribes.

In Fluke, mathematician Joseph Mazur takes a second look at the seemingly improbable, sharing with us an entertaining guide to the most surprising moments in our lives. He takes us on a tour of the mathematical concepts of probability, such as the law of large numbers and the birthday paradox, and combines these concepts with lively anecdotes of flukes from around the world. How do you explain finding your college copy of Moby Dick in a used bookstore on the Seine on your first visit to Paris?

Although eugenics is now widely discredited, some groups and individuals claim a new scientific basis for old racist assumptions. Pondering the continuing influence of racist research and thought, despite all evidence to the contrary, Robert Wald Sussman explains why - when it comes to race - too many people still mistake bigotry for science.

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy it Humans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to...

Scientists often challenge conventional wisdom and spark debates that last for generations. But no scientist has fuelled more debate than Charles Darwin. To some he is the revolutionary 'father' of evolution. To others he is the perverse 'originator' of modern eugenics. In The Darwin Myth: The Life and Lies of Charles Darwin, author Benjamin Wiker brings these conflicting identities to light.

Myths are usually seen as stories from the depths of time—fun and fantastical, but no longer believed by anyone. Yet, as Philip Ball shows, we are still writing them—and still living them—today. From Robinson Crusoe and Frankenstein to Batman, many stories written in the past few centuries are commonly, perhaps glibly, called "modern myths." But Ball argues that we should take that idea seriously. Our stories of Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Sherlock Holmes are doing the kind of cultural work that the ancient myths once did.