Alice Roberts

For students of anatomy, biology, and the biomedical sciences; medical professionals; and curious families, DK''sHuman Anatomy will be a definitive resource.Written by acclaimed anatomist, Dr. Alice Roberts, Human Anatomy is an up-to-the-minute study of the body. Spectacular digital images show the body in incredible, true-to-life detail. Exhaustive annotations provide the names of organs and structures throughout the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and reproductive systems, while describing their characteristics and functions.This new addition to DK''s award-winning catalog of human body titles will help readers better grasp the deep complexities of the human body for research, study, or general reference.Content previously published as part of Complete Human Body.

Get under your skin with this access-all-areas guide to the human body Discover a breathtaking portrait of the human body as it''s never been seen before, using the latest medical and microscopic imaging. The Complete Human Body covers the development, form, function and disorders of the human body, all brought to life by incredible state-of-the-art 3D computer-generated artworks. Take a detailed look at how your respiratory system works, discover the anatomy up-close and learn about over 200 diseases and how they afflict the human body. Perfect for students, families and health professionals.

Una guía visual única de la evolución humana donde se desvela el auténtico rostro de nuestros ancestros.Ilustrada con impresionantes reconstrucciones realizadas por los paleoartistas holandeses Kennis&Kennis, reconocidos mundialmente.Basado en las ultimas investigaciones y teorias cientificas, explora nuestro parentesco con los demas primates y traza el mapa de nuestro exodo de Africa que nos llevo a colonizar todo el mundo.

An extraordinary exploration of the ancestry of Britain through seven burial sites. By using new advances in genetics and taking us through important archaeological discoveries, Professor Alice Roberts helps us better understand life today.This is a terrific, timely and transporting book - taking us heart, body and mind beyond history, to the fascinating truth of the prehistoric past and the present Bettany HughesWe often think of Britain springing from nowhere with the arrival of the Romans. But in Ancestors, pre-eminent archaeologist, broadcaster and academic Professor Alice Roberts explores what we can learn about the very earliest Britons, from burial sites and by using new technology to analyse ancient DNA.

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Tender, fascinating ... Lucid and illuminating' Robert MacfarlaneFunerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next. From Roman cremations and graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales, Buried provides an alternative history of the first millennium in Britain.As she did with her pre-history of Britain in Ancestors, Professor Alice Roberts combines archaeological finds with cutting-edge DNA research and written history to shed fresh light on how people lived: by examining the stories of the dead.

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTender, fascinating Lucid and illuminating Robert MacfarlaneFunerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next. From Roman cremations and graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales, Buried provides an alternative history of the first millennium in Britain. As she did with her pre-history of Britain in Ancestors, Professor Alice Roberts combines archaeological finds with cutting-edge DNA research and written history to shed fresh light on how people lived: by examining the stories of the dead.

The presenter of the BBC s The Incredible Human Journey and Digging for Britain gives us a new and highly accessible look at our own bodies and into the past to uncover the evolutionary secrets hidde

The epic new prehistoric children s novel from bestselling author academic and broadcaster Professor Alice Roberts

The stunning new book from Professor Alice Roberts acclaimed and bestselling author of Ancestors and Buried

Now a Sunday Times bestsellerHave you ever wondered what your dog is really thinking Our dogs mean the world to us and as owners we do our best to make sure they feel happy and loved whilst also keeping them in line when needed But wouldn t it be so much easier if we spoke the same language and could ask what they were thinking or feeling In his latest book top dog trainer Graeme Hall reveals the secrets to understanding what your furry companion is trying to say and how they see the world Drawing on 15 years of experience training over 5 000 dogs and backed up with scientific evidence he tackles all the tricky questions you ve ever wanted to ask such as how do I tell my dog he s been naughty and how long does a dog remember Sharing his own personal stories and practical tips Graeme demonstrates how to interpret your dog s body language and use that knowledge to build a stronger more rewarding relationship as well as how to avoid common mistakes Whether you re a seasoned dog owner or a new pup parent this book will change the way you think about your four legged best friend

The stunning new book from Professor Alice Roberts acclaimed and bestselling author of Ancestors and Buried

A masterpiece of evocative scientific storytelling BRIAN COX Will appeal to fans of Yuval Noah Harari s Sapiens Mail on Sunday The extraordinary story of the species that became our allies Dogs became our companions Wheat fed a booming population Cattle gave us meat and milk Maize fuelled the growth of empires Potatoes brought us feast and famine Chickens led us to wonder about tomorrow Rice promised us a golden future Horses gave us strength and speed Apples travelled with us HUMANS TAMED THEM ALL For hundreds of thousands of years our ancestors depended on wild plants and animals to stay alive until they began to tame them Combining archaeology and cutting edge genetics Tamed tells the story of the greatest revolution in human history and reveals the fascinating origins of ten crucial domesticated species and how they in turn transformed us In a world creaking under the strain of human activity Alice Roberts urges us to look again at our relationship with the natural world and our huge influence upon it AN ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017

This is the story of the fall of an Empire and the rise of another Who spread Christianity how and why In her quest to find the answer Professor Alice Roberts takes us on a gripping investigative journey From a secluded valley in south Wales to the shores of Brittany from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the apostle Paul from Alexandria in the fourth century to Constantinople As the Roman Empire crumbled in Western Europe a shadow of power remained almost perfectly mapping onto its disappearing territories And then it continued to spread Unearthing the archaeological clues and challenging long established histories Professor Roberts tells a remarkable story about the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity Lifting the veil on secrets that have been hidden in plain sight this story is nothing short of astonishing Domination is a page turning exploration of power and its survival

Una épica novela de la historia de la humanidad a través de la búsqueda de aventuras de una niña. Tuuli es una niña prehistórica que viaja con su tribu a lo largo de las estaciones: acampa, caza para comer y se protege de los numerosos peligros que les depara el clima. Tuuli sabe que hay un mundo mas grande ahi fuera, y cuando ve a un extraño chico acechando por su campamento, se da cuenta de que el podra ofrecerle la aventura que anda buscando. Un gran relato de profundo trasfondo humano, repleto de animales salvajes, vastos paisajes y vertiginosos peligros inspirado en descubrimientos antropologicos reales. Unete a Tuuli en el viaje de su vida y descubre el comienzo de todas nuestras historias.Ahi es hacia donde vamos dijo, acariciando en suave pelo de la loba, y se adentro en la inmensidad de la tundra.

Esta es tu historia como nunca antes te la han contado. Es el relato de un descubrimiento; la exploración de porqué y cómo nos hemos desarrollado como lo hemos hecho. Alice Roberts es anatomista, osteoarqueóloga, antropóloga, presentadora de televisión y profesora en la Universidad de Birmingham. Ha sido la presentadora de The Incredible Human Journey y Coast en BBC 2 y de Inside Science en Radio 4. Es una historia que nos conecta con nuestros ancestros más lejanos y una cadena de acontecimientos que conformaron el desarrollo humano y que han dejado una marca en todos nosotros.

La historia de la humanidad como nunca te la habían contado: a través de las especies que nos han permitido dominar el mundo.Durante cientos de años, los humanos han dependido de las plantas y los animales salvajes para sobrevivir. Pero en algun momento ocurrio una autentica revolucion: nuestros antepasados empezaron a relacionarse con otras especies, a domesticarlas, y entonces todo cambio, la poblacion humana se disparo y dio comienzo lo que hoy consideramos civilizacion. Siguiendo la estela de ensayos como Sapiens, Alice Roberts nos muestra la historia de diez familias de especies con un pasado salvaje que han terminado convirtiendose en nuestros aliados y en esenciales en la supervivencia y el exito de la humanidad.

* Una epica novel·la de la historia de la humanitat a traves de la recerca d aventures d una nena. La Tuuli es una nena prehistorica que viatja amb la seva tribu al llarg de les estacions: acampa, caça per menjar i es protegeix dels nombrosos perills amb que els amenaça el clima. La Tuuli sap que hi ha un mon mes gran alla fora i, quan veu un noi estrany que volta a prop del campament, s adona que ell li podria oferir l aventura que esta buscant. Un gran relat amb un profund rerefons huma, ple d animals salvatges, vastos paisatges i perills vertiginosos, inspirat en descobertes antropologiques reals. Uneix-te a la Tuuli en el viatge de la seva vida i coneix el principi de totes les nostres histories. Es alla on anem va dir la Tuuli, acariciant el pel suau del clatell de la lloba. I es va endinsar en la immensitat de la tundra.

The definitive guide to the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body.The most detailed popular reference book on human anatomy available, this beautiful exploration of the human body is now in its third edition, revised with the latest medical knowledge. Although used by students and healthcare professionals, it is accessible enough for anyone to dip into and enjoy.Guided by Professor Alice Roberts, renowned academic, author, and broadcaster, and groundbreaking 3-D computer-generated illustrations, you will understand the human body as never before, explore human anatomy in incredible detail and clarity, and discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why.

Retroceda ocho millones de años atrás con Evolución. La historia de la humanidad y emprenda un viaje fascinante para descubrir cómo se ha desarrollado nuestra especie desde los primates arborícolas a los humanos modernos. Una lectura esencial para cualquier persona fascinada por saber de dónde venimos.

Every part of the human body has a name - and story. But how familiar are you with your arachnoid mater or your Haversian canals?Anatomical Oddities is an artistic and linguistic adventure, taking the reader on a journey to discover the hidden landscape of the human body: its crypts and caverns, gorges, islets and mountains. Along the way, we dip into the history of our relationship with the human body and the discoveries that paved the way for modern anatomy and medicine.Quirky, bizarre and beautiful, these pages feature original artworks from Professor Alice Roberts. The intricate details of the human body, the stories of people who unearthed its secrets, and the meanings of the words we use to describe it are laid bare.