Alice Roberts Livres

A guide to the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body. It uses 3D computer-generated artworks to bring the body to life in a whole new way, covering everything from bones, muscles, and joints to mental health disorders. It also helps you learn about over 200 diseases and how they afflict the human body.

This unrivalled illustrated guide to human evolution brings you face to face with your ancient ancestors. Travelling back in time almost eight million years, the book charts the development of our species, Homo sapiens, from tree-dwelling primates to modern humans. Evolution investigates each of our ancestors in detail and in context, from the anatomy of their bones to the environment they lived in. Detailed maps show where each species has been found and plot the gradual spread of humans around the world. Fully updated to include the latest discoveries and research - including the newly discovered species Homo naledi - Evolution presents the latest thinking on some of the most captivating questions in science, such as whether modern humans and Neanderthals interacted with each other. Written and authenticated by a team of acknowledged experts and illustrated by renowned Dutch paleoartists the Kennis brothers, Evolution presents the story of our species with unique richness, authority, and detail

Animation can be used to illustrate, simplify and explain complicated subjects, as well as to transform stories into engaging, fantastical narratives. There are many types of animation, all of which can incorporate different artistic techniques such as sculpture, drawing, painting, printing and textiles. In this practical guide, animation tutor Steve Roberts explores the twelve basic principles of animation, demonstrating the different techniques available and offering helpful exercises for readers to practise in their chosen style. From pencils to pixels, flip books to feature films, and plasticine to puppets, this helpful book covers everything you need to know about how to start animating and will be of great interest for anyone looking to learn how to make their own animated films.

Alice Roberts has been travelling the world in order to understand the challenges that early humans faced as they tried to settle continents. Part detective story, part travelogue, and drawing on the latest genetic and archaeological discoveries, Alice examines how our ancestors evolved physically in response to these challenges, finding out how our colour, shape, size, diet, disease resistance and even athletic ability have been shaped by the range of environments that our ancestors had to survive

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Tender, fascinating … Lucid and illuminating’ Robert Macfarlane Funerary 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.

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 Hughes We 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. Told through seven fascinating burial sites, this groundbreaking prehistory of Britain teaches us more about ourselves and our history: how people came and went and how we came to be on this island. It explores forgotten journeys and memories of migrations long ago, written into genes and preserved in the ground for thousands of years. This is a book about belonging: about walking in ancient places, in the footsteps of the ancestors. It explores our interconnected global ancestry, and the human experience that binds us all together. It's about reaching back in time, to find ourselves, and our place in the world.

An approachable, uplifting guide to finding happiness and leading a fulfilling life through the wisdom of famous humanists from the past and present

Alice Roberts gives us a new and highly accessible look at our own bodies, allowing us to understand how we develop as an embryo, from a single egg into a complex body, and how our embryos contain echoes of our evolutionary past.

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

**'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

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.

TV tie-in to major BBC series revealing a new history of the Celts and their international legacy today

Set against a backdrop of real archaeological discoveries, this epic sequel to Wolf Road continues the thrilling adventure while exploring significant historical events of our time. Award-winning historian and television presenter, Professor Alice Roberts, weaves a narrative that combines adventure with educational insights, making history accessible and engaging for readers.

More and more of the Brits are turning to cycling, whether as an inexpensive, healthy, and environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school, or as a way of exploring Britain's towns, cities, and countryside. More than 75% of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network, and a continuous program of development led by Sustrans means it is growing all the time. This exciting publishing partnership brings together the expertise of two of Britain's great pioneering transport organizations to create a fantastic new series of seven regional guides. With clearly marked maps, recommended rides, and details of what to see, the Cycling in... series provides all the information you need to discover the best of Britain with the wind in your hair, up close and personal, without spending a fortune on fuel.

„Macht euch die Erde untertan“ – die Menschheit hat diese biblische Anweisung über Jahrtausende hinweg beherzigt. Wir waren nicht nur Teil der Evolution, sondern formten sie aktiv durch Domestizierung und Landwirtschaft. Doch ist der Mensch wirklich der Mächtigste im Spiel des Lebens oder nur ein Mittler der Biologie? Die Autorin und Forscherin Alice Roberts nimmt die Leser mit auf eine faszinierende Zeitreise und erzählt die Geschichten von zehn Arten, die entscheidend für unsere Entwicklung waren: Hunde, Rinder, Pferde, Hühner, Weizen, Mais, Kartoffeln, Reis und Äpfel. Diese domestizierten Tiere und Pflanzen prägten unser Leben von der neolithischen Revolution bis zur Gegenwart. Zudem beleuchtet sie, was wir aus der Domestikation lernen können und welche Werkzeuge sie uns für die Zukunft bietet. Die Transformation des Wolfes zum Hund, die Herkunft der ersten Maispflanze und deren Einfluss auf unsere Kulturgeschichte sind nur einige der überraschenden Anekdoten, die Roberts präsentiert. Sie verbindet archäologische Funde und anthropologische Erkenntnisse mit moderner Genforschung und schafft ein eindrucksvolles Bild vom Menschen, der die Natur zähmte und damit auch sich selbst. Ein Meisterwerk des wissenschaftlichen Erzählens, das die Geschichte der Menschheit neu interpretiert.

Wie funktioniert unser Körper? Was bedeutet die genetische Formel? Was ist das endokrine System? Was verrät die Evolution über uns? Dieses reich bebilderte, umfassende Standardwerk erklärt Aufbau, Funktion und Entwicklung des menschlichen Körpers - umfassend und auch für Laien gut nachvollziehbar. Über 2000 modernste, teils lebensgrosse 3-D-Illustrationen, mikroskopische Abbildungen und Fotografien geben unglaubliche Einblicke und erklären auch komplexe Sachverhalte einleuchtend und verständlich. Von der Evolution über kleinste Körperzellen, Knochen, Muskulatur bis zur Fortpflanzung, den 200 häufigsten Krankheiten und ihren Auswirkungen auf den Körper bis zum Lebenszyklus des Menschen: mit dieser grossartigen Bild-Enzyklopädie begibt man sich auf eine spannende Reise durch das Innere des menschlichen Körpers. Jeder, der sich für seinen Körper interessiert, egal ob jung oder alt, erfährt hier alles, was er schon immer wissen wollte. (www.weltbild.ch).