Billions of Missing Links: A Rational Look at the Mysteries Evolution Can't Explain

Billions of Missing Links: A Rational Look at the Mysteries Evolution Can't Explain
Geoffrey Simmons (Author)
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Dr. Geoffrey Simmons focuses on the millions of structures and systems on the Earth that came about all at once, entire...with no preceding links, no subsequent links, no "sideways" links.

To illustrate, he surveys examples like...

• the hummingbird and its circulatory system
• insects and insect-eating plants
• the role of the thousands of species of viruses
• chemical signals and the sensory apparatus that detects them
• the self-regulating capacity of the Earth's ocean/air/soil system

It's clear: Nature containsonly leaps, not links. Only the intelligence and purpose of an all-powerful Designer can explain the intricate creatures, connections, and "coincidences" everywhere.

Excellent for students and parents, especially homeschoolers, and for educators who want to present the "full picture."

• Rank: #22534 in eBooks
• Published on: 2007-02-15
• Released on: 2007-02-15
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

The Call of Distant Mammoths: Why the Ice Age Mammals Disappeared

The Call of Distant Mammoths: Why the Ice Age Mammals Disappeared
Peter D. Ward (Author)
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To help us understand what happened during the Ice Age, Peter Ward takes us on a tour of other mass extinctions through earth's history. He presents a compelling account of the great comet crash that killed off the dinosaurs, and describes other extinctions that were even more extensive. In so doing, he introduces us to a profound paradigm shift now taking place in paleontology: rather than arising from the gradual workings of everyday forces, all mass extinctions are due to unique, catastrophic events. Written with an irresistible combination of passion and expertise, The Call of Distant Mammoths is an engaging exploration of the history of life and the importance of humanity as an evolutionary force.
"Carefully argued...an intelligent and compelling book."-THE OLYMPIAN, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
"Ward deftly summarizes a large body of scientific literature, simplifying complex ideas for the general reader without condescension."-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Did the overkill really happen?...Peter Ward deftly summarizes the arguments...Ward tells (the story) well."-THE NEW SCIENTIST

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• Published on: 1998-11-01
• Released on: 2013-10-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.25" h x 6.26" w x .77" l, .91 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 241 pages

What Darwin Didn't Know: A Doctor Dissects the Theory of Evolution

What Darwin Didn't Know: A Doctor Dissects the Theory of Evolution
Geoffrey Simmons (Author)
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Endorsed by William Dembski, Ph.D., the scientist at the forefront of the intelligent–design movement.

Darwin might have thought twice about publishing his theories if he had had access to today’s medical and microbiological discoveries. Drawing on years of research, Dr. Simmons demonstrates that the almost infinite complexity of the human anatomy simply could not have developed by chance. For example:

• the body runs on “battery power”...from the hundreds of mitochondria in each cell
• the two sexes—evolutionary theory cannot explain why they exist
• every cell is its own pharmacist, chemist, and metallurgist

Accessible, clearly presented, and utterly fascinating, What Darwin Didn’t Know shows the human body to be a marvelous system constructed by an infinitely wise Designer.

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• Published on: 2004-01-01
• Released on: 2004-01-01
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Evolution in the Dark: Adaptation of Drosophila in the Laboratory (SpringerBriefs in Biology)

Evolution in the Dark: Adaptation of Drosophila in the Laboratory (SpringerBriefs in Biology)
Naoyuki Fuse (Author), Tasuku Kitamura (Author), Takashi Haramura (Author), Kentaro Arikawa (Author), Michio Imafuku (Author)

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How organisms come to possess adaptive traits is a fundamental question for evolutionary biology. Although it is almost impossible to demonstrate evolution in the laboratory, this issue can be approached by using an unusual organism, “Dark-fly”: Drosophila melanogaster kept in complete darkness for 57 years through 1,400 generations, which corresponds to 28,000 years in terms of human generations. Has Dark-fly adapted to an environment of total darkness? If so, what is the molecular nature of the adaptation? In Evolution in the Dark, the remarkable findings from the Dark-fly project performed at Kyoto University are presented. It was found that Dark-fly did not have poor eyesight, but rather exhibited higher phototaxis ability and displayed lengthened bristles on the head that function as tactile receptors. Circadian rhythms were weakened but still retained in Dark-fly. With recent progress in genome science enabling researchers to perform whole genome sequencing for Dark-fly, a large number of mutations were identified including genes encoding a light receptor, olfactory receptors, and enzymes involved in neural development. The Dark-fly project is a simple but very long-term experiment. Combined with advanced techniques in genetics and genomics, it is a valuable tool for understanding the molecular nature of adaptive evolution.

• Rank: #295594 in Books
• Published on: 2013-09-24
• Released on: 2013-09-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
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• Binding: Paperback
• 60 pages