Evolution A Visual Record

Stunning images to reawaken us to the scientific process that drives the amazing diversity of life on earth Evidence of evolution is everywhere. Through 200 revelatory images, award-winning photographer Robert Clark makes one of the most important foundations of science clear and exciting to everyone. Evolution: A Visual Record transports readers from the near-mystical(human ancestors) to the historic (the famous 'finches' Darwin collected on the Galapagos Islands that spurred his theory); the recently understood (the link between dinosaurs and modern birds) to the simply astonishing.

Prehistoric life is the archive of evolution preserved in the fossil record. This book focuses on the meaning and significance of that archive and is designed for introductory college science students, including non-science majors, enrolled in survey courses emphasizing paleontology, geology and biology. From the origins of animals to the evolution of rap music, from ancient mass extinctions to the current biodiversity crisis, and from the Snowball Earth to present day climate change this book covers it, with an eye towards showing how past life on Earth puts the modern world into its proper context. The history of life and the patterns and processes of evolution are especially emphasized, as are the interconnections between our planet, its climate system, and its varied life forms. The book does not just describe the history of life, but uses actual examples from life’s history to illustrate important concepts and theories.

"Evolution" recreates the 3.5 billion-year story of life on Earth in stunning detail through vivid full-color illustrations and graphics, the latest scientific information, and hundreds of photographs--a beautifully detailed panorama of communities from microbes to humankind that have lived on the planet's continents and in its oceans.

"The evolution of the eye spans 3.75 billion years from single cell organisms with eyespots to Metazoa with superb camera style eyes. At least ten different ocular models have evolved independently into myriad optical and physiological masterpieces. The story of the eye reveals evolution's greatest triumph and sweetest gift. This book describes its journey"--Provided by publisher.

LYNN GARRISONLynn Garrison a rare individual who has compressed a half-dozen or so varied lives into one continuous stream. RCAF pilot, mercenary, publisher, film producer/director, diplomat, military adviser, aerial director, air show performer, aircraft collector and writer. Born immediately before outbreak of World War Two, Lynn decided to be a fighter pilot. On his 17th birthday, RCAF's 403 City of Calgary Squadron, sponsored him for pilot training. Lynn received his wings two months after 18th birthday, qualified on jet fighters. He is the youngest commissioned pilot since World War Two, a record that still stands. A love for piston-engine warbirds saw him fly P-51D Mustangs, and Hawker Sea Furys, in Canadian service. Last to fly the famed Avro Lancaster in RCAF service, July 4, 1964 Lynn purchased KB-976 afterwards, for his Air Museum of Canada project. Lynn accumulated over 70 aircraft. 1962 loaned to the UNEF, on the Sinai, he flew Otters and Caribous as UN Undersecretary Dr. Ralph Bunche's pilot.Mid-sixties saw him as President of Craig Breedlove & Associates, working to capture World Land Speed Records. He flew his Vought F4U-7 Corsair during this period and coordinated modification of aircraft for Tora Tora Tora. Garrison purchased aircraft collected for The Blue Max. During 11 years in Ireland, he operated the World War One aviation facility. Supported The Blue Max, Darling Lili, Red Baron, Richthofen & Brown, Zeppelin, You Can't Win 'Em All, Ryan's Daughter and Barry Lyndon. During Roger Corman's - Richthofen & Brown - Garrison crashed after being struck in the face by a crow. 50 years later Lynn still owns the Fokker Triplane. Lynn shared a duplex with Ireland's Prime Minister Jack Lynch. They drafted the Film Act of 1970, basis for other tax relief programs around the world. Lynn assisted in creating legal framework for Ireland's offshore petroleum business. In his spare time founded a glass-blowing facility producing fine lead crystal.1967 saw Lynn in The Biafran War, assisting Count von Rossen in his effort to create a new nation, flying Malmo MF-9s against the Nigerians. Garrison destroyed a Mig-17 and Il-28 and introduced a Canadian method of dropping food. A bag of rice/beans placed inside another bag before the drop. Bags hit the ground, inner would burst while outer contained the contents.1969 saw his involvement with the Soccer War between Honduras and El Salvador, last combat between propeller-driven aircraft. 1970 saw Garrison flying Helio Couriers in SE Asia. 1973 saw the FAI award Lynn the Tissandier diploma for contributions to aviation.1980 Haiti became his focus: While directing a film on Voodoo, Garrison was almost killed trying to dig up a Zombi. This visit led to a 35 year association with Haiti. During the 1991-94 embargo he served as a bridge between American embassy and Haiti's military headquarters: Aristide's people made 4 attempts on Garrison's life. One saw 32 rounds fired into his bed through a window. His book, Voodoo Politics, tells this story and more. Aristide - The Death of a Nation is a follow up. Advisor to various governments, he was Honorary Consul to the States, and coordinates The Haitian Children's Fund he created in 1983.Now writing a series of books on his experience as collector and operator of classic aircraft. Evolution , followed by Triple Threat, Grand Theft Aircraft and several more as yet untitled books. Lynn owned over 70 aircraft, including Lancasters, Hurricanes, Spitfire, Corsair, Mosquito, P-40, Fokker Dr.1 and D-V11, SE-5, Pfalz D-111, B-25, B-24, T-33, F-86, CF-100, Vampire, T6, and more. Each has a unique story. His OS2U Kingfisher sits on the North Carolina Battleship Memorial. Since his 18th birthday, Garrison has owned at least one aircraft, at all times.Lynn is known for his 'oft repeated comment: "If it has fuel and noise, I can fly it."

The award-winning National Geographic photographer captures the stunning variety and mystery of bird feathers in this acclaimed monograph. Robert Clark’s fascinating and brilliantly colorful images reveal the beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple thing: the bird feather. Each exquisitely detailed close-up is paired with informative text about the utility and evolution of the feather it depicts, making this handsome marriage of art and science the ideal gift for bird lovers, natural history buffs, and photography enthusiasts. “Art meets science in a poetic celebration of Earth’s astonishing diversity. Feathers is an intensely beautiful visual taxonomy and a photographic love letter to this poetic feat of evolution.” —Brain Pickings

Renowned paleoartist John Gurche brings the traditional techniques of figure drawing and anatomical art to the portrayal of our hominin ancestors. The result is a visual record of the evolving human form that feels alive in a way no scientific illustration could match. While science provides an underpinning to Gurche’s art, his work’s primary purpose is to forge an aesthetic connection to the hominins that preceded us on Earth, capturing their humanity. With essays by leading authorities, Lost Anatomies carries the story of human evolution from apes and early hominins; to Australopithecus; to archaic Homo sapiens, including Homo erectus; to derived Homo sapiens, including Neanderthals and other species that are our most recent ancestors.

This issue delivers concrete suggestions for optimally using data visualization in evaluation, as well as suggestions for best practices in data visualization design. It focuses on specific quantitative and qualitative data visualization approaches that include data dashboards, graphic recording, and geographic information systems (GIS). Readers will get a step-by-step process for designing an effective data dashboard system for programs and organizations, and various suggestions to improve their utility. The next section illustrates the role that graphic recording can play in helping programs and evaluators understand and communicate the mission and impact that an intervention is having in a democratic and culturally competent way. The GIS section provides specific examples of how mapped data can be used to understand program implementation and effectiveness, and the influence that the environment has on these outcomes. Discusses best practices that inform and shape our data visualization design choices Highlights the best use of each tool/approach Provides suggestions for effective practice Discuss the strengths and limitations of each approach in evaluation practice This is the 140th volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Evaluation, an official publication of the American Evaluation Association.