This vibrant retelling of the Garden of Eden remains faithful to the biblical text, whilst acknowledging the many creation tales told all over the world. The story of Adam & Eve covers universal issues instantly recognizable to children & their parents: individuality, responsibility, growing up & independence, to name a few. ...

Genetically speaking, the only difference between men & women is that where women have two X chromosomes, men have one X & one Y. It is surprising that one chromosome difference out of our total of forty-six can have such an important consequence, but it does. Is this relatively small genetic variance really sufficient to explain the huge differences between the sexes, not just the physical but the psychological, social, even cultural?

Drawing on his own work at the forefront of modern genetics & the exciting theories of evolutionary biology, Bryan Sykes explores the mysteries of the science of sex & gender, & takes a scientific look at what makes men tick. He addresses the most basic issues of why there are only two sexes in humans &, even, why there is sex at all. He also raises more far-reaching questions, such as: Is there a genetic cause for men

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Genetically speaking, the only difference between men & women is that where women have two X chromosomes, men have one X & one Y. It is surprising that one chromosome difference out of our total of forty-six can have such an important consequence, but it does. Is this relatively small genetic variance really sufficient to explain the huge differences between the sexes, not just the physical but the psychological, social, even cultural?

Drawing on his own work at the forefront of modern genetics & the exciting theories of evolutionary biology, Bryan Sykes explores the mysteries of the science of sex & gender, & takes a scientific look at what makes men tick. He addresses the most basic issues of why there are only two sexes in humans &, even, why there is sex at all. He also raises more far-reaching questions, such as: Is there a genetic cause for men

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The world of Calvino is a world of fable, but he uses its mechanisms to focus with unerring precision on human reality. Nature in these stories has a magical quality in the flight of a crow, the iridescent track of a snail, the sideways leap of a stray cat
- but the magic can encompass both enchantment & terror.
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Adolescence can be a difficult time for everyone, but for parents of teens on the autism spectrum it's particularly nerve-wracking. Parents must learn to protect their children from the dangers of an environment that is not always understanding of their disease while also providing them with the skills & support they need to live as independent a life as possible.

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum offers strategies for helping children, whatever their ability level, through the changes of the teenage years, & prepares them for adulthood. Using clear examples, practical advice, & supportive insights, it covers how to help teenagers understand puberty & hygiene; the specific health risks of adolescence such as seizures & depression; preparing for life after secondary school; & teenage emotions, sexuality, appropriate relationships & dating.

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