{"title":"Peter Ward","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Peter Ward, a distinguished author celebrated for his profound insights into science and nature. If you have an insatiable curiosity about life's mysteries on our planet, you're in the right place. Peter Ward's compelling narratives and thorough research illuminate the incredible history of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the remarkable works by Peter Ward, \u003cem\u003eA New History of Life\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a must-read. This book takes you on an enthralling journey through the Earth's past, unveiling the intricate tapestry of evolution and the forces that have shaped the life we know today. Ward's storytelling prowess and scientific acumen make complex concepts accessible and engaging for readers of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Peter Ward's collection if you wish to gain a deeper understanding of our planet's vast history and the extraordinary processes that govern the natural world. His books are a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone interested in science and nature, providing a window into both the distant past and the ever-evolving present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-new-history-of-life-by-peter-ward-9781608199105","title":"A New History of Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Darwin's theories, first published more than 150 years ago, still set the paradigm of how we understand the evolution of life; however, scientific advances of recent decades have radically altered that. Now two pioneering scientists draw on their years of experience in palaeontology, biology, chemistry, and astrobiology to deliver an eye-opening narrative using a generation's worth of insights culled from new research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWriting with zest, humour, and clarity, Ward and Kirschvink show that many of our long-held beliefs about the history of life are wrong. Three central themes emerge. First, Ward and Kirschvink argue that catastrophe shaped life's history more than all other forces combined—from notorious events like the sudden extinction of dinosaurs to the recently discovered \"Snowball Earth\" and the \"Great Oxygenation Event.\" Second, life consists of carbon, but oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide determined how it evolved. Third, ever since Darwin we have thought of evolution in terms of species. Yet it is the evolution of ecosystems—from deep-ocean vents to rainforests—that has formed the living world as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWard and Kirschvink tell a story of life on Earth that is at once fabulous and familiar. And in a provocative coda, they assemble discoveries from the latest cutting-edge research to imagine how the history of life might unfold deep into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853964955884,"sku":"9781608199105","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16010653482760.jpg?v=1759228254"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/peter-ward.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}