origin

A collection of essays which explore various theories on the origins of life and the universe.

A lighthearted look at male physiology by geneticist Steve Jones that covers such topics as hormones, the penis, sperm production, hair loss, and the social effects of men and women's physiological differences.

Argues that Jesus' teaching concerning the kingdom of God is replete with Christian perspectives on human nature and salvation, and that his insights into original sin and grace are closer to core Christianity than Judaism.

Presents the argument that in the evolutionary time-scale, the development of the ability to use symbols in the human brain appeared suddenly, not over a long process of time and ancestors.

An illustrated examination of human beings that focuses on specific physical traits and behaviors that have evolved over time, and discusses biological, environmental, and cultural factors that have influenced the way humans live.

Discusses the origin and history of the universe, the emergence of intelligent life on Earth, giant black holes and quasars, UFOs, extraterrestrial life, and other astronomical phenomena.

A natural history of language written especially for the lay person, looking at how the nearly six thousand languages on Earth as of 2001 evolved from a single, original source some 150,000 years earlier, and discussing dialects, language extinction, and other topics.

Draws from anthropological, historical, and archaeological sources to examine the origins of Christianity in the years immediately following the execution of Jesus.