From flying pterodactyls to walking primates, the story of life as told through the evolution of locomotion. Most of us never think about how we get from one place to another. For most people, putting one foot in front of the other requires no thought at all. Yet the fact that we and other species are able to do so is one of the great triumphs of evolution. To truly understand how life evolved on Earth, it is crucial to understand movement. Restless Creatures makes the bold new argument that the true story of evolution is the story of locomotion, from the first stirrings of bacteria to the amazing feats of Olympic athletes. By retracing the four-billion-year history of locomotion, evolutionary biologist Matt Wilkinson shows how the physical challenges of moving from place to place-when coupled with the implacable logic of natural selection-offer a uniquely powerful means of illuminating the living world. Whales and dolphins look like fish because they have been molded by the constraints of underwater locomotion. The unbending physical needs of flight have brought bats, birds, and pterodactyls to strikingly similar anatomies. Movement explains why we have opposable thumbs, why moving can make us feel good, how fish fins became limbs, and even why-classic fiction notwithstanding-there are no flying monkeys nor animals with wheels. Even plants aren't immune from locomotion's long reach: their seeds, pollen, and very form are all determined by their aptitude to disperse. From sprinting cheetah to spinning maple fruit, soaring albatross to burrowing worm, crawling amoeba to running human-all are the way they are because of how they move. There is a famous saying: "nothing in biology makes sense unless in the light of evolution." As Wilkinson makes clear: little makes sense unless in the light of locomotion. A powerful yet accessible work of evolutionary biology, Restless Creatures is the essential guide for understanding how life on Earth was shaped by the simple need to move from point A to point B.

Restless Creatures: The Story of Life in Ten Movements

Science & Math

Wilkinson, Matt

Biological Sciences

Basic Books

Youth Ministry: Now & Not Yet

Burlington, ON: Youth Matter

Dress by Ganni. Bra by Coco de Mer. Knife by Stanley. A gripping revenge tale about an actress in her 40s under investigation for the murder of an auteur theatre director whilst rehearsing a stage production of Hitchcock's Psycho. A whip-smart take on what it means to be middle-aged and female in an industry captivated by stardust and beauty. This edition was published to coincide with the run at The Traverse, Edinburgh, 2022.

Psychodrama (Modern Plays)

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Methuen Drama

Three friends just invented a machine that can send messages back in time. Can they use the machine to rescue humanity from a bleak future?Technological evolution is about to become supercharged.Simon, Spencer, and Victor have rewritten the rules of physics. The human race is heading towards a dead-end future, and these three friends are the only ones willing to stand up and save humanity from itself. Using their Time Drive technology, they will reshape reality itself until it's inhabitants are guarded against extinction.Time manipulation is not an easy task; along the way, there will be mishaps and wrong turns, but the trio think they have time on their side. The problem is, time doesn't take sides.**WARNING** Contains a few instances where choice of language may offend some readers.

Drive Time

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

Independently published

This lush, creative cookbook celebrates the flavor and versatility of vegetables by bringing them to the center of the table in more than 80 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes. Too many of us let vegetables play second fiddle in meals that center on protein or carbs. For chef Matt Wilkinson, vegetables come first. He builds his dishes around vegetables that are in season, when they taste the best, are most affordable, and most readily available. The recipes in Mr. Wilkinson's Vegetables range from simple salads such as Brussels Sprout Leaves, Mozzarella, and Anchovies, or Roasted Cucumber, Quinoa, Freekah, and Herbs, to hearty dishes such as Soft Parmesan Polenta with Crab and Mussels, or Braised Eggplant, Tomato, and Meatballs. They also include satisfying snacks like Irene's Tzatziki, or Smoked Tomato and Goat's Curd Gougéres, as well as desserts, such as Carrot Cake with Grated Carrot, Preserved Lemon, Raisin, and Ginger Pickle, or Creamed Rice Pudding. While many of the 80 plus dishes will appeal to vegetarians, there are plenty that incorporate meat. In all of them, Mr. Wilkinson's vegetables are the stars. With beautiful photography and vintage illustrations, the book is both timely and timeless. Praise for Matt Wilkinson and Mr. Wilkinson's Vegetables: "Matt Wilkinson makes you look at vegetables differently! This book. . . will leave you eager to prepare one of his many delicious recipes." ?Eric Ripert, chef of Le Bernardin "I love how my fellow Aussie Matt Wilkinson gives homegrown, seasonal vegetables the spotlight in his dishes. Whether you're eating in his beautiful market-driven Melbourne cafe or lazily reading through his cookbook Mr. Wilkinson's Vegetables, you can taste the admiration he has for all Mother Nature has to offer." ?Curtis Stone, chef and host of Top Chef Masters and Around the World in 80 Plates "Matt Wilkinson takes vegetables to a whole new level with his recipes that are simple, yet intricate at the same time. Vegetables have never been as tasty." ?David Chang, chef/founder of Momofuku "This book is packed with inventive recipes, gardening advice, and snippets of fun vegetable lore, and it's one I'll revisit often." ?Lukas Volger, author of Vegetarian Entrees that Won't Leave You Hungry "I woke up in Melbourne and was whisked away to a studio where there was a make-shift kitchen with a couple guys putting together a meal of the most wonderful vegetables I had ever seen. There was no restaurant, no name. And that is where I met Matt and that chance meal in a warehouse behind a back alley is where one of my most special food memories remain. And now you can all see what I saw that night and maybe cook your own chance meal by Mr. Wilkinson." ?Roy Choi, chef Kogi Taco, Food &amp; Wine Best New Chef 2010 "This book hits home for me! The way it's organized makes it so easy for people to celebrate each vegetable during its season and even inspires us to grow them with instructions on how-to!" ?Ana Sortun, Oleana &amp; Sofra bakery, Best Chef: Northeast 2005 James Beard Foundation

Mr. Wilkinson's Vegetables: A Cookbook to Celebrate the Garden

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking by Ingredient

Black Dog Leventhal

Following the success of the IACP-winning Mr. Wilkinson's Vegetables, chef Matt Wilkinson returns with more than 56 seasonal, easy-to-make, delicious recipes for salads and dressings. Guided by the seasons, award-winning chef Matt Wilkinson has always designed his recipes with vegetables as the foundation of the plate. In his latest cookbook, Matt takes this a step further by showing us how versatile salads can be in both form and flavor. With the garden's yield as his inspiration, he pairs produce with grains, beans, cheeses, fish, and meat to create enticing, adaptable dishes. You'll find a recipe to match each season's bounty, from spring salads featuring early sprouting vegetables and herbs, and summer produce mixed with garden-fresh greens, to autumn roots tossed with hearty grains, and earthy winter noodle salads. In Mr. Wilkinson's Well-Dressed Salads, recipes include light dishes such as Watermelon and Feta with a Shrimp Vinaigrette, and Iceberg, Mint and Radish Salad with Avocado Dressing. There is also heartier fare, such as Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Hot Red Turkish Peppers &amp; Labneh (a Turkish yogurt), Brown Rice &amp; Feta with Hot 'n' Sour Dressing, and Smashed Figs, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Salad with White Balsamic. Beautiful photography combined with vintage illustrations make for a book that is both timely and timeless.

Mr. Wilkinson's Well-Dressed Salads

Mr Wilkinson's Favourite Vegetables (Paperback)

MURDOCH BOOKS

Mr Wilkinson's Favourite Vegetables: A Cookbook to Celebrate the Seasons

Cooking Education & Reference

Mr &amp; Mrs Wilkinson's How it is at Home is a window on the buzzy, creative, and sometimes chaotic home world of acclaimed UK born chef Matt Wilkinson, his partner, Sharlee Gibb, and their two young boys, Finn and Jay. Their book is about inviting people into that very real world, where the sometimes competing demands of work and family mean that feats of creativity and imagination are required to put good food on the table. Covering everything from one-pot wonders to quick weeknight meals, picnic food and lunchbox treats, right through to weekend feasts with friends and meals to enjoy when either mom or dad are away, there is something for every occasion. Mr &amp; Mrs Wilkinson's How it is at Home is an unshamedly fun and accessible family cookbook with the signature wit and style that Matt Wilkinson's books are well known for.

Mr & Mrs Wilkinson's How it is at Home: A Cookbook for Every Family

Gibb, Sharlee

Entertaining & Holidays

Hardie Grant Books

Icon Books

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