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Название: Wonders of Life

Автор: Andrew Cohen

Издательство: HarperCollins

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isbn: 9780007452682

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      First published in 2013

      Text © Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen 2013

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      For George Albert Eagle, a Wonder of Life

      Brian Cox

      To my beautiful Anna, it’s a precious thing, even more so when you share it.

      Thank you for our first ten years and for all your endless love, support and guidance.

      Andrew Cohen

       Cover

       Title Page

       Copyright

       Dedication

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       INTRODUCTION

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       WONDERS OF LIFE

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      CHAPTER 1

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      HOME

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       Evolution of Life

       Water: the Essential Ingredient