What is Christmas? by Michelle Medlock Adams
While it is true that members of most sexually reproducing species can be defined as either male or female, those who belong to the rest of the biological world are not so simply understood. Hermaphroditic creatures reproduce both as male and as female individuals, providing a fascinating glimpse into alternative sexual practices in nature and their ecological and evolutionary successes and failures. Eloquently written by an award-winning biologist and pioneer in molecular ecology, this primer on hermaphroditism traces the phenomenon throughout Earth's myriad species, accounting for the adaptive significance of alternative sexual systems. Accessible and richly illustrated, the text maps the evolutionary origins of hermaphroditism, as well as its historical instances and fictional representations, underscoring the relevance of dual sexuality to our biological, intellectual, and cultural making. John C. Avise describes the genetics, ecology, phylogeny, and natural history of hermaphroditic plants, fish, and invertebrate animals and details organisms that either reproduce simultaneously as male and female or switch routinely between one sex and the other. Filled with surprising creatures and compelling revelations, this textbook stands alone in its clear yet comprehensive treatment of hermaphroditism and its unique challenge to the supremacy of separate sexes.Michelle Medlock Adams is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, earning top honors from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Hoosier State Press Association.
Author of over 80 books with close to 4 million books sold, Michelle's latest children's book, I Love You the Mostest just won the prestigious Maxwell medal for best children's picture book of 2017. In addition, her book Happy Birthday to You! won the Selah Award for Best Children's Book in 2017--her third Selah for Best Children's Book since 2012. In fact, in 2014 Michelle's board book God Knows You not only won the Selah for Best Children's Book but also won the esteemed Book of the Year honor. And, her latest release for women, Love & Care For The One and Only You was a finalist for a Christian Retailing Best Award in the Devotional Category and earned The Gold for best devotional in the 2017 Illumination Awards. In addition, her book When Chocolate Isn't Enough: An Inspirational Survival Guide for Moms earned The Gold for best devotional in the 2016 Illumination Awards.
Since graduating with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle has written more than 1,000 articles for newspapers, magazines and websites; acted as a stringer for the Associated Press; written for a worldwide ministry; helped pen a New York Times Bestseller; taught at more than 100 writers conferences and events; hosted TBN's Joy In Our Town TV program; and served as a blogger for Guideposts. Today, she is President of Platinum Literary Services--a premiere full-service literary firm--and serves as Chairwoman of the Board of Advisors for Serious Writer, Inc., as well as teaching for Serious Writer Academy.
Michelle is married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff, and they have two married daughters, Abby and Allyson, as well as a miniature dachshund, a rescue Shepherd/Collie mix, and two cats. When not writing or teaching writing, Michelle enjoys bass fishing and cheering on the Indiana University Basketball team and the Chicago Cubbies.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780824966683 |
| ISBN 10 | 0824966686 |
| Title | What is Christmas? |
| Author | Michelle Medlock Adams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Worthy Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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