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Too Big to Walk
- The New Science of Dinosaurs
- Narrated by: Chris Courtenay
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
Ever since Jurassic Park we thought we knew how dinosaurs lived their lives. In this remarkable new book, Brian J. Ford reveals that dinosaurs were, in fact, profoundly different from what we believe, and their environment was unlike anything we have previously thought.
In this meticulous and absorbing account, Ford reviews the latest scientific evidence to show that the popular accounts of dinosaurs’ lives contain ideas that are no more than convenient inventions: how dinosaurs mated, how they hunted and communicated, how they nursed their young, even how they moved. He uncovers many surprising details which challenge our most deeply held beliefs - such as the revelation that an asteroid impact did not end the dinosaurs’ existence.
Professor Ford’s illuminating examination changes everything. As he unravels the history of the world, we discover that evolution was not Charles Darwin’s idea; there were many philosophers who published the theory before him. The concept of continental drift and plate tectonics did not begin with Alfred Wegener a century ago but dates back to learned pioneers hundreds of years before his time. Ever since scientists first began to study dinosaurs, they have travelled with each other down the wrong path, and Ford now shows how this entire branch of science has to be rewritten.
A new dinosaur species is announced every 10 days, and more and more information is currently being discovered about how they may have lived: locomotion, hunting, nesting behaviour, distribution, extinction. Ford brings together these amazing discoveries in this controversial new book which undoubtedly will ruffle a few feathers, or scales if you are an old-school dinosaur lover.
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- Panda
- 02-06-21
Dinosaurs Float
I purchased this book out of curiosity, as it was to do with Dinosaurs, and though I found it easy to listen to, I completely disagree with the hypothesis of the book! Dinosaurs Float!!!
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- Barleyman
- 29-01-21
Read with an open mind
It is an extraordinary theory when compared with most of the stuff we read about dinosaurs. But recent 2019 national geographic info in a new spinosaurus skeleton with a crododile type tale dug up in Morocco seems to add support. It makes sense in so many ways.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-05-22
Not recommended for anyone with a serious interest in palaeontology
The author not a palaeontologist, but is equivalent to an anti-vaxer, or a Flat-Earther of the palaeontology world. This book starts with an interesting review of the history of dinosaur discovery, but rapidly goes downhill later on, as he uses flimsy science and a lack of understanding of anatomy to insist dinosaurs were aquatic. He complains about the peer review process - a process designed to ensure that only credible science is published. He uses the recent discovery that one particular dinosaur (spinosaurus) was aquatic, to justify his theory that all dinosaurs were aquatic, from sauropods to stegosaurs and theropods. Most of the book is a long rant about how none of the experts would agree with his theory, so he wrote this book instead of publishing a scientific paper. In my opinion there are many better books available for people with a serious interest in palaeontology.
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- Suze Wilderstien
- 30-07-20
A Challenging But Solid Theory
I was enthusiastic to listen to this book upon seeing it listed on audible, and I have been impressed by its detailed reports and the seemingly solid foundations on which they are based. There are still holes in the theory, I do think, however there are far less in the semi-aquatic theory than the solely terrestrial one.
I liked the book, its author, and found the reading performance engaging and enjoyable.
A very interesting and thought-provoking read, which I am thankful Ford took the time and considerable effort (not to mention professional courage) to bring to public attention.
Definitely worth a listen!
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- Kindle Customer
- 31-10-18
A joke of a book
As if written by the Donald Trump of science. He's an utter idiot. In fact, it's like listening to Alan Partridge's, "Bouncing Back". I expected to hear, "Needless to say, I had the last laugh", throughout. He can't even research Barney the Dinosaur right saying the live action T-rex is a cartoon?!
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- Anonymous User
- 30-09-18
No longer to blind to see
I liked this book very much. The most rememberable moment was when Brian J Ford explained about the dynamic properties of a dinosaur to the similarity of most modern-day aquatic reptiles, I knew then that the theory of dinosaurs been aquatic was correct and quite frankly silly to think otherwise. For so many years we have gobbled up so much inaccurate fantasies about dinosaurs and believe them but this book shows that this is no longer tolerated when there is now a more scientific correctness with this brand New ferry. I also learnt some new things especially about the first person to write anything about fossils was a woman now in a world where women are trying to speak up about women's rights to be more associated with science and politics they should be happy to know that they were extraordinary women in science who's ideas end works were discouraged and slipped away by men or recognised as a man publishing these works and not a woman. This book also talks about other misplaced truths in the science community that we the public believe as truth when really it is not. The narrating was very good and not drab it did not feel like a lecture more like a really interesting story like listening to an ordinary novel. So give this book a lesson there is something for everyone Heathrow if you be ordinary person who is just interested in science like me or multicultural, zoologist a naturalist or just a person he wants to hear more theories on dinosaurs.
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- Paul Foot
- 08-07-22
Drivel.
Just one man's opinion with selective evidence to back it up.
If you are at all familiar with dinosaurs this man ignores all of the scientific data and isn't worth the money.
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- Chris Ducker
- 19-09-21
Dinosaurs are clearly aquatic
A truly enlightening listen. Ford explains in precise detail how he has come to his conclusions and in doing so, makes all popular theories look like the work of children. It's only a matter of time for them all to catch up.
Fantastic.
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