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In this incredible expedition into the origins, workings, and evolution of our home planet, John Gribbin, bestselling author of In Search of SchrOdinger's Cat, The Scientists, and In Search of the

From quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language.

Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is now one of the hottest areas of both popular science and serious academic research, fusing biology, chemistry, astrophysics, an

Why do birds have regional accents' Can horses learn math' What do animals without eyes see' Questions such as these have fascinated scientists and animal lovers alike long before et

Losing our Cool shows how indoor climate control is colliding with an out-of-control outdoor climate.

By following the trail of 50 trees, Bronwyn Chester presents a new perspective on the island of Montreal and offers a sense of belonging to an ancient forest, in its modern form.

Green City: People, Nature, and Urban Places looks at eleven cities the world over to see how people and nature have interacted over the course of history, and how people attempt to bring nature in

Whether they live alone or together, in a hive or in a hole in the ground, bees do some of the most important work on the planet: pollinating plants. What’s the Buzz?

All the food you eat, whether it's an apple or a steak or a chocolate-coated cricket, has a story.

Earthquakes are a terrifying yet fascinating force of nature. Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe takes you through her own journey of understanding the earth beneath our feet.

In clear and accessible language, Generation Us explains the phenomenon of global warming, outlines the threat it presents to future generations and offers a path toward solutions to the problem.

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The Sea Wolves sets out to disprove the notion of "the Big Bad Wolf," especially as it is applied to coastal wolves, a unique strain of wolf that lives in the rainforest along the Pacific coast of

So much to read, so little time' This brief overview of The Sixth Extinction tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Elizabeth Kolbert's book.

You don't have to be a rocket scientist to think like one. Ozan Varol reveals nine simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own giant leaps in work and life.