Good Thinking is our best defense against anti-vaccine paranoia, climate denial, and other dire threats of today In a world where cries of ';fake news' and mistrust of experts often hold sway, we can
Race is real because we perceive it. Racism is real because we enact it. Neither is rooted in science. Learn why in this timely weapon against the misuse of science to justify bigotry.We’re living ami
See the universe like never before, through brief portraits of 100 stars with incredible stories and science to share The story of the universe is also a story about humansfrom mythology to science fi
The authoritative guide for parents to feed their children “responsively”―an expert-backed approach to understanding baby’s cues and communicating with them, establishing a strong bond and lasting hea
A globe-trotting quest to find blue in the natural worldand to understand our collective obsession with this bewitching color Blue is a rare colornatural blue, that is. From morpho butterflies in the
With the narrative propulsion of Brain on Fire and the lyrical candor of The Collected Schizophrenias, here is an inside-out view of one woman putting down roots on a homestead in the English countryside while also digging for the truth of her own neurodivergent mindAs propulsive as Brain on Fire and as poetically candid as The Collected Schizophrenias, one woman’s quest for the truth of her neurodivergent mind.As Rebecca Schiller’s young family moves to a two-acre homestead in the English countryside, Rebecca begins to suffer frequent falls, uncontrollable rages, and mysterious lapses in memory. Doctor after doctor delivers one misdiagnosis after another. When the answer comes, it’s utterly unexpected: severe ADHD.Rebecca’s narrative of her harrowing year is compulsively readable and ferociously candid, both a medical mystery and a love song to the landscape she calls home. Here is a clarion call to the growing number of neurodivergent people pushing back against simplistic narratives
A book with the potential to be an evergreen classic: a warmly humane, universally appealing guide to embracing change in any aspect of your life, whatever your ageA warmly humane, wise, and witty guide to embracing change in any aspect of your life, whatever your ageThe simple act of repotting a plant sets in motion new growth, the start of fresh life. In Repotting Your Life, lifelong “repotter” Frances Edmonds calls on the principles of that process to inspire you to negotiate change―a necessary yet often uncomfortable process. Its four simple, actionable steps constitute a toolkit to revitalize your relationships, your passions, or your career―to design a thriving environment full of fresh possibility at any moment in your life.
A revelatory journey of discovery into the intricate, beautiful, and often surprising processes that convert energy from the sun into life, and how all-important these are to our survival―and our planet’s futureA revelatory journey into the beautifully intricate conversion of light into life, key to every living thing’s survival―and our planet’s futureWe think we know photosynthesis: Plants convert of sunlight, CO2, and water into energy and, ultimately, the food we eat and air we breathe. But Raffael Jovine shows how this incredible process goes beyond what we learned in grade school. First, it’s not only about plants: Corals partner with photosynthetic organisms to create the most productive habitat on Earth, slugs eat chloroplasts to create a photosynthesis-based camouflage, hornets use photosynthesis for a very unconventional form of air conditioning―and much more!Further, photosynthesis can help save the world. Jovine’s groundbreaking blueprint for the future harnesses photosynthe
A pragmatic philosophy more popular than ever—here are 52 ancient lessons to help you overcome adversity and find tranquility in the modern world An ancient belief system made new, Stoicism teac
The first-ever Polish vegetarian cookbook, with over 80 gorgeously photographed recipes from rising star Michal Korkosz, winner of the 2017 Saveur Blog Award for best food photographyThe first―and def
An updated edition of a handy pocket nutrition guide for easily checking the nutrient values of over 4,500 foods, 100s of brands, and 30 fast food restaurant chains―with over 100,000 total copies of p
Ninety recipes from six Asian countries capture the color, spice, and comfort of classic dishes—now totally veganEast Meets Vegan is your new passport to foods from all over Asia, offering both
Race is not a biological reality. Racism thrives on our not knowing this. Racist pseudoscience has become so commonplace that it can be hard to spot. But its toxic effects on society are plain to se
"Today I woke up on Earth. And I will fall asleep in space." In space the sun rises and sets sixteen times a day. You fly over every sea, every mountain and desert, every city and every port. The mos
The essential, all-in-one guide to climate change--packed with easy-to-understand infographics on all the latest scientific findings Our planet''s climate crisis is more urgent than ever--but sometim
