Science

This illustrated reference to weather/climate contains a deluge of information about weather, strange phenomena,…

Part of the "Last Word" series, wherein 132 science questions are posed and answered. These are the kind of queries you…

It's not uncommon for an overwhelmed parent to complain that their children are acting like animals. But how fair is…

This is the extraordinary story of human brain evolution, still unfolding. We’ve come a long way. Our brains are four…

Birds are smart animals. Corvids and parrots in particular are some of the most intelligent animals around. With…

In this scientific yet personal exploration of bad sleep, author Alice Vernon draws on sources from a variety of…

A fascinating look at the stories that human bones and skeletons can tell us. This big, full-color volume offers case…

How does wind create power? What characteristics of wind make pinwheels, windmills, and wind turbines spin? Is it…

Dr. Jen Martin has long fielded strange questions about the peculiarities of the human condition. Why do I find my…

Every day, our brains are bombarded with more information than they can possibly process. So inevitably, our brains…

In this fascinating exploration of the neuroscience behind emotions, author and psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett…

Following the development and experience of his own cat, Augusta, Thomas McNamee seeks to understand the biological and…

Written Michael Shermer, a historian of science, this volume explores why so many are drawn to conspiracy theories,…

Follow along with author Rachel E. Gross on this journey into female anatomy. Much like a camera obscura reflects the…

In this fascinating work of science writing, author Nicklas Brendborg reveals the bizarre and unbelievable ways in which…

You won't believe this crazy trick that's puzzling doctors everywhere! Sound familiar? We've all encountered those…

In this follow up to Adventures in Cryptozoology, author Richard Freeman is back with even more tales of mythical (or…

From sightings and stories of wolves that terrorized towns and histories of people who could transform into beasts, the…

Hope Jahren describes her journey from curious kid in Minnesota to being one of most respected scientist of our time.…

Fungi- they're everywhere! From mushrooms on the forest floor to the development of penicillin, fungi are an essential…

As psychedelics once again move towards mainstream respectability, it's fascinating to be reminded of all they're…

This updated edition of a groundbreaking work explores the radical concept of morphic resonance, which suggests that…

This delves into the effects of DMT, a powerful psychedelic, through clinical research involving sixty volunteers. The…

This trivia book tackles the pervasive issue of misinformation in American culture by debunking 500 common falsehoods…

This volume challenges materialist arguments against human consciousness after death and explains how near-death…

Less than a century ago, world maps featured vast white spaces, representing uncharted territories inhabited by no…

This reveals the intriguing true stories behind essential inventions and everyday items that shape our lives. It…