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Many things in life we owe to the things we've decided, in medical terms, to call hormones. Take a look through our…

Any activist's necessity for over 30 years, the small Slingshot organizer is a day planner that fits in your pocket.…

A graphic adaptation of the 90's book by the same name, this version is adapted and illustrated by Nate Powell, the…

Drawing on the events during and following Hurricane Harvey, this moving examination of the Houston community observes…

Explore new culinary dimensions and horizons with this book — a guide to the indispensable ingredients, dishes, and…

This cookbook offers an extensive exploration of Mexican cuisine, featuring over 300 recipes that blend traditional…

A visual history of eyeglasses! This fascinating book delves into the history, art, and fashion of eyewear and…

For people who like getting their history more right, this is the story of the frequently unrecognized sherpas and…

Plagues have plagued humans to the point where life was a gruesome tail of boils and humors -- not the funny kind, even…

Fasting—going without food intentionally for a set period of time—has a long, fascinating history from ancient times…

Many English-speaking readers in search of a copy of the Kama Sutra will come across a common translation, and many…

Back in 1966, Kathleen Middleton woke up feeling like something terrible was brewing. An hour later, disaster struck…

Ever wondered what’s up with the Swiss? How do they keep it all together — their economy and industry, their…

Birds and butterflies, corals and crocodiles populate this gorgeous, enormous art book showing the fascinating catalog…

The women of country music have battled a male-dominated industry and worked to make country music more inclusive.…

Orchids are celebrated for their elegance, mystery, and exotic appeal, with one in every seven flowering plants on Earth…

When examining a shell picked up from the beach, we often admire its shape and color but might overlook the deeper story…

Women have played a vital role in the advancement of science throughout history, yet their contributions have often been…

This book covers what a trip around the sundial — or rather a normal day — in the life of ancient Romans. Looking at…

This collection offers a visionary field report based on fifteen years of exploration into England's peculiar…

This book is a companion to another installment in the Flametree series that explores myth and legend, this book looking…

Absinthe was the drink of artists and Bohemians in 19th century, the libation of risk-takers and artisans alike. This a…

In this installment in the Wooden Books Series, philosopher Adam Tetlow explores the ancient Helicon — not the brass…

Across the Muslim world, from Spain to Malaysia and beyond, the geometric art that adorns mosques and pubic architecture…

Packed with (figurative) folds within its pages, this book will unfold the intricacies of the craft of origami. Author…

This illustrated installment in the Wooden Books series teaches the basics of persuasive speech through its primary…

What is it about certain shapes that create associations and build aesthetic? What is it about shapes such as the…