Biology
A bold, hopeful argument for using our oceans to meet the worldwide need for food, renewable energy, and economic well-being without sacrificing the health of the planet
An integrated quantitative framework for understanding the dynamics of collective action
The astonishing story of how animals use medicine and what it can teach us about healing ourselves
Why human biology is far more expansive than the simple categories of female and male
A revelatory, up-to-date account of everything we now know about dinosaur behavior, from a renowned global expert
How the unique sleep habits of early humans fostered survival, innovation, and social evolution鈥攁nd how this evolutionary legacy holds insights into how we sleep today
A comprehensive overview of the behavioral ecology of a highly social group of North American mammals
The Bird Guide is a landmark field guide to the birds of North America, combining unmatched illustration, field expertise, and modern data to redefine how birds are identified and understood
Published in association with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
From the world-renowned geobiologist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Earth, the epic story of a planetary conversation four billion years in the making
鈥淭his is a truly compelling book, rich with scientific expertise and humor.鈥濃�擨sabella Rossellini
From one of our foremost experts on behavioral evolution, an entertaining exploration of what raccoons, rats, and other animal intruders teach us about intelligence...
How the science of evolution explains how everything came to be, from bacteria and blue whales to cell phones, cities, and artificial intelligence
An anthropologist uncovers new evidence for the evolutionary origins of human longevity鈥攁nd explains why growing old is an opportunity, not a burden
An accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the concepts and tools of theoretical ecology
A fully revised fourth edition of the acclaimed ornithology textbook from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
A scientist鈥檚 personal reflections on how to harness creativity and curiosity to generate new ideas and discover the unexpected
A lively and engaging biography of amoebas that reveals why these tiny amorphous splotches with a spot in the middle have more to teach us than we ever imagined
A compassionate, evidence-based look at pregnancy loss鈥攈ow and why it happens, and why the assurances of the medical industry don鈥檛 reflect the reality
A rich and engaging look at social bees, master communicators of the insect world
From the acclaimed author of The Fate of Rome and Plagues upon the Earth, a monumental history of the world that lays bare the devastating human toll on animal life
A dazzling illustrated guide to the animals and plants of the Jurassic
How nature鈥檚 mental health strategies can inspire healthier, more adaptive human minds
A unique introduction to immunology that shows how concepts from statistical physics can help to illuminate the complexities of the immune system
An engaging account of the life and work of the legendary polymath Alexander von Humboldt
A photographic field guide to the lichens commonly found in the southeastern uplands of the United States
How Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian American farmers are reviving their ancestors鈥� methods of growing food鈥攁nd fighting climate change in the process
A comprehensive photographic field guide to the marine life of the Caribbean Sea
The story of the unorthodox and inspiring life and career of a pioneering biologist
A biologist鈥檚 up-close account of how he and fellow biologists cracked long-standing puzzles about honey bee behavior
How mathematics unveils the beauty of the natural world
Timely and provocative reflections on the future of the wild in an increasingly human world
How viruses are integral to our health and well-being, from symbiotic infections embedded in our DNA to new vectors delivering cutting-edge gene therapies
A breathtaking visual narrative of the legendary naturalist鈥檚 adventures and pioneering contributions to the life sciences
A scientifically robust and greatly expanded new version of Katrina van Grouw鈥檚 landmark book on bird anatomy
A breathtaking journey into the deep history of animal migration and the lessons it holds for life on a rapidly warming planet
鈥淓xtraordinary and powerful.鈥濃�擯eter Singer, author of Animal Liberation
From The New York Times bestselling author, a bold new account of animal rights, why they may be on the verge of mass popularity, and why animals need a Bill of Rights
An entertaining tour of the seemingly simple formula guiding the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
From quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili, essential insights into the meaning and fundamental nature of time
The most comprehensive and up-to-date general reference book on honey bee biology
A fully updated and expanded third edition of the acclaimed writing guide for scientists