Biology
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...
The astonishing story of how animals use medicine and what it can teach us about healing ourselves
A biologist鈥檚 firsthand account of the hunt for life beneath earth鈥檚 surface鈥攁nd how new discoveries are challenging our most basic assumptions about the nature of life on Earth
Why human biology is far more expansive than the simple categories of female and male
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
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
From one of today鈥檚 leading experts on ancient DNA, a sweeping genetic history that unravels the mystery of where horses were first domesticated
Why we need to reconnect with nature鈥檚 biological rhythms鈥攁nd rediscover the benefits of a good night鈥檚 sleep
How fossilized reefs hold clues to the survival of corals in the Anthropocene
A scientist鈥檚 personal reflections on how to harness creativity and curiosity to generate new ideas and discover the unexpected
How understanding our genetic imperfections can change our view of evolution and enrich what it means to be human
A visionary look at how novel attributes arise and become transformative innovations in nature, culture, and technology
A leading neuroscientist describes the long evolutionary process that led to the human brain
How the science of evolution explains how everything came to be, from bacteria and blue whales to cell phones, cities, and artificial intelligence
The first annotated edition of the book that shocked the Victorian world and continues to generate controversy today
A powerful new approach to interpreting population-genetic data in evolution and ecology
An accessible guide to understanding statistics using simulations, with examples from a range of scientific disciplines
A fully updated and expanded edition of the essential primer on Bayesian modeling for ecologists
A comprehensive overview of the behavioral ecology of a highly social group of North American mammals
A sweeping account of male nurturing, explaining how and why men are biologically transformed when they care for babies
A neuroscientist鈥檚 bold proposal for tackling one of the greatest challenges of our time鈥攂rain and mental illnesses
Timely and provocative reflections on the future of the wild in an increasingly human world
A marvelously illustrated look at everything we now know about the fearsome king of the dinosaurs
Continue the adventure with the dazzling film, T.REX, narrated by Sam Neill, now playing in IMAX and museum cinemas worldwide
The essential illustrated guide to the ingenious techniques that insects use to construct an astounding array of natural structures, from nests to shelters to traps
An accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the concepts and tools of theoretical ecology
How the trillions of microbes in our bodies influence nearly every aspect of our health
An evolutionary case for the existence of free will
How recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human aging
A major biography of the brilliant naturalist, traveler, humanitarian, and codiscoverer of natural selection
The remarkable scientific story of how Earth became an oxygenated planet
An entertaining and informative book that explores how living things contend with nonbiological reality
A treasure trove of illuminating and entertaining quotations from the legendary naturalist
A vivid portrait of the life and work of Carl Linnaeus
The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of extinct life
Songs, barks, roars, hoots, squeals, and growls: exploring the mysteries of how animals communicate by sound
A natural history of cheating from selfish genes to lying politicians
The extraordinary life story of the celebrated naturalist who transformed our understanding of evolution
From famed zoologist Anthony Sinclair, an account of his decades-long quest to understand one of Earth's most spectacular ecosystems
The definitive biography of Charles Darwin鈥攏ow in one abridged and fully updated volume
Based on the two-volume National Book Critics Circle Award鈥搘inning biography hailed as 鈥渢he definitive Darwin biography鈥� (Newsday) 鈥� 鈥渁 wonderful and well-rounded portrait鈥�...
A scientific exploration of the varied forms, origins, and meanings of death
A richly illustrated natural history of fungi
A beautifully illustrated identification key to the basidiomycotes of temperate Europe
The ultimate illustrated handbook to seeing sharks in the wild
A sumptuously illustrated guide to marine mollusks from around the world
A wonderfully illustrated history of geology from ancient times to the present day
A highly illustrated and authoritative introduction to the world鈥檚 Orthoptera
Learn how to use ecology to turn your backyard into a thriving haven for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife with this engaging, marvelously illustrated guide
The most comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to Costa Rica鈥檚 rainforests and their plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fishes