Earth Science
How fossilized reefs hold clues to the survival of corals in the Anthropocene
A comprehensive, integrative approach to tectonics and geodynamics for students and researchers
An engaging and thought-provoking introduction to river science
How earthquakes can reveal the subsurface secrets of our planet and other worlds
A scientific adventure story that dramatizes how profoundly our oceans have changed over the past 150 years
A panoramic history of Japan鈥檚 iconic mountain from the Ice Age to the present
Why we need to reconnect with nature鈥檚 biological rhythms鈥攁nd rediscover the benefits of a good night鈥檚 sleep
From acclaimed folklorist and historian Adrienne Mayor, an enchanting collection of the ancient myths that emerged out of the wonders鈥攁nd disasters鈥攐f the natural world
A bold new conception of the republic for a planet in crisis
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
A visionary look at how novel attributes arise and become transformative innovations in nature, culture, and technology
A new pathway to a thriving future rooted in our relationships with the living world and each other
A wonderfully illustrated history of geology from ancient times to the present day
A comprehensive text and reference on tropical meteorology and hurricane science for graduate students and scholars
The classic account of how volcanism has shaped human culture and science, from the Bronze Age eruption that destroyed Minoan Crete to Mount St. Helens
A new way to tackle the real politics of climate change through asset revaluation
A dazzlingly illustrated guide to the plant life of the dinosaur age, from intricate ferns to the most majestic megaflora
How the subtle but significant consequences of a hotter planet have already begun鈥攆rom lower test scores to higher crime rates鈥攁nd how we might tackle them today
On November 1, 1755—All Saints' Day—a massive earthquake struck Europe's Iberian Peninsula and destroyed the city of Lisbon. Churches collapsed upon thousands of worshippers celebrating the holy day. Earthquakes in Human History tells...
The fascinating science and history of radiation
A global history of the climate catastrophe caused by the Tambora eruption
Political strategies for tackling climate change and other 鈥渓ong problems鈥� that span generations
How the specter of climate has been used to explain history since antiquity
A seagoing scientist explores how life thrives in one of the most mysterious environments on Earth
A richly illustrated atlas of the world鈥檚 deserts and drylands, their ecosystems, and their environments
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world鈥檚 weather
Timely and provocative reflections on the future of the wild in an increasingly human world
How the idea of deep time transformed how Americans see their country and themselves
One of today's most accomplished biologists and gifted storytellers reveals the rules that regulate all life
How technological advances and colonial fears inspired utopian geoengineering projects during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
An eminent philosopher explains why we owe it to future generations to take immediate action on global warming
Why acknowledging diverse eco-social relationships can help us overcome the political polarization that undermines our ability to protect the environment
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
A one-of-a-kind illustrated guide to clouds, cloud formations, and the artists who painted them
The remarkable scientific story of how Earth became an oxygenated planet
An ecologist explores how life itself shapes Earth using the elemental constituents we all share
The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of extinct life
An expanded and updated new edition of a concise introduction to climate system dynamics
An authoritative, self-contained reference text on theoretical and computational seismology
The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of dinosaurs
A cosmic perspective on carbon鈥攊ts importance in the universe and our lives
A stunningly illustrated atlas of the world鈥檚 rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystems
An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature鈥檚 sounds
A brief guide to the real science of interstellar travel
John Tyler Bonner, one of our most distinguished and creative biologists, here offers a completely new perspective on the role of size in biology. In his hallmark friendly style, he explores the universal impact of being the right size....
The little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the world
An authoritative graduate textbook and professional reference on the physical dynamics of the coastal ocean
The case for an eco-emancipatory politics to release the Earth from human domination and free us all from lives that are both exploitative and exploited
The fascinating story of how the fossils of dinosaurs, mammoths, and other extinct animals influenced some of the most spectacular creatures of classical mythology