Browsing: Science

One of TIME’s Ten Best Nonfiction Books of the Decade “Meet the new Stephen Hawking . . . The Order…

In this “taut, riveting, and comprehensive account” (USA Today), a journalist reveals how systemic neglect and institutional corruption led to the deadly poisoning of a Michigan city’s water supply. “Exquisitely detailed… A potent cautionary tale” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

Flipping the script on climate change, Eisenstein makes a case for a wholesale reimagining of the framing, tactics, and goals…

Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award Handcrafted for Northwest caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50…

In this New York Times bestseller, a renowned statistician and his collaborators explain how cognitive patterns warp our perspectives — and why we have reason to be optimistic about the future. “One of the most important books I’ve ever read… Indispensable” (Bill Gates).

In this insider perspective on space exploration with over 1,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads, a NASA astronaut recounts his adventures, including seven space walks and a life-threatening Mount Everest summit. This “down-to-earth discourse mingles the ordinary with the extraordinary” (Booklist).

Do we have more in common with animals than we realize? This intriguing, insightful book examines rat friendships, prairie dog vocabularies, and other examples of incredible wildlife intelligence. “Eye-opening reading” (The Christian Science Monitor).

In this riveting read, a New York Times bestselling author examines the history of technology from the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Age. “An enthusiastic popular-science tour of technological marvels… Readers will love the ride” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

Kari Byron—former host of the wildly popular, iconic cult classic MythBusters—shows how to crash test your way through life, no…

When life gets your goat, bring in the herdJennifer McGaha never expected to own a goat named Merle. Or to…