The unique relationship between dogs and humans has had huge evolutionary consequences, changing the physical, behavioral, genetic, and emotional characteristics of both species. Pat Shipman looks to fossil records and new evidence to trace how the... Zobraziť viac
"An inspiring book about love in its purest form."—JANE GOODALL, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of PeaceWith the heartwrenching vulnerability of The Glass Castle and the spiritual journey of H is for Hawk, this stunning debut... Zobraziť viac
James Bond: author, ornithologist, marksman, and . . . identity-theft victim? Zobraziť viac
Anatomy for all by “the Internet’s Most Famous Human Dissector” (Vice)From “A is for Anus” to “Z is for Zygomatic Bone,” Nicole Angemi’s My Anatomy Book offers a unique anatomical manual, accessible to all, that mixes a humorous tone with academic... Zobraziť viac
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion in the Living Room comes a fascinating and provocative exploration of the biology of motherhood that ';is witty, reassuring, and takes motherhood out of the footnotes and places it front and... Zobraziť viac
A taboo-busting romp through the shame, stink and strange science of sweating. Zobraziť viac
Delve into this fascinating appreciation of milkweed, an often-overlooked plant, and discover an amazing range of insects and organisms that depend on it as the seasons unfold, with this collaboration between a noted ecologist and an award-winning... Zobraziť viac
People love mushrooms. They want to pick them and eat them. but when they get home and try to check them, the fears crowd in. The reference books are vague. Too many dangerous look-alikes. Is the colour in that photograph exaggerated? A field mushroom... Zobraziť viac
“A rollicking tour through humanity’s evolutionary past, and von Hippel is the consummate tour guide. With equal parts wisdom, humor, authority, and charm, he shows how our past explains the present and why our well-being rests on an understanding of... Zobraziť viac
The astonishing true story behind sleep science: from staying awake for 115 consecutive hours to living in a cave for 32 days Zobraziť viac
From breasts and orgasms to periods, pregnancies, and menopause-A Brief History of the Female Body is a fascinating science book explaining the mysteries of the female body through an evolutionary lens. Let's face it: The female body is an enigma.... Zobraziť viac
From dinosaur to dinner plate, Sally Coulthard reveals the cultural history of the chicken. Zobraziť viac
In the noble and dangerous times of medieval France, the young knight Aubrey de Montdidier, nephew of the Count of Montargis, has been strangely murdered. His friend the brave Sieur DeNarsac, captain of the count's men-at-arms, and Thierry, a young... Zobraziť viac
Part memoir and reflective analysis, Pragya Agarwal examines motherhood and fertility and how it shapes all our lives Zobraziť viac
A user-friendly manual, written with a deft style and wry humour, to the inner workings of one of nature's most miraculous but misunderstood creations. Zobraziť viac
Humans have identified just a fraction of the 2.2 million species living in the sea. Roughly 91% of all marine species remain unknown: myths still to be written, discoveries still to be made, blank pages with room to dream . . .As a small boy, Bill... Zobraziť viac
‘A funny and beautifully written welcome to the enigmatic, weird and wonderful world of wasps’ DAVE GOULSON, author of SILENT EARTH There may be no insect with a worse reputation than the wasp, and none guarding so many undiscovered wonders. Zobraziť viac
An unconventional history of the world’s largest cellular workhorse, from chickens to penguins, from art to crime and more Zobraziť viac
An enthralling account of a modern voyage of discovery as we meet the clever, social birds of prey called caracaras, which puzzled Darwin, fascinate modern-day falconers, and carry secrets of our planet's deep past in their family history. '... Zobraziť viac
A transporting exploration of the deep sea, and how our planet’s strangest, most ancient and astonishing creatures have urgent relevance to cutting-edge science today. Hundred-year-old giant clams, coral kingdoms the size and shape of cities, and ... Zobraziť viac
