Why an awareness of Earth's temporal rhythms is critical to our planetary survival. Few of us have any conception of the enormous timescales of our planet's long history, and this narrow perspective underlies many of the environmental problems we... Zobraziť viac
What do you want out of life? To make a lot of money—or work for justice? To run marathons—or sing in a choir? To have children—or travel the world? The things we care about in life... Zobraziť viac
Honeybees make decisions collectively - and democratically. Every year, faced with the life-or-death problem of choosing and traveling to a new home, honeybees stake everything on a process that includes collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and... Zobraziť viac
Alien Oceans describes what lies ahead in our search for life in our solar system and beyond, setting the stage for the transformative discoveries that may await us... Zobraziť viac
How to Die gathers in one volume, for the first time, Seneca's remarkable meditations on death and dying... Zobraziť viac
Nature, it has been said, invites us to eat by appetite and rewards by flavor. But what exactly are flavors? Why are some so pleasing while others are not? Delicious is a supremely entertaining foray into the heart of such questions... Zobraziť viac
A collection of essential quotations from the renowned fashion designer, DJ, and stylist... Zobraziť viac
A new, evolutionary explanation of markets and investor behavior... Zobraziť viac
The work of renowned contemporary artist Daniel Arsham blurs the lines between art, architecture, archeology, and design. In his distinctive style, he takes ancient art works and objects from twentieth-century pop culture... Zobraziť viac
From acclaimed economists George Akerlof and Robert Shiller, the case for why government is needed to restore confidence in the economy... Zobraziť viac
A unique, stunningly illustrated look at the origins, development, and future prospects of cities... Zobraziť viac
If you had a 10 percent chance of having a fatal car accident, you’d take necessary precautions. If your finances had a 10 percent chance of suffering a severe loss, you’d reevaluate your assets... Zobraziť viac
This collection of quotes demonstrates the elegant simplicity of Ai Weiwei's thoughts on key aspects of his art, politics, and life... Zobraziť viac
Looking beyond Putin to understand how today's Russia actually works. Media and public discussion tends to understand Russian politics as a direct reflection of Vladimir Putin's seeming omnipotence or... Zobraziť viac
A fascinating account of the growing "Yes in My Backyard" urban movement The exorbitant costs of urban housing and the widening gap in income inequality are fueling a combative new movement in cities around the world... Zobraziť viac
How can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present... Zobraziť viac
Hirst-isms is a collection of quotations―bold, surprising, often humorous, and always insightful―from celebrated artist Damien Hirst, whose controversial work explores the connections between art, religion, science, life, and death... Zobraziť viac
A critical history of the social media influencer’s rise to global prominence... Zobraziť viac
As a child growing up in Manhattan, William Helmreich played a game with his father called "Last Stop." They would pick a subway line, ride it to its final destination... Zobraziť viac
A powerful case for democracy and how it can adapt and survive-if we want it to... Zobraziť viac