Science

A tree that sheds poison daggers. A glistening red seed that stops the heart. A shrub that causes paralysis. A vine that…

This book covers everything about the moon, from the basics through the cultural and religious beliefs that developed…

From the author of Pain is Really Strange and Trauma is Really Strange, Steve Haines teases out the nuances of anxiety…

A gorgeous, rightfully famous book about humans and our relationship with nature. Robin Wall Kimmerer draws on her…

Managing pain and figuring out how it works can be difficult to navigate. In the words of Virginia Woolf, "Let a…

This book chronicles the experience of a longtime deep-sea diver who weaves together the science and history of the…

What were they thinking? The 10 Worst of Everything will have you asking that question again and again, as major…

What would it take to grow mushrooms in space? How can mushroom cultivation help us manage, or at least make use of,…

This work of literary nonfiction interweaves science, history, and philosophy to explore the impact of Freon, a powerful…

Experts warn of dire consequences from lack of sleep or the wrong kind. Author Heather Darwall-Smith’s book offers a…

A classic text on esoteric tradition with magical plants and descriptions of each plant’s scientific name, common…

Traveling to space can kill you in so many ways, and Paul Sutter vividly recounts a number of them here in full…

"Nothing is impossible if you bring mushrooms into your life..." In Search of Mycotopia introduces us to an incredible,…

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This book highlights some of the unique and horrifying remedies used throughout society in the progression of modern…

A collection of speeches made from around the world at strikes and rallies that remind us, no matter how big or small,…

Are you ready for a wild ride through the epic saga of life itself? Picture Earth back in the day—it was a crazy,…

History, literature, and botany meet in this charming tour of how humans have relied on plants to nourish, shelter,…

A comprehensive A–Z guide of mushrooms and their lore that is accessible for general readers or specialists of all…

Explore 100 exciting and adventurous destinations in 47 countries in this illustrated, colorful travel guide like no…

Modern parents tend to be more likely to have grown up playing computer games and D&D than Little League. If that sounds…