Science

An essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. Information included…

When you choose to smile, it often has positive effects on your own mood and social interactions. But some smiles happen…

“America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The…

Does anyone really understand quantum theory? It's one of the most mysterious and exciting areas of science, stemming…

When the shit hits the fan, clean water is the very first thing you're going to need. This book prepares you for a…

If the grind of everyday life is squelching your sense of wonder, here's a dose of the most powerful magic of all:…

Elizabeth Kolbert's environmental classic Field Notes from a Catastrophe first developed as a groundbreaking…

When you turn on a light switch, type in your tablet, send a letter, take out the trash, or flush the toilet—what is…

What really happens when royal families interbreed? How exactly does death by molten gold work? Can you actually crush…

Paperback. If soft whispery, crinkly sounds calm your brain and release your stress, it's likely your brain is attuned…

Discover how your brain and body absorbs light photons in the form of sunshine, fire, and artificial light. With…

How do bones mend? What are hormones? Why do we get goose bumps? How do you breathe? How does your heart beat? What…

A gleefully ghastly accounting of the entire postmortem experience, in which you'll learn that the human head is the…

In Koji Alchemy, chefs Jeremy Umansky and Rich Shih—collectively considered to be the most practical, experienced,…

Tim Dee, radio producer, television broadcaster, and acclaimed author brings you the original and compelling story of…

Want to talk about climate change, global warming, and environmental catastrophe? It's a tough topic, especially with so…

We rely on science to tell us everything from what to eat to when and how long to exercise, but what about…

If you've ever found yourself wondering about life beyond the earth, if there really are aliens somewhere out there in…

In his travelogue of our near future, David Wallace-Wells brings into stark relief the climate troubles that…

Science fact, not science fiction, on the cutting–edge developments that are already changing the course of our…

If you're into cocktails and such, or even just into food, plants, and cultural history generally, this is the perfectly…

A surprising, behind-the-scenes look at the training, basic rules, lessons, and procedures of space travel. Former NASA…

An adorable introduction to key early math skills for toddlers. When birds spot a tree and decide to land on its…

We've got queer zines for you—in this selection from our catalog, you'll learn some skills and facts, read exciting…

Why are men in charge? After years in the male-dominated field of mathematics and in the female-dominated field of art,…

Females are fabulous! And this book proves it by introducing readers to some brilliant minds and obliterating the myopic…

25 Myths That Are Destroying the Environment explores the many myths circulating in ecological and political…

Ever ask yourself "What is time"? Ever question the possibility of time travel? Or if the future even exists? If you…