Science

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

In this timely new book, author Johann Hari explains the various factors that contribute to our distractedness as a…

The prevailing wisdom in the writing community is that there are just two ways around this problem: pantsing (winging…

An exploration of the marvels of the universe told through brief portraits of 100 stars, revealing groundbreaking…

STDs have been shrouded in mystery and taboo for centuries, why do we know so little about our cooties? Most of us are…

Use these 48 fact-filled cards to brush up on your knowledge of all the various 'ologies' out there. From acarology, to…

Everything we own is made of something. From the everyday objects in our home to the most extraordinary crafts that…

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

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

Home is an important place or feeling for us all and this book shows us how the animals we know and love, find their…

In this illustrated love letter to the sport and pastime of swimming, renowned broadcast journalist Lynn Sherr goes on a…

A small book with big ideas from today’s leading activists and artists. In this installment, youth activist Hannah…

Have you ever wondered what exactly is going through your cat's head? Well, now you can try to ask your cat for…

Polio, measles, mumps, rubella, typhoid, tetanus, chicken pox, hepatitis, the flu... let us count the ways that…

Math can be a tough subject, but with this book it instantly becomes paper-folding fun! This origami guide not only lets…

A concise and crucial book offering insight for problem solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global.…

In this international bestseller, renowned psychologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, Daniel Kahneman,…

What is the nature of love? This groundbreaking, fascinating book delves into the brain science of sex, romance, and…

In this exploration of three powerful plants, author Michael Pollan takes the reader on a journey through the world of…

In this graphic exploration of touch, author Steve Haines dives into this essential aspect of human experience and…

Transit of Venus explores an exceedingly rare planetary alignment that has graced our skies only seven times since the…

This volume takes us on a journey through the northward migration of our planets boreal forests and introduces us to the…

Impress your friends, stump your bartender, and crush the pub trivia competition! With over 500 absurdly true facts on…

Like most Americans, Steve Ettlinger eats processed foods. And, like most consumers, he didn't have a clue as to what…

In this brilliant and accessible graphic guide to neuroscience, follow along with husband and wife author team Uta and…

It's easy to look at the world around us and feel that there is something paranormal, alive and breathing, in our…

If you have an active imagination, you may not need this book to travel to the stars, but for those of us who need a…

Birds are smart animals. Corvids and parrots in particular are some of the most intelligent animals around. With…