Earth Science
How the subtle but significant consequences of a hotter planet have already begun—from lower test scores to higher crime rates—and how we might tackle them today
John Tyler Bonner, one of our most distinguished and creative biologists, here offers a completely new perspective on the role of size in biology. In his hallmark friendly style, he explores the universal impact of being the right size....
The little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the world
An authoritative graduate textbook and professional reference on the physical dynamics of the coastal ocean
The case for an eco-emancipatory politics to release the Earth from human domination and free us all from lives that are both exploitative and exploited
The fascinating story of how the fossils of dinosaurs, mammoths, and other extinct animals influenced some of the most spectacular creatures of classical mythology
A scientist’s inspiring vision of our return to the Moon as humanity’s next thrilling step in space exploration