Earth Science
A cosmic perspective on carbon—its importance in the universe and our lives
A stunningly illustrated atlas of the world’s rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystems
Political strategies for tackling climate change and other “long problems” that span generations
How the specter of climate has been used to explain history since antiquity
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
An ecologist explores how life itself shapes Earth using the elemental constituents we all share
An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature’s sounds
A brief guide to the real science of interstellar travel
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
The marvelous microbes that made life on Earth possible and support our very existence
The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of extinct life
A scientist’s inspiring vision of our return to the Moon as humanity’s next thrilling step in space exploration
An epic excursion into one of the last great frontiers on Earth
A wondrous story of scientific endeavor—probing the great ice sheets of Antarctica
The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated
A passionate eyewitness account of the mysteries and looming demise of glaciers—and what their fate means for our shared future
Despite major advances in the observation and numerical simulation of the atmosphere, basic features of the Earth's climate remain poorly understood. Integrating the available data and computational resources to improve our...
A garden of geologic delights for all Earthlings
A marvelously illustrated look at the world’s diverse forests and their ecosystems
A richly illustrated guide to the gemstones of the world
Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help you get the most out of life
A new way of thinking about the climate crisis as an exercise in delimiting knowable, and habitable, worlds
"Fascinating and exhilarating—Sean B. Carroll at his very best."—Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for Occupants
From acclaimed writer and biologist Sean B. Carroll, a rollicking, awe-inspiring story of the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world
How technological advances and colonial fears inspired utopian geoengineering projects during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
An updated and expanded edition of the acclaimed writing guide for scientists
The essential introduction to magnetic reconnection—written by a leading pioneer of the field
An illustrated look at the art and science of paleontology from its origins to today
New York Times bestseller
Journey into the universe through the most spectacular sights in astronomy in stereoscopic 3D
A valuable synthesis of the physics of magmatism for students and scholars
An eminent philosopher explains why we owe it to future generations to take immediate action on global warming
A definitive new investigation of the science of snowflakes by the world’s leading expert
A fresh look at electricity and its powerful role in life on Earth
A thrilling tour of the sea's most extreme species, coauthored by one of the world's leading marine scientists
A gripping history of the polar continent, from the great discoveries of the nineteenth century to modern scientific breakthroughs
A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees
A fully updated tutorial on the basics of the Python programming language for science students