Biology
A bold and revolutionary perspective on the science and cultural history of menstruation
An evolutionary case for the existence of free will
How recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human aging
A natural history of cheating from selfish genes to lying politicians
An ecologist explores how life itself shapes Earth using the elemental constituents we all share
Songs, barks, roars, hoots, squeals, and growls: exploring the mysteries of how animals communicate by sound
The extraordinary life story of the celebrated naturalist who transformed our understanding of evolution
A sweeping new account of the role of power in the evolution of all life on Earth
A richly illustrated journey through the evolution of Africa’s extraordinary natural world across deep time
The visionary science behind the digital human twins that will enhance our health and our future
The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of extinct life
An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature’s sounds
The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of dinosaurs
A biologist’s up-close account of how he and fellow biologists cracked long-standing puzzles about honey bee behavior
The hidden role of fungi inside and all around us
How an iconic bird’s final days exposed the reality of human-caused extinction
The essential insider’s guide for ecologists at all career stages—now completely updated and expanded
A humanist manifesto for the age of AI
In the age of AI, why our future depends on better understanding what makes us human
A comprehensive, modern introduction to soft matter physics
Data science methods and tools—including programming, data management, visualization, and machine learning—and their application to neuroimaging research
An authoritative introduction to the latest comparative methods in evolutionary biology
The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated
A hands-on approach to quantitative reasoning in the life sciences
An authoritative, accessible, and gorgeously illustrated exploration into the lives of these remarkable animals
The most comprehensive and up-to-date general reference book on honey bee biology
An up-to-date reference book on phylogenetic methods and applications for evolutionary biologists
A major new theory of why human intelligence has not evolved in other species
A groundbreaking new perspective on collective behavior across biological systems
Why information is the unifying principle that allows us to understand the evolution of complexity in nature
A powerful framework for understanding how natural selection shapes adaptation and biological design
A comprehensive overview of symbiotic relationships between insects and microbes
From two of the world’s leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people
A fresh look at electricity and its powerful role in life on Earth
The marvelous microbes that made life on Earth possible and support our very existence
A comprehensive history of the biological sciences from antiquity to the modern era
A rich and surprising exploration of the intelligence of bees
The story of a neural impulse and what it reveals about how our brains work
Leading scholars take stock of Darwin's ideas about human evolution in the light of modern science
A passionate eyewitness account of the mysteries and looming demise of glaciers—and what their fate means for our shared future
The neuroscience of why bad habits are so hard to break—and how evidence-based strategies can help us change our behavior more effectively
A provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal society
A savory account of how the pursuit of delicious foods shaped human evolution
From the bestselling author of What the Best College Teachers Do, the story of a new breed of amazingly innovative courses that inspire students and improve learning
“A perfect blend of cutting-edge science and compelling storytelling.”—Bill Bryson
A revolutionary new vision of human biology and the scientific breakthroughs that will transform our lives
What neurobiology and artificial intelligence tell us about how the brain builds itself
“The most remarkable history of biology that has ever been written.”—Michel Foucault
A spectacularly illustrated journey into the intimate communities that native trees share with animals, insects, fungi, and microbes
A richly illustrated natural history of ants, covering their diversity, ecology, anatomy, behavior, and more
A marvelously illustrated look at the most deadly predators on the planet
A beautifully illustrated journey into the hidden realm of insects
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the world’s most extraordinary animals
A stunningly illustrated guide to these extraordinary creatures from a world-renowned paleontologist
A richly illustrated introduction to the spectacular reptiles that swam the oceans when dinosaurs roamed the land
A richly illustrated introduction to the world’s living and extinct sea mammals
A beautifully illustrated introduction to the lives of butterflies around the world
An engaging and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of seaweeds and other algae
An engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world’s most interesting and charismatic marine creatures
A richly illustrated and comprehensive introduction to the world’s sharks
From award-winning author and ornithologist Tim Birkhead, a sweeping history of the long and close relationship between birds and humans
An exciting look at the essential roles that parasites play in Earth’s ecosystems
A comprehensive and richly illustrated introduction to the world of viruses
The first comprehensive guide to the aquatic plants of the region
An epic excursion into one of the last great frontiers on Earth
A richly illustrated introduction to the incredible world of beetles
Beautifully illustrated and authoritative, the most up-to-date and comprehensive photographic guide to Madagascar’s mammals
A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earth
An authoritative illustrated guide to the mighty reptiles that dominated the seas of the Mesozoic for 185 million years
A marvelously illustrated look at the world’s diverse forests and their ecosystems
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s beetles
A fully updated and expanded edition of the acclaimed, bestselling dinosaur field guide
The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of eastern North America
A captivating A–Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us
An illuminating and entertaining collection of dinosaur facts, from A to Z
A captivating A–Z treasury about birds and birding
A fun and fact-filled A–Z treasury for the insect lover in all of us
A garden of geologic delights for all Earthlings
A delightful illustrated treasury of botanical facts and fancy
"This little book is big fun."—Michael Pollan
An illustrated mini-encyclopedia of fungal lore, from John Cage and Terence McKenna to mushroom sex and fairy rings
A fun and fact-filled A–Z treasury for anyone with a head on their shoulders
A major new biography of the brilliant naturalist, traveler, humanitarian, and codiscoverer of natural selection
A new biography of Carl Linnaeus, offering a vivid portrait of Linnaeus’s life and work
How the classic mirror test served as a portal for scientists to explore questions of self-awareness
An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals—and our vital relationships with them
A groundbreaking account of the origin and place of meaning in the earthly biosphere
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
An arresting illustrated history of twins in mythology, science, and visual culture
The burnt-red badlands of Montana's Hell Creek are a vast graveyard of the Cretaceous dinosaurs that lived 68 million years ago. Those hills were, much later, also home to the Sioux, the Crows, and the Blackfeet, the first people to...
How the prized matsutake mushroom is remaking human communities in China—and providing new ways to understand human and more-than-human worlds
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....
A spellbinding look at the philosophical and moral implications of animal dreaming