Biology

An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature’s sounds

A rich and surprising exploration of the intelligence of bees

The epic story of human evolution, from our primate beginnings more than five million years ago to the agricultural era

A comprehensive overview of symbiotic relationships between insects and microbes

The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of dinosaurs

The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of extinct life

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 powerful framework for understanding how natural selection shapes adaptation and biological design

From two of the world’s leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people

A biophysicist reveals the hidden unity behind nature’s breathtaking complexity

From famed zoologist Anthony Sinclair, an account of his decades-long quest to understand one of Earth's most spectacular ecosystems

A marvelous journey into the world of bird evolution

An unprecedented look at the complex and beautiful world of underground ant architecture

The first modern scholarly synthesis of animal domestication

An updated and expanded edition of the acclaimed writing guide for scientists

The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated

An authoritative introduction to the latest comparative methods in evolutionary biology

The first annotated edition of the scientific papers that created the foundation of modern neuroscience and physiology

A comprehensive introduction to ocean ecology and a new way of thinking about ocean life

"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

A provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal society

Leading scholars take stock of Darwin's ideas about human evolution in the light of modern science

“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

A savory account of how the pursuit of delicious foods shaped human evolution

"The irresistible enthusiasm of Great Adaptations couldn’t come at a better time."—David P. Barash, Wall Street Journal

"Be very amazed."—Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words and Becoming Wild

A fundamental and groundbreaking reassessment of how we view and manage cancer

A comprehensive framework for understanding species coexistence

A groundbreaking approach to scale and scaling in ecological theory and practice

An ecologist's investigation of the social lives of butterflies

Ecologists now recognize that the dynamics of populations, communities, and ecosystems are strongly affected by adaptive individual behaviors. Yet until now, we have lacked effective and flexible methods for modeling such dynamics....

A plethora of different theories, models, and concepts make up the field of community ecology. Amid this vast body of work, is it possible to build one general theory of ecological communities? What other scientific areas might serve as...

“The most remarkable history of biology that has ever been written.”—Michel Foucault

A thrilling tour of the sea's most extreme species, coauthored by one of the world's leading marine scientists

From “one of the master naturalists of our time” (American Scientist), a fascinating exploration of what seashells reveal about biology, evolution, and the history of life

An illustrated look at the art and science of paleontology from its origins to today

A marvelously illustrated look at the world’s diverse forests and their ecosystems

A comprehensive and richly illustrated introduction to the world of viruses

An epic excursion into one of the last great frontiers on Earth

A richly illustrated introduction to the incredible world of beetles

A richly illustrated nature tour of Galápagos—now expanded, thoroughly updated, and with more than 650 color photographs

An authoritative illustrated guide to the mighty reptiles that dominated the seas of the Mesozoic for 185 million years

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

From the author of the acclaimed Beetles of Eastern North America, a triumphant follow-up guide to western beetles, lavishly illustrated with more than 1,500 stunning color photographs

The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks—now fully revised and updated

The only portable full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees east of the Mississippi River

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 spellbinding look at the philosophical and moral implications of animal dreaming

How the prized matsutake mushroom is remaking human communities in China—and providing new ways to understand human and more-than-human worlds

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 revelatory tale of how the human brain develops, from conception to birth and beyond

A look at the extraordinary ways the brain turns thoughts into actions—and how this shapes our everyday lives

A passionate eyewitness account of the mysteries and looming demise of glaciers—and what their fate means for our shared future

How the classic mirror test served as a portal for scientists to explore questions of self-awareness

The story of a neural impulse and what it reveals about how our brains work

The neuroscience of why bad habits are so hard to break—and how evidence-based strategies can help us change our behavior more effectively

What neurobiology and artificial intelligence tell us about how the brain builds itself

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

The nanotechnology revolution that will transform human health and longevity

How a computational framework can account for the successes and failures of human cognition

The little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the world

A pocket-style edition based on the New York Times bestseller

A fresh look at electricity and its powerful role in life on Earth

A photographic exploration of mathematicians’ chalkboards

A surprising look at the role of menopause in human history—and why we should change the ways we think about it

Discovering the secrets of animal movement and what they can teach us

The most up-to-date book on invertebrates, providing a new framework for understanding their place in the tree of life

An essential illustrated guide to the 101 most fascinating viruses

How the lives of wild honey bees offer vital lessons for saving the world’s managed bee colonies

How honeybees make collective decisions—and what we can learn from this amazing democratic process

The most up-to-date and authoritative resource on the biology and evolution of solitary bees

The fascinating and complex evolutionary relationship of the monarch butterfly and the milkweed plant

This second edition of Garden Insects of North America solidifies its place as the most comprehensive guide to the common insects, mites, and other “bugs” found in the backyards and gardens of the United States and Canada. Featuring...

An informative, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated look at the beloved firefly

There is much more to heredity than genes

An authoritative overview of the concepts and applications of biological demography

Leading ecologists discuss some of the most compelling open questions in the field today
Unsolved Problems in Ecology brings together many of the world's leading ecologists to discuss the most fundamental research questions confronting...

Thirty years ago, biologists could get by with a rudimentary grasp of mathematics and modeling. Not so today. In seeking to answer fundamental questions about how biological systems function and change over time, the modern biologist is...

An accessible undergraduate textbook on the essential math concepts used in the life sciences

Ecological Models and Data in R is the first truly practical introduction to modern statistical methods for ecology. In step-by-step detail, the book teaches ecology graduate students and researchers everything they need to know in...

A concise introduction to key computing skills for biologists

Bayesian modeling has become an indispensable tool for ecological research because it is uniquely suited to deal with complexity in a statistically coherent way. This textbook provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the...

The essential textbook on agent-based modeling—now fully updated and expanded