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New Nature and Science October 2025 |
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Under a Metal Sky : a journey through minerals, greed, and wonder
by Philip Marsden
Under a Metal Sky explores how the minerals beneath our feet have shaped human history. Journeying from the peat-rich Dutch lowlands to the gold mines in Georgia, Philip Marsden uncovers a world of alchemy, discovery, and exploitation. Through figures like Rudolf II, Goethe, and Marie Curie, author Philip Marsden traces the deep ties between earth and civilization. Beautifully written, this is travel writing, cultural history, and geology at their most illuminating.
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The Ecology Book
by Dorling Kindersley
Part of the acclaimed Big Ideas series, The Ecology Book makes complex environmental concepts clear and engaging. Filled with facts, charts, timelines, and diagrams, it’s perfect for beginners exploring ecology or experts refreshing their knowledge. Whether you're a student or simply concerned about our planet, this comprehensive guide offers an accessible introduction to the environment and climate change.
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Gemini : Stepping Stone to the Moon, the Untold Story
by Jeffrey Kluger
Between America’s first spaceflights and the Apollo moon landings came Gemini, the daring, often overlooked program that made the impossible possible. Across ten missions, astronauts and engineers faced deadly risks, political pressure, and fierce Soviet competition. Their persistence forged techniques that would carry humans to the moon. In Gemini, Jeffrey Kluger vividly brings this pivotal era to life, revealing the untold story behind humanity’s giant leap.
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Heart of the Jaguar : The Extraordinary Conservation Effort to Save the Americas' Legendary Cat
by James Campbell
Heart of the Jaguar chronicles the fight to save one of the planet’s most elusive predators. Once ranging from the U.S. to Argentina, jaguars now face extinction across much of their habitat. Journeying through jungles, temples, and preserves, Campbell finds hope in the scientists, Indigenous leaders, and advocates striving to keep this magnificent cat alive.
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