Nature and Science December 2019 Recent Releases A Polar Affair: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero and the Secret Lives of Penguins by Lloyd Spencer Davis What it's about: the life and career of G. Murray Levick, a member of Robert Scott's Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica who became the first person to conduct extensive field research on penguins. What sets it apart: While researching this book, penguin biologist Lloyd Spencer Davis gained access to Levick's original (coded) field notes and his unpublished (and censored) manuscript on penguin sexual behavior. How to speak machine : computational thinking for the rest of us by John Maeda A visionary designer and technologist defines the fundamental laws of how computers think, and why a person should care even if he or she isn't a programmer. Volume control : hearing in a deafening world by David Owen Citing the millions of Americans suffering from hearing loss and the stigmas and costs that challenge treatment, a New Yorker staff writer outlines the science of hearing while profiling the remarkable new technologies of today’s medical community. This is your brain on birth control : the surprising science of sex, women, hormones, and the law of unintended consequences by Sarah E. Hill A lead researcher in evolutionary psychology offers an eye-opening book reveals crucial information that every woman taking hormonal birth control should know. Includes charts. An elephant in my kitchen : what the herd taught me about love, courage and survival by Françoise Malby-Anthony The founder of a South African game reserve and widow of conservationist Lawrence Anthony shares the challenges of running the reserve without him and how she found her calling by creating a wildlife rescue center for orphaned animals. Good husbandry : a memoir : growing food, love, and family on Essex farm by Kristin Kimball The best-selling author of The Dirty Life evocatively describes her family’s highs and lows throughout five years on Essex Farm that were marked by injury, difficult weather, financial setbacks and renewed commitments. Imagined life : a speculative scientific journey among the exoplanets in search of intelligent aliens, ice creatures, and supergravity animals by James Trefil Drawing on current scientific knowledge of existing worlds and forms of life, a planetary scientist discusses the possibilities of extraterrestrial life on exoplanets, revealing that the realities of our universe could turn out to be stranger than fiction. The rabbit effect : live longer, happier, and healthier with the groundbreaking science of kindness by Kelli Harding A Columbia University doctor explores the invisible factors that impact health using groundbreaking new research to show that love, friendship, community and environment can have a greater impact on health than any doctor’s medicine or advice. Hivemind : the new science of tribalism in our divided world by Sarah Rose Cavanagh Leading a narrative journey from theCharlottesville riots to Facebook—and considering such diverse topics as zombies, neuroscience and honeybees—a psychologist and emotion-regulation specialist explains how social technology is reshaping the way we socialize. The Integrative Nutrition Cookbook : Simple Recipes for Health and Happiness by Joshua Rosenthal Joshua Rosenthal, founder of Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) teaches that food creates the foundation for vitality. Readers quickly learn to love cooking and feel its health benefits. Includes sections on organic and local food (including The Dirty Dozen™ and The Clean Fifteen™), a seasonal ingredient guide, and Pantry Basics. Sandworm : a new era of cyberwar and the hunt for the Kremlin's most dangerous hackers by Andy Greenberg The award-winning Wired senior writer and author of This Machine Kills Secrets documents the story of the hunt to identify and track an elite team of Russian agents behind the world’s most dangerous digital attacks. This is going to hurt : secret diaries of a medical resident by Adam Kay A U.S. release of an international best-seller traces the award-winning comedian’s experiences as a first-year medical resident, sharing heartbreaking and hilarious accounts about life on and off the hospital ward. Edison by Edmund Morris A Pulitzer Prize-winning author presents a new biography of the prolific American inventor-genius, exploring his many roles, including botanist, naval strategist, iron miner, chemist, telegrapher and audio producer, created by virtue of his remarkable inventions. Rainforest : dispatches from earth's most vital frontlines by Tony Juniper Rainforests have long been recognized as hotspots of biodiversity—but they are crucial for our planet in other surprising ways. Not only do these fascinating ecosystems thrive in rainy regions, they create rain themselves, and this moisture is spread around the globe. Rainforests across the world have a powerful and concrete impact, reaching as far as America’s Great Plains and central Europe. In Rainforest: Dispatches from Earth’s Most Vital Frontlines, a prominent  conservationist provides a comprehensive view of the crucial roles rainforests serve, the state of the world’s rainforests today, and the inspirational efforts underway to save them. The end is always near : apocalyptic moments, from the Bronze Age collapse to nuclear near misses by Dan Carlin The award-winning creator of the “Hardcore History” podcast presents a humanizing chronicle of history that also considers events that nearly happened, providing insights into the possible alternate fates of major wars, empires and leaders. Pleased to meet me : genes, germs, and the curious forces that make us who we are by Bill Sullivan A professor of pharmacology and microbiology uses cutting-edge research and humor to describe how genetics, microbiology and psychology combine to influence our personality and actions, including why we like certain foods, prefer certain personalities and hold the beliefs we do. The nature cure : a doctor's guide to the science of natural medicine by Andreas Michalsen A leading professor of clinical complementary medicine reveals natural approaches to improving health, drawing on cutting-edge scientific research and practical case studies to identify the wellness benefits of sunshine, water, fresh air, proper nourishment, medicinal plants and companion animals. Artificial intelligence : a guide for thinking humans by Melanie Mitchell An award-winning author and leading computer scientist, interweaving stories and the science and the people behind it, separates science fact from science fiction in this exploration into artificial intelligence and how it is changing our world. The science of pregnancy : The Complete Illustrated Guide from Conception to Birth by Sarah Brewer Featuring special 3-D art, photographs, illustrations, scans and more, this extraordinary guide to human pregnancy demystifies the complex concepts and process of emerging life. Space exploration : a history in 100 objects by Sten F Odenwald A scientist-educator at NASA examines 100 objects and their effect on what we know and how we think about space, providing a photo-filled tour through the milestones of space exploration. Spaceflight : the complete story from Sputnik to Curiosity by Giles Sparrow A comprehensive history of space exploration chronicles the development of space technology, including rockets, vehicles, and equipment; the role of the "space race;" tragedies; key accomplishments; and past and future missions. Evil : the science behind humanity's dark side by Julia Shaw A psychologist and regular contributor to Scientific American uses academic case studies, examples from popular culture and anecdotes from everyday life to determine exactly what constitutes the concept of "evil." Contact your librarian for more great books! Bloomington Public Library 205 E. Olive St. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 309.828.6093 www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/