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Nature and Science June 2025 |
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Ocean : Earth's last wilderness by David Attenborough"Through personal stories, history and cutting-edge science, Ocean uncovers the mystery, the wonder, and the frailty of the most unexplored habitat on our planet--the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate, and creates the air we breathe. This book showcase the oceans' remarkable resilience: they can, and in some cases have, recovered the fastest, if we only give them the chance. Ocean reveals the past, present and potential future of our blue planet. It is a book almost a century in the making, but one that has never been more urgently needed"
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Air-borne : the hidden history of the life we breathe by Carl ZimmerA columnist for the New York Times takes readers on a fascinating journey through the hidden world of airborne life, blending history and recent scientific discoveries to reveal the mysteries of the living atmosphere and its impact on global health.
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| White Light: The Elemental Role of Phosphorus -- in Our Cells, in Our Food, and in Our World by Jack LohmannIn this debut scientific history, Jack Lohmann explores civilization’s interaction with phosphorus, from before humans were even aware of the element. Once people understood its use as a fertilizer, we unfortunately began to mine and then overuse it, leading to pollution, reduced biodiversity, and less nutritive crops, errors we are only now beginning to correct. |
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Ingredients : the strange chemistry of what we put in us and on us by George Zaidan"Cheese puffs. Coffee. Sunscreen. Vapes. George Zaidan reveals what will kill you, what won't, and why-explained with high-octane hilarity, hysterical hijinks, and other things that don't begin with the letter H. Ingredients offers the perspective of a chemist on the stuff we eat, drink, inhale, and smear on ourselves. Apart from the burning question of whether you should eat that Cheeto, Zaidan explores a range of topics."
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Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains : a guide for the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, and neighboring areas by Marcus B. SimpsonIn this detailed guide to the best birding localities, Simpson describes more than three hundred sites, including recreation areas, overlooks, campgrounds, picnic areas, and hiking trails. For each site, he lists the species most likely to be seen as well as rare birds that the persistent birder might find; he includes notes on the plant life and geography of each site and provides information on highway access and accommodations as well as accessibility for the handicapped.
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Snakes of Virginia by Donald W. LinzeyProvides descriptions of snakes that are found in Virginia, including information on appearance, habitat, range, behavior, food, and natural predators. "A volume anyone with an interest in Virginia snakes will want to have. It is also a work which should help create a new enthusiasm for studying and protecting these reclusive and ecologically important creatures.... A carefully written guide, technically accurate but accessible to the nonspecialist.” ― Roanoke Times |
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The undying past of Shenandoah National Park by Darwin LambertThis is a delightful book. I have always loved hiking in Shenandoah National Park, not only because of its natural beauty, breathtaking views, tasty blackberries, and the occasional bear sighting, but also because of the way you can feel the closeness and immediacy of the rich history of the region as you hike along. Old stone walls, crumbling foundations, abandoned mines and moonshine hollows, the overgrown traces of old fields and wild orchards, these are all things the hiker encounters when traveling the trails of Shenandoah National Park. Unlike most national parks meant to preserve wilderness areas and natural features on land already owned by the federal government, Shenandoah National Park was established on land that had been inhabited and well-worked for generations. This long history has left its mark on the landscape and it is the author’s primary focus in this book.
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Buddha's brain : the practical neuroscience of happiness, love & wisdom by Rick HansonDrawing from neuroscience and mindfulness, this guide offers practical tools and meditations to reshape brain patterns, foster calm, joy and compassion, and enhance emotional well-being, relationships and spiritual growth by leveraging the brain's capacity for positive change.
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Unshrunk : a story of psychiatric treatment resistance by Laura DelanoA memoir of navigating psychiatric diagnoses and medications, chronicling the author's thirteen-year struggle within the mental health system, her decision to reject prescribed treatments, and her journey to redefine herself while questioning the influence of psychiatry and pharmaceuticals on human identity.
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The ageless brain : how to sharpen and protect your mind for a lifetime by Dale E. BredesenPresents cutting-edge research on preventing and reversing neurodegenerative diseases, offering a comprehensive program to optimize cognitive health, address misconceptions about Alzheimer's and dementia, and empower readers of all ages to sustain mental sharpness and independence throughout their lives. (health & fitness).
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Doctored : fraud, arrogance, and tragedy in the quest to cure Alzheimer's by Charles PillerThis investigative account reveals how falsified data, corporate greed and institutional corruption have derailed Alzheimer's research, exposing a vast network of deceit while highlighting the efforts of whistleblowers and renegade scientists to challenge the flawed system and seek real solutions.
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| The Age of Diagnosis: How Our Obsession with Medical Labels Is Making Us Sicker by Suzanne O'SullivanAccording to neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan, a combination of expanding disease definitions and advances in medical screening is causing diagnoses to increase drastically, which taxes healthcare systems, feeds health anxiety in patients, and gives rise to the “nocebo effect,” where giving a patient a disease label can actually produce symptoms. |
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Good soil : the education of an accidental farmhand by Jeff ChuA reflective journey exploring nature, belonging and spirituality, weaving lessons from farm life, relationships and personal heritage into a meditation on growth, connection and the transformative power of listening to the earth and each other.
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How to design a garden : create and maintain your dream garden by Pollyanna WilkinsonAn award-winning UK garden designer equips readers with the skills to transform an outdoor space into a personalized haven, offering expert advice on layout, planting and maintenance for everything from party-ready patios to serene retreats.
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Garden to the Max : Joyful, Visionary, Maximalist Design by Teresa WoodardA writer and gardener and an editorial photographer present 20 vibrant, personality-filled gardens that embrace“maximalism” with lush plant layers, nonstop blooms and ecological benefits, inspiring gardeners to combine joy, style and biodiversity in their own outdoor spaces.
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