New Nature and Science
April 2021
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Genesis : the story of how everything began
by Guido Tonelli

An Italian particle physicist involved in the discovery of the Nobel Prize-winning Higgs boson provides a lively tour of the origins of the universe and the creation of spactime, matter, stars and the birth of human language. 50,000 first printing. (Publisher)
The zoologist's guide to the galaxy : what animals on Earth reveal about aliens--and ourselves
by Arik Kershenbaum

Using universal laws that govern life on Earth, a noted Cambridge zoologist presents an engaging, scientifically sound exploration of what life may be like on other planets and in space, discussing such speculative topics as supersonic animals and alien emotions. Illustrations. (Publisher)
The oak papers
by James Canton

In the tradition of The Hidden Life of Trees and H is for Hawk, a memoir-meets-homage to an oak tree that meditates on the mysteries of nature and the healing role it plays in our lives. The author of Out of Essex draws on ecological, spiritual, cultural and personal sources in an evocative tribute to the oak tree’s role in history that challenges readers to reconnect with the healing potential of nature. 40,000 first printing. (Publisher)
Beyond : the astonishing story of the first human to leave our planet and journey into space
by Stephen Walker

A 60th-anniversary tribute to Russia’s history-making first space mission documents the story of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the program’s repurposing of a nuclear ballistic missile and the Cold War challenges that shrouded the mission in secrecy. 20,000 first printing. (Publisher)