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Nature and Science August 2026 |
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Organize or Burn: How New York Socialists Fight for Climate Survival by Fabian HoltAt a time when the climate movement is exhausted, the organizational approach of the democratic socialist movement shows a way forward on the democratic road to climate survival. Organize or Burn tells the story of the unique approach of the New York socialist movement and its relevance to the wider conversation around climate and democracy.
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The Book of Birds is a field guide with a difference: It shows readers not just how to identify birds, but also how to identify with them. In lyrical and incantatory essays, Macfarlane describes each bird’s habits and habitats, their patterns of flight and patterns of song, how they hunt or fish or scavenge or gather, how they nest and raise their chicks, the myths that attend them, the threats that shadow them―and how their lives intersect with our own. |
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Take Me to Your Leader: Practical Advice for Your First Alien Encounter by Neil DeGrasse Tyson America's favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination with extraterrestrials.
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The Geography Book by DKHow do we map the ocean floor? Why do earthquakes strike some places more than others? In what ways does a city's layout reflect its politics? Part of DK's indispensable Big Ideas series, The Geography Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains the key geophysical and atmospheric processes that have shaped Earth's geology, climate, and ecosystems, and the numerous ways in which they have shaped our lives, and we have shaped them in return - for better or worse.
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The Dark Frontier: Unlocking the Secrets of the Deep Sea by Jeffrey MarlowAn awe-inspiring investigation into the hidden world of the deep sea--the most mysterious, unforgiving environment on Earth--whose secrets can radically revise our understanding of life itself and chart our planetary future. A brilliant scientist and storyteller, Jeffrey Marlow takes us on a page-turning descent into the deepest mysteries on the planet. |
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Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall KimmererLiving at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites listeners to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses.
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The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, Deepmind and the Quest for Superintelligence by Sebastian MallabyThis book is a revelatory account of a singular figure and his company and a profound reckoning with this protean field as it leaps from the periphery to the center of our consciousness. Despite Hassabis’s pivotal role inside Google’s engine room, this is not a Silicon Valley story. Hassabis deals with the Valley and takes its money, but remains outside and furiously critical of it, lambasting its leaders in conversation with Mallaby. The end of this race cannot be known, but as this great book shows us, Hassabis's quest to will a new form of cognition into the world is a defining story for our era.
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The Allure and Peril of the Appalachian Trail by Steve CarpenterIn this enthralling volume, long-time hiker Steve Carpenter explores the joys of the trail and the misfortunes that have befallen hikers. Including some history of the trail, Carpenter relays encounters with wildlife, accidents on the trail, stories of sex and murder, and meetings with larger-than-life thru hikers.
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Guardians of the Valley: John Muir and the Friendship That Saved Yosemite by Dean KingIn June of 1889 in San Francisco, John Muir--iconic environmentalist, writer, and philosopher--meets face-to-face for the first time with his longtime editor Robert Underwood Johnson, an elegant and influential figure at The Century magazine. Before long, the pair, opposites in many ways, decide to venture to Yosemite Valley, the magnificent site where twenty years earlier, Muir experienced a personal and spiritual awakening that would set the course of the rest of his life. Upon their arrival the men are confronted with a shocking vision, as predatory mining, tourism, and logging industries have plundered and defaced 'the grandest of all the special temples of Nature.' While Muir is consumed by grief, Johnson, a champion of society's most pressing debates via the pages of the nation's most prestigious magazine, decides that he and Muir must fight back.
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Atlas of Botany: An Exploration of Plants Across Time and Around the World by DKFrom the earliest green shoots to dense tropical forests, discover how plants spread across the world to build our environment. Plants first emerged on a very different looking Earth 500 million years ago. As land masses moved, plants were brought together in fierce competition with one another, or separated to continue their lives in very different conditions. This beautiful book combines the best elements of gardening books, science books, and nature books - featuring botanical illustrations, detailed photography, and clear, concise explanations - to tell the story of how plants evolved and survived - and continue to thrive. |
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How to Grow Food: Your Crop-By-Crop Guide to Growing, Cooking, & Preserving by Huw RichardsGardener Huw Richards and chef Sam Cooper bridge the gap between the garden and kitchen, profiling the growing and cooking of 70 crops. In this super-practical companion for all kitchen gardeners, each crop has no-nonsense growing information on spacing, sowing, and harvesting, accompanied by delicious and simple recipes for food made well.
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Skin: An Owner's Guide by Emma CraythorneFrom acting as the body's first line of defense to regulating body temperature, your skin plays a crucial role in your overall health. Join consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP as she reveals the science behind your largest vital organ, showing you how to look after your skin through different life stages, manage common skin-related concerns and conditions, and achieve radiant, resilient skin throughout your life. |
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In this essential new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high-level political, governmental, medical, and military responsibility, Annie Jacobsen examines biological warfare. What could happen; a ticking-clock roadmap to the hours, days, and weeks following the release of a biological agent, that serves as the most essential, forward-looking journalism in preparation for urgent societal upheaval. |
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