Evolution Nonfiction

New York Times bestseller Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize One of the Washington Post's 10 Best Books of the Year “It’s no exaggeration to say that Behave is one of the best nonfiction books I’ve ever read.” —David P. Barash, The Wall Street Journal "It has my vote...

This book explores the profound intersection between Seth's teachings and groundbreaking accounts of telepathy among non-speaking autistic individuals. Drawing on the “Telepathy Tapes” project and informed by decades of research into Seth’s philosophy, it reveals how shared consciousness, dream communication, and psi abilities point toward a collective evolution in human identity. As a continuation of Nursery of the Gods and Wonderworks, this volume expands the consciousness-based paradigm by demonstrating that reality is not limited to isolated egos or sensory input. Instead, it ...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history. Having done field work in New Guinea for more than 30 years, Jared Diamond presents the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped...

Jordan B. Peterson's Maps of Meaning is now available for the first time as an audio download! Why have people from different cultures and eras formulated myths and stories with similar structures? What does this similarity tell us about the mind, morality, and structure of the world itself?...

Longlisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award “A bulletproof case that sexual diversity exists in the natural world…The Sexual Evolution is a thoughtfully and delightfully written book full of illuminating and entertaining information that will be new to most readers. At a...

An intriguing new scientific theory that explains what life is and how it emerges. What is life? This is among the most difficult open problems in science, right up there with the nature of consciousness and the existence of matter. All the definitions we have fall short. None help us understand...

Mark Fields finally escaped the deadly underground prison known as the Tomb—at the cost of his former life. With a new identity, he joins the Hunters’ Association, tracking down the dangerous Exlian aliens in the dead zone outside New Emery. Despite the danger, Mark thrives, his power growing exponentially with each hunt. But every step leads him further from humanity—and closer to the alien Exlian. As rogue raiders target hunters outside the city, and corruption and ambition brew evil plots within, even Mark’s enhanced powers may not be enough to save his friends—or the woman he’s drawn to …

JOURNEY THROUGH PREHISTORIC EARTH: FROM THE FIRST OCEANS TO THE GIANT DINOSAURS Step into a world where life began billions of years ago and evolved through Earth’s most dramatic transformations. From the primitive life forms of the Cambrian and Ordovician eras to the thriving ecosystems of the Jurassic period of the first dinosaurs, each chapter unveils the wonders of our ancient world. Experience the rise of extraordinary species—from the land-roaming dinosaurs to powerful marine reptiles and formidable flying pterosaurs. Traverse time to witness epic extinction events, like the ...

Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship to forests. Now, in a captivating account of how her life led her to these illuminating and crucial...

A historical non-fiction book set in California during its transformation from indigenous tribes to American statehood. Discover the rich tapestry of California's past in "Tribes and Priests Early California." This captivating exploration takes you from the ancient traditions of indigenous tribes through the tumultuous changes brought by Spanish colonization and the American gold rush. Experience the vibrant history that shaped California's unique identity, filled with ambition, cultural clashes, and the relentless pursuit of economic prosperity. The narrative intricately weaves together ...

Martín Prechtel continues the narrative of his unique life in Santiago, Atitlan in Long Life, Honey in the Heart, an eloquent memoir replete with the subtle intelligence and sophistication of Mayan culture. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Guatemala's political upheaval in the 1980s, this...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A “gripping” (The Washington Post) account of how the major transformations in history—from the rise of Homo sapiens to the birth of capitalism—have been shaped not by humans but by germs “Superbly written . . . Kennedy seamlessly weaves together scientific and...

Forged in War is the definitive narrative of how the world’s most famous spy was born—not in Hollywood, but in the covert corridors of World War II intelligence. Drawing on rich historical detail, D.M. Buckland traces James Bond’s extraordinary journey from the real-life experiences of his creator, Ian Fleming, to Bond’s reinvention across novels, films, and decades of cultural change. Beginning in the smoke-filled rooms of Naval Intelligence, the book reveals how Fleming’s wartime work in strategy, deception, and psychological insight became the blueprint for 007’s precision, ...

Brought to you by Penguin. The audiobook edition of 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari, read by Derek Perkins. **THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER** In twenty-one bite-sized lessons, Yuval Noah Harari explores what it means to be human in an age of bewilderment. How can we protect...

In closely reported stories from the streets of New York to the seats of intellectual power, MacDonald shows how bad ideas get started and then acquire a life of their own. Her reports trace the transformation of influential opinion-makers and large philanthropic foundations from confident...

A mythological journey through 10 archetypes of psychedelic healing: ancient stories, tangible tools, and depth psychology insights Designed for a new generation of psychedelic facilitators and seekers, Psychedelics and the Soul invokes the traditions of Jungian depth psychology, mythology, and...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Wonderful, mind-broadening... a journey to alternative realities as extraordinary as any you'll find in science fiction' - The Times, Book of the Week Humans have three or four colour-detecting cones in their retinas. Mantis shrimp have 16. In fact, their eyes seem to...

One of our most innovative, popular thinkers takes on-in exhilarating style-one of our key questions: Where do good ideas come from?...

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year From an obesity and neuroscience researcher with a knack for engaging, humorous storytelling, The Hungry Brain uses cutting-edge science to answer the questions: why do we overeat, and what can we do about it? No one wants to overeat. And certainly no...

Evolution once had time. Now the planet may not. Across coral reefs, forests, seagrass meadows, coastlines, and warming oceans, life is being forced to adapt at a speed natural selection was not built to guarantee. Heat waves arrive faster. Diseases move into new ranges. Droughts last longer. Seas warm, acidify, and rise. For many species, the old promise that “nature will adapt” is no longer enough. Faster Than Evolution explores one of the most urgent scientific frontiers of our time: conservation genomics. Scientists are now reading the hidden genetic variation inside threatened ...