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Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and provides listeners with an extensive tour into their workings.

The simplest guide to the science of life - ever How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it can be hard to separate "good" science from "bad", fundamental truths from the much-hyped breakthroughs...

Enticingly read by the author, Philip Ball. 'An essential primer on humanity’s ongoing quest to understand the secrets of life . . . Excellent . . . Ball is a terrific writer.' – Adam Rutherford, The Guardian A cutting-edge new vision of biology that proposes to revise our concept of what...

Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works have been exposed as incomplete, misleading, or wrong. In How Life Works, Philip Ball explores the new biology, revealing life to be a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed. Ball explains that there is no unique place to look for an answer to this question: life is a system of many levels, each with its own rules and principles. How Life Works explains how these levels operate, interface, and work together (most of the time).

New York Times Bestseller New York Times Notable Book of 2016 NPR Great Read of 2016 Economist Best Books of 2016 Brain Pickings Best Science Books of 2016 Smithsonian Best Books about Science of 2016 Science Friday Best Science Book of 2016 A Mother Jones Notable Read of 2016 A Bill Gates...

Are you ready to unlock the wonders of the human body for your young explorers? 100 Fun Facts About the Human Body is the ultimate guide to the amazing systems, organs, and processes that keep us alive and healthy. Designed for kids, teens, and curious minds of all ages, this book is packed with exciting, easy-to-understand facts that will captivate and educate young readers. Whether your child is fascinated by how the heart beats or wondering what makes their muscles move, this book will fuel their curiosity and deepen their appreciation for their own bodies. Inside, your child will ...

Building on his national bestseller The Rational Optimist, Matt Ridley chronicles the history of innovation, and how we need to change our thinking on the subject. Innovation is the main event of the modern age, the reason we experience both dramatic improvements in our living standards and...

Science Concepts Explained for Non Scientists: Clear Guides to How the World Works Biology Explained for Non Scientists: How Life Works From Cells to Ecosystems is a clear, concept driven guide to the science of living systems, written specifically for readers without a technical background. This book breaks down the essential ideas of biology in plain language, focusing on understanding rather than memorization. It explains how life is organized, how living systems maintain balance, and how simple biological rules give rise to extraordinary complexity. Whether you last studied biology ...

A new understanding of how our bodies work, how to keep them healthy, and how our biological diversity unites us rather than divides us How does the body work—and why does it seem to work so differently for each of us? Why do we grow tall or short, obese or slim? Why do some of us stay healthy...

“An unforgettable journey through this twisted miracle of evolution we call ‘our body.’” —Spike Carlsen, author of A Walk Around the Block From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart, it’s a curious...

Conquer health anxiety and decode medical jargon with this empowering, accessible science guide to human anatomy. Perfect for your morning commute or daily walk, this immersive audio journey translates dense biology into everyday language. You will finally understand the remarkable physiological...

If the conscious mind—the part you consider to be you—is just the tip of the iceberg, what is the rest doing? In this sparkling and provocative new book, the renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman navigates the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate surprising mysteries: Why can your...

An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why -- despite technological advances -- the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery."I cannot recommend this book strongly enough."--Henry Marsh, author of Do No...

The Ultimate 3-in-1 Science Book for Curious Kids Why do we need sleep? How does the human body really work? How can plants make their own food? What are atoms, energy, and forces—and why are they everywhere? Science for Kids turns curiosity into understanding by explaining how the world works in a clear, engaging, and kid-friendly way. This book shows children that science is not something that only happens in labs—it happens inside their bodies, in their homes, and all around them every single day. One Book. Three Core Sciences. This 3-in-1 science collection gives children a strong ...

From a psychotherapist and the New York Times bestselling author of Monkey Mind, a thoughtful, deeply personal exploration of our most difficult emotions, arguing that they are not obstacles to overcome but essential messengers that can lead us toward wisdom and wholeness. What if the emotions...

How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it can be hard to separate "good" science from "bad", fundamental truths from the much-hyped breakthroughs reported in the media. Packed with fascinating facts, How Biology Works demystifies both the core biology that may have eluded us at school, and the cutting-edge life science that makes the news, answering the questions that spark our curiosity.

A Financial Times Best Science Book of 2023 A scientist’s exploration of the "ocean engine"—the physics behind the ocean’s systems—and why it matters. All of Earth’s oceans, from the equator to the poles, are a single engine powered by sunlight, driving huge flows of energy, water...

From the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and author of the bestselling The Bulletproof Diet comes a revolutionary plan to upgrade your brainpower—in two weeks or less. For the last decade, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dave Asprey has worked with world-renowned doctors and scientists to uncover...

You already know a good cook when you taste one, but you may have quietly assumed their skill is a mysterious gift you were born without. That story is not true. Every technique that separates a memorable meal from a mediocre one runs on a small number of specific, learnable rules, and this manuscript walks you through all of them in plain English, without a chemistry degree, without a food-science lab, and without a single instruction to buy anything unusual. This is a durable, jargon-free reference for the curious home cook who wants to actually understand what happens in the pan, the pot...

From renowned ABC News anchor/correspondent and former insomniac Diane Macedo, comes a practical, user-friendly guide to getting better sleep. The Sleep Fix flips the switch on common advice, illuminating the reporter’s relentless search for how to get a good night’s sleep and the surprising...