The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the...
Bruce H. LiptonSince the publication of The Biology of Belief, Dr. Bruce Lipton has received widespread acclaim as one of the most accessible and knowledgeable voices of 'new biology.' The science is called epigenetics—a revolutionary field that s...
Spillover: Animal Infections and the ...
David Quammen"Science writing as detective story at its best." —Jennifer Ouellette, Scientific AmericanA New York Times Notable Book of the Year, a Scientific American Best Book of the Year, and a Finalist for the National Book Critics...
The Wisdom of Your Cells: How Your Be...
Bruce H. LiptonIn the tradition of Carl Sagan, Rachel Carson, and Stephen Hawking, a new voice has emerged with the unique gift of translating cutting edge science into clear, accessible languageDr. Bruce Lipton. With The Wisdom of Your Cells,...
Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Ne...
Steven JohnsonRILLIANTLY EXPLORING TODAY'S CUTTING-EDGE BRAIN RESEARCH, MIND WIDE OPEN IS AN UNPRECEDENTED JOURNEY INTO THE ESSENCE OF HUMAN PERSONALITY, ALLOWING READERS TO UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AND THE PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES AS NEVER BEFORE.Using ...
Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Â In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman...
Basic Biology: An Introduction
Adam PurcellBasic Biology: An Introduction is a brilliantly simple book that takes the reader through the fundamentals of biology in a way that is easy to follow. It specifically avoids the unnecessarily complicated language that is common in bio...
The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's R...
Steffanie StrathdeeA "fascinating and terrifying" (Scientific American) memoir of one woman's extraordinary effort to save her husband's life-and the discovery of a forgotten cure that has the potential to save millions more.Epidemiologist St...
It’s Not Magic, It’s Biology: a g...
Allan AlbigHave you ever stopped to wonder how your eyes can convert light into nerve impulses? Or maybe how your ears translate sound waves into brain waves? What about your sense of touch…? how do your fingers sense pressure? These are ...
Genomics: A Very Short Introduction
John M. ArchibaldGenomics has transformed the biological sciences. From epidemiology and medicine to evolution and forensics, the ability to determine an organism's complete genetic makeup has changed the way science is done and the questions that can...
Dolphin Confidential: Confessions of ...
Maddalena BearziWho hasn't fantasized about the unique thrill of working among charismatic and clever dolphins in the wild? Now we no longer have to rely solely on our imaginations . With Dolphin Confidential, Maddalena Bearzi invites all of us shore...
Mighty Mito: Power Up Your Mitochondr...
Susanne BennettEver wonder why toddlers and preschoolers run around with endless energy, and you’re ready to fall asleep just watching them? Finally, Dr. Susanne Bennett, has the answer! And it all has to do with the mighty mitochondria—that sub...
Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of ...
Martin J. Blaser"Missing Microbes presents a surprisingly clear perspective on a complex problem."—The Philadelphia Inquirer In Missing Microbes, Dr. Martin J. Blaser invites us into the wilds of the human microbiome, where for hundreds ...
Why Size Matters: From Bacteria to Bl...
John Tyler BonnerJohn Tyler Bonner, one of our most distinguished and creative biologists, here offers a completely new perspective on the role of size in biology. In his hallmark friendly style, he explores the universal impact of being the right siz...
Your Mitochondria: Key to Health and ...
L. Ac Warren L. Cargal"The book provides a well-researched and proven plan to increase your mitochondria's energy levels naturally to enjoy a healthy aging process."Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â...
The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Dis...
Sean B. CarrollHow does life work? How does nature produce the right numbers of zebras and lions on the African savanna, or fish in the ocean? How do our bodies produce the right numbers of cells in our organs and bloodstream? In The Serengeti Rules...
Viral: The Search for the Origin of C...
Alina ChanA new virus descended on the human species in 2019 wreaking unprecedented havoc. Finding out where it came from and how it first jumped into people is an urgent priority, but early expectations that this would prove an easy question t...
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A UNIQUE NEW APPROACH THAT'S LIKE A LIGHTNING ...
The Strange Order of Things: Life, Fe...
Antonio Damasio"Damasio undertakes nothing less than a reconstruction of the natural history of the universe. . . . [A] brave and honest book." —The New York Times Book Review The Strange Order of Things is a pathbreaking investigation...
Synthetic Biology: A Very Short Intro...
Jamie A. DaviesSynthetic biology is one of the 21st century's fastest growing fields of research, as important for technology as for basic science. Building on traditional genetic engineering, which was restricted to changing one or two genes, synth...
Fire-Maker Book: How Humans Were Desi...
Michael DentonFrom computers to airplanes to life-giving medicines, the technological marvels of our world were made possible by the human use of fire. But the use of fire itself was made possible by an array of features built into the human body a...
Molecular Biology: A Very Short Intr...
Aysha DivanMolecular Biology is the story of the molecules of life, their relationships, and how these interactions are controlled. It is an expanding field in life sciences, and its applications are wide and growing. We can now harness the powe...
The Telomerase Revolution: The Enzyme...
Michael FosselOne of Wall Street Journal’s "Best Books for Science Lovers" in 2015Science is on the cusp of a revolutionary breakthrough. We now understand more about aging—and how to prevent and reverse it—than ever before.In recent years, our...
Transform Your Life And Save The Worl...
Jeremy GriffithThis is the Second Edition of Transform Your Life And Save The World following significant additions in June 2019.The world is in crisis! What is the solution?Ultimately, we have to find the redeeming, and thus transforming, underst...
Trees: And How They Work (Wooden Book...
Olavi HuikariWhat is a tree? Why are they so important to life on Earth? How do they eat, breathe, grow, communicate, and regenerate themselves? How many different kinds of tree are there and where do they live? In this beautiful pocket book, illu...
Let's Review: Biology, the Living Env...
Gregory Scott HunterThis updated biology review book covers all topics prescribed by the New York State Board of Regents and serves as a valuable companion to high school biology textbooks. Two comprehensive study units cover the following material--Unit...
The Angel and the Assassin: The Tiny ...
Donna Jackson NakazawaA thrilling story of scientific detective work and medical potential that illuminates the newly understood role of microglia—an elusive type of brain cell that is vitally relevant to our everyday lives. “The ...
Biology Essentials for Dummies
Rene Fester KratzBiology Essentials For Dummies (9781119589587) was previously published as Biology Essentials For Dummies (9781118072677). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and sh...
The Eye: A Very Short Introduction
Michael F. LandThe eye is one of the most remarkable achievements of evolution, and has evolved up to 40 times in different parts of the animal kingdom. In humans, vision is one of the most important senses, and much of the brain is given over to th...
Emperors of the Deep: Sharks--The Oce...
William McKeeverIn this remarkable groundbreaking book, a documentarian and conservationist, determined to dispel misplaced fear and correct common misconceptions, explores in-depth the secret lives of sharks--magnificent creatures who play an integr...
A gripping narrative about the origins and spread of the Zika virus by New York Times science reporter Donald G. McNeil Jr.Until recently, Zika―once considered a mild disease―was hardly a cause for global panic. But as early as Au...