A Slender Thread: Rediscovering Hope ...
Diane Ackermanhis astonishing book by the prizewinning, bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses reveals Ackerman's parallel lives as an observer of the wildlife in her garden and as a telephone crisis counselor. '(Ackerman) brings a l...
A Natural History of Love: Author of ...
Diane AckermanThe bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses now explores the allure of adultery, the appeal of aphrodisiacs, and the cult of the kiss. Enchantingly written and stunningly informed, this 'audaciously brilliant romp throug...
With A Natural History of the Senses, Diane Ackerman let her free-ranging intellect loose on the natural world. Now in Deep Play she tackles the realm of creativity, by exploring one of the most essential aspects of our characters:...
One Hundred Names for Love: A Memoir
Diane Ackerman"A testament to the power of creativity in language, life—and love." —Heller McAlpin, Washington PostNo other writer can blend the science of the brain with the love of language like Diane Ackerman. In this extraordina...
The Human Age: The World Shaped By Us...
Diane AckermanA dazzling, inspiring tour through the ways that humans are working with nature to try to save the planet. Ackerman is justly celebrated for her unique insight into the natural world and our place in it. In this landmark book, she con...
The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story
Diane AckermanThe movie The Zookeeper's Wife, based on the New York Times bestselling book, opens March 2017.1939: the Germans have invaded Poland. The keepers of the Warsaw zoo, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, survive the bombardment of the city, only ...