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Within the pages of this eclectic pop-history, scientist and educator Sten Odenwald at NASA examines 100 objects that forever altered what we know and how we think about the cosmos. From Sputnik to Sk

Discover the fascinating and cutting-edge science behind the greatest question of all: Is there life beyond Earth? For millennia, we have looked up at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in th

It’s 1965, and in Primrose Hill, north London, a beautiful young woman of twenty-nine has just gassed herself to death, leaving behind a suicide note, two small children, and an about-to-be-published

A call to save ourselves and our planet that gets to the root of the current crisis―society’s extreme short-sightednessA call to save ourselves and our planet by targeting the root of our inaction: ex

An essential handbook on what boundaries are, why we need them for proper self-care, and how they create a happy and healthy lifeEssential advice for anyone who feels put-upon by life, on how to carve

The No Meat Athlete movement is helping shatter the notion that you can’t be both fit and vegan. Providing reassurance that a plant-based diet and fitness go hand-in-hand, No Meat Athlete has grown f

With the narrative propulsion of Brain on Fire and the lyrical candor of The Collected Schizophrenias, here is an inside-out view of one woman putting down roots on a homestead in the English countryside while also digging for the truth of her own neurodivergent mindAs propulsive as Brain on Fire and as poetically candid as The Collected Schizophrenias, one woman’s quest for the truth of her neurodivergent mind.As Rebecca Schiller’s young family moves to a two-acre homestead in the English countryside, Rebecca begins to suffer frequent falls, uncontrollable rages, and mysterious lapses in memory. Doctor after doctor delivers one misdiagnosis after another. When the answer comes, it’s utterly unexpected: severe ADHD.Rebecca’s narrative of her harrowing year is compulsively readable and ferociously candid, both a medical mystery and a love song to the landscape she calls home. Here is a clarion call to the growing number of neurodivergent people pushing back against simplistic narratives

A bold new look at the silent wonder that is our immune system―and what we can do to sustain and strengthen itThe immune system is our first line of defense against the hordes of microbes that threate

Now in a smaller, take-it-with-you-everywhere format: a top-selling My Big Wimmelbook chock-full of vibrant illustrations that tell stories without words, depicting characters among wild animals all across the worldMy Big Wimmelbooks are hours of seek-and-find, hands-on learning and fun for kids ages 2 to 5―and now, they’re small enough to carry around everywhere!In these board books, every page is bursting with life―and tons to discover! Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories. Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things―a blue tricycle, a hungry dog, a piggyback ride―while older kids can follow the star characters from page to page, telling their stories along the way.My Little Wimmelbook―Animals Around the World brings young readers on a captivating journey across the globe to see lions, tigers, dolphins, tortoises―just about every animal y

Now in a smaller, “on the go” format: a top-selling My Big Wimmelbook chock-full of vibrant illustrations that tell stories without words, depicting characters on a variety of construction sitesMy Big Wimmelbooks are hours of seek-and-find, hands-on learning and fun for kids ages 2 to 5―and now, they’re small enough to carry around everywhere!In these board books, every page is bursting with life―and tons to discover! Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories. Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things―a blue tricycle, a hungry dog, a piggyback ride―while older kids can follow the star characters from page to page, telling their stories along the way. My Little Wimmelbook―At the Construction Site brings young readers to a variety of bustling construction sites in Wimmelcity, where they join a hardworking crew creating roads, a downtown building

A cartographic journey in 100 full color infographic maps, revealing surprising new insights about the weirdest and most thought-provoking phenomena involving plants, animals, and our environmentThe acclaimed Maps for Curious Minds series now reveals the astonishing wonders of the natural world, in 100 vivid infographic maps, as never before! What nations have launched animals into space? Where are the world’s cat people? How many humans live in high-risk zones for natural disaster? How far do you have to travel to hug all fifteen of the world’s oldest trees? Where in the world do snakes live―or better yet, where can you avoid them?! With 100 maps in this singular atlas, soon you’ll be a walking encyclopedia of fascinating facts and surprising insights about the natural world! Covering the globe, Wild Maps for Curious Minds is a trove of awe-inspiring, never-before-seen infographic concepts that ingeniously blend original topics, whimsical delight, and sobering detail about our endange

Inspirational stories of how individuals overcome deep-seated prejudice that teach us to do the same―offering hope that society at large can healAs heard on NPR’s This American Life: Unlikely friendships challenge every kind of bias, to offer hope that our societies can healMuch has been written about our polarized media, social bubbles, and intractable biases. Award-winning journalist Bastian Berbner circled the world to find a different narrative. In Search of Common Ground is his profound collection of true stories that prove it is possible to mend even our fiercest divides.In Arizona, a former neo-Nazi befriends his Black parole officer. In Germany, an older couple dread the arrival of their new Roma neighbors―but are moved upon meeting them to offer help and become strong supporters. In Ireland, we see one friendship change the world when a gay-rights activist overturns a conservative mailman’s homophobia―and together, they help sway public opinion to legalize gay marriage. Other

An abridged and illustrated young readers edition of the million-copy international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, explaining the fascinating ways geography has shaped world history with charming

Now in paperback: A globetrotting voyage of discovery celebrating the navigational superpowers of animals―by land, sea, and sky“Just astonishing . . . Our natural navigational capacities are no match

This 10-week program incorporates simple exercises for balance and posture into regular daily activities. Scheduling disciplined workout sessions is not required! Four simple skills are introduced eac

An epic evolutionary history of cephalopods: from the ancient mollusks that invented swimming five hundred million years ago, to the octopuses, squid, and other inscrutably intelligent animals of toda

From fish expert and author of The Tinned Fish Cookbook, Bart van Olphen: a modern pescatarian cookbook with over 95 plant-forward, sustainable seafood recipes, featuring stunning photography from Jam

Now republished in celebration of its 20th anniversary, a beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind interpretation of the timeless Tao Te Ching, written expressly for everyone navigating their “older and

A book for beginning readers, chock-full of vibrant illustrations that tell stories without the use of words, depicting firefighters and other first responders at the station, responding to emergencie

The scientifically proven benefits of mindfulness are amazing: boosted memory, improved focus, less stress, more happiness in relationships, and more control. What mom doesn’t need that in her life? S

100 challenging puzzles for would-be codebreakers that also celebrate the uniqueness of language―from hieroglyphics to the sign language of silent monks100 wonder-filled word puzzles that thrill and t

100 full-color infographic maps―from the purely geographical to the highly political―reveal remarkable new ways to understand the cultural and historical wonders of North AmericaThe Maps for Curious M

The go-to weight loss surgery handbook and cookbook, with over 120 gorgeously photographed, high-protein recipes for post–weight loss surgery, plus comprehensive advice for every step of the process.T

The first-ever Polish vegetarian cookbook, with over 80 gorgeously photographed recipes from rising star Michal Korkosz, winner of the 2017 Saveur Blog Award for best food photographyThe first―and def

Anxiety transforms from a crutch into an ally with this empowering self-help guide to mastering fear When panic attacks threatened to sideline her health, career, and relationships, Caroline Foran fel

An ingeniously conceived tour of the global economy and all its key components, deconstructed piece by piece in 99 illuminating, full-color infographics The economy is a complex, world-spanning, layer

A totally modern, all–purpose handbook for today’s agricultural dreamers—covering the challenges and triumphs of launching any successful farm—from two leading lights in sustai

From the artist extraordinaire whose Mindfulness Coloring Book (427,000 copies in print and a #1 national bestseller!) was the first to offer pocket-sized stress relief—more gorgeous scenes perfect fo

The numbers zero through five come to life in Seussian rhyme, planting the seeds of important math concepts (beyond counting) in young minds―and delighting parentsNumbers One through Five come to life

The magic of kaizen―the Japanese method of taking small steps to accomplish huge goals―is now here for everyone in this gorgeously photographed and illustrated guideExperience the magic of kaizen―the

A revolutionary approach—rooted in nutrition—for parents desperate to help their child get through an eating disorder and eat normally againParents of kids who are struggling with an eatin

From the author team behind the bestselling coloring book Patterns of the Universe, 70 more beguiling designs that reveal the hidden beauty—and contemplative power—of math For those who ponder math’s

From the goliath tigerfish to the Asian hornet to the wolverine―here’s a visual treasure trove of the scariest and most dangerous animals on the planetFrom the frightening murder hornet to the fierce

Acclaimed by Bill Bryson as “spellbinding and harrowing,” the story of one woman’s dramatic recovery from life-threatening illness At the age of 38, Danish scientist Rikke Schmidt Kj

A pragmatic philosophy more popular than ever—here are 52 ancient lessons to help you overcome adversity and find tranquility in the modern world An ancient belief system made new, Stoicism teac

Look-and-find books for young readers, chock full of vibrant illustrations that tell stories without words! Welcome to Wimmelworld—a land of few words, yet endless entertainment! In these one-of

BBQ, meet your match! Here’s the ultimate guide to a VBQ, a smoky, succulent, and entirely vegan alternative that will dazzle everyoneFrom Peppered Tofu Steak to Eggplant Hot Dogs, the delicious

Medical doctor and researcher Kris Verburgh is fast emerging as one of the world’s leading research authorities on the science of aging. The Longevity Code is Dr. Verburgh’s authoritative

From pregnancy to infancy and the teenage years to leaving the nest, Jennifer L. Verdolin, PhD, brings a thoughtful perspective to a universal experience. Raised by Animals looks at families in the an

“Small, easy steps for big, life-changing results—this book is genius.”—Jamie Oliver A Nielsen study in 2015 found that Americans’ top New Year’s resolutions are to improve health, fitness, and happin