"WHY WAIT TO FEEL GOOD AGAIN? If you're in your 30s or 40s your body is changing, and with it so are your moods, sleep, health, and weight. Tired of being at the mercy of your hormones? Armed with the
A pharmacologist and a veterinarian pull back the curtain on the human and animal health effects of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” The extraction of natural gas by fracking has become an increa
Australia has an abundance of cultural and natural treasures. Its diverse habitats are home to countless strange and amazing creatures, while its extensive coastlines include a wealth of beautiful bea
Creative experiments for curious kids from the creator of www.Tinkerlab.com --50 hands-on activities that explore art, science, and more. For children up to six years old.Kids are natural tinkerers. T
Farm City meets The Omnivore's Dilemma in Cold Antler Farm, a collection of essays on raising food on a small homestead , while honoring the natural cycle of the "lost" holidays of the agricultural ca
In her precise writing, subtle and spellbinding, Nettel renders the ordinary unsettling, and the grotesque exquisite.In each tale Nettel creates, with tightly wound narrative tension, a space wherein
Featuring recipes for any meal and occasion, this excellent program shows readers how to harness the natural benefits of Greek yogurt, which is rich in both calcium and protein, and take advantage of
Receiving a frightening communication from an anonymous hacker who has triggered numerous disasters designed to look like natural events, Homeland Security Secretary Catherine Blaine is threatened to
America's first National Park, Yellowstone contains an incomparable combination of natural beauty, rugged wilderness, and abundant wildlife. Nearby, Grand Teton National Park is renowned for its magni
A speculative, optimistic work of popular science suggests practical ways to promote the human race's survival of a mass extinction induced by climate change, pandemics and catastrophic natural disast
"No matter how science has progressed, childbirth, in essence, has remained unchanged from ancient times...[it] is the last natural process left to us," writes internationally lauded obstetrician Dr.
At some point during the last 100,000 years, humans began exhibiting traits and behavior that distinguished us from other animals, eventually creating language, art, religion, bicycles, spacecraft, an
Herbalists, naturopaths, plantspeople, witches and natural healers will love the clear, empowering information, engaging stories, more than 180 easy-to-follow recipes, and heartfelt meditations and ri
Jack London’s two most beloved tales of survival in Alaska were inspired by his experiences in the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. Both novels grippingly dramatize the harshness of the natural wo
The first complete English-language life story of Longchenpa (1308-1364), one of the greatest masters in the history of Tibetan Buddhism.Compiled from numerous Tibetan and Bhutanese sources, including
The anticipated American debut of one of Granta’s Best Young Spanish-Language Novelists: a daring, deeply affecting novel about the secrets buried in the past of an Argentine family. A young writer, l
Examining humanity's relation to the natural world as understood by the great philosopher-economist Karl Marx, a German social scientist explores the tension between man and nature in Marx and shows h
Meditation is the key to meaningful Buddhist practice, but establishing a solid foundation requires skill and sustained effort. In simple and inviting language, this book shows how to develop a succes
The first general-interest biography of the legendary editor of The Jewish Daily Forward, the iconic Yiddish-language newspaper of the laboring masses that inspired, educated, and entertained millions
A fresh perspective on the work of the most important figures of classical design from the seventeenth century to the present. Classical design employs a rich language developed across twenty-five ce
A fascinating memoir from the man who revitalized visual geometry, and whose ideas about fractals have changed how we look at both the natural world and the financial world.Benoit Mandelbrot, the crea
The author of American Buffalo and host of the Sportsman Channel's MeatEater presents a treasury of engaging facts about the natural world and history of hunting that also chronicles his evolution as
The first book to tell the natural history of political orientations. Our Political Nature is the first book to reveal the hidden roots of our most deeply held moral values. It shows how politi
Published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Silent Spring, an in-depth portrait of the biologist and reformer examines how she helped to raise awareness of the natural world, the importance of co
A revised English-language translation of the second part of commentary on the Treasury of Precious Qualities by the Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist master outlines the entire Buddhist path according to Nyin
"In its first English-language edition, this highly detailed training manual offers a complete history and theory of Gao-style bagua zhang as well as step-by-step instruction in basic techniques and e
2013 Orion Book Award Winner2013 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award WinnerOurs is not a stable planet. It is prone to sudden, violent natural disasters and extremes of climate. In this exhilarating
“What sets Ralph Nader apart is that he has moved beyond social criticism to effective political action.” —The New York TimesThe column is the most natural literary form for a citizen’s advocate, and
When Elizabeth Endicott arrives in Aleppo, Syria, she has a diploma from Mount Holyoke, a crash course in nursing, and only the most basic grasp of the Armenian language. It’s 1915, and Elizabeth has
The four prinicples that can help us to overcome our brains' natural biases to make better, more informed decisions -- in our lives, careers, families and organizations.In Decisive, Chip Heath and Dan
"If you can turn Sunako-chan into a lady, you'll get free rent for 3 years." The four were fired up by Oba-chan's word, but it's just a big nuisance for Sunako whose natural enemies are the radiant cr
A smart, hilarious, and lavishly illustrated guide to the most euphemised word in the English language: DrunkA record-breaking assemblage of 2,964 different ways to say "drunk." Tipsy, roasted, three
The timeless glamour and unequalled scenic beauty of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive coastal hideaways. Italy’s Costa Smeralda – literally the “emerald coast” – offers natural wonders, luxury hotel
Now in paperback, a haunting chorus of voices that tells the story of the captivity, education, language, hopes, dreams, and fight for freedom, of the African Americans abducted in the Amistad rebelli
"If we want to find inner peace and wisdom, we needn't move to an ashram or monastery. Our buddha nature--our natural warmth and insight--can be discovered right where we are, in the context of our re
Acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest novelists in the English language, Charles Dickens, in this lively, colorful biography. Dickens was one of the
“A rare, honest, beautiful, and, yes, sometimes heartbreaking examination of the echoes of water-powered natural gas drilling—or fracking—in the human community . . . vivid, personal and emotional.”—M
In this prequel to the highly praised The Blue Cotton Gown, Patricia Harman reaches back to her youthful experiments in living a fully sustainable and natural life in the 1960s and ’70s in rural Minne
Understanding yourself is the key to dealing with—and even enjoying—the inevitable complexity of life. Irini Rockwell presents us with a powerful system for the kind of self-understanding that leads t
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn the far future, humans have colonized a distant planet, home to the enigmatic Ariekei, sentient beings famed for a language unique in the universe, one that only a few alte
