Horsemeat in burgers was hard to swallow, but there are far more sinister culinary crimes afoot...Chicken eggs that haven’t come from chickens, melamine in infant’s milk in China, nut shells in spices
Have fun with fluffy bunnies, cuddly chicks, playful puppies and more with this adorable activity book all about the cutest baby animals! Packed with more than 400 colorful, reusable stickers and acti
Just as World War II called an earlier generation to greatness, so the climate crisis is calling today's rising youth to action: to create a better future.In UNSTOPPABLE, Bill Nye crystallizes and exp
Almost thirty years ago, W. J. T. Mitchell’s Iconology helped launch the interdisciplinary study of visual media, now a central feature of the modern humanities. Along with his subsequentPicture Theor
A groundbreaking look at the connection between germs and mental illness, and how we can protect ourselves.Is it possible to catch autism or OCD the same way we catch the flu? Can a child's contact wi
From one of the world’s most highly regarded social scientists, a transformative book on the habits of mind that lead to the best predictionsEveryone would benefit from seeing further into the future,
For as long as we've gathered by campfires to tell ghost stories, humans have always loved a good scare. From the splatter flicks of the 70s, to Japan's obsession with drowned girls, to creepy modern
What if we could improve our ability to predict the future? Everything we do involves forecasts about how the future will unfold. Whether buying a new house or changing job, designing a new product or
A new intellectual history of U.S. foreign policy from the late nineteenth century to the presentWorldmaking is a fresh and compelling new take on the history of American diplomacy. Rather than retrac
What is creature design? We all have a notion—mostly consisting of evocative images of otherworldly beings galloping, swimming, flying, and often attacking the hero of an epic film or story. But what
This is volume 20 in a series on academic feminism. It is built from the assumption that current trends in academic feminism represent an objective advance in knowledge. Contributors to this volume at
In the tradition of Po Bronson and Paul Tough, journalist Jim Rendon delivers a deeply reported look at the life-changing implications of post-traumatic growth—an emerging field of psychological resea
"A law professor sounds an explosive alarm on the hidden unfairness of our legal system."—Kirkus Reviews, starredA child is gunned down by a police officer; an investigator ignores c
Why does sherbet fizz? Who discovered fire? And could you really turn an omelet back into an egg? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Simon Abbott's latest funny, sharp and beautifully
A companion to such acclaimed works as The Age of Wonder, A Clockwork Universe, andDarwin’s Ghosts—a groundbreaking examination of the greatest event in history, the Scientific Revolution, and how it
Calling all nature explorers to go outside with the Gruffalo! Don't forget to take this springtime sticker activity book with you and keep your eyes peeled. Learn all about nature with this colourful
The New York Times bestselling author examines how our sense of touch and emotion are interconnected Johns Hopkins neuroscientist and bestselling author of The Compass of Pleasure, David J. Linden pre
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY is known nationwide for its balanced, unbiased, and up-to-date coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and their pro
Do you know your carbon cycle from your carbon footprint? Can you tell your greenhouse effect from your green house? And what exactly is a tipping point? If any of these questions leave you curious, t
Psychology is evolving into an integrative, multidisciplinary field, and this innovative book offers an opportunity to learn about it. Authors John Cacioppo and Laura Freberg highlight connections wit
Megan Amram, one of Forbes’ “30 Under 30 in Hollywood & Entertainment,” Rolling Stone’s “25 Funniest People on Twitter,” and a writer for NBC’s hit show Parks and Recreation, delivers a politicall
The surprising evidence against the power of positive thinking?and what we should all do instead Based on her twenty years of scientific research into motivation, Gabriele Oettingen argues that
This companion to MOXIE AND THE ART OF RULE BREAKING, which SLJ called ?a breathless thrill ride,” features hidden pirate treasure and a high-stakes game of tag ? just what you’d expect from summer ca
If your scientific knowledge is hazy and you want to keep up with the remarkable stories you’re seeing in the newspapers and on TV, this is the book for you. It will bring you up to speed in the hot a
Prepared by John H. Nelson and Kenneth C. Kemp, both of the University of Nevada. This manual contains 43 finely tuned experiments chosen to introduce students to basic lab techniques and to illustrat
Trust is central to almost every human interaction—and even small attempts to improve our faith in others can have a big payoff. People who trust more are happier, live longer, and even have more sex.
A groundbreaking exploration of fatherhood from the frontiers of psychology, genetics, and neuroscienceWhether they are portrayed as incompetent or simply inconsequential, fathers have long been overl
Examines the first weeks of the American Revolution, from Paul Revere's ride in December 1774, through the shots fired at Lexington Green and the ordinary Americans who were caught up in the fight alo
Evil Inventions is full of the most gruesome gadgets and murderous machines ever created. Discover why someone invented the bottom-stabbing bike saddle and why you would need a toilet snorkel! Redesig
Like the revolutionary bestsellers Predictably Irrational and Emotional Intelligence, Sensation is an exciting, completely new view of human behavior—a new psychology of physical intelligence (or embo
A deeply original exploration of the power of spontaneity—an ancient Chinese ideal that cognitive scientists are only now beginning to understand—and why it is so essential to our well-being Why is
The bestselling authors of the classic Difficult Conversations teach us how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning We swim in an ocean of feedback
Through his own story and those of other modern-day entrepreneurial heroes, David M. Howitt shares the principles behind his and others’ success in eleven real-world lessons.Heed Your Call is for the
