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Atlas Obscura: Wild Life

An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders

by Cara Giaimo, Joshua Foer, Atlas Obscura ...

From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift ... Read more

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From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift
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Ten Birds That Changed the World

by Stephen Moss ...

The natural history of humankind told through our long relationship with birds.**“Moss is a captivating storyteller.” —**Wall Street JournalFor the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds. We have hunted and domesticated them for food; venerated them in our mythologies, religions, and rituals; exploited them for their natural resources; and been inspired by them for our music, art, ... Read more

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The natural history of humankind told through our long relationship with birds.**“Moss is a captivating storyteller.” —**Wall Street JournalFor the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds. We have hunted and domesticated them for food; venerated them in our mythologies, religions, and rituals; exploited them for their natural resources; and been inspired by them for our music, art,
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Different

Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist

by Frans de Waal ...

**Longlisted for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award"Every new book by Frans de Waal is a cause for excitement, and this one is no different. A breath of fresh air in the cramped debate about the differences between men and women. Fascinating, nuanced, and very timely." —Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind: A Hopeful History**In Different, world-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal ... Read more

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**Longlisted for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award"Every new book by Frans de Waal is a cause for excitement, and this one is no different. A breath of fresh air in the cramped debate about the differences between men and women. Fascinating, nuanced, and very timely." —Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind: A Hopeful History**In Different, world-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal
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Fuzz

When Nature Breaks the Law

by Mary Roach ...

Join "America's funniest science writer" ( Washington Post ) on an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet.An Instant New York Times Bestseller#1 Los Angeles Times BestsellerLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWhat's to be done abo... ... Read more

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Join "America's funniest science writer" ( Washington Post ) on an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet.An Instant New York Times Bestseller#1 Los Angeles Times BestsellerLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWhat's to be done abo...
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Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid

The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change

by Thor Hanson ...

A beloved natural historian and biologist explores how climate change is driving evolution.**“Hanson is an affable guide and storyteller., with a knack for analogy, a sense of humor and the natural curiosity of a scientist.” ―**New York TimesIn Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting ... Read more

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A beloved natural historian and biologist explores how climate change is driving evolution.**“Hanson is an affable guide and storyteller., with a knack for analogy, a sense of humor and the natural curiosity of a scientist.” ―**New York TimesIn Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting
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Gifts of an Eagle

The Remarkable Story of a Bird and Her Family

by Kent Durden ...

New York Times Bestseller: The "extraordinary" true story of a golden eagle adopted by a California ranching family, and how she changed their lives (Delia Ephron).In 1955, Ed Durden brought a baby golden eagle home to his ranch in California, where she would stay for the next sixteen years. As her bond with Ed and the Durden family grew, the eagle, named Lady, displayed a fierce intelligence and ... Read more

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New York Times Bestseller: The "extraordinary" true story of a golden eagle adopted by a California ranching family, and how she changed their lives (Delia Ephron).In 1955, Ed Durden brought a baby golden eagle home to his ranch in California, where she would stay for the next sixteen years. As her bond with Ed and the Durden family grew, the eagle, named Lady, displayed a fierce intelligence and
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Other Minds

The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness

by Peter Godfrey-Smith ...

Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith dons a wet suit and journeys into the depths of consciousness in Other MindsAlthough mammals and birds are widely regarded as the smartest creatures on earth, it has lately become clear that a very distant branch of the tree of life has also sprouted higher intelligence: the cephalopods, consisting of the squid, the cuttlefish, and above all the octopus. In ... Read more

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Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith dons a wet suit and journeys into the depths of consciousness in Other MindsAlthough mammals and birds are widely regarded as the smartest creatures on earth, it has lately become clear that a very distant branch of the tree of life has also sprouted higher intelligence: the cephalopods, consisting of the squid, the cuttlefish, and above all the octopus. In
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Raising Hare

A Memoir

by Chloe Dalton ...

**NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FINALIST FOR THE 2025 WOMEN'S PRIZE • A fascinating meditation on freedom, trust, loss, and our relationship with the natural world, explored through the story of one woman’s unlikely friendship with a wild hare.A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, TIME, The Boston Globe, The Economist, Scientific ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FINALIST FOR THE 2025 WOMEN'S PRIZE • A fascinating meditation on freedom, trust, loss, and our relationship with the natural world, explored through the story of one woman’s unlikely friendship with a wild hare.A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, TIME, The Boston Globe, The Economist, Scientific
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Still

A Mindful Practice for Photographers

by Paul Sanders ...

Discover a transformative approach to photography - one rooted in mindfulness, presence, and creative renewal.In Still, acclaimed fine-art photographer Paul Sanders invites you on a powerful journey that goes beyond technique - into the emotional and spiritual heart of photography. Blending poetic reflections, practical guidance, and stunning metaphorical imagery, Paul reveals how slowing down ... Read more

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Discover a transformative approach to photography - one rooted in mindfulness, presence, and creative renewal.In Still, acclaimed fine-art photographer Paul Sanders invites you on a powerful journey that goes beyond technique - into the emotional and spiritual heart of photography. Blending poetic reflections, practical guidance, and stunning metaphorical imagery, Paul reveals how slowing down
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Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat

Why It's So Hard to Think Straight About Animals

by Hal Herzog ...

"Everybody who is interested in the ethics of our relationship between humans and animals should read this book." —Temple Grandin, New York Times–bestselling authorA maverick scientist reveals the inconsistent and often paradoxical ways humans think, feel, and behave toward animals in this engaging, informative, and though-provoking book, now newly revised.Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat ... Read more

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"Everybody who is interested in the ethics of our relationship between humans and animals should read this book." —Temple Grandin, New York Times–bestselling authorA maverick scientist reveals the inconsistent and often paradoxical ways humans think, feel, and behave toward animals in this engaging, informative, and though-provoking book, now newly revised.Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat
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A Year in Paradise

by Floyd Wilfred Schmoe ...

Floyd Wilfred Schmoe's A Year in Paradise is a lyrical and quietly profound chronicle of twelve months spent living in Mount Rainier National Park, where Schmoe worked as a naturalist and ranger. Blending memoir, natural history, and environmental reflection, the book captures the unfolding of seasons in one of America's most majestic landscapes. From snowbound forests and awakening alpine meadows ... Read more

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Floyd Wilfred Schmoe's A Year in Paradise is a lyrical and quietly profound chronicle of twelve months spent living in Mount Rainier National Park, where Schmoe worked as a naturalist and ranger. Blending memoir, natural history, and environmental reflection, the book captures the unfolding of seasons in one of America's most majestic landscapes. From snowbound forests and awakening alpine meadows
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The Truth About Animals

Stoned Sloths, Lovelorn Hippos, and Other Tales from the Wild Side of Wildlife

by Lucy Cooke ...

**Mary Roach meets Bill Bryson in this uproarious tour of the basest instincts and biggest mysteries of the animal world."Lucy Cooke unravels myths that will make you laugh out loud. Her knowledge of all things, furry, slimy and scaly is jaw-dropping." —The Sun (UK)**Humans have gone to the Moon and discovered the Higgs boson, but when it comes to understanding animals, we've still got a long way ... Read more

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**Mary Roach meets Bill Bryson in this uproarious tour of the basest instincts and biggest mysteries of the animal world."Lucy Cooke unravels myths that will make you laugh out loud. Her knowledge of all things, furry, slimy and scaly is jaw-dropping." —The Sun (UK)**Humans have gone to the Moon and discovered the Higgs boson, but when it comes to understanding animals, we've still got a long way
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Canine Enrichment for the Real World

by Allie Bender, Emily Strong ...

In the world of dogs, there is now more awareness than ever of the need to provide enrichment, especially in shelters. But what exactly is enrichment? The concept is pretty straightforward: learn what your dog’s needs are, and then structure an environment and routine that allows the dog to engage in behaviors they find enriching. To truly enrich your dog’s life, you should offer them ... Read more

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In the world of dogs, there is now more awareness than ever of the need to provide enrichment, especially in shelters. But what exactly is enrichment? The concept is pretty straightforward: learn what your dog’s needs are, and then structure an environment and routine that allows the dog to engage in behaviors they find enriching. To truly enrich your dog’s life, you should offer them
... Read more
What It's Like to Be a Dog

And Other Adventures in Animal Neuroscience

by Gregory Berns ...

"Dog lovers and neuroscientists should both read this important book." -- Dr. Temple GrandinWhat is it like to be a dog? A bat? Or a dolphin? To find out, neuroscientist and bestselling author Gregory Berns and his team did something nobody had ever attempted: they trained dogs to go into an MRI scanner -- completely awake -- so they could figure out what they think and feel. And dogs were just ... Read more

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"Dog lovers and neuroscientists should both read this important book." -- Dr. Temple GrandinWhat is it like to be a dog? A bat? Or a dolphin? To find out, neuroscientist and bestselling author Gregory Berns and his team did something nobody had ever attempted: they trained dogs to go into an MRI scanner -- completely awake -- so they could figure out what they think and feel. And dogs were just
... Read more
The Shepherd's Life

Modern Dispatches from an Ancient Landscape

by James Rebanks ...

The New York Times bestseller and I****nternational PhenomenonOne of the Top Ten Books of 2015, Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times."It's bloody marvelous." - Helen Macdonald, New York Times bestselling author of H IS FOR HAWK"Captivating... A book about continuity and roots and a sense of belonging in an age that's increasingly about mobility and self-invention. Hugely compelling.... ... Read more

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The New York Times bestseller and I****nternational PhenomenonOne of the Top Ten Books of 2015, Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times."It's bloody marvelous." - Helen Macdonald, New York Times bestselling author of H IS FOR HAWK"Captivating... A book about continuity and roots and a sense of belonging in an age that's increasingly about mobility and self-invention. Hugely compelling....
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The Social Lives of Animals

by Ashley Ward ...

A rat will go out of its way to help a stranger in need. Lions have adopted the calves of their prey. Ants farm fungus in cooperatives. Why do we continue to believe that life in the animal kingdom is ruled by competition?In The Social Lives of Animals, biologist Ashley Ward takes us on a wild tour across the globe as he searches for a more accurate picture of how animals build societies. Ward ... Read more

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A rat will go out of its way to help a stranger in need. Lions have adopted the calves of their prey. Ants farm fungus in cooperatives. Why do we continue to believe that life in the animal kingdom is ruled by competition?In The Social Lives of Animals, biologist Ashley Ward takes us on a wild tour across the globe as he searches for a more accurate picture of how animals build societies. Ward
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Lone Wolf

Walking the Line Between Civilization and Wildness

by Adam Weymouth ...

An illuminating account of a lone wolf journeying across the Alps into Italy, and what the resurgence of wolves says about our connection to nature, immigration, and one another—from an award-winning journalist.“Lone Wolf is a deeply fascinating story, grippingly told.”—Robert Macfarlane, New York Times bestselling author of UnderlandFINALIST FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZEIn 2011, a lone wo... ... Read more

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An illuminating account of a lone wolf journeying across the Alps into Italy, and what the resurgence of wolves says about our connection to nature, immigration, and one another—from an award-winning journalist.“Lone Wolf is a deeply fascinating story, grippingly told.”—Robert Macfarlane, New York Times bestselling author of UnderlandFINALIST FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZEIn 2011, a lone wo...
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What an Owl Knows

The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds

by Jennifer Ackerman ...

**An instant New York Times bestseller!A New York Times Notable Book of 2023Named a Best Book of 2023 by Publishers WeeklyFrom the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific investigation into owls—the most elusive of birds—and why they exert such a hold on human imagination**With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and ... Read more

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**An instant New York Times bestseller!A New York Times Notable Book of 2023Named a Best Book of 2023 by Publishers WeeklyFrom the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific investigation into owls—the most elusive of birds—and why they exert such a hold on human imagination**With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and
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Barbaro

A Nation's Love Story

by Tom Philbin, Pamela K. Brodowsky ...

This up-to-minute book follows the story of Barbaro, the Triple Crown contender whose unlikely fight back from almost certain death from a shattered leg and ensuing complications captured the hearts of a nation who responded with a stunning display of love.In 132 years of derby races, only 11 horses have won the Triple Crown, the last in 1978. Barbaro was a favorite to be the twelfth until May 20, ... Read more

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This up-to-minute book follows the story of Barbaro, the Triple Crown contender whose unlikely fight back from almost certain death from a shattered leg and ensuing complications captured the hearts of a nation who responded with a stunning display of love.In 132 years of derby races, only 11 horses have won the Triple Crown, the last in 1978. Barbaro was a favorite to be the twelfth until May 20,
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The Story of Birds

A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present

by Steve Brusatte ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ extraordinary species alive today.Tens of billions of birds share the planet with us, an astonishingly diverse array of species that are present nearly everywhere humans call home—and many places ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ extraordinary species alive today.Tens of billions of birds share the planet with us, an astonishingly diverse array of species that are present nearly everywhere humans call home—and many places
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The Place of Tides

by James Rebanks ...

A National Bestseller“A modern classic, one we very much need right now.” –George SaundersFrom the acclaimed author of The Shepherd’s Life, a magical work of narrative nonfiction in which James Rebanks reflects on a life-changing summer spent on a remote island off the coast of Norway, where his only companion was an old woman who practiced the ancient tradition of collecting eiderdown from birds ... Read more

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A National Bestseller“A modern classic, one we very much need right now.” –George SaundersFrom the acclaimed author of The Shepherd’s Life, a magical work of narrative nonfiction in which James Rebanks reflects on a life-changing summer spent on a remote island off the coast of Norway, where his only companion was an old woman who practiced the ancient tradition of collecting eiderdown from birds
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Monster of God: The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind

by David Quammen ...

"Rich detail and vivid anecdotes of adventure....A treasure trove of exotic fact and hard thinking."—The New York Times Book Review, front pageFor millennia, lions, tigers, and their man-eating kin have kept our dark, scary forests dark and scary, and their predatory majesty has been the stuff of folklore. But by the year 2150 big predators may only exist on the other side of glass barriers and ... Read more

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"Rich detail and vivid anecdotes of adventure....A treasure trove of exotic fact and hard thinking."—The New York Times Book Review, front pageFor millennia, lions, tigers, and their man-eating kin have kept our dark, scary forests dark and scary, and their predatory majesty has been the stuff of folklore. But by the year 2150 big predators may only exist on the other side of glass barriers and
... Read more
I Contain Multitudes

The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life

by Ed Yong ...

New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Notable Book of 2016 • NPR Great Read of 2016 • Named a Best Book of 2016 by The Economist, Smithsonian, NPR's Science Friday, MPR, Minnesota Star Tribune, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, The Guardian, Times (London)From Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong, a groundbreaking,... ... Read more

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New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Notable Book of 2016 • NPR Great Read of 2016 • Named a Best Book of 2016 by The Economist, Smithsonian, NPR's Science Friday, MPR, Minnesota Star Tribune, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, The Guardian, Times (London)From Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong, a groundbreaking,...
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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs

A New History of a Lost World

by Steve Brusatte ...

"THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR BIOGRAPHY," hails Scientific American: A thrilling new history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists."A masterpiece of science writing." —Washington PostA New York Times Bestseller • Goodreads Choice Awards Winner • **A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Smithsonian, *Science Friday,***The Times (London), <st... ... Read more

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"THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR BIOGRAPHY," hails Scientific American: A thrilling new history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists."A masterpiece of science writing." —Washington PostA New York Times Bestseller • Goodreads Choice Awards Winner • **A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Smithsonian, *Science Friday,***The Times (London), <st...
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