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  • Plastics

    by Anne Gunnison, David Joselit, Kevin Beasley, Jennifer Gabrys, Elena Torok, Bess Williamson, Susan Heald, Kelly McHugh ...
    Series series ART/WORK
    Why modern and contemporary art—and art conservation—can’t be understood without taking account of the revolutionary impact of plasticsModern and contemporary art wouldn’t exist without the invention of plastics. From sculpture to paint, and photography to film, plastics have shaped every major medium of art. In turn, plastics have revolutionized art conservation, transforming the possibilities of ... Read more

    $25.19 USD

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  • The Light Eaters

    How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

    by Zoë Schlanger ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri... ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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  • Lone Survivors

    How We Came to Be the Only Humans on Earth

    by Chris Stringer ...
    A top researcher proposes a controversial new theory of human evolution in a book "combining the thrill of a novel with a remarkable depth of perspective" ( Nature).In this groundbreaking and engaging work of science, world-renowned paleoanthropologist Chris Stringer sets out a new theory of humanity's origin, challenging both the multiregionalists (who hold that modern humans developed from ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • The Strange Case of the Rickety Cossack

    And Other Cautionary Tales from Human Evolution

    by Ian Tattersall ...
    "An opinionated, authoritative, and delightfully provocative account of efforts to make sense of human fossil discoveries." — Kirkus Reviews , (starred review)"Superb science history." ― Booklist (starred review)In his new book The Strange Case of the Rickety Cossack, human paleoanthropologist Ian Tattersall argues that a long tradition ... ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • Full Spectrum

    How the Science of Color Made Us Modern

    by Adam Rogers ...
    "Informative and entertaining...Rogers is a seasoned raconteur, unreeling an eons-spanning tale with skill." — Wall Street JournalA lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of BoozeFrom kelly green to millennial pink, our world is graced with a richness of colors. But our human-made colors ... Read more

    $17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Underbug

    An Obsessive Tale of Termites and Technology

    by Lisa Margonelli ...
    "Margonelli takes us on a termite-guided exploration of subterranean tracts of nature, science, and robotics. The book is brimming with flair." ―Peter Godfrey-Smith, author of Other MindsThe award-winning journalist Lisa Margonelli, national bestselling author of Oil on the Brain: Petroleum's Long, Strange Trip to Your Tank, investigates the environmental and economic impact termites inflict on ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • The Neanderthals Rediscovered: How Modern Science Is Rewriting Their Story

    by Dimitra Papagianni, Michael A. Morse ...
    Series Book 0 - The Rediscovered Series
    “Even-handed, up-to-date, and clearly written. . . . If you want to navigate between the Scylla and Charybdis of Neanderthal controversies, you’ll find no better guide.” —Brian Fagan, author of Cro-MagnonIn recent years, the common perception of the Neanderthal has been transformed thanks to new discoveries and paradigm-shattering scientific innovations. It turns out that the Neanderthals’ ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Biophilic Design

    The Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life

    by Stephen R. Kellert, Judith Heerwagen, Martin Mador ...
    "When nature inspires our architecture-not just how it looks but how buildings and communities actually function-we will have made great strides as a society. Biophilic Design provides us with tremendous insight into the 'why,' then builds us a road map for what is sure to be the next great design journey of our times."-Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chairman, U.S. Green Building ... Read more

    $85.00 USD

  • Seven Skeletons

    The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Human Fossils

    by Lydia Pyne ...
    An irresistible journey of discovery, science, history, and myth making, told through the lives and afterlives of seven famous human ancestorsOver the last century, the search for human ancestors has spanned four continents and resulted in the discovery of hundreds of fossils. While most of these discoveries live quietly in museum collections, there are a few that have become world-renowned ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • Bones of Contention

    A Creationist Assessment of Human Fossils

    by Marvin Lubenow ...
    Seeking to disprove the theory of human evolution, the author examines the fossils of the so-called "ape men." ... Read more

    $20.19 USD

  • Understanding Human Evolution

    by Ian Tattersall ...
    Series series Understanding Life
    Human life, and how we came to be, is one of the greatest scientific and philosophical questions of our time. This compact and accessible book presents a modern view of human evolution. Written by a leading authority, it lucidly and engagingly explains not only the evolutionary process, but the technologies currently used to unravel the evolutionary past and emergence of Homo sapiens. By ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • Naturally Animated Architecture: Using The Movements Of The Sun, Wind, And Rain To Bring Indoor Spaces And Sustainable Practices To Life

    by Kevin Nute ...
    This video-augmented book explains how the natural movements of the sun, wind and rain can be used to improve the well-being of people in buildings and raise awareness of sustainable living practices. In demonstrating how buildings can be designed to reconcile their traditional role as shelter from the elements with the active inclusion of their movement, the book shows how, in the process of ... Read more

    $18.99 USD