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Alien Earths: The New Science of Planet Hunting in the Cosmos
Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger - St. Martin's Press Format: Hardcover
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Riveting and timely, a look at the research that is transforming our understanding of the cosmos in the quest to discover whether we are alone.. For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether we're alone in the cosmos. Now, for the first time, we have the technology to investigate.... |
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Finding the Fox: Encounters With an Enigmatic Animal
Andreas Tjernshaugen - Greystone Books Format: Hardcover
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An intimate portrait of a mysterious and misunderstood animal.. "Tjernshaugen writes in an easy-to-read style that is full of insight and understanding. I felt like I was sitting beside him as he described fox behavior." - Rick McIntyre, Yellowstone wolf researcher and author... |
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Hot Springs: Photos and Stories of How the World Soaks, Swims, and Slows Down
Greta Rybus - Ten Speed Press Format: Hardcover
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Immerse yourself in hot springs from around the world in this stunning visual adventure that features photographs and stories of the unique topographies, regional uses, and cultural meanings of thermal baths.. This book transports you to high mountains, remote islands, vast deserts, and the Arctic... |
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Silk: A World History
Aarathi Prasad - William Morrow Format: Hardcover
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In a gorgeous history that spans continents and millennia, Aarathi Prasad weaves together the complex story of the queen of fabrics. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global, natural, and cultural... |
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