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This interesting work is often troubling to read, yet it’s important in showing how people can compassionately care for the animals that share out planet. It will especially appeal to animal rights activists and readers who enjoyed Carl Safina’s Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel.
A crash course on human evolution and more specifically, the myriad influences that shaped the development of our brain. Recommended for anyone interested in understanding the pivotal moments in the evolution of our species that contributed to creating the humans we are today.
Lovato’s revealing story enables us to look within minds and hearts that have been molded by immigrants’ experiences in their home country and their adopted one. A worthwhile account that brings a personal face to a complex, nuanced issue.
Emily Levesque discusses her path to astronomy. Jo Marchant considers our stars and skies. Sarah Stewart Johnson explores the history of Mars.
Recommended for those interested in geology and geography, adventure travel readers, and those considering science careers.
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The Mission: A True Story
An engaging read for all, especially for anyone curious about the details of space exploration.
This engaging, accessible book will appeal to anyone interested in medical ethics, genetic disease, and the use of cutting-edge science and technology within the field of medicine. Recommended for all libraries.
While there are some confusing segues, overall, this is an absorbing, extensively researched book for fans of popular science and those who appreciate stories about polar bears, both captive and wild, as well as behind-the-scenes work at zoos. Readers interested in learning more about polar bears and their changing habitats should also try James Raffan’s Ice Walker (2019).
One last fond look at a favorite place? A swan song of a prolific author? Roberts adds inviting details throughout this must-read book, adding poignancy to an already fascinating read.
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The Nation of Plants
Readers who appreciate slim books packed with a social punch and science anecdotes (prickly pears and lichen are especially interesting) will enjoy this offering. Another recommended, thought-provoking read from Mancuso.
Travel readers who appreciate off-the-beaten-path locales and local cuisine will enjoy this dreamy account.
Kenny’s historical assessment of humanity’s handling of infectious diseases, including both successes and failures, is a testament to the remarkable progress made in modern medicine and is a well-rounded overview of the history of plagues.
This book is an excellent read for those interested in the history of medicine and those who enjoy a well-written biography.
For readers who delight in witty accounts of travel with an Anglophile flair, this is a hilarious guide to the road in the company of retirees.
Readers who enjoy descriptive writing about challenging lives will love this work.
A thoughtful, informative account for readers interested in public health and sexual health as well as those with an interest in the history of medicine. Park brings the right amount of care to an often-stigmatized subject.
Recommended for readers of food and diet history and those interested in the future of agriculture and sustainable farming.
A clear, no-holds-barred account that will be useful both to those coming to grips with their own chronic illness and also to the people in their lives.
Both tragic and uplifting, this title will be of particular interest to readers seeking more information about ME/CFS and anyone curious about medical mysteries.
An extraordinary story of compelling narrative nonfiction that is recommended for those interested in space travel or for anyone looking for an exciting read.
A must-read for curious minds, trivia fans, and crime drama enthusiasts.
This book will provide readers with a deeper appreciation of the diversity of the Western landscape and inspiration for creating and cultivating gardens adapted to challenging and sometimes unforgiving sites.
Winchester’s large audience will enjoy this well-worded, interdisciplinary look into the relationship between humans and the land.
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A Beginner’s Guide to America
Although narrated as advice for incoming immigrants, this personal, yet practical account is intended to challenge misconceptions and biases that native-born U.S. citizens have toward documented and undocumented immigrants. It is highly recommended for all.
Meticulously researched, compassionate, and bold, this book should be read immediately and frequently returned to as a textual companion for the ongoing, reiterative work of antiracism.
A frank examination of one woman’s search for identity that will satisfy readers of personal narratives and Black history alike.
A must read for anyone interested in the history of 20th-century women’s lives, fashion, publishing, and New York.
Well-researched and meticulously documented, Bates’s book on the power and danger of masculinity should be required reading for us all.
A carefully reasoned, compelling, and persuasive study of a crisis that requires immediate attention.
This lengthy volume will appeal to those interested in masculinity studies and memoirs dealing with family dysfunction, as well anyone curious about life in an oil boomtown during the early 2010s.
An interesting read for curious feminists and historians, even if the pacing and organization are sometimes uneven. Certainly, readers will learn a great deal, and the author’s enthusiasm for her subject is apparent from page one through the very end.
A scholarly examination, this account will also appeal to nonspecialist readers with a keen interest in queer and feminist history and activism, as well as the history of technology and communication.
This book, which is clearly a labor of love and admiration, will especially appeal to Black women interested in STEM fields as well as those interested in firsthand perspectives of civil rights.
A thought-provoking study of women and leadership and an outstanding contribution to this topic. Highly recommended.
This reflective memoir will engage a variety of readers, and will be of great interest to anyone who has ever considered parenting, human or avian.
Bacon has found their voice in this book, and it's a voice we all need to hear right now.
Richly illustrated with examples from Repton’s Red Books and concluding with extensive references and a bibliography, this volume sets Repton and his work firmly in the life and times of the late 1700s–early 1800s in a book that will appeal to those who enjoy reading about garden designers of the past, or garden history.
Recommended reading for those interested in social justice issues, especially around poverty and health; this would also be an interesting supplemental read for students interested in health science and public health careers.
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The Oak Papers
An entirely understated but overwhelmingly thoughtful book that seeks to remind us of the deep history that humankind shares with trees. For all interested in learning more about how we interact with nature, past and present.
A deep exploration into the world of dreams that is highly recommended for anyone interested in delving more into this topic.
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Desert Oracle
Anyone contemplating a trip to the arid Southwest or wanting to learn more about the area and its natural history should pick up this collection of varied anecdotes.
This is valuable popular science. Barrett deftly explores how the physical workings of the brain influence human nature. The essays don’t prescribe what to think about human nature; rather, they invite readers to think about the kind of human they are or aspire to be.
Fans of Moore will appreciate this collection. For others, it’s an optional purchase.
Readers of Siddhartha Mukherjee and Atul Gawande will appreciate Stephen’s writing. Blending science writing and medical reporting, this is a detailed, yet accessible account that will engage anyone concerned with their respiratory health
Recommended for fans of Ehrlich’s other works, or those interested in climate change observation.
An excellent contribution to literature on ancient civilization and complexity.
Each chapter on the different bird species and migration experiences will vibrantly inform readers about the habits of migratory birds
Readers may still remain overwhelmed by the American health care system after reading this brief overview, but will become more informed and better equipped to manage their health care.
A book that will be of interest to everyone who is concerned about the health effects of food.
Clearly intended primarily for pain sufferers and those supporting them, the book provides appropriately detailed and understandable information while also offering suggestions practitioners should consider.
Informative and engrossing, this book is a page-turner about a deadly outbreak and a reckless compounding pharmacy. Recommended for fans of true-life medical thrillers.
A beneficial overview of the brain, what we know about it, and what we’re still discovering.
A lyrically written tribute to the grizzly that will appeal to readers who enjoy books about the history of exploration, grizzly bears, and wilderness areas as well as those whose hobbies include hiking, hunting, or learning more about the natural world. Suggest to those who enjoyed Down from the Mountain by Bryce Andrews.
An informative memoir for scientifically minded readers, and readers looking for personal stories on living with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
A readable, well-documented legal history that will appeal to a broad audience.
Readers who have not yet taken the time to deeply consider how privilege impacts feminist movements will finish the book with new perspectives on the topic of gender equality.
Zamalin’s brief and blunt critique of failures and successes in the struggle for human rights in the United States calls to readers who care about racial and social justice to commit to a progressive, multiracial democratic movement to fight oppression, end discrimination, and extend economic freedom. Critical reading.
Effectively showing the gulf between American ideals and reality, this book is recommended not only for those interested in American Muslims, but also for those interested in minority communities in general.
Unlike dry technology books, this accessible account incorporates absorbing writing, personal anecdotes, and scientific projections of life with robots. The authors’ writing will speak to readers interested in futuristic technology and those who enjoy comparing current innovations to upcoming technologies.
An ideal overview of American violence that will pique the interest of general readers and provide high school students and undergraduates with an outstanding resource for reports and background research.
Seidule openly confronts his own indifference to racism, and this absorbing book will be of value to anyone interested in how history informs our present.
Fans of the British royal family will enjoy this spirited retrospective, which should prove popular with a range of readers.
This book makes a compelling argument that white America’s fear of interracial procreation was a driving concern in the creation and maintenance of segregation throughout the Jim Crow era; a thought-provoking read.
In this time full of tumult and unrest, statistics already show a sharp increase in mental health issues in children and adolescents, and parents will be looking for resources to help. Recommended for its practical insights and tips.
This book combines expertise with humble personal experience to show how modeling, believing in our children, and valuing learning instead of accolades will go a long way toward preventing addiction.
Full of pictures and the unique voices of teenage girls in a variety of situations and cultures, this book provides a snapshot of teens’ lives around the world.
This will prove a helpful volume to parents in the trenches.
Attenborough’s iconic sense of narration is present throughout this career biography and testimonial. Longtime devotees as well as newcomers will find much to learn about the man and his mission.
Complete with instructions for reading, this book showcases some of Macfarlane’s most genre-defying work.
While Glenn and Nick Taylor’s biography John Glenn: A Memoir and Tom Wolfe’s The Right Stuff offer more details about NASA and Glenn’s role in the Space Race, George provides interesting insights into the mark he left on American culture.
A fascinating albeit chilling account of how human embryo engineering moved from the realm of sf to scientific fact. Recommended for anyone interested in the brave new world of genetic engineering technologies.
Offering a window into the world of medieval monks, this will appeal to lovers of scientific history.
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Black Hole Survival Guide
Recommended for nonscientists and those seeking to understand the cosmos better.
Arney has successfully managed to wrangle a huge amount of complex information into one significant volume. Readers are given a vision of potentially powerful future treatments, as there is hope that strategies will evolve ahead of the rebel cells. Essential for medical and consumer health collections.
Entertaining, not dryly technical, with illustrations throughout, this wide-ranging resource will be of interest to anyone concerned about indoor air quality and particularly those who live with allergies, and whose symptoms are worse in their homes.
Support groups often provide listening and understanding beyond what professionals can offer. When that sort of personal contact isn’t immediately available, a book such as this can serve as a close substitute. The elegance and honesty with which these writers share raw emotions and practical knowledge make it a valuable resource.
A seminal collection of perspectives that are often unheard or overlooked, this work deserves a broad audience.
Sure to be a landmark book, Kurcinka’s well-researched advice may just be a sanity and sleep saver for new parents.
This splendidly crafted book will appeal to regional specialists and general readers.
Oluo calls on us to do better because we deserve better, and her words will resonate with all ready to look inward and enact change.
An essential and powerful call for action asking us all to examine the role our silence plays in upholding white supremacy.
Moving and meditative, this reckoning on Blackness, manhood, and self adds to Laymon's legacy as an influential writer.
Anyone interested in the early days of space exploration will be drawn to this fast-paced, accessible book.
A revelatory, celebratory trip through the amazing diversity of Latinx.
Hirsch’s book may prove helpful to those who have had to learn to balance teaching or facilitating with parenting since March 2020.
A significant offering for its timely, accessible documentation of writing, artwork, and thought around Black lives and Black futurity.
O’Neill is a talented writer, and this powerful meditation on collective memory is necessary reading for knowing ourselves and our history.
This thought-provoking collection of ruminations from Black women on how they thrive and struggle in the complex world today is particularly relevant to this moment but will remain an important text for years to come.
Great Adaptations: Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution’s Mysteries Solved.
Casual science readers will be hooked from page one; for those contemplating careers in the sciences, this should be required reading.
Empathetic, candid, and curious, Zoellner has built an eclectic, eloquent guide to the social and physical landscapes of America.
An immersive, thought-provoking dive into myriad travel experiences. Highly recommended for both travel aficionados and general readers.
Seamlessly intertwined with information about scientific and social developments in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including facts about important names in geology, chemistry, and mineralogy, this welcome guide will engage readers of science biographies and the history of science.
The bird feeding shelf is crowded, but with public interest so high there’s probably room for this happy introductory guide.
Recommend reading for those interested in the human story behind emergency room medicine, both the stories of those who work in that field and the stories of those who need the services. Also recommended for those who enjoy personal essay collections.
An unromantic yet beautiful look at life. Readers who appreciate travel stories full of local flavor, as well as those who have ever wondered how a seafood feast ends up on their plate, will enjoy this one.
Delightful, enjoyable, and informative but lacking as a quality, comprehensive resource. Will appeal to general readers interested in basic, jargon-free information on pandemics and viruses.
Pass on this poorly considered collection of projects.
Relying on primary source materials, Seligman has created a highly readable and enjoyable account of this little-known episode in American history. Highly recommended, especially for those interested in American history and Jewish history, as well as gender and labor studies.
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