Cynthia Lee Knight

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The Mutant Project: Inside the Global Race to Genetically Modify Humans

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.
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Rewilding: The Radical New Science of Ecological Recovery

Jepson and Blythe reiterate arguments in an attempt to put a positive spin on rewilding and the debate surrounding it, but conservation professionals and non-specialists with a keen interest in conservation biology should find this book to be a thought-provoking read.

Science Fictions: How Fraud, Bias, Negligence, and Hype Undermine the Search for Truth

An uncompromising examination of the collision between the ideals of science and the realities of scientific publishing. Highly recommended for popular science readers curious about what lurks behind science headlines.

Vesper Flights

Macdonald’s unique voice is highly recommended for fans of her first book and science enthusiasts who enjoy natural history with a British flavor.

The Remarkable Life of the Skin: An Intimate Journey Across Our Largest Organ

Lyman conveys both the science of the skin as well as its many wonders and paradoxes while imparting much practical advice on its care. At first blush dermatology may not seem the most enticing subject, but this brilliant synthesis will be an engrossing read for anyone interested in human health and biology.
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In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration

This eloquent tribute to walking moves seamlessly between neuroscience and literature and is perfectly pitched for nonspecialists who will no doubt be inspired to kick-start or amp up a walking program.
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Rivers of Power: How a Natural Force Raised Kingdoms, Destroyed Civilizations, and Shapes Our World

A fascinating look at a critical resource and the ideal companion to Fred Pearce’s When the Rivers Run Dry.

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The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis

Overall, the authors’ optimistic, can-do advice for mitigating the worst effects of global warming will help environmentally engaged readers find direction and purpose. An excellent companion to David Wallace-Wells’s The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming.
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Fantastic Fossils: A Guide to Finding and Identifying Prehistoric Life

Overall, this well-written introduction to the joys of fossil hunting is recommended for the neophyte fossil collector who hasn’t read Richard Fortey’s classic, Fossils: Key to the Past.
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