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Extreme Conservation: Life at the Edges of the World
By Joel Berger
This observant and witty book asks difficult questions about our role in saving species living in extreme climates.
The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow’s World
By Charles C. Mann
Examining the worldviews of two influential but largely forgotten thinkers.
Where the Water Goes
By David Owen
A riveting exploration of survival — and supremacy — in the face of a finite flow.
A Wilder Time: Notes from a Geologist at the Edge of the Greenland Ice
By William E. Glassley
The mind of a scientist, the heart of a philosopher, and the soul of a poet are all captured in this slim journal.
Reality Is Not What It Seems
By Carlo Rovelli
Making science understandable to the rest of us.
The Secret Life of Flies
By Erica McAlister
This book about airborne pests gives an unexpectedly good buzz.
Dinner with Darwin: Food, Drink, and Evolution
By Jonathan Silvertown
A fascinating discussion of the science and anthropology behind today’s human diet.
Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance, and the Future of Evolution
By Jonathan B. Losos
A captivating look at dueling theories on the origin and adaptability of species.
