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Offers an expansive, unified theory of thought that brings together the vast resources of neuroscience, computation, and cognitive linguistics.What is an idea, and where does it come from? We experience thought as if it were abstract, but every thought is actually a...
"This illuminating book serves as homage to a brilliant naturalist and extraordinary birds. If you loved H Is for Hawk, put this next on your reading list." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)From the merlin to the golden eagle, the goshawk to the honey buzzard, James...
"Just astonishing . . . Our natural navigational capacities are no match for those of the supernavigators in this eye-opening book."—Frans de Waal, The New York Times Book Review Publisher's note: Supernavigators was published in the UK under the title Incredible...
An expanded edition of the classic philosophical work that enquires into the nature and justification of scientific knowledge.The publication of Personal Knowledge in 1958 shook the science world, as Michael Polanyi took aim at the long-standing ideals of rigid...
Explore the fascinating world of human anatomy through the lens of pathology.Nicole Angemi's Anatomy Book invites readers into a visually compelling and medically rigorous exploration of the human body. Curated by renowned pathologist Nicole Angemi, this catalog...
Informed by findings from paleontology, biology, and more, two scientists propose a provocative new theory of how life evolved on Earth. “Deserves kudos for infectious élan, impressive scholarship, and a plausible accounting of life’s herky-jerky, hurry-up-and-wait...
"A refreshingly frank look at the science behind global warming and, more importantly, what is coming next." —The Faster TimesA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the YearImagine a planet where North American and Eurasian navies are squaring off over shipping...
"Utterly fascinating." —Bill Bryson"An incredible journey." —Siddhartha Mukherjee*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY**2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*A groundbreaking exploration...
“An elegant and accessible” investigation of 6 interpretations of quantum mechanics—“highly recommended” for students of the sciences, sci-fi fans, and anyone interested in the strange world of quantum physics (Forbes)Rules of the quantum world seem to say that a cat...
Lithium batteries may hold the key to an environmentally sustainable, oil-independent future. From electric cars to a "smart" power grid that can actually store electricity, letting us harness the powers of the sun and the wind and use them when we need them,...
