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A new account of the central role developmental processes play in evolution A new scientific view of evolution is emerging--one that challenges and expands our understanding of how evolution works. Recent research demonstrates that organisms differ greatly in how effective...

The story of humanity's evolving relationship with the natural world from pre-history to the present day   Nature has long been the source of human curiosity and wonderment, and the inspiration for some of our deepest creative impulses. But we are now witnessing...

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's weather Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile anyone who is curious about weather. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color...

An indispensable illustrated source of information for hundreds of species of North American trees   This authoritative reference on native and non-native trees of North America, by Smithsonian veteran W. John Kress, provides an unprecedented appraisal of...

A leading scientist's guide to the way our immune system protects us--but only most of the time   What is our immune system, and how does it work? A vast array of cells, proteins and chemicals spring into action whenever our bodies are damaged, but immunity is...

A marvelously illustrated guide to color in the natural world Recent years have seen tremendous strides in the fields of vision, visual ecology, and our own multilayered experience of color in life and the world. These advances have been driven by astonishing discoveries in...

Legendary conservationists show us that we still have the power to prevent critical consequences of the sixth extinction in this game-changing book. Can we save threatened animals and ecosystems in the midst of a mass extinction? The answer is a resounding yes! Before They...