"Will Moretti can no longer ignore the gnawing sense that he's just going through the motions of living. The death of his good friend Rich is the catalyst that sends him from New York to a camp for healing in the mountains of southern Arizona. His journey takes him through a series of unforgettable trips and lessons that fracture his worldview.Guided by his instructors, Will examines the relationship of diet to human evolution, and he discovers how...

"For readers of Inside of a Dog and The Soul of an Octopus, a fascinating, charming, and revelatory look at the science behind why animals play that shows how life--at its most fundamental level--is playful. In Kingdom of Play, critically acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of playful animals and the scientists who study them. From octopuses on Australia's Great Barrier Reef to meerkats in the Kalahari...

A young wolf wishes she were more like her brothers and sisters until she meets a young human child.

"From the discovery of the fossil Archaeopteryx to more than 10,000 different documented species today, birds have become the second most diversified class of vertebrates on Earth. Birds have changed and evolved extensively since they first emerged in prehistoric times, but that diversity could dwindle and even vanish unless we take steps to conserve their habitats, ensuring that they sustain their numbers and their variety. This comprehensive natural...

When Caitlin Clark scored 41 points to help Iowa upset defending national champion and previously undefeated South Carolina in the 2023 Final Four, ESPN averaged 5.5 million viewers for the game. It was a record for a national semifinal. Iowa lost to LSU in the championship, but the game registered 9.9 million viewers. Another record. Eight months after the 2023 tournament, the NCAA announced a new media rights deal with ESPN for sports including

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"Chart the history of Star Wars in this stunning guide, from the time before the High Republic to the end of the First Order. An indispensable companion for all Star Wars fans, this premium quality book displays visual timelines that chronologically map key events, characters, and developments, and mark their significance. Track crucial conflicts across the years that affect the galaxy in profound ways. Follow the Skywalker lightsaber as it passes...

"World-renowned soprano and arts/health advocate Renee Fleming curates a collection of essays from leading scientists, creative arts therapists, educators, healthcare providers and artists about the powerful impacts of music and the arts on health and the human experience A compelling and growing body of research has shown music and arts therapies to be effective tools for addressing a widening array of conditions, from providing pain relief, to enhancing...

Tracing the history of weaponry from the stone axes of prehistoric warfare to the high-tech world of modern-day military operations, uses photographs, captions, and descriptions to chronicle the evolution of military armaments.

The ultimate guide to the history, science and community behind coffee. Here, Tristan Stephenson exploresthe origins of coffee, its journey around the world and cultural influence. A section on Farming, Roasting & Assessing coffee takes an in-depth look at the growing and harvesting process, the evolution of the coffeeroaster and the science behind the many flavours of coffee. There is also advice on buying coffee, understanding the differences between...