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ANDREA WULF

THE INVENTION OF NATUREAlexander von Humboldt’s New WorldFINALIST FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION“Wulf does much to revive our appreciation of this ecological visionary through her lively, impressively re-searched account of his travels and exploits, reminding us of the lasting in� uence of his primary insight.” —� e New York Times Book ReviewKNOPF | CLOTH | 496 PAGES | $30.00

DAVID EAGLEMAN

THE BRAINThe Story of YouA COMPANION TO THE PBS SERIES“An ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind. . . structured around crucial and wide-ranging questions. . . . And Eagleman’s answers are consistently clear, engaging and thought-provoking.” —NaturePANTHEON | CLOTH | 224 PAGES | $27.95

ALAN LIGHTMAN

THE ACCIDENTAL UNIVERSEThe World You Thought You Knew

“Alan Lightman might be the only writer who can dance through not just one but seven universes in a book not much larger than a human hand.”—� e Columbus DispatchVINTAGE | PAPERBACK | 176 PAGES | $15.00

KEVIN ASHTON

HOW TO FLY A HORSEThe Secret History of Creation, Invention, and Discovery

“Ashton’s message is  direct and hopeful: creativity isn’t just for geniuses—it’s for everybody.”   —Joseph T. Hallinan, author of 

Why We Make MistakesANCHOR | PAPERBACK | 336 PAGES | $15.95

HOPE JAHREN

LAB GIRLAn illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a longtime collaboration, in work and in life; and a stunningly fresh look at plants that will forev-er change how you see and think about the natural world.KNOPF | CLOTH | 304 PAGES | $26.95

JANNA LEVIN

BLACK HOLE BLUES AND OTHER SONGS FROM OUTER SPACE“Janna Levin immerses us in the heady world of scientists straining to detect gravitational waves. What emerges is a story about listening . . . the most sensitive, determined, obsessive listening anyone has ever tried to do. Keenly observed and lyrically written, her account of this quest will move you.” —Steven Strogatz, Cornell UniversityKNOPF | CLOTH | 256 PAGES | $26.95

ELIEZER J. STERNBERG

NEUROLOGICThe Brain’s Hidden Rationale Behind Our Irrational Behavior

“In NeuroLogic, Sternberg takes us on a fascinating ex-ploration of the impulses and quirks that make us hu-man. An innovative, engaging look inside the black box that is the mind.” —Maria Konnikova, author of

Mastermind: How to � ink Like Sherlock HolmesPANTHEON | CLOTH | 320 PAGES | $27.95

MAX TEGMARK

OUR MATHEMATICAL UNIVERSEMy Quest for the Ultimate Nature of Reality

“� is is science writing at its best—dynamic, dramatic and accessible. . . . Brilliantly argued and beautifully writ-ten, it is never  less than thought-provoking about the greatest mysteries of our existence.” —� e New York TimesVINTAGE | PAPERBACK | 432 PAGES | $16.95

LEONARD MLODINOW

THE UPRIGHT THINKERSThe Human Journey from Living in Trees to Understanding the Cosmos

“An inspiring, exciting exploration of how our very in-quisitive species has attempted to comprehend the cosmos.” —� e American ScholarVINTAGE | PAPERBACK | 352 PAGES | $16.95

DANIEL E. LIEBERMAN

THE STORY OF THE HUMAN BODYEvolution, Health, and Disease

“Monumental. . . . � rough Lieberman’s eyes, evolution-ary history not only comes alive, it becomes the means to understand, and ultimately in� uence, our body’s future.” —Neil Shubin, author of Your Inner FishVINTAGE | PAPERBACK | 480 PAGES | $15.95

DAVID SIBLEY

THE SIBLEY FIELD GUIDE TO BIRDS OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICASecond Edition

Now completely revised and updated—the indispensable resource for all birders seeking an authoritative guide to the birds of the West in a portable format they will want to carry into the � eld.KNOPF | PAPERBACK | 504 PAGES | $19.95

SYDNEY PADUA

THE THRILLING ADVENTURES OF LOVELACE AND BABBAGEThe (Mostly) True Story of the First Computer

“Don’t be fooled by the word ‘comic.’ Sydney Padua tells a story that is tender, passionate, and true.” —James Gleick, author of � e InformationPANTHEON | CLOTH | 320 PAGES | $28.95

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