Life Sciences
A Feast of Science
By Dr. Joe Schwarcz
An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies science, from the author of over a dozen bestselling popular science books
Crave answers? Dr. Joe Schwarcz demystifies the chemistry of everyday life, serving up practical knowledge to both inform and entertain. Guaranteed ... Read more
Back to the Well
By Marq de Villiers
Shortlisted for the Donner Prize and the Evelyn Richardson Non-Fiction Award
"This book will ruffle some feathers as well as open some minds, but for anyone who cares about the earth's most precious resource, it is worth the read. " — Publishers Weekly
Droughts. Floods. Contamination. ... Read more
Chasing Captain America
By Paul Zehr
Foreword by Simon Whitfield
Afterword by Nicole Stott
Could we create a real-life superhero by changing human biology itself?
The form and function of the human body, once entirely delimited by nature, are now fluid concepts thanks to recent advances in biomedical science and engineering. Professor, author, and comic book enthusiast ... Read more
Earth Alive
By Stan Rowe
Earth Alive is a collection of thought-provoking essays, short pieces, and reviews that explore and uncover the intimate connections between humans and the Earth. Stan Rowe prompts us to think in revolutionary terms about developing a new world-view. Edited and with a preface ... Read more
Eat the Beetles!
By David Waltner-Toews
“Provides a sturdy literary exoskeleton to the field of human insectivory . . . it entertains as it enlightens. ” — Daniella Martin, author of Edible: An Adventure into the World of Eating Insects and the Last Great Hope to Save the Planet
Will eating insects change the ... Read more
Evolution
By Jean-Pierre Rogel
Translated by Nigel Spencer
With all the attention given to "creationism" in the news these days, Jean-Pierre Rogel felt it was important to show how Darwin's concept of natural selection can be seen in action in everyday situations. Beginning with a familiar cottage scene that includes squirrels, loons, ... Read more
Field Study
By Helen Humphreys
“[A] delightful mix of memoir and field study. ” — Publishers Weekly STARRED review
Award-winning and beloved author Helen Humphreys discovers her local herbarium and realizes we need to look for beauty in whatever nature we have left — no matter how diminished
Award-winning ... Read more
Fly in the Ointment, The
By Dr. Joe Schwarcz
Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the fascinating chemistry all around us in this intriguing look at everyday science
From pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic, the science that surrounds us can be mystifying. Why do some people drill holes in their heads ... Read more
Home Place
By Stan Rowe
First released in 1990, the essays in Home Place range from the personalthe search for a childhood vision of pristine grassland, the boy who goes from hunting to respecting wildlife and the living space around himto theory on land use, environmental law, agriculture, education, ... Read more