Nobel laureate Wilczek presents ten insights that illuminate what the world is and how it works. Fundamentals is built around a simple but profound idea: the models of the world we construct as children are practical and adequate for everyday life, but they do not bring in the surprising and mind-expanding revelations of modern science. To do that, we must look at the world anew, combining clear thinking with an openness to wonder. This "born again"...

"In this thrilling memoir of a life spent exploring the most incredible places on Earth--from the Great African Seaforest to the crocodile lairs of the Okavango Delta--Craig Foster reveals how we can attend to the earthly beauty around us and deepen our love for all living things, whether we make our homes in the country, the city, or anywhere in between. Foster explores his struggles to remain present to life when a disconnection from nature and...

The fourth volume in the immensely popular Field Guide series, gives readers unprecedented insight into the techniques of 28 of today's most innovative creators of poetry comics, graphic narratives, and text + image hybrids. With original craft essays, corresponding exercises, and full color examples of their work, each contributor offers reflection and instruction informed by their own methods and processes.

"The Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous objects in the world, attracting millions of visitors to the British Museum ever year, and yet most people don't really know what it is. Discovered in a pile of rubble in 1799, this slab of stone proved to be the key to unlocking a lost language that baffled scholars for centuries. Carved in ancient Egypt, the Rosetta Stone carried the same message in different languages-in Greek using Greek letters, and...

"Explore the world of the cat, discovering the wonders of both wild cats and domesticated breeds. Find out about fearsome feline predators, super-sharp senses, and common cat characteristics." --

"A history of the thinkers, writers, and artists who shaped intellectual culture in Cold War Europe and America"-- Menand analyzes the economic, demographic, and technological forces that drove social and cultural change in US during the twenty years following the end of the Second World War. Introducing us to the personalities at the center of this transformation -- artists and thinkers both in the US and abroad -- he shows how they exerted a powerful...

"Introduction to planets in our solar system using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index." --

In this groundbreaking new history of the role of American women in World War II, a top military analyst for the CIA presents the inspiring, shocking and heartbreaking stories of these servicewomen that reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of combat in the war and illustrates important realities about modern warfighting. In this groundbreaking new history of the role of American women in World War II, Andrews presents the inspiring,...

Passionate about art from an early age, Gonzales didn't get serious about painting until after she had raised her family and worked "a real job." Now she offers an engaging approach for any beginner, but especially those who have been postponing their artistic aspirations. Gonzales includes strategies for gathering inspiration, as well as practical advice on materials, and a selection of projects to ease your way.