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  The Science of Liberty -...

  Timothy Ferris

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  “Ferris is a master analogist who conveys his insights on the history of cosmology with a lyrical flair.” —The New York Times Book Review In The Science of Liberty, award-winning author Timothy Ferris—called “the best popular science writer in the English language today” by the Christian Science Monitor and “the best science writer of his generation” by the Washington Post—makes a passionate case for science as the inspiration behind the rise of liberalism and democracy. In the grand tradition of such luminaries of the field as Bill Bryson, Richard Dawkins, and Oliver Sacks—as well as his own The Whole Shebang and Coming of Age in the Milky Way—Ferris has written a brilliant chronicle of how science sparked the spread of liberal democracy and transformed today’s world.

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  The Body's Keepers - A Social...

  Paul Kimmel

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  The kidney is an extraordinary organ—in many ways the regulator, the metronome, the keeper of the human body’s delicate equilibrium. On a given day, minute by minute, it purifies the body of toxins it encounters from diet, climate, activity, and injury. It allows us to be and to move in the world. And yet most of us know so very little about these extraordinary vessels nestled in our bodies—and indeed millions of us only really learn about them when they stop working. Nearly a million Americans every year have end stage kidney disease, about 37 million have some form of chronic kidney disease. And it is an incredibly common universe of challenge and ailment that, until relatively recently, would simply kill those afflicted with it. Renowned nephrologist Dr. Paul Kimmel takes us on an eye-opening journey through the history of kidney disease, dialysis, and transplantation. Drawing on both his extensive research and decades of experience in the field, he explains the development of treatments, technologies, and medical practices that have advanced the care of patients with kidney disease. Kimmel illuminates the impact of medical advances on the lives of those suffering from this debilitating disease and offers a clear understanding of the challenges that remain.

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  Rereading the Fossil Record -...

  David Sepkoski

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  “David Sepkoski’s book is the first to examine the rise of paleobiology and the emergence of macroevolution as a discipline in the 1970s.” —Kevin Padian, University of California, Berkeley 
   
  Rereading the Fossil Record presents the first-ever historical account of the origin, rise, and importance of paleobiology, from the mid-nineteenth century to the late 1980s. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, David Sepkoski shows how the movement was conceived and promoted by a small but influential group of paleontologists and examines the intellectual, disciplinary, and political dynamics involved in the ascendency of paleobiology. By tracing the role of computer technology, large databases, and quantitative analytical methods in the emergence of paleobiology, this book also offers insight into the growing prominence and centrality of data-driven approaches in recent science. 
   
  “In the 1970s, a new kid on the block was shaking up paleontology, geology and biology. Historian David Sepkoski charts the rise of paleobiology from 1945 to 1985, driven by a small but illustrious band of paleontologists including Stephen Jay Gould and David Raup, who grappled with how the geological record could produce evidence for evolution. The solution, as Sepkoski engagingly relates, lay in quantitative analysis of evolutionary patterns in fossils.” —Nature 
   
  “David Sepkoski’s book is the one book that anyone interested in evolution should buy this year. And next year. And probably the year after. The reason is that, for the first time, the emergence of the modern science of macroevolution receives its due.” —Reports of the National Center for Science Education

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  The Insanely Simple Guide to...

  Scott La Counte

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  Learn how to use the 2021 Apple Watch 
  The Apple Watch is hard to define. It’s a great device to…make calls...send messages...use apps. The problem with defining it is there isn’t one fea-ture that it’s good at. It’s good at many things and used for multiple purposes. It’s good for fitness. But it’s also good for kids to communicate with you from school. And it’s good for your health. And...well, you get the idea. It has many purposes depending on who you are. In almost every situation, however, the Apple Watch will save you time and help you stay organized. 
  If you are new to Apple Watch or you just want to use it better, then this guide, which is based off of watchOS 8, will help you out. It covers all of the most popular features. 
  Inside, you will learn about: 
  •	What's new in WatchOS 8.  
  •	What the Apple Watch Series 7 can (and can't) do.  
  •	WatchOS gestures.  
  •	Understanding blood oxygen levels and ECG. 
  •	Using Apple Pay from your Apple Watch.  
  •	Tracking sleep. 
  •	Finding, installing, updating, and remov-ing apps from your Apple Watch.  
  •	Using different Apple Watch features (such as SOS, Breathe, compass).  
  •	Using different Apple Watch apps (such as Calendar, Reminders, Music).  
  •	Getting driving directions with the Apple Watch.  
  •	Using Siri on the Apple Watch.  
  •	Doing a workout with the Apple Watch Series 7.  
  •	And much more!   
  Are you ready to start enjoying your new Apple Watch? Then let's get started! 
  Note: This audiobook isn't endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.

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  Man Down - A Guide for Men on...

  Charlie Hoare

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  With personal experiences and insights, Man Down will improve your awareness of mental health and enable you to live a happier, healthier life.
   
  How often do you put on a ‘coping’ front, when in reality you’re troubled with insecurities and anxieties? Do you find it difficult to open up about how you’re feeling? You might be surprised to learn that you are not alone and that many men find it challenging to talk about their worries. From tips on how to reach out, to advice on navigating mental-health issues, this volume is full of guidance on how to look out for your well-being. Topics include: anxiety and depression, stress, suicidal thoughts, dealing with traditional gender expectations, self-care and mindfulness methods, how to open up and where to seek help.  
  Cover design by Ric Gray.

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  Seeds on Ice

  Melissa Petruzzello

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  Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica and Åsmund Asdal of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault discuss crop diversity, seed banking, and the important work done by this remote facility. This is the sixth installment of the Botanize! podcast series.

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