Evolution

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history. Having done field work in New Guinea for more than 30 years, Jared Diamond presents the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped...

Dawkins' brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it....

From survival of the fittest to survival of the most conscious, discover a revolutionary scientific message of hope for humanity's future. For over a century, Darwin’s concept of “survival of the fittest,” or life as competition, has shaped the fate of civilization. Renowned cell biologist...

“An exceptional book” (Helen Fisher) by a leading evolutionary psychologist and sex researcher that lays out a new theory of sexual conflict, exposing the roots of the dangerous dynamics that underpin men’s predatory behavior - and what can be done to address it. Sexual conflict permeates...

In an age where new technologies such as AI threaten to supplant human intelligence, award-winning scientist Gregg Braden explores how the qualities that make us human—emotional intelligence, intuition, compassion, and creativity—may be the most powerful technologies of all. There are rare...

With characteristic pungency and simplicity of style, the author of Sociobiology challenges old prejudices and current misconceptions about the nature-nurture debate....

Can we trust our senses to tell us the truth? Challenging leading scientific theories that claim that our senses report back objective reality, cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman argues that while we should take our perceptions seriously, we should not take them literally. How can it be possible...

The Ape That Understood the Universe is the story of the strangest animal in the world: the human animal. It opens with a question: How would an alien scientist view our species?

Written specifically for the general listener, and for entry-level students, it covers all the most important elements of this interdisciplinary subject, from the role of evolution in our selection of partner, to the influence of genetics on parenting.

Nature’s toxins, how they evolved, and why we use and abuse them....

Perhaps the most influential science book ever written, On the Origin of Species has continued to fascinate for more than a century after its initial publication....

The Blind Watchmaker is as prescient and timely a book as ever....

The New York Times bestselling author of Darwin’s Doubt presents groundbreaking scientific evidence of the existence of God, based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology. Beginning in the late 19th century, many intellectuals began to insist that scientific knowledge conflicts...

Why did humans abandon hunting and gathering for sedentary communities dependent on livestock and cereal grains and governed by precursors of today's states? Find out....

Bloomsbury presents The Genetic Book of the Dead, written and read by Richard Dawkins. From one of the world’s great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history. In this groundbreaking new approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how...

The definitive insider's history of the genetic revolution--significantly updated to reflect the discoveries of the last decade. James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the...

Join us on a journey through how we understand the universe, from its most basic particles and forces to planets, stars, and galaxies, and back through cosmic history to the birth of the cosmos....

An exciting and accessible new view of the evolution of human and animal life on Earth. From the author of national bestseller, Your Inner Fish, this extraordinary journey of discovery spans centuries, as explorers and scientists seek to understand the origins of life's immense diversity...

It seems likely that scientists will someday discover how life can emerge on habitable planets like the early Earth and Mars. In Origin of Life: What Everyone Needs to Know, David W. Deamer has written a comprehensive guide to the origin of life that is organized in three sections. The first...

Of the codified laws of nature, only one inscribes a direction to time: the dreaded second law of thermodynamics, which declares that the disorder of a closed system tends to increase as time passes. New shoes eventually scuff, our bodies weaken and die. Yet our senses tell us that...

A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human history Geneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archaeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand...

New updated and expanded edition of the groundbreaking book that ignited a firestorm in the scientific world with its radical approach to evolution Explains how past forms and behaviors of organisms determine those of similar organisms in the present through morphic resonance Reveals the...

"On the Origin of Species must be high on any serious list of the most important and influential books ever written. On its first publication in 1859, Thomas Henry Huxley exclaimed 'How extremely stupid of me not to have thought of that.' Charles Darwin's revolutionary idea is, indeed, an...

Societies that ignore social disintegration and collapsing birth rates are putting their future in peril. So why are we ignoring the signs? ?In The Origin Of Politics, Nicholas Wade explains how our political systems compete with a more ancient set of rules for organizing society—those...

In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing...

From survival of the fittest to survival of the most conscious, discover a revolutionary scientific message of hope for humanity's future. For over a century, Darwin’s concept of “survival of the fittest,” or life as competition, has shaped the fate of civilization. Renowned cell biologist...

With senses that often seem alien to us, bees navigate complex decisions about where to find food, when to fight or flee, and how to work together. The Language of Bees invites listeners into the hidden world of bee communication, a realm where creatures less than an inch long use scent, vibration, movement, and sound to cooperate, share information, and survive.

There are few stories more remarkable than the evolution of life on earth. Where did humans come from? Where did life come from? New fields of study, such as molecular biology and astrobiology, are shedding remarkable new light on the origin of life and the origin of sex. In this Very Short...

Journey to a remote volcanic archipelago where astonishing biodiversity sparked a revolution in evolutionary biology. From the violent geological birth of these isolated shores to the arrival of early whalers and castaways, witness how an unlikely cradle of life reshaped our understanding of the...

A wondrous, eye-opening exploration of the surprising ways life is interconnected—and why it matters "Absolutely enthralling. I was hooked from the first sentence." —Bill Bryson, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body From evolution to capitalism, our belief in the...

Discover the evolutionary science and ancient history that transformed wary Ice Age wolves into our most loyal friends. Perfect for your daily dog walk or a relaxing weekend listen, this awe-inspiring journey reveals how humans and wild predators learned to read each other. Experience the...

Dive into an awe-inspiring scientific detective story where ancient remains rewrite the evolutionary history of Earth. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this gripping narrative transforms static museum pieces into a dynamic, mind-expanding adventure. Travel from the rugged dig camps of...

Master the awe-inspiring science of natural selection to decode human evolution and our connection to the living world. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this immersive biology journey transforms complex genetics into a captivating story of survival. Trace the epic timeline of...

Explore the awe-inspiring science of the unseen world and uncover how microscopic architects drive human evolution. Perfect for your morning commute or a curious nature walk, this mind-expanding journey transforms abstract germs into the resilient organisms that secretly run our planet. Trace...

Discover how a deadly chemical waste triggered a global mass extinction before evolving into the biological breath of life. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring natural history transforms a single restless atom into an unforgettable protagonist. Whether you are seeking a...

Embark on an awe-inspiring science travelogue where unforgiving volcanic islands spark the radical theory of evolution. Perfect for your daily commute, this cinematic audiobook transports you directly to boiling undersea volcanoes and crowded seabird cliffs. Lose yourself in an adventurous...

Transform your daily commute into an immersive deep time adventure where extreme climate shifts test human survival. Picture a world buried under glaciers kilometers thick, where fragile ecosystems evolved against devastating odds. This cinematic exploration of paleontology and Earth science...

Uncover the ultimate natural history survival story as ancient apex predators outlasted cataclysms to rule our oceans. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive exploration brings you face-to-face with marine biology's most misunderstood survivors. Trade fear for fascination as you...

Master the secrets of evolutionary science and deep time in this fast-paced journey from cosmic dust to complex life. Perfect for a morning commute or learning on the go, this mind-expanding narrative transforms billions of years of chaotic planetary history into an accessible, gripping...

Uncover the evolutionary secrets behind mass extinction in this awe-inspiring journey through prehistoric paleontology. Perfect for an educational commute, this poignant natural history brings ancient seas, swampy coal forests, and vanished ice age megafauna vividly back to life. Witness the...

Uncover our gripping evolutionary survival story, rising from vulnerable prehistoric scavengers to global architects. Perfect for your daily commute or a weekend of deep focus, this immersive scientific adventure transports you directly into the dangerous landscapes of ancient Africa. Stand...

Discover the hidden history of biology as ancient microbes transform a lifeless, violent rock into a thriving planet. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this wondrous evolutionary journey shrinks you down to witness the greatest survival story ever told. Step inside a bustling microscopic...

Journey through human evolution to uncover the awe-inspiring survival story of our ancient ancestors. Whether you seek a captivating educational escape during a morning commute or deep learning on a long drive, this immersive prehistoric adventure delivers. Experience the visceral sights and...

Dive into the brutal history of human evolution, where daily survival meant outsmarting a deadly Pleistocene wilderness. Perfect for a focused commute, this immersive journey reveals how ordinary hunter-gatherers transformed crushing anxiety into the resilient foundations of human nature. Feel...

Experience the awe-inspiring natural history of our planet, transforming from a chaotic inferno into a thriving haven. Whether you are seeking a mind-expanding journey for your daily commute or relaxing with deep-time science, this grand evolutionary saga delivers. Plunge into the quiet darkness...

Harnessing a deadly natural element sparked human evolution, forged empires, and ignited our modern climate crisis. This awe-inspiring popular science journey traces the untamed physical phenomenon of the flame from prehistoric lightning strikes to the glowing hearths that fundamentally rewired...

This fascinating food history reveals how a biological mutation turned a simple liquid into a dietary battlefield. Perfect for satisfying your curiosity during a daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative tracks human evolution from prehistoric farming settlements to the highly contested...

Unearth the awe-inspiring secrets of evolutionary biology as ancient stone reveals how life survived global catastrophes. Perfect for your daily commute, this thrilling journey through deep time transforms ordinary rocks into dramatic chronicles of extinction and survival. Embark on an...

This awe-inspiring natural history adventure reveals how tiny evolutionary marvels quietly conquered and shaped our Earth. Perfect for an inquisitive daily commute or a relaxing weekend walk, this deep-time exploration transforms background bugs into the true titans of ecology and human...

Uncover the startling evolutionary biology and human history of how taming the wild permanently altered our own destiny. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this thought-provoking journey sweeps from Ice Age campfires to modern genetic laboratories. Far from a simple tale of mankind...