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A groundbreaking exploration of how life survives in extreme habitats, for fans of Ed Yong, Merlin Sheldrake and David Attenborough.

Riley A: Super Natural

Super Natural

How Life Thrives in Impossible Places

This comprehensive and integrative guide to the evolution of human culture offers a unified introduction to one of today's most dynamic interdisciplinary fields. Drawing on research from the Stockholm School of Cultural Evolution, it explains how complex human cultures arise from simple learning mechanisms and social interactions. Across eleven accessible chapters, leading scholars trace the deep origins of culture in animal behavior, explore the evolution of language and technology, model the spread of ideas and norms, and examine how large-scale cultural systems emerge and transform. Bridging biology, psychology, archaeology, linguistics, intellectual history, and complex-systems science, this volume demonstrates how minimalist, domain-general principles can account for the extraordinary diversity of human cultures. Written for students and researchers across the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences, it provides a coherent, up-to-date framework for understanding what culture is and how it changes.

Origins, Mechanisms, and Consequences

Cultural Evolution from Minimal Principles

A “magnificent” (Science) exploration of how genetics complicates our ideas about blame, punishment, and moral responsibility, from acclaimed psychologist and author of The Genetic Lottery Kathryn Paige Harden. “Not a dry, restrained, contained scientific inquiry but a daring, complex, sometimes confounding and ultimately powerful tapestry of a book.”—The New York Times Book Review As one of the world’s leading scientists examining how our DNA shapes differences in temperament, temptation, and behavior, Kathryn Paige Harden has seen firsthand how we continue to struggle—in public and in our most private relationships—with the ancient tensions between nature and nurture, freedom and constraint, the desire to punish and the longing to forgive. In Original Sin, she weaves together insights from her own experience as a daughter, mother, wife, and scientist with cutting-edge research in genetics and psychology to grapple with some of the most important questions in modern life: How do we take responsibility for the people we become, knowing how we are shaped by both biology and experience? How should we respond when people hurt each other—or themselves? And has science made guilt obsolete? Navigating the psychological and biological terrain of addiction, antisocial behavior, and violence, Harden confronts the disorienting ways science unsettles our understanding of wrongdoing and choice. In doing so, she asks us not to absolve but to reckon differently with notions of fairness and blame. A revelatory inquiry into the uneasy space where human behavior meets inherited biology, Original Sin challenges us to imagine a more humane vision of accountability—for ourselves and for one another.

A daring and intimate exploration of how genetics complicates our ideas about blame, punishment, and moral responsibility, from acclaimed psychologist and author of The Genetic Lottery Kathryn Paige Harden. “An extraordinary book, the very best of science writing, because it is about not just science—it is memoir, history, bleeding-edge genetics, and a completely original take on original sin.”—Adam Rutherford, author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived As one of the world’s leading scientists examining how our DNA shapes differences in temperament, temptation, and behavior, Kathryn Paige Harden has seen firsthand how we continue to struggle—in public and in our most private relationships—with the ancient tensions between nature and nurture, freedom and constraint, the desire to punish and the longing to forgive. In Original Sin, she weaves together insights from her own experience as a daughter, mother, wife, and scientist with cutting-edge research in genetics and psychology to grapple with some of the most important questions in modern life: How do we take responsibility for the people we become, knowing how we are shaped by both biology and experience? How should we respond when people hurt each other—or themselves? And has science made guilt obsolete? Navigating the psychological and biological terrain of addiction, antisocial behavior, and violence, Harden confronts the disorienting ways science unsettles our understanding of wrongdoing and choice. In doing so, she asks us not to absolve but to reckon differently with notions of fairness and blame. A revelatory inquiry into the uneasy space where human behavior meets inherited biology, Original Sin challenges us to imagine a more humane vision of accountability—for ourselves and for one another.

On the Genetics of Vice, the Problem of Blame, and the Future of Forgiveness

Original Sin

Environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, waste, and chemical risks have become increasingly complex and urgent. Although scientific knowledge is essential for understanding these issues, environmental science often remains inaccessible to students and researchers in the social sciences and humanities, where its concepts and mechanisms are perceived as a “black box.”
 This textbook offers a clear and accessible introduction to environmental science for readers without formal training in mathematics, chemistry, or physics. Avoiding equations and chemical formulas, the book explains environmental processes intuitively, using plain language and visual reasoning to show how human activities interact with natural systems. Readers are guided to understand not only 
 what environmental problems
 are, but 
 how they arise
 and 
 what kinds of technical, regulatory, and policy responses are available
 .
 The book gives particular attention to climate change, drawing on the latest scientific understanding presented in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, and examines both its physical basis and the challenges of mitigation and adaptation. It also addresses the growing global concern over plastic pollution, including international negotiations toward a legally binding agreement and Japan’s Plastic Resource Circulation Act.A distinctive feature of this volume is its systematic integration of Japan’s pollution control experience. Through cases ranging from air and water pollution to waste management, contaminated soil, and post-disaster environmental responses, Japan is presented as a lens for understanding broader principles of environmental science and environmental governance.

An Introduction with Japan’s Pollution Control Experience

Environmental Science for the Liberal Arts

Der gnadenlose Überlebenskampf der freien Wildbahn stellte schon so manche Spezies vor verzwickte Probleme - sei es bei der Fortpflanzung, der Kinderaufzucht, bei Fressen und Gefressenwerden sowie der Suche nach Unterschlupf und Schutz. Doch die Evolution kennt immer eine Lösung, und sei sie auch noch so verrückt. So werden Ameisen zu Zombies, Beutelmäuse zu Testosteronmonstern, Wespen zu Sklavenhaltern und Anglerfisch-Männchen haben genau einen Daseinsgrund. Mit bissigem Humor stellt Matt Simon die skurrilsten Überlebensstrategien des Tierreichs vor. <ul><li>Mutter Natur ist verrückt geworden.</li><li>Frösche mit Bärten, Beutelmäuse, die sich zu Tode lieben, Krabben mit Hofstaat.</li><li>Matt Simon stellt äußerst unterhaltsam unglaubliche Überlebensstrategien der Tierwelt vor. Ob Fortpflanzung, Nahrungsbeschaffung, Schutz vor Feinden - für jedes verrückte Problem gibt es eine noch verrücktere Lösung</li><li>'Ein kurzweiliges und urkomisches Lesevergnügen, voll von bissigem Humor. Mit faszinierenden Fakten, die sowohl beeindrucken als auch gruseln.' Science News</li><li>'Ein amüsanter Blick auf den andauernden Rüstungswettlauf der Natur.' Publisher¿s Weekly</li><li>Erstaunlich, skurril und ein bisschen zum Fürchten</li></ul> Ausstattung: Schwarz-weiß-Abbildungen

Der gnadenlose Überlebenskampf der freien Wildbahn stellte schon so manche Spezies vor verzwickte Probleme - sei es bei der Fortpflanzung, der Kinderaufzucht, bei Fressen und Gefressenwerden sowie der Suche nach Unterschlupf und Schutz. Doch die Evolution kennt immer eine Lösung, und sei sie auch noch so verrückt. So werden Ameisen zu Zombies, Beutelmäuse zu Testosteronmonstern, Wespen zu Sklavenhaltern und Anglerfisch-Männchen haben genau einen Daseinsgrund. Mit bissigem Humor stellt Matt Simon die skurrilsten Überlebensstrategien des Tierreichs vor. 
 <ul><li>Mutter Natur ist verrückt geworden.</li><li>Frösche mit Bärten, Beutelmäuse, die sich zu Tode lieben, Krabben mit Hofstaat.</li><li>Matt Simon stellt äußerst unterhaltsam unglaubliche Überlebensstrategien der Tierwelt vor. Ob Fortpflanzung, Nahrungsbeschaffung, Schutz vor Feinden - für jedes verrückte Problem gibt es eine noch verrücktere Lösung</li><li>»Ein kurzweiliges und urkomisches Lesevergnügen, voll von bissigem Humor. Mit faszinierenden Fakten, die sowohl beeindrucken als auch gruseln.« Science News</li><li>»Ein amüsanter Blick auf den andauernden Rüstungswettlauf der Natur.« Publisher´s Weekly</li><li>Erstaunlich, skurril und ein bisschen zum Fürchten</li></ul> 
 Ausstattung: Schwarz-weiß-Abbildungen

Von Anglerfischen als Sexsklaven bis Zombie-Ameisen

Die verrücktesten Überlebensstrategien in der Tierwelt

Tradd Street Press

"The Famous Examination of Bryan at the Scopes Evolution Trial" documents one of the most significant courtroom confrontations in United States history. Chronicling the intense cross-examination of William Jennings Bryan by the renowned defense attorney Clarence Darrow, this work captures the dramatic climax of the 1925 Scopes "Monkey Trial." At the heart of the proceedings was the prosecution of John T. Scopes for teaching the theory of evolution in a Tennessee public school, a direct challenge to the state's Butler Act.This volume provides a detailed look at the intellectual and legal battle between religious fundamentalism and modern scientific thought. Through Darrow's sharp questioning, the text explores the literal interpretation of the Bible versus the emerging scientific consensus of the early 20th century. It serves as a vital historical record of the debate over academic freedom, the role of religion in public education, and the legal prowess of Clarence Darrow. Readers will find a compelling narrative of how this trial shaped the cultural landscape of America, highlighting the enduring tension between faith and reason in the public square. This account is essential for those interested in legal history, the history of science, and the evolution of American social thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Famous Examination of Bryan at the Scopes Evolution Trial

What goals are still feasible for the politics of emancipation on a ruined planet?This is where we are. Today's techno-oligarchs are not concerned with saving the planet; rather, they have accepted the end of progress and are focused on safeguarding their wealth in the face of an impending political and ecological collapse. Artificial intelligence and algorithms make decisions for us. Climate breakdown has long steamed past the wreckage of the Paris Agreement.Perhaps the accelerationists have the right idea. Accelerationism - which aims to resolve the current crisis through the intensification of technological development - is the only philosophy not clinging to the now-extinct idea of progress. The idea has gained ground on both the left and right: but the right-wing is shot through with misanthropy, while the left remains entangled in a faith in technological progress and the domination of nature.Transcending capitalism at the end of progress requires a synthesis of the two. The result of this synthesis: Dark Socialism. From 'rock star philosopher' Kohei Saito comes an anticapitalist clarion call for our breakneck times, channeling despair into a socialist project equal to the end of progress.

Hope in a Ruined World

Dark Socialism

“One of the greatest thinkers of our age" (The Guardian) presents a new way of living—one modeled on nature’s design instead of capitalism's—for fans of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Doughnut Economics It has often been said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of capitalism—and yet that is what the historical moment urgently calls for.&nbsp;As climate chaos, inequality, and social fragmentation intensify, humanity faces an imminent choice: continue with a system built on extraction and endless growth, or reimagine civilization itself.&nbsp;Incremental policy improvements are no longer enough—we need a deep transformation of our current civilization to continue to survive.&nbsp;&nbsp; In Ecocivilization, leading thinker Jeremy Lent offers that reimagination, grounded in proven design principles of ecosystems and in humankind's evolved inclination toward justice, mutuality, and dignity. What unfolds is a robust framework incorporating Lent’s own expertise, and the lived experiences of those on the ground already putting ecological civilization’s core tenets into practice—justice, mutuality, diversity, and symbiosis.&nbsp; From the global economy to universal housing and income, from infrastructure to agriculture, every major aspect of our society could be redesigned to work together as a coherent whole, setting the conditions for all people to flourish. Ecocivilization shows how this future on a regenerated Earth is not only desirable, but entirely feasible.

“One of the greatest thinkers of our age" (The Guardian) presents a new way of living—one modeled on nature’s design instead of capitalism's—for fans of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Doughnut Economics It has often been said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of capitalism—and yet that is what the historical moment urgently calls for.&nbsp;As climate chaos, inequality, and social fragmentation intensify, humanity faces an imminent choice: continue with a system built on extraction and endless growth, or reimagine civilization itself.&nbsp;Incremental policy improvements are no longer enough—we need a deep transformation of our current civilization to continue to survive.&nbsp;&nbsp; In Ecocivilization, leading thinker Jeremy Lent offers that reimagination, grounded in proven design principles of ecosystems and in humankind's evolved inclination toward justice, mutuality, and dignity. What unfolds is a robust framework incorporating Lent’s own expertise, and the lived experiences of those on the ground already putting ecological civilization’s core tenets into practice—justice, mutuality, diversity, and symbiosis.&nbsp; From the global economy to universal housing and income, from infrastructure to agriculture, every major aspect of our society could be redesigned to work together as a coherent whole, setting the conditions for all people to flourish. Ecocivilization shows how this future on a regenerated Earth is not only desirable, but entirely feasible.

Making a World that Works for All

Ecocivilization

One of the Library of Congress's "Books That Shaped America"One of The Guardian's 100 Best Nonfiction Books"Walden...is arguably the most important work of literary nonfiction in the American canon."-New York TimesIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud to present this library of American classics drawn from our storied catalog. Walden is a foundational transcendentalist treatise from Henry David Thoreau on self-reliance, simplicity, and how to escape the corruption and consumerism of modern society.I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately.On July 4, 1845, Henry David Thoreau began a two-year experiment: Living alone in a self-built hut on the edge of Walden Pond outside of Concord, Massachusetts, "to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Having observed and condemned changes in 19th century society -- increasing materialism, urbanism, and injustice from the state -- Thoreau endeavored to adopt a lifestyle in opposition to these modern vices. Walden is the account of how and why Thoreau lived during this time, and his conclusions about the natural world and humanity's place in it.Rich with detailed observations on New England's woods and the "bottomless" Walden pond, layered with analysis of the philosophers that inspired Thoreau's unusual project, and framed by the passage of the four seasons, Walden became a foundational text of the transcendentalist movement and is now accepted as one of the most important works of American literature, changing the course of Western psychology, political philosophy, and the tradition of nature writing.<ul><li>A BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE WITH FLAPS: Featuring French flaps and a unique vivid cover design, each book in the collection is published as a deluxe trade paperback that is a part of a stunning series look.</li><li>HARPER COLLINS AMERICAN CLASSICS: This series includes timeless novels, poetry, children's books, and groundbreaking nonfiction that has shaped American thought, literature, and identity across generations.</li><li>AMERICA'S PUBLISHER: Since its founding in 1817, no American publisher has been so entwined in the history of American letters. Our books enrich, challenge, and defined the American spirit.</li><li>AMERICA 250: The HarperCollins American Classics arrive in time for America's 250th anniversary celebrations.</li></ul>

One of the Library of Congress’s “Books That Shaped America”One of The Guardian's 100 Best Nonfiction Books“Walden...is arguably the most important work of literary nonfiction in the American canon.”―New York TimesIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud to present this library of American classics drawn from our storied catalog. Walden is a foundational transcendentalist treatise from Henry David Thoreau on self-reliance, simplicity, and how to escape the corruption and consumerism of modern society.I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately.On July 4, 1845, Henry David Thoreau began a two-year experiment: Living alone in a self-built hut on the edge of Walden Pond outside of Concord, Massachusetts, "to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” Having observed and condemned changes in 19th century society -- increasing materialism, urbanism, and injustice from the state -- Thoreau endeavored to adopt a lifestyle in opposition to these modern vices. Walden is the account of how and why Thoreau lived during this time, and his conclusions about the natural world and humanity's place in it.Rich with detailed observations on New England's woods and the "bottomless" Walden pond, layered with analysis of the philosophers that inspired Thoreau's unusual project, and framed by the passage of the four seasons, Walden became a foundational text of the transcendentalist movement and is now accepted as one of the most important works of American literature, changing the course of Western psychology, political philosophy, and the tradition of nature writing.<ul><li>A BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE WITH FLAPS: Featuring French flaps and a unique vivid cover design, each book in the collection is published as a deluxe trade paperback that is a part of a stunning series look.</li><li>HARPER COLLINS AMERICAN CLASSICS: This series includes timeless novels, poetry, children’s books, and groundbreaking nonfiction that has shaped American thought, literature, and identity across generations.</li><li>AMERICA’S PUBLISHER: Since its founding in 1817, no American publisher has been so entwined in the history of American letters. Our books enrich, challenge, and defined the American spirit.</li><li>AMERICA 250: The HarperCollins American Classics arrive in time for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.</li></ul>

Walden [American Classics Edition]

Eight Principles to Craft a More Conscious, Collaborative, and Connected Future

Artisan Economics

A delightful, warmhearted book about home and nesting perfect for bird lovers, naturalists, and anyone charmed by the coziness of a snug nest. This book is meticulously designed as a large-format visual portfolio of the world’s most distinctive birds, whose nesting behavior and natural beauty are celebrated in beautifully detailed graphite and watercolor illustrations—all based on actual field studies. The exquisitely detailed bird, nest, and egg portraits are framed by details that include building techniques, materials, egg characteristics (shapes, colors, and number in a clutch), hatchlings and chicks, and parenting behaviors. Nowhere is avian ingenuity more beautifully expressed than in the construction of nests. The book is organized into chapters based on species’ nesting techniques: South America’s crested oropendola, whose intricate, pendulous, sphere-like nests hang in trees like holiday ornaments; Arizona’s ferruginous pygmy owl, whose nests are hidden in vicious yet protective thorns and bristles of giant saguaro cacti; and peregrine falcons, who scrape out a shallow depression called an eyrie in the sides of cliffs or—in urban settings—ledges on skyscrapers. This beautiful book celebrates the very idea of making a warm, cozy home. It is also a timely reminder of the diversity, beauty, and ingenuity of the avian world.

A delightful, warmhearted book about home and nesting perfect for bird lovers, naturalists, and anyone charmed by the coziness of a snug nest.

The Homes of Forty Extraordinary Species

Bird, Nest & Egg

Every leader comes to power promising growth: think back to the campaigns of Boris, Truss, Trump. Yet real-term income isn't improving. Across the West, growth has stagnated for well over a decade, leading to cost of living crises, political instability and rising social tensions. Is real economic growth still possible? And with the climate emergency accelerating beyond repair, should we still be pushing for it? In Icarus Economics, acclaimed economist John Rapley argues that the problem of growth is inherently tied up with the climate crisis. We often assume that poor countries will bear the brunt of climate change, pandemics, and other exogenous shocks, but this book argues the opposite: western societies have more wealth and capital to lose and are less inherently resilient. In this book, he shows us how rich countries can grow their own economies by helping poor countries to decarbonise - and in the process, mitigate the effects of climate change.

Why Rich Economies Are Struggling - and How to Fix Them

Icarus Economics

A groundbreaking look at the science of attachment and compatibility, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about love and attraction and revealing the real keys to lasting connection and deeper relationships. “Riveting insights . . . on the idiosyncratic, contingent ways real relationships develop.”—Science Modern media and culture have taught you a vast array of inaccurate ideas about dating and relationships. Scroll through Instagram and Tiktok, and you’ll inevitably see the influence of a buzzy new branch of science—evolutionary psychology—at play in videos, touting gender stereotypes and spreading a deeply flawed story about romance and connection. Evolutionary psychology claims that our minds have been shaped by primal drives that pit the genders against each other, from the myth that men are wired to be promiscuous to the notion that wealth, status, and beauty are the ultimate aphrodisiacs. In Bonded by Evolution UC Davis psychology professor Paul Eastwick reveals that these stories bear little resemblance to how pair-bonding really works. While beauty and charisma factor into first impressions, their influence fades fast—after a few months, we barely agree on who's “desirable.” Drawing on pathbreaking research—including original experiments from his own lab—Eastwick explains that lasting attraction has, from ancestral times through the present, been built through gradual, often mundane moments that forge strong attachment bonds. Ultimately, he offers a liberating new paradigm for finding meaningful, exciting relationships, showing us: <ul><li>Why the traits we often look for in a partner—personality, lifestyle, values, and humor—are poor predictors of compatibility, and what behaviors and experiences we should focus on instead</li><li>Why someone's tendency to “date around” or their reputation as a player has little bearing on their long-term relationship potential</li><li>Why the most secure relationships offer a "safe haven" and "secure base" for each partner, and how to cultivate them in new and existing relationships</li></ul> By excavating the hidden history of human mating, Eastwick paints a radical new picture of the roots of enduring chemistry. Distilling evolutionary biology, anthropology, and psychology into accessible insights, Bonded by Evolution explains why we so often choose dating strategies that make us miserable and how to use a more evolved approach.

A groundbreaking look at the science of attachment and compatibility, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about love and attraction and revealing the real keys to lasting connection and deeper relationships. “Riveting insights . . . on the idiosyncratic, contingent ways real relationships develop.”—Science Modern media and culture have taught you a vast array of inaccurate ideas about dating and relationships. Scroll through Instagram and Tiktok, and you’ll inevitably see the influence of a buzzy new branch of science—evolutionary psychology—at play in videos, touting gender stereotypes and spreading a deeply flawed story about romance and connection. Evolutionary psychology claims that our minds have been shaped by primal drives that pit the genders against each other, from the myth that men are wired to be promiscuous to the notion that wealth, status, and beauty are the ultimate aphrodisiacs. In Bonded by Evolution UC Davis psychology professor Paul Eastwick reveals that these stories bear little resemblance to how pair-bonding really works. While beauty and charisma factor into first impressions, their influence fades fast—after a few months, we barely agree on who's “desirable.” Drawing on pathbreaking research—including original experiments from his own lab—Eastwick explains that lasting attraction has, from ancestral times through the present, been built through gradual, often mundane moments that forge strong attachment bonds. Ultimately, he offers a liberating new paradigm for finding meaningful, exciting relationships, showing us: <ul><li>Why the traits we often look for in a partner—personality, lifestyle, values, and humor—are poor predictors of compatibility, and what behaviors and experiences we should focus on instead</li><li>Why someone's tendency to “date around” or their reputation as a player has little bearing on their long-term relationship potential</li><li>Why the most secure relationships offer a "safe haven" and "secure base" for each partner, and how to cultivate them in new and existing relationships</li></ul> By excavating the hidden history of human mating, Eastwick paints a radical new picture of the roots of enduring chemistry. Distilling evolutionary biology, anthropology, and psychology into accessible insights, Bonded by Evolution explains why we so often choose dating strategies that make us miserable and how to use a more evolved approach.

The New Science of Love and Connection

Bonded by Evolution

Super Natural

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