"Discover the fascinating and bizarre in '99 Surprising Facts'! From government debt to wildlife wonders, delve into oddities like blood volume, tribal spiritual beliefs, dog breeds, deep ocean pressure, volcanos, and DNA strands. A captivating collection of intriguing trivia to astonish and enlighten."

A journey into the world of carbon, the most versatile element on the planet, by the New York Times bestselling author Paul HawkenCarbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth’s composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for the possible demise of civilization.Here*,* Paul Hawken looks ...

A fun and fascinating trivia book with a wide range of intriguing questions and entertainingly written answers from a bestselling author.Perfect for trivia junkies everywhere, this new collection will surprise readers with fascinating answers to age-old curiosities, such as:• Does a goldfish's memory really only last a few seconds?• Do plants feel pain?• Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark?...

Twenty-eight of the best pieces of science and nature writing in America in a collection edited by the renowned physicist and public intellectual.The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction. Each volume's series editor selects notable works from hundreds of periodicals. A special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then chooses the best twenty or so to publish. This unique system has made the...

Welcome to "Facts That Aren't True," a mind-expanding journey into the world of misinformation, urban legends, and half-truths that have been passed down from generation to generation. From ancient superstitions to modern media myths, this book pulls back the curtain on the lies we've all accepted as fact. But this isn't just a collection of busted myths — it's a masterclass in critical thinking, logic, and the power of evidence-based knowledge. Every section tackles a different set of "fa...

A Pandora’s box of environmental disasters has been opened, threatening the ability of the natural world to recover and humanity to survive. From devastating fires and storms to the emergence of deadly new viruses, it’s hard to deny the terrifying reality of climate change. Water is the life support system for the entire planet. Captain Paul Watson, founder of the direct-action group Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, has spent decades protecting the ocean’s ecosystems and marine life and ...

When American sociologist and wellness expert Tanya Pergola first visited Tanzania and Maasailand, she became startlingly aware that she was in a place and with people who could teach her something profound. She sensed that lodged within the colorful and beautiful rituals and ceremonies of the indigenous Maasai people were gems of wisdom that could be harvested and shared as antidotes for our increasingly complex, stressful, and often enigmatic modern lives.Dr. Pergola undertook a ...

Discover everything you need to know about environmental, environmental issues, environmental news, environmental and occupational medicine, environmental engineering, environmental biology for engineers and science.

It’s not a question “if”, it’s the question “when” something will collapse! What will come to an end first: overpopulation, economic collapse, shortage of crude oil, unpolluted air, uncontaminated land, pure water, natural resources, etc? However, something eventually will come to an end. Another danger is when some country or terrorist groups will use the atomic bomb. The global warming is already occurring, what consequences it will bring is anybody’s guess!

Long gone are the days of drinking naturally pure water from flowing rivers and streams--or even your tap. Today it is becoming common practice to use bottled or filtered water. How did we arrive at such a state, and what can we do about it?Pollution, ever-increasing population, industrial pressures, rainforest destruction, and ground water waste have all led to the deterioration of water quality, yet the underlying problem--as Marks shows in his wide-ranging, thoughtful book--is t...

Earth is teeming with animal and vegetal biodiversity. The planet's capacity to healthily feed its inhabitants is bar none. Our nest-egg's resources are incomparable. But, have we sabotaged our environment beyond the point of no return?Earth supplies us with every breath of air, freely. Water to quench our thirst. The sun for warmth. Seasons for plenteous harvests. Its landscapes for living and leisure. Its beauty for our serenity.Then, along comes humankind, greedy, leechi...

Sunsets serve as daily reminders that breathtaking beauty exists in this world—we just have to notice it. With Sunset Seeking, you will learn what makes sunsets colorful and the atmospheric factors that influence them; discover folklore about the sun and its power from different places and times; and consider how the sun's cycle affects our well-being. With a deeper understanding of sunsets comes a deeper appreciation—let this pocket guide illuminate the wonders of this daily phen...