2012-2013 Science catalog

C O N T E N T S

2013–2014

Featured Books 2

General Interest 5

Mammalogy 6

Herpetology and Ichthyology 8

Ornithology and Entomology 10

Paleontology 11

Evolution 12

Wildlife Conservation 13

Ecology 14

Physics 16

Mathematics 22

History of Science and Math 25

Also of Interest 26

Favorite Titles 28

Index 31

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featUred books

pengUinsThe Animal Answer GuideGErAld l. KOOyMAn and WAynE lynCH

Kooyman has studied penguins for decades and lynch’s photographs of penguins in the wild are the best ever captured. The result of their combined effort is an engaging book that answers every penguin ques-tion you’ve ever had.

2013 192 pp., 39 color photos, 73 halftones 978-1-4214-1051-7 $26.95 paperback

frogs of the United states and canadatwo-volume set

C. KEnnETH dOdd Jr.

From tree frogs to terrestrial toads, this comprehensive resource offers an unparalleled synthesis of the biology, behavior, and conservation of frogs in north America. Full species accounts for all frogs north of Mexico make this the amphibian book of the decade.

2013 1,032 pp., 387 color photos, 32 b&w illus., 109 maps 978-1-4214-0633-6 $180.00 hardcover

geckosThe Animal Answer GuideAArOn M. BAuEr

“This book is recommended if you are considering getting a gecko for a pet or if you just want to know more about the ecology and behavior of the 1,400 or so living species of these peculiar lizards.”

—Aiken Standard

2013 192 pp., 35 color photos, 94 b&w illus. 978-1-4214-0853-8 $26.95 paperback 978-1-4214-0925-2 $26.95 ebook

starfishBiology and Ecology of the Asteroideaedited by JOHn M. lAWrEnCE

The most complete illustrated scientific review of starfish ever pub-lished.

2013 288 pp., 17 color photos, 62 b&w photos, 101 line drawings, 2 maps 978-1-4214-0787-6 $100.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-1045-6 $100.00 ebook

field gUide to f ishes of the chesapeake bayEdWArd O. Murdy and JOHn A. MuSICK

illustrated by Val Kells

“This work is a must have for anglers, naturalists, scientists, outdoors people and anyone who just loves the Chesapeake Bay. Authors (and scientists) Murdy and Musick should be congratulated for such a com-prehensive effort and the illustrations of artist Val Kells are nothing short of extraordinary.” —Bay Weekly

2013 360 pp., 251 color illus., 2 maps 978-1-4214-0768-5 $24.95 paperback


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mammals of mexicoedited by GErArdO CEBAllOS

“Mexico is a mega-diverse country, with one of the world’s richest mam-mal faunas. Gerardo Ceballos is an internationally recognized scientist known for his remarkable breadth and insights. This book . . . showcases both to great effect.” —Bruce Patterson, The Field Museum

2013 1016 pp., 574 color photos, 538 maps 978-1-4214-0843-9 $150.00 hardcover

the QUick gUide to Wild edible plantsEasy to Pick, Easy to PreparelyTTOn JOHn MuSSElMAn and HArOld J. WIGGInS

“drawing from a lifetime of foraging experience, Musselman and Wiggins expand the reader’s food gathering repertoire with simple recipes and a fascinating assortment of plants largely overlooked by the wild food literature.”

—Samuel Thayer, author of The Forager’s Harvest

2013 144 pp., 116 color photos 978-1-4214-0871-2 $24.95 hardcover

the hoUsing bombWhy Our Addiction to Houses Is Destroying the Environment and Threatening Our SocietyM. nIlS PETErSOn, TArlA rAI PETErSOn, and JIAnGuO lIu

“In this compelling book we are shown the destructive folly of humani-ty’s insatiable appetite for bigger and bigger homes, and for second and third homes, a largely unrecognized factor in the human environmental predicament.” —Paul R. Ehrlich, Stanford University, author of The Population Bomb

2013 224 pp., 1 b&w photo, 17 line drawings 978-1-4214-1065-4 $29.95 hardcover

the science of ocean WavesRipples, Tsunamis, and Stormy SeasJ. B. ZIrKEr

A whirlwind tour of the world of waves—from the “ordinary” waves that constantly churn the sea to the rogues or freaks that can rise up seemingly from nowhere to heights of 20 meters or more.

2013 272 pp., 49 b&w illus. 978-1-4214-1078-4 $39.95 hardcover 978-1-4214-1079-1 $39.95 ebook

alien UniverseExtraterrestrial Life in Our Minds and in the CosmosdOn lInCOln

If extraterrestrials exist, where are they? What is the probability that somewhere in the universe an Earth-like planet supports an advanced culture? In this gripping exploration, lincoln exposes and explains the truths about the belief in and the search for alien life.

2013 256 pp., 23 b&w photos, 13 line drawings 978-1-4214-1072-2 $29.95 hardcover

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lights on!The Science of Power GenerationMArK dEnny

Watt’s up? A reader-friendly introduction to all things power.

2013 264 pp., 23 halftones, 29 line drawings 978-1-4214-0996-2 $29.95 paperback

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einstein’s JeWish sciencePhysics at the Intersection of Politics and ReligionSTEVEn GIMBEl

“Gimbel is an engaging writer . . . he takes readers on enlightening ex-cursions through the nature of Judaism, Hegelian philosophy, wherever his curiosity leads.” —New York Times Book Review

2012 256 pp. 978-1-4214-1182-8 $22.95 paperback 978-1-4214-0575-9 $24.95 ebook

the practical einsteinExperiments, Patents, InventionsJóZSEF Illy

“In this compact, readable account, one discovers Einstein’s practical interests that lay beyond his seminal work in relativity and quantum physics.” —Choice

2012 216 pp., 66 halftones, 6 line drawings 978-1-4214-1171-2 $35.00 paperback 978-1-4214-0533-9 $60.00 ebook

trees of l ifeA Visual History of EvolutionTHEOdOrE W. PIETSCH

“With the concept of evolution now often iconified to the point of misrepresentation, Trees of life reminds us that both the idea and its representation were—and are—fluid, debated, and reconstructed.”

—Science2012 376 pp., 5 halftones, 226 line drawings 978-1-4214-1185-9 $34.95 paperback

the evolUtion of obesityMICHAEl l. POWEr and JAy SCHulKIn

“Goes far beyond anything else that is available on obesity . . . Power and Schulkin deserve much credit for their bold attempt to combine evolutionary and reductionist explanations, and for their unflinching acknowledgment of complexity.” —Nature



a toUr of the sensesHow Your Brain Interprets the WorldJOHn M. HEnSHAW

“A blend of research findings and real-world anecdotes about people’s sensory experiences enlivens this historical view of the science behind perception.” —Science News2012 288 pp., 4 halftones, 14 line drawings 978-1-4214-0436-3 $29.95 hardcover 978-1-4214-0474-5 $29.95 ebook

the vegetarian imperativeAnAnd M. SAxEnA

“A compelling case for a crucial change to a plant-based diet in order to halt the impending crisis.” —Choice

2011 280 pp., 6 line drawings 978-1-4214-0242-0 $24.95 hardcover

catastrophes!Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Tornadoes, and Other Earth-Shattering DisastersdOnAld r. PrOTHErO

“during a time when global climate change is becoming an increasing concern . . . Prothero’s book is a useful guide to the mechanisms and effects of some of nature’s most frightening events.” —Wired.com

2011 360 pp., 80 b&w photos, 37 line drawings, 16 color plates 978-0-8018-9692-7 $30.00 hardcover

inventing iron manThe Possibility of a Human MachineE. PAul ZEHr

foreword by Warren Ellis

“Zehr, surely one of the coolest of professors, has done something interesting, enlightening, and maybe just a bit quixotic; he has built a bridge between the fantasy science of superhero comics and the eyes-front innovations of real-life technological innovators.”

—Dennis O’Neil, Iron Man writer and editor

2011 224 pp., 29 halftones, 12 line drawings 978-1-4214-0226-0 $24.95 hardcover

the prism and the rainboWA Christian Explains Why Evolution Is Not a ThreatJOEl W. MArTIn

“Its purpose is to make a case supporting the thesis that evolutionary biology is consistent with Christian theology, and further, that evolution supports major biblical themes . . . Martin does all of this effectively in a concise package.” —Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith

2010 192 pp. 978-0-8018-9478-7 $20.00 hardcover

general interest


sQUirrels of the WorldrICHArd W. THOrInGTOn, Jr., JOHn l. KOPrOWSKI,

MICHAEl A. STEElE, and JAMES F. WHATTOn

“There is an astounding amount of information packed into this book, clearly demonstrating the breadth of knowledge by the authors.”

—Lawrence Heaney, Curator and Head of the Division of Mammals, The Field Museum (Chicago)

2012 472 pp., 276 color photos, 285 maps, 2 graphs, 28 plates 978-1-4214-0469-1 $75.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-0868-2 $75.00 ebook

porcUpinesThe Animal Answer GuideuldIS rOZE

“roze has produced a useful guide to a familiar but often not entirely understood mammal . . . This informative, interesting volume will be a valuable addition to any academic library.” —Choice

2012 240 pp., 32 color photos, 60 halftones 978-1-4214-0736-4 $24.95 paperback 978-1-4214-0759-3 $24.95 ebook

polar bearsA Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior text by AndrEW E. dErOCHEr

photographs by WAynE lynCH

“This is a beautiful book, a fascinating subject, and a turning point in our human evolution and relationship with the natural world. Get the book, then go out and do something.” —Journal of Mammalogy

2012 264 pp., 153 color photos, 4 maps 978-1-4214-0305-2 $39.95 hardcover 978-1-4214-0451-6 $39.95 ebook

deerThe Animal Answer GuideGEOrGE A. FEldHAMEr and WIllIAM J. MCSHEA

“This introductory work translates scientific studies/terminology into an easy-to-read format for lay readers to gain an understanding of the Cervidae family.” —Choice

2011 200 pp., 32 color photos, 77 b&w illus. 978-1-4214-0388-5 $24.95 paperback 978-1-4214-0453-0 $24.95 ebook

rabbitsThe Animal Answer GuideSuSAn luMPKIn and JOHn SEIdEnSTICKEr

“learn little-known facts about the familiar animals, whose 90 species include several of the world’s most endangered.” —Science News

2011 272 pp., 35 color photos, 74 b&w photos, 6 line drawings 978-0-8018-9789-4 $24.95 paperback

m a m m a l o g y


small Wild catsThe Animal Answer GuideJAMES G. SAndErSOn and PATrICK WATSOn

“As the big cats (cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, and pumas) tend to get the lion’s share of atten-tion in most books, a work specifically on small wild cats is welcome.” —Choice

2011 184 pp. 32 color photos, 76 b&w photos, 9 line drawings 978-0-8018-9885-3 $24.95 paperback

bats of the United states and canadaMICHAEl J. HArVEy, J. SCOTT AlTEnBACH,

and TrOy l. BEST

“I would recommend this book to anyone interest-ed in an up-to-date introduction to bats and their biology, in the united States and Canada . . . an inexpensive and invaluable resource for teaching and outreach.” —Bat Research News

2011 224 pp., 135 color photos, 47 maps, 2 graphs 978-1-4214-0191-1 $24.95 paperback

ecological and behavioral methods for the stUdy of batssecond edition

edited by THOMAS H. KunZ

and STuArT PArSOnS

Winner, Editorship Award, The Wildlife Society

“A highly readable and fascinating discussion that will have broad appeal to anyone interested in the biology, natural history, and conservation of bats.” —PRS Newsletter

2009 920 pp., 285 b&w illus. 978-0-8018-9147-2 $105.00 hardcover

Urban carnivoresEcology, Conflict, and Conservationedited by STAnlEy d. GEHrT,

SETH P. d. rIlEy, and BrIAn l. CyPHEr

Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine

“An engaging and informative read for any natu-ralist with a desire to better understand some of our non-human neighbors, and to cultivate an un-derstanding of the issues involved in learning to coexist peacefully with them.” —Discovery

2010 304 pp., 55 b&w photos, 29 b&w illus., 55 halftones, 29 line drawings 978-0-8018-9389-6 $75.00 hardcover

the biology of small mammalsJOSEPH F. MErrITT


“Where dr. Merritt’s book shines and separates itself from other mammalogy books is when he adds the details, examples, and colorful com-mentary allowing readers to share his passion and enthusiasm for small mammals.”

—Journal of Wildlife Management

2010 336 pp., 63 b&w photos, 13 b&w illus. 978-0-8018-7950-0 $60.00 hardcover

mammal teethOrigin, Evolution, and DiversityPETEr S. unGAr

Winner, PROSE Award for Excellence in the Biological Sciences, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division, Association of American Publishers

“A superb overview of the field of dental morphol-ogy, structured in an easily accessible format.”

—Bioscience2010 320 pp. 6 b&w photos, 6 b&w illus., 1 halftone, 92 line drawings 978-0-8018-9668-2 $95.00 hardcover

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herpetology and ichthyology

the case of the green tUrtleAn uncensored History of a Conservation IconAlISOn rIESEr

“The story of efforts to save green sea turtles, including by farming them, illustrates conflicts common to conservation work.” —Science News

2012 352 pp., 34 b&w photos, 2 maps 978-1-4214-0579-7 $45.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-0619-0 $45.00 ebook

venomoUs reptiles of the United states, canada, and northern mexicoHeloderma, Micruroides, Micrurus, Pelamis, Agkistrodon, SistrurusVolume 1

CArl H. ErnST and EVElyn M. ErnST

“A valuable source of information for anyone interested in these species, and is sure to be a standard reference for serious herpetologists.”

—Reptilia

2011 392 pp., 32 color photos, 58 b&w photos, 10 line drawings, 14 maps 978-0-8018-9875-4 $75.00 hardcover

venomoUs reptiles of the United states, canada, and northern mexicoCrotalusVolume 2

CArl H. ErnST and EVElyn M. ErnST


“This two-volume set is by far the most complete, thoroughly researched, and accurate work on north American venomous reptiles yet published

. . . Essential.” —Choice

2011 424 pp., 46 color photos, 104 b&w photos, 22 maps 978-0-8018-9876-1 $75.00 hardcover

saving sea tUrtlesExtraordinary Stories from the Battle against ExtinctionJAMES r. SPOTIlA

“A turtle biologist makes a plea to save sea turtles, remarkable creatures that start life buried in up to two feet of sand.” —Science News

2011 240 pp., 12 color plates 978-0-8018-9907-2 $24.95 hardcover

the eponym dictionary of reptilesBO BEOlEnS, MICHAEl WATKInS, and MICHAEl GrAySOn

“Investigates the person behind the names attached to many reptiles . . . A fun and interesting book for herpetologists and students wanting to know the backgrounds of the pioneers in their field.”

—Wildlife Activist2011 312 pp. 978-1-4214-0135-5 $100.00 hardcover


fishesThe Animal Answer GuideGEnE HElFMAn and BruCE COllETTE

“A concise, reliable, and enjoyable resource, which both piques and satisfies curiosity about the physiology, ecology, behavior, and rela-tionship to humans of this oldest of vertebrate groups.” —Choice

2011 216 pp., 33 color photos, 85 halftones 978-1-4214-0223-9 $24.95 paperback

a field gUide to coastal f ishesFrom Maine to TexasVAl KEllS and KEnT CArPEnTEr

“Exquisite color illustrations . . . A great reference that is accessible for a wide audience.”

—Copeia2011 448 pp. 1,079 color illus., 192 b&w illus., 1 map 978-0-8018-9838-9 $25.00 paperback

ecology of estUarine f ishesTemperate Waters of the Western North AtlanticKEnnETH W. ABlE and MICHAEl P. FAHAy

“This reviewer congratulates the authors on the volume and expects and hopes that this valuable volume will be obtained and used by estuarine fish biologists worldwide.”

—Journal of Fish Biology


frogsThe Animal Answer GuideMIKE dOrCAS and WHIT GIBBOnS

“An excellent book that will appeal to amateur and professional herpetologists alike as well as to readers simply seeking more information on frogs and toads.” —Choice

2011 192 pp., 27 color photos, 70 b&w photos 978-0-8018-9936-2 $24.95 paperback

tUrtlesThe Animal Answer GuideWHIT GIBBOnS and Judy GrEEnE

“Packed full of facts . . . The book is well written, accurate, and makes for an enjoyable reading ex-perience.” —Copeia

2009 184 pp. 35 color photos, 64 halftones, 1 line drawing 978-0-8018-9350-6 $24.95 paperback

tUrtles of the United states and canadasecond edition

CArl H. ErnST and JEFFrEy E. lOVICH

Winner, Book Award, The Wildlife Society


“Ernst and lovich have outdone themselves this time. The terms ‘monumental’ and of ‘epic pro-portions’ certainly come to mind.”

—Turtle and Tortoise Newsletter

2009 840 pp. 240 color photos, 11 line drawings, 52 maps 978-0-8018-9121-2 $98.00 hardcover

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ornithology and entomology

secret l ives of antsJAE CHOE

foreword by Jane Goodallphotographs by dan Perlman

“An enjoyable popular read from an author who combines expert scientific knowledge of ants with a real passion for these miniscule marvels.”

—European Journal of Entomology

2012 184 pp., 75 color illus. 978-1-4214-0428-8 $34.95 hardcover 978-1-4214-0521-6 $34.95 ebook

parrotsThe Animal Answer GuideMATT CAMErOn

“Cameron does a nice job of detailing parrots in general while also highlighting various specific species. The Q&A format presents the material in short focused sections making for an easy read.”

—Wildlife Activist2012 272 pp. 37 color photos, 70 halftones, 7 maps, 3 graphs 978-1-4214-0544-5 $24.95 paperback 978-1-4214-0659-6 $24.95 ebook

kingdom of antsjosé Celestino Mutis and the Dawn of Natural History in the New WorldEdWArd O. WIlSOn

and JOSé M. GóMEZ durán

“By coupling excerpts from Mutis’s forgotten diaries with recent findings on ant eating habits, reproductive behaviors, and emigration patterns, the authors give new relevance to one of the new World’s oldest natural history studies.”

—Choice2010 120 pp., 7 color illus., 5 b&w illus. 978-0-8018-9785-6 $24.95 hardcover

second atlas of the breeding birds of maryland and the district of colUmbiaedited by WAlTEr G. EllISOn

foreword by Chandler S. robbins

“An invaluable reference . . . This book will signifi-cantly influence our understanding and manage-ment of avian species in the region for the next decade.” —Guardian

2010 520 pp. 224 color photos, 4 halftones, 18 line drawings, 199 maps 978-0-8018-9576-0 $75.00 hardcover

damselfly genera of the neW WorldAn Illustrated and Annotated Key to the ZygopterarOSSEr W. GArrISOn,

nATAlIA VOn EllEnrIEdEr,

and JErry A. lOuTOn

“The authors are to be congratulated for produc-ing a book that is certain to become the authorita-tive text on this group of insects for many years to come.” —Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine

2010 528 pp. , 81 color photos, 11 b&w photos, 2,588 line drawings,108 maps 978-0-8018-9670-5 $125.00 hardcover

dragonfly genera of the neW WorldAn Illustrated and Annotated Key to the AnisopterarOSSEr W. GArrISOn,

nATAlIA VOn EllEnrIEdEr,

and JErry A. lOuTOn

Winner, Single Volume Reference / Science, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Awards, Association of American Publishers


2006 384 pp. 24 color illus., 31 halftones, 1,595 line drawings 978-0-8018-8446-7 $105.00 hardcover


paleontology

extinction and radiationHow the Fall of Dinosaurs Led to the Rise of MammalsJ. dAVId ArCHIBAld

“An excellent compendium of the current state of paleontological knowl-edge about the contemporaneous histories of these two groups.”

—Quarterly Review of Biology2011 120 pp. 3 b&w photos, 6 b&w illus., 12 line drawings, 6 maps, 14 graphs 978-0-8018-9805-1 $65.00 hardcover

the other saber-toothsScimitar-tooth Cats of the Western Hemisphereedited by VIrGInIA l. nAPlES, lArry d. MArTIn,

and JOHn P. BABIArZ

“A must-read for all saber-tooth researchers and educated readers inter-ested in these awe-inspiring predators.” —Quarterly Review of Biology

2011 252 pp, 65 color illus., 65 halftones, 2 line drawings 978-0-8018-9664-4 $110.00 hardcover

transylvanian dinosaUrsdAVId B. WEISHAMPEl and COrAlIA-MArIA JIAnu

“[The authors] expertly weave together the various, complex sources of scientific information into a rich tapestry that vividly illustrates the story of this region and highlights its importance to our understanding of dinosaur evolution.” —Quarterly Review of Biology

2011 328 pp., 55 b&w illus., 41 line drawings, 8 color plates 978-1-4214-0027-3 $60.00 hardcover

the rise of f ishes500 Million Years of Evolutionsecond edition

JOHn A. lOnG

“Overall, this second edition comes highly recommended to anyone who has an interest in the diversity and evolution of fishes. It is an excellent

read that is both engaging and informative to a broad audience, and this book would be just as comfortable on the coffee table as it would be on the shelf in your office.” —Copeia

2010 304 pp., 274 color illus., 70 line drawings 978-0-8018-9695-8 $65.00 hardcover

the evolUtion of artiodactylsedited by dOnAld r. PrOTHErO and SCOTT E. FOSS

“Without a doubt, for anyone working on artiodactyls this is an essential reference. This is the most up to date collection of work on fossil artiodac-tyls, including those outside north America, published in decades.”

—PalArch’s Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology



evolUtion

transhUmanist dreams and dystopian nightmaresThe Promise and Peril of Genetic EngineeringMAxWEll J. MEHlMAn

“Accessible while having enough scientific sub-stance to be taken seriously, Transhumanist dreams provides a thought-provoking read for genetics professionals, ethicists, interested sci-entists, and concerned citizens.” —Science

2012 288 pp. 978-1-4214-0669-5 $29.95 hardcover 978-1-4214-0727-2 $29.95 ebook

the evolUtion of the hUman placentaMICHAEl l. POWEr and JAy SCHulKIn

“Superb, well written, and engaging—the authors effectively integrate the biology, anthropology, genetics, and history of the various discoveries.”

—Errol R. Norwitz, Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Medical Center

2012 280 pp., 2 halftones, 10 line drawings 978-1-4214-0643-5 $65.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-0870-5 $65.00 ebook

UngUlate taxonomyCOlIn GrOVES and PETEr GruBB

“Their collaborative volume will likely represent the authoritative classification of ungulates well into the future, possible for the next 100 years.”

—Choice2011 336 pp. 978-1-4214-0093-8 $100.00 hardcover

animal tool behaviorThe use and Manufacture of Tools by Animalsrevised and updated edition

rOBErT W. SHuMAKEr,

KrISTInA r. WAlKuP, and BEnJAMIn B. BECK

foreword by Gordon M. Burghardt

“A true encyclopedia of animal tool use and as such I highly recommend it for every library that serves zoologists and/or behavioral scientists as well as for major public libraries.”

—Acta Ornithologica

2011 304 pp., 94 b&w photos, 15 line drawings 978-0-8018-9853-2 $65.00 hardcover

am i a monkey?Six Big Questions about EvolutionFrAnCISCO J. AyAlA

“The book is well-written, accurate, and concise . . . I suspect that it will, in the long run, play a larg-er role in promoting the acceptance of evolution.”

—Reports of the National Center for Science Education

2010 104 pp., 3 halftones 978-0-8018-9754-2 $12.95 hardcover

What aboUt darWin?All Species of Opinion from Scientists, Sages, Friends, and Enemies Who Met, Read, and Discussed the Naturalist Who Changed the WorldTHOMAS F. GlICK


“Wonderful nuggets of information can be gleaned from What about darwin?, a splendid compilation of opinions of the great (and not so great) who read darwin’s works. This volume is terrific fun.”

—Quarterly Review of Biology

2010 552 pp. 978-0-8018-9462-6 $29.95 paperback


the Wildlife techniQUes manUaltwo-volume set

Volume 1: Research Volume 2: Managementseventh edition

edited by nOVA J. SIlVy


“An indispensable reference for all wildlife and field biologists and a necessary addition to the ecology bookshelf. Essential.” —Choice

2012 1,136 pp., 190 b&w illus., 170 line drawings 978-1-4214-0159-1 $150.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-0697-8 $150.00 ebook

Wildlife conservation

hUman dimensions of Wildlife managementsecond edition

edited by dAnIEl J. dECKEr, SHAWn J. rIlEy,

and WIllIAM F. SIEMEr

“Though the focus is wildlife, this lucid and com-prehensive work on ‘human dimensions’ would be a handy reference for any land or natural re-sources manager.” —Choice

2012 304 pp., 101 b&w photos 978-1-4214-0654-1 $85.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-0741-8 $85.00 ebook

New

Wildlife in airport environmentsPreventing Animal–Aircraft Collisions through Science-Based Managementedited by TrAVIS l. dEVAulT,

BrAdlEy F. BlACKWEll,

and JErrOld l. BElAnT

A comprehensive overview of wildlife issues fac-ing airports and how to minimize conflicts.

2013 168 pp., 53 b&w illus. 978-1-4214-1082-1 $75.00 hardcover

Wildlife management and conservationContemporary Principles and Practicesedited by PAul r. KrAuSMAn

and JAMES W. CAIn III

A definitive textbook for students of wildlife man-agement.

2013 368 pp., 46 b&w illus., 64 line drawings 978-1-4214-0986-3 $99.50 hardcover

essential readings in Wildlife management and conservationedited by PAul r. KrAuSMAn

and BruCE d. lEOPOld

An annotated collection of classic papers that cover the rich history of wildlife science from Aldo leopold to daniel decker.


Wildlife damage managementPrevention, Problem Solving, and Conflict ResolutionruSSEll F. rEIdInGEr, Jr.,

and JAMES E. MIllEr

A complete guide to preventing and resolving problems associated with wildlife-human interac-tions.



ecology

plants of the chesapeake bayA Guide to Wildflowers, Grasses, Aquatic Vegetation, Trees, Shrubs, and Other FloralyTTOn JOHn MuSSElMAn and dAVId A. KnEPPEr

Written by wetland scientists with decades of experience in the Bay’s waterways, this guide includes detailed descriptions and beautiful pho-tographs of the plants most commonly found in the Chesapeake Bay.

2012 232 pp., 208 color photos, 1 map 978-1-4214-0498-1 $24.95 paperback 978-1-4214-0696-1 $24.95 ebook

Zooplankton of the atlantic and gUlf coastsA Guide to Their Identification and Ecologysecond edition

WIllIAM S. JOHnSOn and dEnnIS M. AllEn

with illustrations by Marni Fylling

Beautifully illustrated, this is the only identification guide to zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

2012 472 pp., 30 line drawings, 110 plates 978-1-4214-0618-3 $50.00 paperback 978-1-4214-0746-3 $50.00 ebook

vertebrate biologysecond edition

dOnAld W. lInZEy

“A readable, usable choice for students; easily translated to class pre-sentation by instructors. Highly recommended.” —Choice

2011 608 pp. 242 b&w photos, 203 b&w illus., 63 line drawings, 33 maps, 27 graphs 978-1-4214-0040-2 $110.00 hardcover

field gUide to the street trees of neW york citylESlIE dAy

illustrated by Trudy Smoke

“With wonderful illustrations, photographs, and descriptive text, leslie day has given us a handbook for naturalists, sidewalk denizens, apart-ment dwellers, dog-walkers, and bicycle riders.”

—Wayne Cahilly, New York Botanical Garden

2011 296 pp., 220 color photos, 5 maps, 50 color plates 978-1-4214-0152-2 $24.95 paperback

field gUide to the natUral World of neW york citylESlIE dAy

illustrated by Mark A. Klinglerforeword by Michael r. Bloomberg

“This little gem fills you in on everything finned, furred, feathered, or leafed, and how to find it, in all five boroughs.” —House and Garden

2007 356 pp., 15 maps, 101 figures, 100 color plates 978-0-8018-8682-9 $25.95 paperback 978-1-4214-1149-1 $25.95 ebook


terrestrial vertebrates of pennsylvaniaA Complete Guide to Species of Conservation Concernedited by MICHAEl A. STEElE, MArGArET C. BrITTInGHAM,

TIMOTHy J. MArET, and JOSEPH F. MErrITT

“A valuable tool for wildlife managers, conservationists, and natural-ists.” —Southeastern Naturalist

2010 528 pp., 135 b&w photos, 135 maps, 31 graphs 978-0-8018-9544-9 $55.00 hardcover

the natUre of being hUmanFrom Environmentalism to ConsciousnessHArOld FrOMM

“A lively, opinionated, impressively learned and always readable con-tribution to the current debate on the human and natural costs of the dogma of ‘progress’.” —British Society for Literature and Science

2009 312 pp. 978-0-8018-9129-8 $35.00 hardcover

lives of conifersA Comparative Account of the Coniferous TreesGrAHAM r. POWEll

“A must read for anyone interested in exploring or teaching about the lives of conifers.” —Quarterly Review of Biology

2009 288 pp., 685 color photos 978-0-8018-9243-1 $54.00 hardcover

forest ecosystemssecond edition

dAVId A. PErry, rAM OrEn, and STEPHEn C. HArT


“The most comprehensive book on forest ecosystem ecology so far.”

—Choice2008 632 pp., 17 color photos, 135 halftones, 244 line drawings 978-0-8018-8840-3 $90.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-1281-8 $90.00 ebook

life in the chesapeake baythird edition

AlICE JAnE lIPPSOn and rOBErT l. lIPPSOn

“The region’s quintessential field and reference guide.”

—Chesapeake Life Magazine2006 344 pp., 210 b&w illus. 978-0-8018-8338-5 $29.00 paperback

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train WreckThe Forensics of Rail DisastersGEOrGE BIBEl

“Investigations of 17 accidents help show why trains crash and what those incidents can teach.” —Science News


the QUantUm vacUUmA Scientific and Philosophical Concept, from Electrodynamics to String Theory and the Geometry of the Microscopic WorldluCIAnO BOI

“This book explores many current ideas about the vacuum, a central concept in modern physics . . . An interesting approach to collecting some of the most profound ideas scientists have developed about the physical world in modern times.” —Choice


covariant electrodynamicsA Concise GuideJOHn M. CHArAP

“like any good textbook that is intended for the purpose of teaching a course, there are numerous problems at the end of each chapter of varying degrees of difficulty.” —Mathematical Reviews


fast car physicsCHuCK EdMOndSOn

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—Science News2011 248 pp., 9 halftones, 116 line drawings 978-0-8018-9823-5 $29.95 paperback

green alternatives and national energy strategyThe Facts behind the HeadlinesPHIlIP G. GAllMAn

“Few books consider the whole complex effect on America’s energy strategy of alternative energy sources for automobiles and electricity that this book addresses. Electrical engineer Gallman discusses various technologies, including the benefits and problems of each.” —Choice



the physicist’s WorldThe Story of Motion and the Limits to KnowledgeTHOMAS GrISSOM

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2011 328 pp., 8 line drawings 978-1-4214-0084-6 $30.00 paperback

seven Wonders of the Universe that yoU probably took for grantedC. rEnéE JAMES

with illustrations by lee Jamison

“A lighthearted tour of everyday phenomena like light, time and gravity that also explores what makes Earth special and the evolution of life.”

—Science News2010 256 pp., 45 halftones 978-0-8018-9798-6 $25.00 paperback

the aha! momentA Scientist’s Take on CreativitydAVId JOnES

“A fascinating insight into one man’s never-ending search for ideas.”—New Scientist


nUcleUsA Trip into the Heart of Mattersecond edition

rAy MACKInTOSH, JIM Al-KHAlIlI, BJörn JOnSOn,

and TErESA PEñA

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—Sesame2012 144 pp., 130 color photos, 40 halftones 978-1-4214-0351-9 $35.00 hardcover

time travelA Writer’s Guide to the Real Science of Plausible Time TravelPAul J. nAHIn

with a new preface

“An exciting read covering every aspect of time travel.”—Australasian Science Magazine


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astrobiologyA Brief Introductionsecond edition

KEVIn W. PlAxCO and MICHAEl GrOSS

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—Chemistry World2011 352 pp., 29 halftones, 52 line drawings 978-1-4214-0096-9 $30.00 paperback

relativity for the QUestioning minddAnIEl F. STyEr

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—Don Lincoln, author of The Quantum Frontier

2011 200 pp., 1 halftone, 67 line drawings 978-0-8018-9760-3 $30.00 paperback

fiZZicsThe Science of Bubbles, Droplets, and FoamsF. rOnAld yOunG

Bubbles are everywhere—in water and in air, made from soap and from gas. They are referenced in literature and sung about in songs, and they’re even the subject of great works of art. young reveals the Fizzics behind these familiar—yet surprising—objects.

2011 136 pp., 10 color photos, 42 halftones, 22 line drawings 978-0-8018-9892-1 $25.00 paperback

QUantify!A Crash Course in Smart ThinkingGörAn GrIMVAll

Grimvall is determined to help mere mortals understand how scientists

get to the kernel of perplexing problems. Entertaining and enlightening, his latest book uses examples from sports, literature, and nature—as well as from the varied worlds of science—to illustrate how scientists make sense of and explain the world around us.


physics of the hUman bodyrICHArd P. McCAll

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emmy noether’s WonderfUl theoremdWIGHT E. nEuEnSCHWAndEr

A beautiful piece of mathematics, noether’s Theorem touches on every aspect of physics. neuenschwander’s introduction to the theorem’s genesis, applications, and consequences artfully unpacks its universal importance and unsurpassed elegance.


the science of doctor WhoPAul PArSOnS

“This exploration of the long-running TV series delivers on its promise to answer the kinds of questions raised by the best of science fiction.”

—Science News2010 328 pp., 19 line drawings 978-0-8018-9560-9 $24.95 hardcover

laWless UniverseScience and the Hunt for RealityJOE rOSEn

“rosen knocks down the structure of good science and rebuilds it for the reader, brick by brick, beginning with the most basic differences between objectivity and subjectivity.” —GW Magazine/GW Today

2010 200 pp., 1 graph 978-0-8018-9581-4 $30.00 paperback

gold medal physicsThe Science of SportsJOHn ErIC GOFF

“A lively, pleasant read with plenty of real physics and mathematical details.” —American Journal of Physics

2009 232 pp., 36 b&w photos, 34 b&w illus. 978-0-8018-9322-3 $27.00 paperback

good vibrationsThe Physics of MusicBArry PArKEr

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the QUantUm frontierThe Large Hadron ColliderdOn lInCOln

foreword by leon lederman

“What lincoln does brilliantly is dispel the popular myth that the lHC was built solely to discover the Higgs boson, or ‘God particle’ . . . His fresh analogies and insights make this book very readable.”

—New Scientist2009 192 pp., 43 halftones, 39 line drawings 978-0-8018-9144-1 $26.00 hardcover

force and motionAn Illustrated Guide to Newton’s LawsJASOn ZIMBA

“Very useful for teachers by providing real-world applications, in-class exercises, conceptual questions, test problems, diagrams and figures, lab exercises, and new ways to explain newtonian mechanics.”

—The Physics Teacher2009 440 pp., 3 halftones, 349 line drawings 978-0-8018-9160-1 $52.00 paperback

the magnetic UniverseThe Elusive Traces of an Invisible ForceJ. B. ZIrKEr

A main selection of Scientific American Book Club

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—Choice2009 312 pp., 37 halftones, 8 line drawings 978-0-8018-9302-5 $37.00 paperback

hidden harmonyThe Connected Worlds of Physics and ArtJ. r. lEIBOWITZ

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2008 160 pp., 9 color photos, 1 halftone, 14 line drawings, 28 color plates 978-0-8018-8866-3 $28.00 hardcover

mere thermodynamicsdOn S. lEMOnS

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the science of navigationFrom Dead Reckoning to GPSMArK dEnny

“denny, a theoretical physicist and prolific au-thor, impresses his audience with the immense knowledge and effort that has been expended in developing methods for people to navigate from place to place.” —Choice


gliding for goldThe Physics of Winter SportsMArK dEnny

“For the scientifically inclined reader it provides an interesting window on the science of winter sports.” —Choice


their arroWs Will darken the sUnThe Evolution and Science of BallisticsMArK dEnny

An entertaining guide to the evolution and phys-ics of ballistic weapons.


float yoUr boat!The Evolution and Science of SailingMArK dEnny

“A light-hearted yet informative look at the phys-ics of sailing ships.” —Physics World


sUper strUctUresThe Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of EngineeringMArK dEnny

“Structures stand, soar and collapse based on fundamental physics principles.”

—Science News


froth!The Science of BeerMArK dEnny

Best Beer Book in the United States of America, Gourmand World Cookbooks Awards

“A scientific yet extremely accessible investiga-tion of the physics and chemistry of beer.”

—Beers of the World Magazine


blip, p ing, and bUZZMaking Sense of Radar and SonarMArK dEnny

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matrix compUtationsfourth edition

GEnE H. GOluB and CHArlES F. VAn lOAn

A revised and expanded edition of the classic treatment of numerical linear algebra from the standpoint of both theory and practice.

2012 784 pp., 31 line drawings 978-1-4214-0794-4 $70.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-0859-0 $70.00 ebook

least sQUares data f itting With applicationsPEr CHrISTIAn HAnSEn, VíCTOr PErEyrA,

and GOdElA SCHErEr

A lucid explanation of the intricacies of both simple and complex least squares methods.

2012 328 pp., 9 halftones, 8 line drawings, 46 graphs 978-1-4214-0786-9 $85.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-0858-3 $85.00 ebook

sandlot statsLearning Statistics with BaseballSTAnlEy rOTHMAn

“If this had been the textbook for a basic statistics course that I took as a student, I might have remembered that course forever as the best class I ever had.” —MAA Reviews

2012 592 pp., 190 line drawings 978-1-4214-0602-2 $85.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-0867-5 $85.00 ebook

golf by the nUmbersHow Stats, Math, and Physics Affect Your GamerOlAnd MInTOn

Golf by the numbers analyzes the mathematical strategies behind the sport, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how numbers drive the game of golf.

2012 312 pp., 31 b&w illus., 86 line drawings 978-1-4214-0315-1 $34.95 hardcover

introdUction to differential eQUations Using sagedAVId JOynEr and MArSHAll HAMPTOn

Joyner has created a classroom tool that allows both differential equa-tions and Sage to be taught concurrently. It’s a creative and forward-thinking approach to math instruction.



WaveletsA Concise GuideAMIr-HOMAyOOn nAJMI

“A complete, concise and clear exposition of the more traditional tools related to linear filtering.” —Mathematical Reviews


math goes to the moviesBurKArd POlSTEr and MArTy rOSS

“Written in a breezy, humorous style. If you like math and movies and are looking for a fun read, check it out.” —MAA Reviews


mathematical expeditionsExploring Word Problems across the AgesFrAnK J. SWETZ

“A wonderful resource for any teacher who would like to use old prob-lems in a course to help students understand the context of mathemati-cal ideas.” —Mathematical Reviews


noncommUtative geometry, arithmetic, and related topicsProceedings of the Twenty-First Meeting of the japan–u.S. Mathematics Instituteedited by CATErInA COnSAnI and AlAIn COnnES

This collection of essays by some of the world’s leading scholars in mathematics presents innovative and field-defining work at the inter-section of noncommutative geometry and number theory.


the rUnmakersA New Way to Rate Baseball PlayersFrEdErICK E. TAylOr

“A deeply old-fashioned treatise in which a statistic of Mr. Taylor’s de-vising (potential runs per game) is used to rate the top hitters in history by era, position and role . . . Charming.” —Wall Street Journal

2011 272 pp. 978-1-4214-0010-5 $24.95 hardcover

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linear algebraChallenging Problems for Studentssecond editionFuZHEn ZHAnG



hoW to gUard an art gallery and other discrete mathematical adventUresT. S. MICHAEl


adventUres in groUp theoryRubik’s Cube, Merlin’s Machine, and Other Mathematical Toyssecond editiondAVId JOynEr

2008 328 pp., 6 halftones 978-0-8018-9013-0 $30.00 paperback

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einstein’s berlinIn the Footsteps of a GeniusdIETEr HOFFMAnn

“This is a wonderful guidebook for the intellectual tourist deeply interested in Einstein. nothing this detailed exists, and it is a wonderful complement to the literature on Einstein.”

—Catherine Westfall, Michigan State University


origins of mathematical WordsA Comprehensive Dictionary of Latin, Greek, and Arabic RootsAnTHOny lO BEllO

The most comprehensive math root dictionary ever published.

2013 352 pp. 978-1-4214-1098-2 $49.95 paperback 978-1-4214-1099-9 $49.95 ebook

spark from the deepHow Shocking Experiments with Strongly Electric Fish Powered Scientific DiscoveryWIllIAM J. TurKEl

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—John R. McNeill, Georgetown University

2013 304 pp. 978-1-4214-0981-8 $34.95 hardcover

isaac beeckman on matter and motionMechanical Philosophy in the MakingKlAAS VAn BErKEl

“The judicious piecing together of the fragmentary biographical material with the content of Beeckman’s scientific diary not only brings back to life an extraordinary scientific practitioner but helps shed new light on the nature of European science on the eve of the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century.”

—Mordechai Feingold, California Institute of Technology


imagined civil iZationsChina, the West, and Their First EncounterrOGEr HArT

Jesuits accounts of their seventeenth-century travels to China have cel-ebrated it as a great encounter between two civilizations in which wise men from the West used mathematics and science in service of their mis-sion. Imagined Civilizations tells the story from the Chinese point of view.


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the chinese roots of l inear algebrarOGEr HArT

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the lost millenniUmHistory’s Timetables under Siegesecond edition

FlOrIn dIACu

Is it possible that there is a massive gap in the historical record and that the calendar we use to-day is off by about 1,000 years? diacu sets off on a journey into the field of historical chronology to answer this fascinating question.


chasing shadoWsMathematics, Astronomy, and the Early History of Eclipse ReckoningClEMEnCy MOnTEllE

“I am not aware of any other book that covers the treatment of eclipses in early astronomy in any-thing like the breadth of culture and geography, the depth of mathematical astronomy, the schol-arly analysis, and the general accessibility that we find in this book.”

—Journal for the History of Astronomy


pUrsUing poWer and lightTechnology and Physics from james Watt to Albert EinsteinBruCE J. HunT

“The best and most up-to-date treatment, espe-cially for undergraduates, of the key concepts and figures of 19th-century physics.”

—Physics Today


mathematical Works printed in the americas, 1554–1700BruCE STAnlEy BurdICK

“This book is a valuable reference on the early his-tory of mathematics in the new World.”

—Mathematical Reviews


What is a nUmber?Mathematical Concepts and Their OriginsrOBErT TuBBS


“Every chapter offers a refreshing wealth of sur-prising connections, gently nudging readers to expand and assimilate their growing understand-ing of mathematics and its role in society.”

—Choice


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ordering lifeKarl jordan and the Naturalist TraditionKrISTIn JOHnSOn

“A very readable account of the long-lived naturalist/entomologist Karl Jordan (1861–1959).” —Choice

2012 392 pp., 11 halftones 978-1-4214-0600-8 $39.95 hardcover 978-1-4214-0650-3 $39.95 ebook

Women scientists in americaForging a New World since 1972Volume 3

MArGArET W. rOSSITEr

“rossiter’s extraordinarily detailed account offers compelling data alongside the multiple stories of individual women, both those thwart-ed by discrimination and those who emerged as outstanding success stories.” —Science


stem the tideReforming Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in AmericadAVId E. drEW

“STEM the Tide provides a valuable analysis of current science and math education policy issues and provides useful solutions to imple-ment reform in these areas.” —Education Review

2011 264 pp., 1 line drawing 978-1-4214-0094-5 $35.00 hardcover

biomedical compUtingDigitizing Life in the united StatesJOSEPH nOVEMBEr

“Computers changed research in the life sciences in the 1950s and 1960s. Historian Joseph november engagingly relates how.”—Nature

2012 360 pp., 17 b&w illus. 978-1-4214-0468-4 $60.00 hardcover 978-1-4214-0665-7 $60.00 ebook

Unbiased stereologyA Concise GuidePETEr r. MOuTOn

“An excellent textbook for practical applications of the theoretically rigorous methods of state-of-art unbiased stereology.”

—Arun M. Gokhale, Georgia Institute of Technology

2011 200 pp., 14 b&w photos, 40 line drawings, 14 graphs 978-0-8018-9985-0 $45.00 paperback

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the rise of amphibians365 Million Years of EvolutionrOBErT CArrOll

2009 392 pp., 235 b&w illus., 16 color plates 978-0-8018-9140-3 $68.00 hardcover

the rise of horses55 Million Years of EvolutionJEnS lOrEnZ FrAnZEn

translated by Kirsten M. Brown

2010 224 pp., 83 color photos, 27 color illus., 19 b&w photos, 41 line drawings 978-0-8018-9373-5 $68.00 hardcover

the orgasm ansWer gUideBArry r. KOMISAruK,

BEVErly WHIPPlE, SArA nASSErZAdEH,

And CArlOS BEyEr-FlOrES

2009 176 pp., 11 b&w illus. 978-0-8018-9396-4 $20.95 paperback

the science of orgasmBArry r. KOMISAruK,

CArlOS BEyEr-FlOrES,

And BEVErly WHIPPlE


charles darWinThe Concise Story of an Extraordinary ManTIM M. BErrA

2008 144 pp., 16 color photos, 60 halftones 978-0-8018-9104-5 $19.95 hardcover

the rise of animalsEvolution and Diversification of the Kingdom AnimaliaMIKHAIl A. FEdOnKIn, JAMES G. GEHlInG,

KATHlEEn GrEy, Guy M. nArBOnnE,

And PATrICIA VICKErS-rICH

foreword by Arthur C. Clarke

2008 344 pp., 677 color illus. 978-0-8018-8679-9 $79.00 hardcover

becoming batmanThe Possibility of a SuperheroE. PAul ZEHr


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chimpanZee politicsPower and Sex among Apes25th anniversary edition

FrAnS dE WAAl

2007 256 pp., 135 b&w illus. 978-0-8018-8656-0 $26.95 paperback

mammalogyAdaptation, Diversity, Ecologythird edition

GEOrGE A. FEldHAMEr, lEE C. drICKAMEr,

STEPHEn H. VESSEy, JOSEPH F. MErrITT,

And CArEy KrAJEWSKI


oWls of the United states and canadaA Complete Guide to Their Biology and BehaviorWAynE lynCH


beyond the black boxThe Forensics of Airplane CrashesGEOrGE BIBEl


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brainteaser physicsChallenging Physics PuzzlersGörAn GrIMVAll


tUrtles of the WorldFrAnCK BOnIn, BErnArd dEVAux,

And AlAIn duPré

translated by Peter C. H. Pritchard


sQUirrelsThe Animal Answer GuiderICHArd W. THOrInGTOn, Jr.,

And KATIE E. FErrEll


natUre revealedSelected Writings, 1949–2006EdWArd O. WIlSOn



elementary QUantUm mechanics in one dimensionrOBErT GIlMOrE


platypUsThe Extraordinary Story of How a Curious Creature Baffled the WorldAnn MOyAl

2004 248 pp. 8 color illus., 3 halftones, 25 line drawings 978-0-8018-8052-0 $20.00 paperback

deep doWn thingsThe Breathtaking Beauty of Particle PhysicsBruCE A. SCHuMM


cogWheels of the mindThe Story of Venn DiagramsA. W. F. EdWArdS

foreword by Ian Stewart

2004 128 pp., 12 color illus. 978-0-8018-7434-5 $29.00 hardcover

back-of-the-envelope physicsClIFFOrd SWArTZ


the physics of hockeyAlAIn HACHé


an introdUction to stochastic processes in physicsdOn S. lEMOnS

containing “On the Theory of Brownian Motion” by Paul langevin, translated by Anthony Gythiel


Walker’s mammals of the Worldsixth editiontwo-volume setrOnAld M. nOWAK

1999 2,015 pp., 550 b&w illus. 978-0-8018-5789-8 $160.00 hardcover

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Kooyman, Penguins 2Krausman, Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation 13Krausman, Wildlife Management and Conservation 13Kunz, Ecological and Behavioral Methods for the Study of Bats 7Lawrence, Starfish 2Leibowitz, Hidden Harmony 20Lemons, An Introduction to Stochastic Processes in Physics 30Lemons, Mere Thermodynamics 20Lincoln, Alien Universe 3Lincoln, The Quantum Frontier 20Linzey, Vertebrate Biology 14Lippson, Life in the Chesapeake Bay 15Lo Bello, Origins of Mathematical Words 25Long, The Rise of Fishes 11Lumpkin, Rabbits 6Lynch, Owls of the United States and Canada 29Mackintosh, Nucleus 17Martin, The Prism and the Rainbow 5McCall, Physics of the Human Body 18Mehlman, Transhumanist Dreams and Dystopian Nightmares 12Merritt, The Biology of Small Mammals 7Michael, How to Guard an Art Gallery and Other Discrete Mathematical Adventures 24Minton, Golf by the Numbers 22Montelle, Chasing Shadows 26Mouton, Unbiased Stereology 27Moyal, Platypus 30Murdy, Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay 2Musselman, Plants of the Chesapeake Bay 14Musselman, The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants 3Nahin, Time Travel 17Najmi, Wavelets 23Naples, The Other Saber-tooths 11Neuenschwander, Emmy Noether’s Wonderful Theorem 19November, Biomedical Computing 27Nowak, Walker’s Mammals of the World 30Parker, Good Vibrations 19Parsons, The Science of Doctor Who 19Perry, Forest Ecosystems 15Peterson, The Housing Bomb 3Pietsch, Trees of Life 4Plaxco, Astrobiology 18Polster, Math Goes to the Movies 23Powell, Lives of Conifers 15Power, The Evolution of Obesity 4Power, The Evolution of the Human Placenta 12Prothero, Catastrophes! 5Prothero, The Evolution of Artiodactyls 11Reidinger, Wildlife Damage Management 13Rieser, The Case of the Green Turtle 8Rosen, Lawless Universe 19Rossiter, Women Scientists in America 27Rothman, Sandlot Stats 22Roze, Porcupines 6Sanderson, Small Wild Cats 7Saxena, The Vegetarian Imperative 5Schumm, Deep Down Things 30Shumaker, Animal Tool Behavior 12Silvy, The Wildlife Techniques Manual 13Spotila, Saving Sea Turtles 8Steele, Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania 15Styer, Relativity for the Questioning Mind 18Swartz, Back-of-the-Envelope Physics 30Swetz, Mathematical Expeditions 23Taylor, The Runmakers 23Thorington, Squirrels 29Thorington, Squirrels of the World 6Tubbs, What Is a Number? 26Turkel, Spark from the Deep 25Ungar, Mammal Teeth 7van Berkel, Isaac Beeckman on Matter and Motion 25Weishampel, Transylvanian Dinosaurs 11Wilson, Kingdom of Ants 10Wilson, Nature Revealed 29Young, Fizzics 18Zehr, Becoming Batman 28Zehr, Inventing Iron Man 5Zhang, Linear Algebra 24Zimba, Force and Motion 20Zirker, The Magnetic Universe 20Zirker, The Science of Ocean Waves 3

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