Our review of : Storytelling with Data

This book tells the story of the Kolker family, who abandoned their successful lives in New York City to move to a remote area of Montana. They hoped to find a simpler life away from technology and crowds, but they soon discovered that life in the wilderness was not as idyllic as they had imagined. [...]

Where the Deer and the Antelope Play is a book by Nick Offerman which chronicles his observations of nature while spending time in Wyoming. The book offers readers insights into the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as Offerman’s reflections on his own interactions with it. For who is this book for [...]

In A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, evolutionary biologist Heather Heying offers a fresh perspective on how humans can thrive in the modern world. Drawing from her experience as an academic and mother, Heying provides readers with a clear and concise understanding of human evolution – and how it affects our day-to-day lives. From [...]

This book offers a fascinating and sweeping look at human history, from our early hunter-gatherer days to the present. Author Yuval Noah Harari provides readers with insightful commentary on humanity’s progress, as well as its setbacks. Sapiens is an engrossing read that will leave you contemplating the nature of humankind and our future. For who [...]

A Brief History of Time is a book by physicist Stephen Hawking, published on April 5, 1988. It deals with the nature of time and the universe. A shortened version for popular audiences was simultaneously published. Hawking wrote the book for non-scientists and sought to explain some of the more complex. For who is this [...]

If you’re in a hurry and want to know the basics of astrophysics, this is the book for you. Neil deGrasse Tyson provides a concise introduction to everything from black holes to space travel, explaining complex concepts without using any jargon. You don’t need any prior knowledge of astronomy or physics to read it – [...]

In Fuzz, Mary Roach takes readers on a tour of the strange and often startling world of scientific investigation into the paranormal. She introduces us to researchers who study topics such as out-of-body experiences, hauntings, psychokinesis, and more. Along the way she highlights just how difficult it is to apply science to these elusive phenomena–and [...]

The book, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, by Charles C. Mann is a scientific and engineering look at the pre-Columbian history of the Americas. Drawing on archeological findings and oral histories from native peoples, Mann paints a picture of immense complexity and sophistication among American cultures before European contact. He argues that [...]

Red Famine is a meticulously researched account of Stalin’s deliberate campaign to exterminate the Ukrainians. Anne Applebaum provides an in-depth analysis of how this mass genocide was carried out and its consequences for Ukraine and Russia today. Based on recently declassified documents, eyewitness testimony, and personal stories, Red Famine offers a new understanding of one [...]

Chatter is a ground-breaking book on the voice in our head – what it is, why it matters, and how to harness its power. Harvard Professor Ethan Kross presents revolutionary new research that shows how we can learn to overcome destructive thoughts and emotions, improve our relationships, achieve goals, and lead happier lives. Drawing on [...]

This book is all about exploring the hidden side of everything. It covers a wide range of topics, from economics to child rearing, and attempts to answer some unconventional questions. The author, Steven D. Levitt, is an award-winning economist who uses unconventional methods to analyze data and arrives at some interesting conclusions. This revised edition [...]

In “Braiding Sweetgrass,” Robin Wall Kimmerer shows how science and indigenous wisdom converge in important ways. Drawing on her experience as a scientist and member of the Potawatomi nation, Kimmerer reveals that modern ecology provides a scientific lens for understanding indigenous teachings about relationships with nature. She then demonstrates the importance of restoring traditional ecological [...]