James Nestor, author portrait
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James Nestor

James Nestor is an author and science journalist who has written for Scientific American, The Atlantic, Outside, The New York Times, and more. His 2014 book, Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What The Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves, was a PEN American finalist, an Amazon Best Science Book of the Year, and a New York Times Editor’s Choice. His next book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, is an international bestseller, with more than three million copies sold in 44 languages. Breath was awarded the Best General Nonfiction Book by the American Society of Journalists and Authors and was a Finalist for Science Book of the Year at the Royal Society. Nestor’s collaboration with The Global Classroom, a partnership with the World Health Organisation and supported by UNICEF, teaches millions of children around the world to breathe better. More at mrjamesnestor.com.
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Books

Breath

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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