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The Sakura Obsession
The Incredible Story of the Plant Hunter Who Saved Japan’s Cherry Blossoms
by Naoko Abe
New in Hardcover
The incredible true story of how an English gardener saved the Japanese cherry blossom tree from extinction
“Engrossing. . . . A portrait of great charm and sophistication, rich in its natural and historical range, guaranteeing that you won’t look at cherry blossoms the same way again.” —The Guardian
The Wizard and the Prophet
Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow’s World
by Charles Mann
Now in Paperback
“Mann is a compelling and forensic analyst of big tipping points in human affairs.” —The Washington Post
The Plant Messiah
Adventures in Search of the World’s Rarest Species
by Carlos Magdalena
Now in Paperback
“Carlos is an inspiration to me. He’s the perfect spokesperson for the plants of the world.” —Jane Goodall
Never Enough
The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction
by Judith Grisel
New in Hardcover
“The science behind addiction comes alive in its sorrow and grandeur. When you pick up this book get ready for an intense ride. . . . [Grisel] juxtaposes stark examples from her own tortured past, methodically connecting each experience to the hard science of addiction neurobiology.” —Dr. Paul H. Earley, President-elect, American Society of Addiction Medicine
Who We Are and How We Got Here
Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past
by David Reich
Now in Paperback
“A thrilling account of mapping humans through time and place.” —Nature
Elastic
Unlocking Your Brain’s Ability to Embrace Change
by Leonard Mlodinow
Now in Paperback
“Absorbing. . . . Mlodinow skillfully weaves scienti c ndings with stories of people, events, and the natural world.” —The New York Times Book Review
The Future of Humanity
Our Destiny in the Universe
by Michio Kaku
Now in Paperback
“Breathtaking. . . . Kaku grounds his readers in science happening right now, while throwing open the windows to imagine where it might lead.” —The New York Times Book Review
The Strange Order of Things
Life, Feeling, and the Making of Cultures
by Antonio Damasio
Now in Paperback
“Visionary. . . . A radical revision of how we understand mind, feeling, consciousness, and the construction of cultures.” —Maria Popova, Brain Pickings
