Raptors are an unusual success story of wildness thriving in the heart of our cities—they have developed substantial populations around the world in recent decades. But there are deeper issues around how these birds make their urban homes....
320 pages
6 x 9
one 16-page color insert, 43 photos, 7 illustrations
Striving for Equity Through Community-Driven Design
In the United States, people of color are disproportionally more likely to live in environments with poor air quality, in close proximity to toxic waste, and in locations more vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather events. ...
232 pages
6 x 9
A Conservation Story from the Bottom of the World
"Makes you feel as if you're part of an engaging dinnertime conversation." —Science News Krill—it’s a familiar word that conjures oceans, whales, and swimming crustaceans. Scientists say they...
216 pages
6 x 9
14 photos, 4 illustrations
Why the Poor Die Earlier and How to Challenge Inequity
In Twenty Years of Life, Suzanne Bohan exposes the disturbing flip side of the American dream: your health is largely determined by your zip code. The strain of living in a poor neighborhood, with sub-par schools, lack of parks, fear...
264 pages
6 x 9
32 photos
The First Epidemic of Climate Change
"Superbly written and researched." —Booklist"Builds a strong case." —Kirkus Lyme disease is spreading rapidly around the globe as ticks move into places they...
304 pages
6 x 9
Talking Substance in an Age of Style
When Randy Olson first described his life-changing encounter with an acting teacher in Don’t Be Such a Scientist, it seemed like the world of science was on the cusp of gaining new respect in the public eye. Through his writing,...
248 pages
6 x 9
18 photos and illustrations
The Definitive Guide to Global Bicycle Urbanism
The bicycle enjoyed a starring role in urban history over a century ago, but now it is back, stronger than ever. It is the single most important tool for improving our cities. Designing around it is the most efficient way to make our cities ...
296 pages
8 x 9
200 color photographs and figures
By 2050, we will have ten billion mouths to feed in a world profoundly altered by environmental change. How can we meet this challenge? In How to Feed the World, a diverse group of experts from Purdue University break down this crucial...
256 pages
6 x 9
11 illustrations
Steering Automated, Shared, and Electric Vehicles to a Better Future
For the first time in half a century, real transformative innovations are coming to our world of passenger transportation. The convergence of new shared mobility services with automated and electric vehicles promises to significantly reshape...
256 pages
6 x 9
25 photos and illustrations