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Coyote America is both an environmental and a deep natural history of the coyote. It traces both the five-million-year-long biological story of an animal that has become the "wolf" in our backyards and its cultural evolution from a preeminent spot in Native American religions to the hapless foil of the Road Runner. A deeply American tale, the story of the coyote in the American West and beyond is a sort of Manifest Destiny in reverse.

A podcast devoted to clinical radiology and allied sciences, owned and published by the Radiological Society of North America.

On October 12, 1972, a plane carrying a team of young rugby players crashed into the remote, snow-peaked Andes. Out of the 45 original passengers and crew, only 16 made it off the mountain alive. For 10 excruciating weeks, they suffered deprivations beyond imagining, confronting nature head-on at its most furious and inhospitable. And to survive, these men and women not only had to keep their faith; they had to make an impossible decision: Should they eat the flesh of their dead friends?

To solve America’s toughest challenges, we need to begin by listening to each other’s stories. The America’s Why Project (AWP) creates a space for conversations that invite Americans from all walks of life—and friends of America around the world—to explore their perspectives on America’s past, present, and future. By opening our ears and opening our hearts, we can start to rebuild mutual trust and rediscover our shared purpose. One story, one conversation, one open mic at a time.

Since the 1987 publication of Diet for a New America, beef consumption in the United States has fallen a remarkable 19 percent. While many forces are contributing to this dramatic shift in our habits, Diet for a New America is considered to be one of the most important. Diet for a New America is a startling examination of the food we currently buy and eat in the United States and the astounding moral, economic, and emotional price we pay for it.

Dive into The Elements of Mammalogy, an engaging textbook from 1845 that serves as a foundational resource for understanding mammalogy. Although the science has evolved since its publication, this charming little book still offers valuable insights into the world of mammals and their biology. Authored by a distinguished U.S. Navy surgeon and president of the Academy of Natural Sciences, it provides a captivating glimpse into the classification of mammals during a fascinating period in natural history. (Summary by A. Gramour)

More than 12,000 years ago, in one of the greatest triumphs of prehistory, humans colonized North America, a continent that was then truly a new world. Just when and how they did so has been one of the most perplexing and controversial questions in archaeology.

A sweeping natural history of the most valuable trees on earth that have quietly transformed our economies, cultural traditions, and collective imagination for millennia. Every December, homes, offices, and town squares around the world are adorned with lavishly decorated evergreens to ring in...

The cod has played a vital part in livelihoods, diets, and health in general — as well as roles in national economies and international wars. Drawing on his love of food and food culture, Mark Kurlansky leaps into history and folklore to explore how this innocuous fish had such an impact over the centuries.

Dive into the captivating third volume of the Little Masterpieces in Science series, where the naturalist emerges as both interpreter and visionary. This collection features insightful essays and excerpts from renowned figures such as Charles Darwin, Alfred R. Wallace, Thomas H. Huxley, Leland O. Howard, and George Iles. Explore intriguing topics including the Origin of Species, the Descent of Man, the marvels of mimicry and protective resemblances among animals, the evolution of the horse, and innovative pest control through insect allies, alongside the fascinating connections between flowers...

A collection of transcendent, lyrical essays on life in the American West, the classic companion to Gretel Ehrlich’s new book, Unsolaced “Wyoming has found its Whitman.” —Annie Dillard Poet and filmmaker Gretel Ehrlich went to Wyoming in 1975 to make the first in a series of...

All We Can Save illuminates the expertise and insights of dozens of diverse women leading on climate in the United States - scientists, journalists, farmers, lawyers, teachers, activists, innovators, wonks, and designers, across generations, geographies, and race - and aims to advance a more representative, nuanced, and solution-oriented public conversation on the climate crisis. These women offer a spectrum of ideas and insights for how we can rapidly, radically reshape society.

A fantastic book! Timothy Egan describes his journeys in the Pacific Northwest through visits to salmon fisheries, redwood forests and the manicured English gardens of Vancouver. Here is a blend of history, anthropology and politics.

Hey Hey Hitchcock, hosted by Tim Hitchcock, covers agriculture, horticulture, and rural life from the Nursery Capital of the World. Sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America and produced by Main Street Media, the show airs Tuesdays at 5 PM on 97.7 WBMC.

On January 12, 2010, a major earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hundreds of thousands of people died, and the greater part of the capital was demolished. Dr. Paul Farmer, U.N. deputy special envoy to Haiti, who had worked in the country for nearly thirty years treating infectious diseases like tuberculosis and AIDS, and former President Bill Clinton, the U.N. special envoy to Haiti, had just begun to work on an extensive development plan to improve living conditions in Haiti.

Dive into the riveting saga of three monumental figures in American history Washington, Bolívar, and San Martin. While Washington stands as the great leader of Northern democracy, Bolívar and San Martin emerge as the liberators of South America. This compelling narrative centers on the life and legacy of San Martin, set against a backdrop of sweeping change across a vast territory spanning over fifty degrees of latitude, from Cape Horn to the Tropic of Cancer. The tale unfolds over twenty years of tumultuous struggle, beginning with the Argentine revolution and tracing its ripple effect ...

As the English colonies expanded along the Atlantic seaboard, so too did the ambitions of New France. Despite their growing powers, open warfare remained elusive while the crowns of England and France maintained a fragile peace. However, the landscape shifted dramatically after the fall of the Stuart dynasty, with the new King, William of Orange, facing fierce opposition from France, which denounced him as both a heretic and a usurper. This marked the beginning of a brutal conflict in America, where from 1690 to 1760, the two rivals engaged in relentless battles, interspersed only by fleeting ...

Dive into the captivating world of Native American storytelling, where campfire narrators weave tales of the Days of the Grandfathers and the dawn of creation. This collection features authentic myths and legends, meticulously sourced from esteemed authorities such as the United States Bureau of Ethnology and the Canadian Bureau of Mines. The stories, drawn from diverse tribes including the Haida, Cree, and Algonquin, celebrate the quaint, the pure, and the beautiful facets of Indigenous culture. For those seeking a rich exploration of ethnology, this volume presents a unique glimpse into the ...

A compelling portrait of a unique moment in American history when the ideas of Charles Darwin reshaped American notions about nature, religion, science and race “A lively and informative history.” – The New York Times Book Review Throughout its history America has been torn in two by...

Did you know... Medical interventions have become the third leading cause of death in America. An estimated 10 percent of Americans are implanted with medical devices -- like pacemakers, artificial hips, cardiac stents, etc. The overwhelming majority of high-risk implanted devices have never...