Human Food

In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing...

Diet is key to understanding the past, present, and future of our species. Much of human evolutionary success can be attributed to our ability to consume and preserve a wide range of foods. Technological advances changed the types of foods we eat. With this consideration, How Technological Advances Change Human Food weaves together various themes, starting with human evolution, moving on to methods of food preservation, and continuing with the evolution of cooking methods.

The art of mindfulness can transform our struggles with food--and renew our sense of pleasure, appreciation, and satisfaction with eating. Drawing on recent research and integrating her experiences as a physician and meditation teacher, Dr. Jan Bays offers a wonderfully clear presentation of...

Published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade, this urgent audiobook from historian Felicia Kornbluh reveals two movement victories in New York that forever changed the politics of reproductive rights nationally. A Woman’s Life Is a Human Life is the story of the...

How a miracle treatment turned deadly and changed the course of the AIDS crisis. By the mid 1980s, AIDS hysteria was so rampant that a fearful and prejudiced public ignored stories of gay men falling ill with lesions and mouth ulcers. President Reagan avoided mentioning the disease entirely...

The bestselling author of Lost Connections and Stolen Focus offers a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it—from his personal experience on Ozempic to our ability to heal our society’s dysfunctional relationship with food, weight, and our bodies. In January...

"If you want to understand the strange workings of the human body, and the future of medicine, you must read this illuminating, engaging book." —Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Gene In 2014, James Hamblin launched a series of videos for The Atlantic called "If Our Bodies Could Talk." ...

Bloomsbury presents The Kitchen Shrink by Andrea Oskis, read by Sofia Engstrand. There is no better way to understand ourselves and our relationships with others than through what we eat. Me: ‘When did you know he didn’t love you anymore?’ My patient: ‘It wasn’t when we stopped having...

Discover the epic culinary history of human survival, where empires rise and global wars are fought over salt and sugar. Perfect for your daily commute or while cooking dinner, this thought-provoking journey transforms ordinary ingredients into thrilling tales of power and cultural evolution...

Transform mealtime battles into a playful children's science adventure that unlocks the secrets of healthy nutrition. Perfect for the morning school commute or listening around the breakfast table, this energetic guide answers the ultimate question: why do we actually need to eat our veggies? It...

Uncover the culinary history and human evolution shaping our modern diets, from ancient campfires to supermarkets. Perfect for your daily commute or while cooking dinner, this immersive journey reframes your relationship with nutrition. Leave behind the endless modern fads and step into a...

A New Scientist Best Book of 2020 How is it that a baboon and a blob of slime mould instinctively know what to eat for optimal health, balancing their protein, fat and carb intake in perfect proportions? In new, groundbreaking research that is transforming our understanding of nutrition, animals...

Fortify your immune system and safely manage everyday infections with evidence-based herbalism and natural remedies. Whether you are preparing for cold and flu season or seeking a calm, grounded approach to holistic family health, this guide bridges the gap between traditional wisdom and modern...

Uncover the evolutionary history of how mastering culinary science and fire biologically engineered the human mind. Whether you are prepping a weeknight dinner or settling in for a thought-provoking commute, this sensory journey transforms how you view your next meal. You will travel from...

Discover the epic evolutionary history of how taming wild fire to transform raw ingredients sparked human civilization. Perfect for your daily commute or while preparing tonight's dinner, this awe-inspiring narrative reveals the hidden anthropology behind our daily meals. You will never look at...

Explore the startling truth of evolutionary history and shatter paleo fads using real archaeological science. Perfect for an educational commute, this eye-opening audio journey abandons caveman fantasies to follow the microscopic evidence left in ancient dental plaque, burned hearths, and...

Human beings are getting fatter and sicker. As we question what we eat and why we eat it, this book argues that living well involves consuming a raw vegan diet.With eating healthfully and eating ethically being simpler said than done, this book argues that the best solution to health...

Jump into a playful science adventure through the human body to discover how a simple bite of food fuels everyday fun. Perfect for homeschooling or entertaining curious minds during family commutes, this gentle, non-scary audio tour makes biology delightfully easy to grasp. Kids will love...

One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025 A Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Fall Book From the New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz, a rollicking exploration of the quest to re-create the impossible complexities of human anatomy. The body is the most complex machine...

Optimize your gut health and boost daily energy with this beginner-friendly science guide to human anatomy. Whether you are dealing with frustrating stomachaches or simply curious about how your body fuels your busy life, this empowering journey makes complex biology incredibly accessible...