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08/30/2025

🔬✨ The Story of Life, Illustrated ✨🔬

From award-winning biologist and illustrator Christian Sardet comes Cells: The Illustrated Story of Life — a vibrant journey through the origins and evolution of life itself.

Blending art and science, Cells is perfect for visual learners and science lovers. Preorder now: https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/fall-2025/cells/

“A vibrant exploration of the history of life and how it works at the most basic level.” — Kirkus

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08/28/2025

From New York Times–bestselling author Tristan Gooley comes The Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature’s Clues 🍃

We all know the big four—spring, summer, fall, winter—but nature is full of microseasons unfolding every single day. Did you know water runs clearest in June? Or that on New Year’s Eve at midnight, Sirius gleams due south in the night sky?

In this sense-awakening book, Gooley reveals how the sun, stars, animals, plants, and even shadows hold hidden clues to time and season. Once you start noticing, the natural world will never look the same again.

📖 Perfect for hikers, stargazers, birdwatchers, and anyone who loves rediscovering wonder in the everyday outdoors.

Preorder now and step into the hidden rhythms of the year: https://bit.ly/hiddenseasons

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We all notice the flowers of spring, longer days of summer, colors of autumn, and snowfalls of winter. But have you observed the way that water tends to run clearest in June? Did you know that at t…

08/26/2025

Short on space? You can still grow mushrooms from scratch! Here are the 6 best mushrooms for balconies, patios, and courtyards.

For more, check out Home-Grown Mushrooms from Scratch: https://bit.ly/4n345BA

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08/24/2025

Get ready for Labor Day cookouts and the start of fall with this delicious Butternut Squash and Black Bean Burger recipe. This burger combines the lightness of a salad with the rich taste of an autumnal soup. If you're looking for more tasty veggie burger recipes, check out VEGGIE BURGERS EVERY WHICH WAY, which highlights a plant-based burger option for any occasion. Get your copy at https://bit.ly/VeggieBurgers2023, and find the recipe at https://bit.ly/46jDUy2.

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08/23/2025

We have come a long way since physicists first hypothesized about black holes in the late 1700s. Yet still, so much remains a mystery about black holes, and our place in the universe with them. Physicist Jonas Enander tackles some of science’s most mind-bending questions about black holes in FACING INFINITY. Today, he answers some of our most pressing questions about black hole research, shares what it’s like to travel the globe researching black holes, and gives us a sneak preview of the content in the book. Preorder your copy at https://bit.ly/FacingInfinity.

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08/22/2025

Celebrate the end of summer with the delicious Fig Leaf Bourbon Sour! This aromatic, flavorful cocktail highlights the flavors and ingredients of late summer. And if you're looking for more vegan cocktail recipes, check out THE VEDGE BAR BOOK, which includes 75 recipes for delicious plant-based drinks, small plates, and snacks to elevate any cocktail party. Get your copy at https://bit.ly/VedgeBarBook and find the recipe at Ethos's website: https://the-ethos.co/fig-leaf-bourbon-sour/.

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08/21/2025

FERMENT is Kenji Morimoto's joyful, clear guide to making and using fermented foods at home. You'll learn to make kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, miso, super-quick pickles, and more in your own kitchen. Kenji puts a unique spin on his delicious, gut-healthy recipes that make fermented foods the star of any dish. Preorder your copy today at https://bit.ly/ExpFerment.

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08/20/2025

Take seek-and-find fun on the go with these brand new My Little Wimmelbooks! In ON THE FARM and DINOSAURS, kids can have a blast pointing out recognizable objects and making up storylines as they flip through these busy, illustrated spreads. These portable, smaller versions of previous My Big Wimmelbooks provide the perfect entertainment for long car rides and adventures. Get your copies at https://bit.ly/Wimmelbooks.

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08/19/2025

In December 2010, scientists discovered a fragment of a finger bone in an isolated cave in Siberia. To their surprise, the bone contained neither Homo sapiens nor Neanderthal DNA. Rather, the DNA came from a previously unknown species of hominids—the Denisovans. In THE SECRET WORLD OF DENISOVANS, paleogenetic researcher Silvana Condemi and science journalist François Savatier uncover the Denisovans' story, revealing how they migrated across the globe and why modern humans contain up to 5 percent of Denisovan DNA. Get your copy at https://bit.ly/ExpDenisovans.

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08/18/2025

MUCH ADO ABOUT NUMBERS can help you brush up on both math and Shakespeare during this back-to-school season! The Elizabethan era was abuzz with mathematical progress, and Shakespeare was inspired by advancements in STEM while writing his plays. Rob Eastaway uncovers the many surprising ways math shaped Shakespeare’s works in this enlightening history book. You'll learn about the reliability of the pocket sundial, the length of a Scottish mile, the game-changing invention of the pencil, and so much more! Get your copy at https://bit.ly/MuchAdoAboutNumbers.

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08/18/2025

Check out this recipe from THE VEDGE BAR BOOK! Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/VedgeBarBook

Out of Pocket is a great cocktail from highlighting a quick peach shrub and a habanero tincture with pisco and agricultural rum. Check out p.102 for the whole recipe or stop by our bar Tue-Sat and let and stir you up something good! (And thanks for yet another gorgeous photo!)

08/15/2025

Celebrate National Relaxation Day with THE MORE OR LESS DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO SELF-CARE! This A to Z list includes 200 tips, activities, and ideas for incorporating self-care into your daily routine. Get your copy at https://bit.ly/DefinitiveGuidetoSelfCare.

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