Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War By Mary Roach
“For every general and Medal of Honor winner, there are a hundred military scientists whose names you’ll never hear,” writes veteran science journalist Roach. These are the brave men and women toiling to make tastier rations and more hygienic field latrines, among other unsung but much-needed achievements. With her usual dry wit and relentless curiosity, Roach investigates the novel ways some very passionate people try to make war a little less hellish.
Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural HistoryBy Dan Flores
Historian Flores has written about the American West for decades, so it’s no surprise his gaze should turn to the region’s scrappy mascot. Over the past 500 years, the original desert-dweller has expanded its territory as far north as Alaska, south into the tropics and deep into many cities. That ubiquity has created a host of problems for ...
