Acting wild : how we behave like birds, bugs, and beasts —Birmingham, Maria, author.

"For a long time, scientists have tried to figure out what separates us from animals. For example, one early hypothesis was our use of tools-until Jane Goodall famously recorded observations of chimpanzees making and usi...

A beginner's guide to immortality : from alchemy to avatars —Birmingham, Maria, author.

Tastes like music : 17 quirks of the brain and body —Birmingham, Maria, author.

Biometrics : your body and the science of security —Birmingham, Maria, author.

"An informative, engaging introduction to biometrics. This book explores nine biometrics in detail, explaining how each works, where it's used, its pros and cons, and how it compares to other techniques. It also discusse...