"In the cloud forests of Monteverde, Costa Rica, pairs of male long-tailed manakins-clad in their stunning, red, blue, and black plumage-use perches as a stage for a coordinated song-and-dance to attract mates. Because the potential benefits are so great, males compete intensely for access to the stage. Who wins that competition? If you want a good perch to attract a mate, you need to have connections-and be deeply embedded in the manakin social network...

A philosopher examines the complicated phenomenon of gaslighting.

Meet Rubi, a tiny ant with a big personality and an even bigger love for stories. Who knew the small world of her colony could be full of unexpected friendships, epic adventures, and death-defying escapes?

"Frances Ha meets No One Is Talking About This in a debut that follows two twenty-something siblings-turned-roommates navigating an absurd world about to suffer great change--a Seinfeldian novel of existentialism and sisterhood. It's March of 2019, and twenty-eight-year-old Jules Gold--anxious, artistically frustrated, and internet-obsessed--has been living alone in the apartment she once shared with the man she thought she'd marry when her younger...

"The Love's are an infamous crime family in New York City. In the underworld of hitters and jackers, they're regarded as hood royalty. GOLDEN, the second oldest son, wins the heart of the beautiful ARIES. Although his life revolves around money and murder, it doesn't sway Aries from getting involved in his felonious capers. The family is set to hit their biggest lick yet if they can take down millionaire dope boy, RICH LOC. But that may prove to be...

"This book reveals new science and remarkable discoveries about the octopus, one of nature's most elusive and intelligent animals"-- "The companion to the highly-anticipated National Geographic television special--narrated by Paul Rudd and airing for Earth Day--this beautifully illustrated book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus--a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of...

"Full of actionable guidance, Puppy Brain will show you how to raise a happy, healthy, well-behaved, and emotionally resilient pet. Through years of research on puppy brain development and intentional breeding practices, Kerry Nichols, the founder of Nicholberry Goldens, opens a whole new world of communication between you and your dog. Kerry has developed a system of raising dogs that actively stimulates her puppies' neurological systems, laying...

The fascinating world of North American freshwater fish is revealed in this comprehensive field guide. Readers will explore a hundred different species and their habitats through clear, easy-to-read text and full-color photos.

"Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete...

"Using techniques garnered from startups and quickly evolving technology companies, this book will educate information professionals on using experimentation to make evidence-based decisions to advance innovative initiatives"--