Science & Nature

This is an absolutely beautiful book. Writer, artist, and naturalist David M. Carroll brings the wetlands of New England alive as he chronicles the seasons and natural histories of his “mud-people,” the amazing and gorgeous creatures of the hypnotic landscape where water meets terra firma. Carroll’s unbelievable journal of his immersion in this water world will delight all nature lovers, no matter where they live. —Jennifer

Read what happens when your average city girl decides to become green, one day at a time. Farquharson implements one green change to her life every single day for one year, some good and some bad, and all with complete self-doubt. From unplugging her fridge to using non-disposable tote bags, follow Farquharson on her journey to be an environmentalist living in a city, without any of the “better than thou” attitude and with a huge serving of laughter. —Saraphine

This best-selling author (Emotional Intelligence) is back again, this time educating everyone who thought they were being green on how to really be environmentally conscious. Do you bring canvas bags to the grocery store to buy your nonorganic produce grown in Mexico? Then you are not helping the earth like you thought you were. Goleman will help you relearn what it means to be green and how to rethink what the media is telling you about environmentally sound products. —Saraphine