Disinformation Company

Far Out: 101 Strange Tales from Science's Outer Edge (Oct., $11.95) by Mark Pilkington charts failures of scientists, inventors and crackpots over the past few hundred years.

Firefly Books

Inside the Body: Fantastic Images from Beneath the Skin (Sept., $29.95), photos by Science Photo Library, combines dramatic photography with text describing the body's workings.

Johns Hopkins Univ. Press

Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City (Nov.; $24.95, cloth $55) by Leslie Day features 100 color photos of the city's parks, natural habitats and geologic formations.

Museum Victoria

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

Introduction to Marine Life: Museum Victoria Field Guide (Oct., $14.95) by Robin Williams and Crabs, Hermit Crabs and Allies... (Oct. $12.95) by Gary C.B. Poore launch a series of field guides on marine life.

W.W. Norton/Worldwatch Institute

Vital Signs 2007—2008: The Trends That Are Shaping Our Future (Sept., $18.95) by the Worldwatch Institute presents the latest data on environmental and sustainable development topics.

Sky Publishing

(dist. by Sterling)

Secrets of Stargazing: Skywatching Tips and Tricks (Sept., $13.95) by Becky Ramotowski offers practical advice for recreational observers.