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.
