Wendy Williams

 

“Williams is a masterful storyteller….I love this book. It changed the way I see these mesmerizing insects – and the natural  world.”

Jennifer Ackerman, New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds  

 

“Enchanting….This is a wonderful read.”

—Dr. David Suzuki, author of The Sacred Balance and founder of the David Suzuki Foundation

 

“Without a doubt, this is the best book on natural history I have read in years.”

Pat Shipman, author of The Invaders: How Humans and Their Dogs Drove Neanderthals to Extinction.

 

“Williams’ tale skips and hovers as lightly as the insects that fascinate her….A must-read for all.”

Virginia Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of Animal Wise
 

“,,,a worthy celebration of one of nature’s most dazzling subjects.”
—Dr. Thor Hanson, author of Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees  

 

“…stuns on every page….I loved this book!”

Sy Montgomery, natural history author

 

“…a deeply personal and lyrical book that also provides scientific insight….”

Publishers Weekly

 

“…paces a geological event like an action movie, and her animated storytelling skills… appeal to a broad audience.”

Kirkus Reviews

A New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
A Best Book of 2015, The Wall Street Journal
The book horse-lovers have been waiting for!

Horses have a story to tell, one of resilience, sociability, and intelligence, and of partnership with human beings. In The Horse, the journalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams brings that story brilliantly to life.

Kraken is the traditional name for gigantic sea monsters, and this book introduces one of the most charismatic, enigmatic, and curious inhabitants of the sea: the squid. The pages take the reader on a wild narrative ride through the world of squid science and adventure, along the way addressing some riddles about what intelligence is, and what monsters lie in the deep.

When Jim Gordon set out to build a wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod, he knew some people might object. But there was a lot of merit in creating a privately funded, clean energy source for energy-starved New England, and he felt sure most people would recognize it eventually. Instead, all Hell broke loose. Gordon had unwittingly challenged the privileges of some of America's richest and most politically connected people, and they would fight him tooth and nail, no matter what it cost, and even when it made no sense.

Cycling the open road has its pleasures but it can also be intimidating, especially for the novice or the parent with young children. Fortunate, there's another option for those cyclist who have something a little more peaceful and recreational in mind: the paved bike path. Free of cars, red lights, and exhaust fumes, recreational paths are popping up everywhere. In The Best Bike Paths of New England, Wendy Williams has done you the favor of finding them in advance.

Cycling the open road has its pleasures but it can also be intimidating, especially for the novice or the parent with young children. Fortunately, there's another option for those cyclists who have something a little more peaceful and recreational in mind: the paved bike path. Free of cars, red lights, and exhaust fumes, recreational paths are popping up everywhere. In The Best Bike Paths of the Southwest, Wendy Williams has done you the favor of finding them in advance.

Reveals the stories of cancer patients who refused to accept their prognosis and used their positive attitudes and, in some cases, alternative treatments to spur on the healing process.