In this provocative book the ever-erudite, entertaining Jonathan Kingdon tackles bipedalism, a significant step in the evolution of our species. Written for a popular audience, Kingdon, both in sparkling prose and with his own original drawings, presents the evolutionary and ecological history of walking. With 55 black-and-white drawings. 16 line illustrations. two tables and 22 maps. Highly recommended.  (ATP16, $57.50)

Evolution & Natural Selection