In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics.
For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the arts, pop culture, you name it. There hasn't been a rabbit hole that their army of presenters hasn't been afraid to explore. Finally, after countless requests to bring Nerd Nite to more fans across the globe, co-founders and college pals Matt Wasowski and Chris Balakrishnan are bringing readers the quirky and accessible science content that they crave in book form, focused on STEM and paired with detailed illustrations that make the content pop. The resulting range of topics is quirky and vast, from kinky, spring-loaded spiders to the Webb telescope's influence on movie special effects.
Hilariously named after Dale Carnegie's iconic book, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi features narratives, bursts, and infographics on all things STEM from scientists around the world. Chapters are sure to make you laugh-out-loud, with titles such as "The Science of the Hangover," "What Birds Can Teach Us About the Impending Zombie Apocalypse," and "Lessons from the Oregon Trail."
With fascinating details, facts, and illustrations, combined with Chris and Matt's incredible connections to organizations such as the Discovery Network and the Smithsonian Institution, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is sure to reach joyful STEM enthusiasts of all ages around the world.
About Nerd Nite: Started in 2003, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities worldwide during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines, while the audience drinks along!
Show moreIn the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics.
For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the arts, pop culture, you name it. There hasn't been a rabbit hole that their army of presenters hasn't been afraid to explore. Finally, after countless requests to bring Nerd Nite to more fans across the globe, co-founders and college pals Matt Wasowski and Chris Balakrishnan are bringing readers the quirky and accessible science content that they crave in book form, focused on STEM and paired with detailed illustrations that make the content pop. The resulting range of topics is quirky and vast, from kinky, spring-loaded spiders to the Webb telescope's influence on movie special effects.
Hilariously named after Dale Carnegie's iconic book, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi features narratives, bursts, and infographics on all things STEM from scientists around the world. Chapters are sure to make you laugh-out-loud, with titles such as "The Science of the Hangover," "What Birds Can Teach Us About the Impending Zombie Apocalypse," and "Lessons from the Oregon Trail."
With fascinating details, facts, and illustrations, combined with Chris and Matt's incredible connections to organizations such as the Discovery Network and the Smithsonian Institution, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is sure to reach joyful STEM enthusiasts of all ages around the world.
About Nerd Nite: Started in 2003, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities worldwide during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines, while the audience drinks along!
Show moreCHRIS BALAKRISHNAN founded Nerd Nite when he was a graduate student
in at Boston University. Chris now works as a Program Director at
the National Science Foundation, a professor at East Carolina
University, and a research associate at the National Museum of
Natural History.
MATT WASOWSKI has been the head of Nerd Nite since 2006 and
organizes conferences for SAE International. He holds a BA from the
University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in Non-Fiction Creative
Writing from The New School.
"How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi feels like the science book
we never knew we wrote! It's fun, accessible, and packed full of
the kinds of factoids and knowledge that we love to share on our
own podcast. Message to all the schools everywhere - get this on
your shelves immediately!" -- Charles W. "Chuck" Bryant and Josh
Clark, Stuff You Should Know podcast "A sheer delight. Will I now
have recurring nightmares of spiny maggots gently prying dead skin
from my feet? Maybe. But my waking self now knows this is a GOOD
thing. Bravo Avir and company! And bravo maggots!" -- Jad Abumrad,
Founder and Former Co-Host, NPR's RadioLab "As I can testify from
personal experience, Nerd Nite is one of the greatest achievements
of the human species."
-- Michael Caruso, CEO and Publisher, The New Republic
"An enjoyable romp through the back alleys of scientific research,
proving that knowledge and fun can easily go together." -- Kirkus
"Delightful and eminently readable. This book about the Nerd Nite
empire will be an excellent addition to science collections." --
Library Journal (starred review) "What a gift to have all of Nerd
Nite's greatest hits collected in one place! How to Win Friends and
Influence Fungi is the most fun I've had with a popular science
book in a long time. There's a 100% chance that this book will blow
your mind and make you laugh, but there's also the distinct
possibility that you'll learn something life-changing -- or at
least how to get rid of that hangover." -- Erin Barker, Executive
Director and Co-Founder, Story Collider "The broad range of topics
ensures most readers will find something of interest, and the brisk
pace will keep them glued to their seats. Playful yet enlightening,
this entertains." -- Publisher's Weekly
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