What We Are Reading Today: Engage and Evade

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Updated 14 June 2023
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What We Are Reading Today: Engage and Evade

Author: Asad L. Asad  

Some 11 million undocumented immigrants reside in the United States, carving out lives amid a growing web of surveillance that threatens their families’ societal presence.

“Engage and Evade” examines how undocumented immigrants navigate complex dynamics of surveillance and punishment, providing an extraordinary portrait of fear and hope on the margins.


What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Voices of Nature’ by Nicolas Mathevon

Updated 20 January 2026
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Voices of Nature’ by Nicolas Mathevon

What is the meaning of a bird’s song, a baboon’s bark, an owl’s hoot, or a dolphin’s clicks? In “The Voices of Nature,” Nicolas Mathevon explores the mysteries of animal sound.

Putting readers in the middle of animal soundscapes that range from the steamy heat of the Amazon jungle to the icy terrain of the Arctic, Mathevon reveals the amazing variety of animal vocalizations.

He describes how animals use sound to express emotion, to choose a mate, to trick others, to mark their territory, to call for help, and much more.