Conrad, communication officer for the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, has written a resource for those in public relations or who perform similar communications functions for businesses or organizations. Conrad exams the current state of the news media, the public relations profession, crisis communications practices, science, and emerging social media technologies. He says the book "includes important tips and lessons learned from a variety of examples. It is an examination of the shifting landscape between public relations, journalism, and new media."

In 2005, researchers cracked the code of the chimpanzee genome, providing a window into the differences between humans and our closest primate cousins. Science correspondent Jon Cohen has been following the DNA hunt, as well as new studies in ape communication, human evolution, disease, and diet. In Almost Chimpanzee, Cohen takes readers on a scientific journey behind the scenes in cutting-edge genetics labs, rain forests in Uganda, sanctuaries in Iowa, experimental enclaves in Japan, and even the Detroit Zoo.

Hansen, a Maryland freelance specializing in science writing for children, wrote this book (for ages 4 to 8) because: "When I was young, bugs seemed magical. They'd be buzzing around all summer, and then as it got cold, they'd disappear. Where did they go? And how did they get back to my yard in the spring? Years later my kids asked the same questions, and I decided to find out."

Greenberg, a Washington, D.C.-based science journalist, draws on decades of reporting on science policy, politics, and academe to craft this novel about politics and immorality in research. Greenberg's fictional institution, Kershaw University, ranks high in national standings but, in fact, is a dysfunctional institution. A tenured faculty, while constantly embroiled in bitter vendettas, is focused on protecting and enhancing its privileges. The students are mainly occupied with partying and sleeping late.