The Butterfly Effect: Insects and the Making of the Modern World by Edward D. MelilloA fascinating, entertaining dive into the long standing relationship between humans and insects, revealing the surprising ways we depend on these tiny, six legged creatures. Insects might make us shudder in disgust, but they are also responsible for many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives. When we bite into a shiny apple, listen to the resonant notes of a violin, get dressed, receive a dental implant, or get a manicure, we are the

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