Browsing: Science

This “nicely crafted biography” (Kirkus Reviews) tells the story of Jonathan Letterman, who devised innovative medical care techniques during the Civil War. “Stirring… An incisive portrait of the great doctor” (Publishers Weekly).

In this “utterly fascinating” New York Times bestseller (NPR), a security expert explores the chilling criminal threats posed by new technology — and outlines what we can do to prevent disaster. “Riveting” (Nassim Nicholas Taleb, New York Times bestselling author).

This winner of the 2016 Royal Society Science Book Prize traces the life of German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, a man who influenced Darwin, Thoreau, and other figures — and revolutionized our ideas about the world. “Beautifully researched… A thrilling intellectual odyssey” (The Sunday Times).

“Littered with amazing facts” (Time): The New York Times bestselling author of Salt tells the story of another ubiquitous human commodity in this illuminating read. “Curious, vital, prolific, and witty… Kurlansky’s work makes brilliant use of paper as a key to civilization” (Booklist).

National Bestseller The true story of one family, caught between America’s two biggest policy disasters: the war on terror and the…

One of the world’s most beloved and bestselling writers takes his ultimate journey — into the most intriguing and intractable…

With over 12,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads: From weather to politics, predictions hold immense power. This New York Times bestseller explores probability and its impact on the world. “One of the more momentous books of the decade” (The New York Times Book Review).

Called the work of “a mesmerizing storyteller with deep compassion and memorable prose” (Publishers Weekly) and the book that, “anyone…

The fate of the world is in our hands — but will we choose to do anything about it? Backed by scientific findings, this thought-provoking read is an illuminating and highly relevant handbook for the climate debates of our times.

This New York Times bestseller is a “masterfully guided tour” (Discover) of neuroplasticity — a fascinating new science that challenges centuries-old assumptions about our minds. “A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain” (Oliver Sacks).