Browsing: Science

An award-winning writer unites a scientific perspective with firsthand stories from survivors to paint a spellbinding portrait of the Mount St. Helens eruption. “A first-class, meticulously crafted piece… As exciting as it is informative” (New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester).

In August 1967, grizzly bears killed two young campers in Glacier National Park. What caused the gruesome attack? From a New York Times bestselling author and “the best true crime writer around” (Publishers Weekly) comes a haunting and enthralling read.

“Delightful, intelligent, and thought-provoking” (Publishers Weekly): This read examines the concept of sexual deviancy through history, psychology, and science. “Will appeal to anyone who wants to learn more about the most unruly and intimate aspects of our lives” (New York Times bestselling author Paul Bloom).

“America’s funniest science writer” (The Washington Post) explores the weirdness of life in space, from zero-gravity vomit disasters to the effects of weightlessness on the human body. A New York Times bestseller with over 14,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

“Undeniably brilliant” (Newsday). A Pulitzer Prize finalist delves into the many mysteries of the human mind. “Witty popular science that you enjoy reading for the writing as well as for the science” (The New York Times Book Review).

In ?Bonk, ?the best-selling author of Stiff turns her outrageous curiosity and insight on the most alluring scientific subject of…

A #1 New York Times bestseller that was made into a hit feature film! The fishing vessel Andrea Gail faces off against the storm of the century. “Terrifyingly, awesomely real” (Los Angeles Times), with over 30,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

This “superbly crafted” memoir (Kirkus Reviews) chronicles life in the shadow of a secret nuclear weapons plant and reveals the area’s devastating impact on unsuspecting locals. “Essential and unforgettable” (Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks).

“Suddenly, gaspingly, in-your-face funny” (Booklist): A mortician and a funeral director assemble the most extraordinary stories from their colleagues across the nation for a rollicking exploration of undertaking. “Sick, funny, and brilliant! I love this book” (New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry).

In 1913, a devastating tempest resulted in tornadoes, freezing rains, and flooding across America, leading to an overhaul of the country’s disaster response system. This in-depth read “weaves tragic and heroic stories… into an almost hour-by-hour account of the deadly storm” (Booklist).