Browsing: Scientists

“Fast-paced and affecting” (Publishers Weekly): In 2003, Americans came together in a historic effort to recover the remains of a fallen space shuttle and its crew. “A gripping account of a fatal tragedy and the impressive and deeply emotional human response that ensued” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

An NPR Best Book of 2018 that’s “inescapably compelling” (Victoria Schwab): When Elizabeth is taken in by the Frankenstein family, her friendship with young Victor transforms her. “Inventive, grotesque, and completely unexpected… Mary Shelley would be proud” (New York Times bestselling author Mackenzi Lee).

In this “bone-chillingly cool crime debut” (Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train), a young biologist studying the…

The inside story of a quest to unlock one of cosmology’s biggest mysteries, derailed by the lure of the Nobel…

Praise for the contemporary Italian novel “Finding Leda”: “Addictive, candid, hilarious!”—Renni Acre, author“SO HARD to put down! Some really good…

From the remote control to the electric induction motor, Nikola Tesla’s inventions have changed how we live. This “well-written, insightful” biography (Booklist) chronicles the inspirations, creations, and impact of this enigmatic figure.

“Eminently readable” (Publishers Weekly): This #1 New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2018 explores medical and scientific findings around psychedelic drugs, as well as their effects. “Elucidating and enthralling… Combines fascinating and significant history with daring and resonant reportage” (Booklist).

Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for ABC News, offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at her personal struggles and journey to professional success. A refreshingly honest memoir that “chronicles Zee’s hard work in all areas of her life and her ability to find the eye of any storm” (Booklist).

Kari Byron—former host of the wildly popular, iconic cult classic MythBusters—shows how to crash test your way through life, no…

The #1 New York Times bestseller from Walter Isaacson brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography…