Browsing: Scientists

“A fascinating memoir of the brain’s remarkable resiliency” (Publishers Weekly): Neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor reveals insights about the capabilities of the mind — gleaned from her own recovery after a catastrophic stroke. This New York Times bestseller has over 6,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

With over 16,700 five-star Goodreads ratings! This Wall Street Journal bestseller charts the 18th-century development of the marine chronometer — a tool crucial to the seafaring exploration of the day. “An enthralling gem of a book… An amazing tale of political intrigue, foul play, scientific discovery, and personal ambition” (Publishers Weekly).

Besides the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell created many other ahead-of-their-time innovations — yet he shunned fame and fortune. This masterful biography documents the life and work of a complex scientific mind. “Required reading” (New York Post).

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).

A New York Times bestseller from the author of Water for Elephants: After an explosion at the Great Ape Language Lab, scientist Isabel fights to rescue her beloved second family of animals. A “funny, clever, and perceptive story” (Library Journal starred review).

A New York Times bestseller with over 37,400 five-star Goodreads ratings! A journalist presents his research into psychopathy and those who treat and study it. “Engrossing” (Publishers Weekly).

Written by a New York Times bestselling author, this captivating book has over 9,800 five-star ratings on Goodreads! Follow the journey of John Snow, the doctor whose groundbreaking cholera research fundamentally altered the study of medicine. “Marvelous” (The Wall Street Journal).

A New York Times bestseller and “masterly tale” (Time) from the author of Eat, Pray, Love: Scientist Alma meets artistic Ambrose and embarks on a journey of discovery about herself — and the world. “A novel of brave and lovely ideas… I found unshackled joy on every page” (Chicago Tribune).

He’d been hired to transport precious cargo–and it put a beautiful twist in his solitary life  Former operative turned pilot…

The instant New York Times bestseller from “queen of the geeks” Felicia Day, You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)…