Eben Alexander, MDThousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander...

Bruce Rosenblum and Fred KuttnerIn trying to understand the atom, physicists built quantum mechanics, the most successful theory in science and the basis of one-third of our economy. They found,...

Manjit KumarFor most people, quantum theory is a byword for mysterious, impenetrable science. And yet for many years it was equally baffling for scientists themselves. Manjit Kumar gives a dramatic...

Joel Garreau Taking us behind the scenes with today's foremost researchers and pioneers, Garreau reveals that the super powers of our comic-book heroes already exist, or are in development in...

Dr Robert T BakkerPaleontologist Robert T. Bakker tells the amazing story of a day in the life of a pack of Deinonychus(a.k.a.“raptor”) dinosaurs. Readers follow the creatures as they single...

Jane Goodall with Phillip BermanHer revolutionary studies of Tanzania's chimpanzees forever altered our definition of "humanity." Now, intriguing as always, Jane Goodall explores her deepest convictions in a heartfelt memoir...

Author: Robert Jastrow Numerous illustrations, photos & drawings."The author blends a crisp style with an unusual selection of photographs to reveal the birth & death of stars & planets &...

Noam Chomsky   Chomsky's linguistics work has revolutionized our understanding of language. These nontechnical Reflections consider the point & purpose of studying language, exploring some of the more general intellectual...

Reinventing the Automobile: Personal Urban Mobility for the 21st CenturyWilliam J MitchellChristopher E Borroni-BirdLawrence D BurnsThis book provides a long-overdue vision for a new automobile era. The cars we drive...

Rubrik's QuestA Maths Adventure!A thief has stolen the cube at the heart of the world's most important computer. Unless the cube is recovered, there will be chaos. The countdown is...

Rubik's QuestAn computer adventure!The game Knight's Peril takes players to a whole new level - inside the computer! But knights and dragons aren't the only dangers you will face...Make your...

Rubik's QuestAn engineering adventure!It's time to put your toy-making skills to the test! A high-speed race, a giant maze and a panel of judges are all that stand between you...