Tristan Jones In a salty, slashing style, Tristan Jones unfolds his extraordinary saga—a six-year voyage during which he covered a distance equal to twice the circumference of the world—revealing both...

Lester R Brown "How to build a more just world and save the planet....We should all heed Brown's advice."―Bill ClintonIn this updated edition of the landmark Plan B, Lester Brown...

Sir Ronald Cohen Throughout the world, capitalism and democracy are being challenged with great force. The world must change, but we cannot change it by throwing money at old ideas...

Buzz Aldrin Beloved American hero Buzz Aldrin reflects on the wisdom, guiding principles, and irreverent anecdotes he's gathered through his event-filled life—both in outer space and on earth—in this inspiring...

Leonard David Veteran space journalist digs into the science and technology--past, present, and future--central to our explorations of Earth's only satellite, the space destination most hotly pursued today.In these rich...

Stephen J Dubner Two years ago, Stephen J. Dubner wrote a cover story for The New York Times Magazine called Choosing My Religion. It became one of the most widely discussed articles in the...

Patrick Suskind The author reveals the hidden source of his fiction - an obsession with the darkly erotic link between love and death. First published January 1, 2005

Jim Al-Khalili In Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science, Jim al-Khalili celebrates the forgotten pioneers who helped shape our understanding of the world. For over 700 years the international language...

Carole A Feuerman Second Edition -I just returned to Venice for my solo show, My Stories. It is at the Chapel of the Church of the Pietà, also known as...

Robert N Cahn and Chris Quigg An enthralling and accessible account of humanity’s quest to make sense of our physical world, told through interwoven tales of inspiration, tragedy, and triumph.How...

Paul E Jaiwant Showcasing an extensive range of photographs from India's princely states, the book opens a window into the private lives of the maharajasThe finest collection put together of...

Carlo Mazzoni A legendary Bulgari emerald necklace serves as the fil rouge of this story of glamour—a story that literally sparkles on every page. By wearing this piece of jewelry—perhaps...