Oliver Johnson Discover the fascinating world of numbers with Numbercrunch by Oliver Johnson. This comprehensive book explores 12 unique ways in which numbers shape our world, from mathematics and science...

David Foster Wallace One of the outstanding voices of his generation, David Foster Wallace has won a large and devoted following for the intellectual ambition and bravura style of his...

Carl L Hart   High Price is the harrowing and inspiring memoir of neuroscientist Carl Hart, a man who grew up in one of Miami's toughest neighborhoods and, determined to...

Chris Edison Girls Excelling at Maths and Science! Four friends use their smarts to solve mysteries. Young inventor Eden can't believe her luck - she's spending her summer holidays in...

Paul R Ehrlich Why do we behave the way we do? Biologist Paul Ehrlich suggests that although people share a common genetic code, these genes "do not shout commands at...

Robert O Becker, MD and Gary Selden "In this landmark book, Robert O. Becker, M.D., a pioneer in the field of bioelectric science, presents a fascinating look at the role...

Paul Gilidng It's time to stop just worrying about climate change, says Paul Gilding. Instead, we need to brace for impact, because global crisis is no longer avoidable; we have...

Katherine Ramsland The CBS television show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, has captured audiences - and ratings - with its unflinchingly realistic details of forensic science, tools, and technology. This fascinating new...

Mario Livio Throughout history, thinkers from mathematicians to theologians have pondered the mysterious relationship between numbers and the nature of reality. In this fascinating book, Mario Livio tells the tale...

Nicola Chalton and Meredith MacArdle Since ancient times, we have tried to make sense of our universe by observing objects far beyond our abilities to see or touch – from...

Atul Gawande Never before has aging been such an important topic. For, even as medical advances push the boundaries of survival further each year, we have become profoundly detached from...

Richard Dawkins The Wonder of Flight. The Science of Evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating and beautifully illustrated account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome...