William ByersThere is more than one way to think. Most people are familiar with the systematic, rule-based thinking that one finds in a mathematical proof or a computer program. But...

Stephen Hawking“It is said that fact is sometimes stranger than fiction, and nowhere is that more true than in the case of black holes. Black holes are stranger than anything...

100 Most Important Science Ideas: Key Concepts in Genetics, Physics, and MathematicsMark Henderson, Joanne Baker and Tony Crilly 431 pages, Hardcover Published September 1, 2009 by Quercus Publishing

Werner HeisenbergThe seminal work by one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century, Physics and Philosophy is Werner Heisenberg's concise and accessible narrative of the revolution in modern...

Richaed A MullerA monumental work on the flow of time, from the universe’s creation to “now,” by the best-selling author of Physics for Future Presidents.“Now” is a simple concept—you’re reading...

Frank CloseIn Particle Physics: A Very Short Introduction, best-selling author Frank Close provides a compelling and lively introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe. The book begins...

Thomas L FriendmanHot, Flat, and Crowded: Why The World Needs A Green Revolution - and How We Can Renew Our Global FutureThomas Friedman's phenomenal The World is Flat helped millions...

Amir D AczelThe renowned science writer, mathematician, and bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem masterfully refutes the overreaching claims the "New Atheists," providing millions of educated believers with a clear,...

Alvin and Lirginia SilvermanThe authors of more than twenty science books for children, the Silversteins here clearly and concisely present a fascinating, but intricate, subject to middle-school-aged youngsters. In this...

Bill AmendJason Fox's perpetual obsession with being the ultimate science and math nerd is an ongoing story line in FoxTrot and one of its most popular themes. In this first...

David PapineauIntroducing Consciousness starts with the problem of the philosophical relation between mind and matter, explains the historical origins of this problem, and traces different scientific attempts to explain consciousness....

Hans ReichenbachA brilliantly clear and penetrating exposition of developments in physical science and mathematics brought about by the advent of non-Euclidean geometries, including in-depth coverage of the foundations of geometry,...