Technology & Science
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Philip K. Dick
In a post-apocalyptic world, Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter, is tasked with 'retiring' rogue androids who have escaped to Earth. As he hunts them, he begins to question the nature of reality, empathy, and what it truly means to be human in a world where the line between humans and androids is increasingly blurred.
Dogfight
Fred Vogelstein
A gripping account of the intense rivalry between Apple and Google, revealing the behind-the-scenes battles that shaped the smartphone revolution. From the iPhone's debut to the rise of Android, discover the betrayals, lawsuits, and relentless competition that defined a generation of technology.
Don’t Make Me Think! a common sense approach to web usability
Steve Krug
A guide to web usability, emphasizing the importance of intuitive design and clear communication to create a user-friendly experience. Learn how to make your website self-evident and avoid frustrating your visitors.
Ending Aging
Aubrey de Grey
Explore the groundbreaking science behind the quest to end aging. This book delves into the strategies for engineered negligible senescence (SENS), offering a compelling vision of a future where aging is no longer an inevitable cause of decline and death. Discover the potential for rejuvenation breakthroughs that could revolutionize human health and longevity.
Energy
Vaclav Smil
Explore the world of energy with this beginner's guide. From the science of energy to its role in the biosphere, human history, and the modern world, this book covers concepts, measures, and future trends. Understand energy needs, renewable sources, and the challenges of a fossil-fueled civilization.
Energy Myths and Realities
Vaclav Smil
Energy Myths and Realities examines common beliefs about energy and exposes the truths and misconceptions surrounding energy policy. Vaclav Smil brings scientific insights to the forefront of the energy debate, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a fresh perspective on the future of energy.
Envisioning Information
Edward R. Tufte
A celebration of escapes from flatland, rendering several hundred superb displays of complex data. Revealed are design strategies for enhancing the dimensionality and density of portrayals of information, exemplified in maps, manuscripts, timetables, and computer visualizations. This book identifies and explains design excellence, showing why some displays are better than others.
EVE: How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years Of Human Evolution
Cat Bohannon
Eve traces the evolution of women’s bodies, from tits to toes, and how that evolution shapes our lives today. By piecing this evolution together and connecting it to recent discoveries, it provides the latest answers to women’s most basic questions about their bodies.