Technology & Science
Pandemic
Sonia Shah
An exploration of pandemics, from the historical cholera outbreaks to modern-day threats like coronaviruses, examining the factors that contribute to their emergence and spread, and what we can learn to prevent future outbreaks.
Reality Is Not What It Seems
Carlo Rovelli
Embark on a mind-bending journey into the heart of quantum gravity with Carlo Rovelli. Explore the nature of space and time, the origins of the universe, and the fundamental building blocks of reality. Prepare to have your understanding of the cosmos challenged and expanded in this accessible and thought-provoking exploration of the unknown.
Relativity
Albert Einstein
A clear and accessible explanation of Einstein's theories of special and general relativity, intended for readers with a general scientific and philosophical interest but without advanced mathematical knowledge. This book offers insights into the concepts of space, time, and the universe, making complex ideas understandable to a broader audience.
Scale
Geoffrey West
An exploration of how scaling laws govern the growth, innovation, and sustainability of organisms, cities, economies, and companies. It delves into the underlying principles that connect diverse complex systems, offering a framework for understanding and addressing critical challenges in science and society.
Science Vol. 342 20 December 2013
Maria Cruz
A collection of brief reports on recent advances in science, covering topics such as sleep deprivation and depression, glassy dynamics, centriole formation, shark philopatry, a young neutron star binary system, superconductivity, and nanotoxoids for vaccines.
Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and Everything Else
Jordan Ellenberg
A fascinating exploration of geometry and its relevance in various aspects of life, from information and biology to strategy and democracy. Discover the hidden geometric principles that shape our world and gain a new perspective on everyday reasoning.
Size: How It Varies, How It's Measured, How It's Used
Vaclav Smil
An exploration of size in nature and human artifacts, from the microscopic to the cosmic, examining how we perceive, measure, and design our world, and how our infatuation with larger sizes has shaped modern society.
Soccermatics
David Sumpter
Explore the intersection of mathematics and soccer in this engaging book. Discover how mathematical models can be used to understand football tactics, predict outcomes, and gain insights into the beautiful game. From analyzing passing networks to understanding randomness in scoring, this book offers a unique perspective on both mathematics and football.