Technology & Science
The Universe in a Nutshell
Stephen Hawking
A fascinating exploration of the universe's fundamental concepts, building upon 'A Brief History of Time'. Hawking delves into relativity, quantum theory, and the ongoing quest for a unified Theory of Everything, offering insights into the cosmos and our place within it.
How We Learn
Stanislas Dehaene
Explore the fascinating science of learning and discover how our brains acquire knowledge, adapt to new information, and master new skills. Delve into the four pillars of learning and uncover the secrets to unlocking your brain's full potential.
Brief Answers to the Big Questions
Stephen Hawking
A collection of Stephen Hawking's thoughts on the universe's biggest questions, compiled from his personal archive. Explore his views on the existence of God, the beginning of the universe, the possibility of time travel, and the future of humanity.
Numbers Rule Your World
Kaiser Fung
Explore the hidden influence of probability and statistics on your everyday life. Discover how numbers shape our world, from traffic flow to theme park queues, and learn how to make better decisions using statistical thinking. Uncover the secrets behind applied science and see how experts use numbers to improve our lives.
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.
The Double Helix
James D. Watson
A personal and candid account of the discovery of the structure of DNA, revealing the human side of scientific breakthroughs, complete with ambition, rivalry, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.
Gravity
Nicholas Mee
Explore the fascinating story of gravity, from Newton's revolutionary theory to Einstein's mind-bending concepts of curved space and time. Discover the mysteries of black holes and the ongoing quest to understand this fundamental force that shapes our universe.
Deadliest Enemy
Michael T. Osterholm
An alarming look at the threats posed by infectious diseases and what we can do to prevent future pandemics. From AIDS to Zika, explore the history and science behind deadly outbreaks and discover the steps we must take to protect ourselves from our deadliest enemy.