Quanta Books, October 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. The "Mozart of mathematics" invites readers on a brief tour of six core ideas--numbers, algebra, geometry, probability, analysis, and dynamics--that capture the beauty and power of mathematical thinking for everyone. In Six Math Essentials, the renowned mathematician and Fields Medalist Terence Tao.....
Little Brown and Company, November 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. The epic story of how a handful of surprisingly simple mathematical ideas have sparked today's technological breakthroughs--from Netflix's recommendation algorithm to medical imaging to artificial intelligence and beyond--while also slipping further and further from our understanding, with potentially earth-shaking consequences.....
Ecco, February 2012. Trade Paperback. A new copy. In the spirit of A Short History of Nearly Everything comes Periodic Tales. Award-winning science writer Hugh Andersey-Williams offers readers a captivating look at the elements--and the amazing, little-known stories behind their discoveries. "If only chemistry had been like this at school...a......
Harvard University Press, November 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. An ecologist reveals why the solution to the climate crisis lies in Earth's oldest inhabitants: microbes. Our planet is in crisis. Scorching temperatures, deadly fires and flooding, and food shortages--the signs are everywhere. Experts warn that the planet is careening toward.....
Riverhead Books, January 2018. Trade Paperback. A new copy. "The man who makes physics sexy . . . the scientist they're calling the next Stephen Hawking." --The Times Magazine From the New York Times-bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, The Order of Time, and the forthcoming Helgoland, a......
W. W. Norton & Company, May 2017. Hardcover. Just like the title implies, Neil deGrasse Tyson condenses the essentials of the universe in this compact, quick to read book. Perfect for those of us that want to know, but simply do not have the time. A new copy. What is.....
St. Martin's Press, October 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. From the author of the beloved The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, an imaginative celebration of T. rex from hatching to adulthood Tyrannosaurus rex is a prehistoric celebrity. Exceeding 40 feet in length and weighing over 9 tons, the largest individuals.....
Riverhead Books, January 2021. Trade Paperback. A new copy. #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AN ADAM SAVAGE BOOK CLUB PICK The book-length answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, "When am I ever going to use this in the real world?" "Fun, informative, and relentlessly.....
Ballantine Books, March 1997. Trade Paperback. A new copy. "A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought." ; *Los Angeles Times "POWERFUL . . . A stirring defense of.....
W. W. Norton & Company, February 2018. Trade Paperback. A new copy. Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that "can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist" (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic.....
Little, Brown Spark, November 2024. Trade Paperback. A new copy. An evolutionary biologist tells the story of nature's toxins and why we are attracted--and addicted--to them. "A magisterial, fascinating, and gripping tour de force." --Neil Shubin, biology professor and author or Your Inner Fish A deadly secret lurks within our.....
Fireside, January 1990. Trade Paperback. A new copy. THE AMATEUR STARGAZER'S ULTIMATE HOME COMPANION 365 Starry Nights is a unique and fascinating introduction to astronomy designed to give you a complete, clear picture of the sky every night of the year. Divided into 365 concise, illustrated essays, it focuses on.....
Batsford, September 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. 'A burst of brilliance' - Cal Flyn 'Made me look at the night sky in a completely different way.' - Will Millard When the Sky Falls is a global cultural history of shooting stars spanning from the prehistoric to the present day, and.....
Knopf Publishing Group, August 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. A wondrous, eye-opening exploration of the surprising ways life is interconnected--and why it matters "Absolutely enthralling. I was hooked from the first sentence." --Bill Bryson, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body From evolution to capitalism, our.....
Greystone Books, October 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. For readers of Sam Kean and Bill Bryson, The Age of Alchemy uncovers a vibrant, interconnected world of forgotten artisans, scholars, and experimenters who, across millennia and continents, transformed mystical alchemy into modern chemistry. "Timely and essential, this is great storytelling."--Hugh Aldersey-Williams.....
Simon Six, May 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. *NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* America's favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination.....
Little, Brown Spark, November 2024. Trade Paperback. A new copy. An evolutionary biologist tells the story of nature's toxins and why we are attracted--and addicted--to them. "A magisterial, fascinating, and gripping tour de force." --Neil Shubin, biology professor and author or Your Inner Fish A deadly secret lurks within our.....
Simon Six, May 2026. Hardcover. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. *NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* America's favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen.....
Bantam, October 1998. Trade Paperback. A new copy. In the ten years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking's classic work has become a landmark volume in scientific writing, with more than nine million copies in forty languages sold worldwide. That edition was on the cutting edge of what was.....
Batsford, September 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. 'A burst of brilliance' - Cal Flyn 'Made me look at the night sky in a completely different way.' - Will Millard When the Sky Falls is a global cultural history of shooting stars spanning from the prehistoric to the present day, and.....
Simon Six, May 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. *NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* America's favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination.....
National Geographic Society, September 2026. Hardcover. A new copy. Prepare for liftoff with a sweeping new book on the universe from the world's most celebrated astrophysicist, brimming with wit, authority, and laugh-out-loud humor. Filled with 5,000 tantalizing facts and more than 300 charts, maps, and photographs, this book offers a......
Blackwell Science, 1988. Trade Paperback. 489 pages. Thoroughly illustrated with ecological graphs. 'The first edition of 'Theoretical Ecology' sold widely to both students and research workers. A major appeal was the clear presentation of many new ideas, and to maintain this feature Professor May and his distinguished team of co-authors.....
Sourcebooks, January 2022. Trade Paperback. A new copy. The story of the people who see beyond the stars--an astronomy book for adults still spellbound by the night sky Embark on a captivating cosmic journey with The Last Stargazers. This enthralling book takes you on an awe-inspiring exploration of the night.....
Oxford University Press, August 2016. Trade Paperback. A new copy. The million copy international bestseller, critically acclaimed and translated into over 25 languages. As influential today as when it was first published, The Selfish Gene has become a classic exposition of evolutionary thought. Professor Dawkins articulates a gene's eye view.....