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“Does an excellent job of using evolutionary biology to discuss the origins of religion, music, art, and . . . morality.”—Publishers...  Read More >>

A fascinating examination of how the latest science shows that our individual concept of a self is in fact an illusion....  Read More >>

The further adventures of a feline philosopher and friend. Could it be? Hans Christian Andersen - who wrote so...  Read More >>

What if there were a magic bullet to fix our ailing planet? What if it meant seizing control of Earth's climate?...  Read More >>

The irresistible, ever-curious, and always best-selling Mary Roach returns with a new adventure to the invisible...  Read More >>

An engaging new guide to the intricacies of the world around us  Read More >>

This Will Make You Smarter presents brilliant-but accessible-ideas to expand every mind.  Read More >>

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This work asserts that attempts to reduce all life elements into discrete binary units are doomed to failure and...  Read More >>

In 1945 a small group of brilliant engineers and mathematicians gathered at the Institute for Advanced Study in...  Read More >>

Through an innovative combination of image and text, Peter Atkins explains the processes involved in chemical reactions....  Read More >>

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Project Sunshine reveals for the first time how cutting-edge science can use the sun - and other renewable energy...  Read More >>

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Paperback ressiue, for the Princeton Puzzler's Series, 2013.  Read More >>

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""A lively look at all things revolting."" —New York Times Book Review  Read More >>

Zak has discovered just such a master switch: a molecule in the human brain. Zak’s colleagues call him Dr Love....  Read More >>

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A brilliant and sparkling exploration of the extraordinary nature of romantic love - from the frontline of cutting-edge...  Read More >>

Takes you to the edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. This...  Read More >>

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Focuses on the societies we live in, not our genes, that determine how we think and feel. This book examines why...  Read More >>

Over 150 of the world's leading scientists and thinkers offer their choice of the ideas, and arguments. Every year...  Read More >>