Science & Engineering

Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health....

A groundbreaking narrative that explores the ways in which biology and history have shaped our understanding of what it means to be “human”.

There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: Take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it....

This book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential....

Professor Matthew Walker reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better....

Chemistry and Our Universe: How It All Works is your in-depth introduction to this vital field, taught through 60 engaging half-hour lectures that are suitable for any background or none at all....

Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science...

Our gut is almost as important to us as our brain, yet we know very little about how it works. Gut: The Inside Story is an entertaining, informative tour of the digestive system....

The Real Anthony Fauci details how Fauci, Gates, and their cohorts use their control of media outlets, scientific journals, key government agencies, global intelligence agencies, and influential scientists and physicians to flood the public with fearful propaganda about COVID-19....

The phenomenal true story of the Black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space....

University of London physicist David Bohm, one of the world's most respected quantum physicists, and Stanford neurophysiologist Karl Pribram, an architect of our modern understanding of the brain, have developed a remarkable new way of looking at the universe....

Equal parts Sapiens, Behave, and Superintelligence, but wholly original in scope, A Brief History of Intelligence offers a paradigm shift for how we understand neuroscience and AI....

How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....

Steven R.Gundry, MD offers a definitive guide to the gut biome and its control over its home—us!—revealing the unimaginably complex and intelligent ecosystem controlling our health and teaching us how to heal our guts to prevent and reverse every type of disease....

A trailblazing account of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the emergence of "the state", political violence, and social inequality—revealing new possibilities for human emancipation....

Yuval Noah Harari returns with an original, compelling, and provocative book, turning his focus toward humanity's future and our quest to upgrade humans into gods....

One of our great behavioral scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, plumbs the depths of the science and philosophy of decision-making to mount a devastating case against free will, an argument with profound consequences....

In a tour de force of historical reportage, Timothy Egan’s National Book Award-winning story rescues an iconic chapter of American history from the shadows....

Based on the newly released personal letters of Albert Einstein, Walter Isaacson explores how an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk became the mind reader of the creator of the cosmos....

Every animal, whether human, squid, or wasp, is home to millions of bacteria and other microbes. Ed Yong, whose humor is as evident as his erudition, prompts us to look at ourselves....

Bill Bryson, best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-listen owner's manual for everybody....

J. Robert Oppenheimer, an iconic figure of the 20th century, was a brilliant physicist who led efforts to build an atomic bomb but later confronted the moral consequences of scientific progress....

The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every kind of animal, including humans, is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of our immense world....

Overcome anxiety and rewire your brain with tested advice from psychologist Catherine Pittman and author Elizabeth Karle.

How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings? Research is now suggesting trees are capable of much more than we have ever known....

She was 17 years old on a Christmas Eve flight 40 years ago to join her father for Christmas when the unimaginable happened. The Lockheed L-188A Electra, on the way from Lima to Pucallpa, flew directly into a thunderstorm. A strike of lightning left the plane incinerated and Juliane Diller (Koepcke) still strapped to her plane seat falling through the night air two miles above the Earth. Her survival is unexplainable and considered a modern-day miracle. Her mother was among the 91 dead and Juliane the sole survivor.

Throughout history, across cultures and countries, silk has reigned as the undeniable queen of fabrics, yet its origins and evolution remain a mystery. In a gorgeous and sweeping narrative, Silk weaves together its intricate story and the indelible mark it has left on humanity.

The 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world.

Weaving together memoir and cutting-edge science, Mothership is not just a queer coming-of-age story. It's a deeply researched account of how coral reefs and a psychedelic tea called ayahuasca helped Greg heal from complex PTSD—a disorder of trust, which makes the very act of bonding with someone else panic-inducing. From the tide pools in Florida where he grew up, to Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago and the Amazon rainforest, this is his search for wholeness when talk therapy and pharmaceuticals did little to help.

What defines who we are? For decades, the answer has seemed obvious: our genes, the "blueprint of life." In The Master Builder, biologist Alfonso Martinez Arias argues we've been missing the bigger picture. It's not our genes that define who we are, but our cells.

In Bite by Bite, poet and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil explores the way food and drink evoke our associations and remembrances—a subtext or layering, a flavor tinged with joy, shame, exuberance, grief, desire, or nostalgia. Nezhukmatathil restores our astonishment and wonder about food through her encounters with a range of foods and food traditions. From shave ice to lumpia, mangoes to pecans, rambutan to vanilla, she investigates how food marks our experiences and identities and explores the boundaries between heritage and memory.

Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking her family across Europe to Poland, trains have been a linchpin of her life. As COVID locked us down, Mulloy began an imaginary journey that recalled the trips she has taken, as well as those of others.

In this eBook, we explore the transformative potential of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in mitigating climate change and achieving sustainable development goals. From understanding the fundamentals of CCS to exploring cutting-edge research and real-world applications, this guide offers valuable insights into the role of CCS in shaping the future of energy and industry. Through a series of discussions, we dive into the key principles, technologies, and challenges of CCS, covering topics such as CO2 capture methods, storage options, utilization pathways, and policy frameworks. ...

Antony C. Sutton, D.Sc., declares that cold fusion in several variants is already working in research labs around the world and will soon be brought to market by several different companies. Cold fusion today has many variants including catalytic, vapor phase, [and] solid state and has been verified in over 200 laboratories world wide. These include U.S. government labs... Numerous private firms worldwide have also confirmed, including Fiat, Motorola, Westinghouse, Toyota, EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) and Stanford Research Institute. Free energy is here with water as fuel and it...

Paws and Purpose: Inspiring Animal Tales of Healing and Transformation" takes readers on a heartfelt journey through stories of connection, healing, and the profound impact animals can have on our lives. Here's a glimpse into what awaits within its pages: What’s Inside: Heartwarming Stories - Be inspired by heartwarming tales of resilience, love, and the transformative power of the human-animal bond. Perspective and Insight - Gain valuable insight into the profound ways animals can teach us about ourselves, love, and the world around us. Emotional Resonance: Connect deeply with the ...

Beauty. Grace. Power. We watch wild horses to learn their secrets, to understand how they live, and to enjoy their beauty and freedom. Wild horses have roamed free on barrier islands along the Atlantic coast for hundreds of years. Follow them deep into their island habitat and learn the most private details of their lives in this photo essay of their secret world.

Innovation - Automation – Future…Contribute to the growth of the economy! LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS – Advice for Tech Startups and SMEs An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Launching & Managing an Automation-Technology Company This book is unique and has received many endorsements and outstanding customer review ratings. The book offers recommendations that help you overcome the challenges of a Technology Startup or Small & Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) in a “faction” form - that is, blending facts with fiction in a story/novel form - to convey the message in an effective way. The...

Have you ever dreamt of launching something into space? Or just curious about how it feels to send your own project high up into the sky? If so, Launching to Space On Your Own is the guidebook you need to turn your ambitious project into reality. Launching to Space On Your Own is the ultimate guide for anyone passionate about weather balloon technology. This eBook will walk you through everything you need to know about assembling your own weather balloon payload, weather patterns and regulations, recovery system designing, and many more essential topics. You'll discover practical tips that ...

Introducing "Mountain Majesty," an eye-opening and captivating eBook that will take you on a mesmerizing journey through Earth's most magnificent peaks and powerful ranges. Delve into 25 comprehensive chapters that explore the wonders of mountain ecosystems, their formation, and the unique flora and fauna that inhabit these awe-inspiring landscapes. Start your adventure with an introduction to the allure of mountains, examining the forces that have come together to create these majestic natural monuments. Enlighten yourself on the tectonic wonders and geological processes that give birth to...

Are you fascinated by the beauty and wonder of the monarch butterfly? Do you want to help protect these delicate creatures and ensure their survival for future generations? If so, then The Monarch's Kingdom is just what you need. In this comprehensive guide, you'll immerse yourself in the magical world of monarch butterflies, learning about their life cycle, habitats, and migration. You'll also discover the threats facing these beloved insects and what you can do to help protect them. From climate change to habitat loss, pesticides to illegal logging, The Monarch's Kingdom explores the many...