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....

The noted inventor and futurist's successor to his landmark book The Singularity Is Near explores how technology will refashion the human race in the decades to come....

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

The nation’s greatest voice, David Attenborough, reads a brand-new edition of Life on Earth, now available as an audiobook for the first time....

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....

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....

Neuroscientist and recognized compassion leader Dr. James Doty explores the neuroscience behind manifestation, with a six-part plan for realizing your dreams....

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....

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....

If you think your brain and mind are one, think again....

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...

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....

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history....

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

From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI....

Dr. Andrew Huberman introduces Protocols, an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimizing bodily health and physical performance, and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors that can transform your life.

At the dawn of the 20th century, a great confidence suffused America. Isaac Cline was one of the era's new men, a scientist who believed he knew all there was to know about the motion of clouds and the behavior of storms....

The heartrending story of a midcentury American family with 12 children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia, that became science's great hope in the quest to understand the disease....

Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and one of the world’s leading experts on behavior change, shows that the problem isn’t you. The problem is your scarcity mindset, left over from our ancient ancestors....

From the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger disaster, based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research—a riveting history that flows like a thriller.

BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, offers a practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly....

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....

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

Comet begins with a breathtaking journey through space astride a comet....

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....

Sharks have been on this planet for over 400 million years, so there is a lot they can teach us about survival and adaptability. For example: how do sharks, which unlike other fish are denser than water, stay afloat? They keep moving. When Jasmin Graham, an award-winning young shark scientist, started to feel that the traditional path to becoming a marine biologist was pulling her under, she remembered this important lesson: keep moving forward.

In this wide-ranging exploration of animals' inner lives, Keim takes us into courtrooms and wildlife hospitals, under backyard decks and into deserts, to meet anew the wild creatures who populate our communities and the philosophers, rogue pest controllers, ecologists, wildlife doctors, and others who are reimagining our relationships to them.

We are living through a revolution in machine learning-powered AI that shows no signs of slowing down. This technology is based on relatively simple mathematical ideas, some of which go back centuries, including linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century mathematics. It took the birth and advancement of computer science and the kindling of 1990s computer chips designed for video games to ignite the explosion of AI that we see today. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental math behind machine learning.

When Amy Stewart discovered a community of tree collectors, she expected to meet horticultural fanatics driven to plant every species of oak or maple. But she also discovered that the urge to collect trees springs from something deeper and more profound: a longing for community, a vision for the future, or a path to healing and reconciliation. In this slyly humorous, informative, often poignant volume, Stewart brings us captivating stories of people who spend their lives in pursuit of rare and wonderful trees and are transformed in the process.

Mathematics shapes almost everything we do. But despite its reputation as the study of fundamental truths, the stories we have been told about it are wrong—warped like the sixteenth-century map that enlarged Europe at the expense of Africa, Asia and the Americas. In The Secret Lives of Numbers, renowned math historian Kate Kitagawa and journalist Timothy Revell make the case that the history of math is infinitely deeper, broader, and richer than the narrative we think we know.

We are living through a revolution in artificial intelligence that is not slowing down. This major shift is based on simple mathematics, some of which goes back centuries: linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of eighteenth-century mathematics. Indeed by the mid-1850s, a lot of the groundwork was all done. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental maths behind AI, which suggests that the basics of natural and artificial intelligence might follow the same mathematical rules.

Dive into the world of solar energy with "Understanding Solar Energy," your comprehensive guide to the ever-evolving technology of photovoltaic (PV) systems. This eBook covers everything you need to know, whether you’re a novice looking to understand the basics, or a tech enthusiast eager to stay on top of the latest advancements in solar energy. Start your journey with an overview of photovoltaic technology, exploring its history and the fundamental principles behind PV cells. Learn about different types of photovoltaic cells, from monocrystalline to thin-film, and gain a deep ...

Yearning for self-sufficiency? Eager for a rewarding small business opportunity? Beekeeping isn't as complex as it seems. With the right guide, anyone can master the basics and succeed. No technical jargon, no experience needed! Here is your comprehensive, practical guide to beekeeping – master the fundamentals, maximize honey harvest, and contribute to environmental efforts.

The Ape That Understood the Universe is the story of the strangest animal in the world: the human animal. It opens with a question: How would an alien scientist view our species? What would it make of our sex differences, our sexual behavior, our child-rearing patterns, our moral codes, our religions, our languages, and science? The book tackles these issues by drawing on ideas from two major schools of thought: evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory.

Michael Gillespie applies his generous wit, dry humor, and historical insights to the school of railroading literature at the height of the steam era. Personal journals, press reports, and trade magazines all produced stories meant at the time to entertain readers… but which today offer a compelling folk history from the early days of railroads. 350 pages of railroad stories... with editorial introductions and commentary, dozens of historic photos, and a complete railroad glossary... make "OLD TIME RAILROAD STORIES" a true collector’s edition! Michael is also the author of two of the ...

"Conquer the CWI Part C Exam: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Welding Inspector Code Book Exam" is an essential study guide designed to help aspiring welding inspectors navigate and master the complexities of welding codes and standards. This comprehensive guide covers critical topics such as welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), welder qualification, and the identification and evaluation of weld discontinuities. It also delves into the key provisions of various welding codes, including AWS D1.1 for structural welding and ASME Section VIII and ...

If you've given up hope for planet Earth, here's the book to restore your faith. The Armchair Environmentalist takes a "can do" approach and shows that, in only a few minutes a day, each of us can make a big difference and become an intelligent protector of our precious planet. The Armchair Environmentalist focuses on what really matters - reducing our use of energy and water, creating a healthier environment at home and at work, making simple changes, and adopting easy new habits. Learn how to clean up the air as you enjoy your greener lifestyle, heat your home instead of the atmosphere, ...

This eBook dives into the captivating journey through the history of life on Earth as told by fossils. It explores the various types of fossils, from body fossils to trace fossils, and the intricate process of fossilization that preserves ancient life for millions of years. Readers are taken on an expedition through some of the most significant fossil discoveries, including the well-preserved remains of dinosaurs, early mammals, and the remarkable human fossils of Pompeii. The discussion illuminates how these findings have profoundly shaped our understanding of biological evolution, extinct...

Learn how to grow Healthier Plants, Healthier Soils and Dramatically Increase Your Organic Production by making Compost The Right Way.Composting should be viewed as one of the few mutually beneficial relationships between two living organisms, environment and man. Knowing how to really manage your compost will have a huge impact on how your soil will perform and how healthy your plants will grow. The application of compost as a soil amendment, will improve soil texture, soil structure, water holding capacity, fertility, aeration and may reduce use of pesticides in some crops as it is now ...

Unearth the wonders of composting with agronomist James, in this hands-on guide, a companion to his previous bestseller "Compost The Right Way: Everything About Good Management Practices, Control and Some Common Sense". Born from the science and intricate nuances explored in his first book, this guide goes beyond the theory, inviting you to roll up your sleeves and delve into the practical world of composting. Whether you're a beginner just dipping your toes into the world of composting, or an experienced composter seeking to broaden your knowledge, this guide covers the full composting ...