Discovery Channel host and acclaimed writer Jay Ingram helps you find the answers to questions you've never really settled, like “What is déjà vu?” “Why do we blink?”
The newest volume in the beloved Science of Why series—full of fascinating science that will amuse and astonish readers of all ages.Have you wondered why you cringe when fingernails are scratche
An all-new volume of science questions to delight, entertain, and inform readers of all ages, from bestselling author Jay Ingram.Bestselling author and commentator Jay Ingram is back to explain the ma
A browsable, illustrated bedside and bathside pop science reader for anyone ages 10 to 100, by Discovery Channel host and acclaimed writer Jay Ingram. In it, you’ll find answers to questions you’ve ne
For centuries, those afflicted by Alzheimer's disease have been robbed of their memories and ability to think clearly. This book charts the history of the disease, explaining the science behind it, re
A captivating look at consciousness, exploring the most recent and controversial research on the brain. If the brain is the theatre, consciousness is the play. But who or what controls what we watch
From icecaps to hot springs, Discovery Channel's Daily Planet travelled to remote corners of the Earth to find out what we can do to reverse global warming and what people are doing to create a sustai
The author of The Science of Everyday Life probes some of the mysteries of everyday life, including mosquitoes, baby-holding, skipping stones, Marvel comics, and "six degrees of separation," among oth
With a mixture of erudition and humor, Canadian radio personality Jay Ingram discusses the sociology of talking: the dynamics of conversation, men and women's different propensities for interrupting,
