We all know the history of science that we learned from grade school textbooks: How Galileo used his telescope to show that the earth was not the center of the universe; how Newton divined gravity fr
This anthology showcases the most exceptional science fiction stories written by women in recent decades, from classic stars like Ursula K. Le Guin and James Tiptree Jr. to science-fiction greats such
Newly revised and updated, an essential handbook for writers, editors and PR specialists serves up more than 5,000 entries in A-to-Z format, covering the Associated Press rules of grammar, punctuation
Reexamines previous high-profile criminal investigation cases using new technologies and advances in forensic science, including the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the Oklahoma City bombing, and t
In Massive, prize-winning science journalist Ian Sample tells the story of the race to locate the Higgs Boson, the elusive particle whose existence remains to be proven. Since 1964, when Peter Higgs
Features up-to-date comprehensive nutritional data, including glycemic-index values, for nearly 1,500 foods, in a book that includes shopping lists, tips for meal planning and dining out and additiona
Translated as "the science of living wisely and well," the holistic medical system of Ayurveda teaches us how to obtain harmony within ourselves while maintaining harmony with nature. In this beautifu
"For as long as we've gathered by campfires to tell ghost stories, humans have always loved a good scare. From the splatter flicks of the 70s, to Japan's obsession with drowned girls, to creepy modern
In the first week of June 2013, the American people discovered that for a decade, they had abjectly traded their individual privacy for the chimera of national security. The revelation that the federa
The renowned financial commentator and author of F.I.A.S.C.O. explains the mysteries and transformative power of the well-time pause to reveal how delay can improve decision making, sharing provocativ
"In What Stays in Vegas, journalist Adam Tanner exposes the greatest threat to privacy today. It's not the NSA, but good-old American companies. Internet giants, leading retailers and other firms are
"In the past few decades, personality psychology has made considerable progress in raising new questions about human nature-and providing some provocative answers. New scientific research has transfor
In "Healing Through Exercise," internationally bestselling science writer Jorg Blech sets out the actual physiological effects of exercise: it triggers the growth of new brain cells, induces stem cell
