Atomic Adventures
Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro-nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey’s books
Category: Science & Engineering
The Microbiome: What Everyone Needs to Know®
There are microbiomes—communities of microbes—everywhere we can imagine: in every environment, on every surface, and in every creature, including us.
Surviving Climate and Chaos
What dinosaurs teach us about survival. What if dinosaurs could help us prepare for the future? In Surviving Climate and Chaos,
The Pythagorean Universe
What if numbers are not the building blocks of the universe—but reflections of the human mind? For over two thousand
The Book of Eels: Their Lives, Secrets and Myths
What has been the dish of kings, the subject of myths and the traveller of epic and mysterious journeys? The
Learning Medical Terminology
Have you ever gone to the doctor and felt like medical professionals speak an entirely different language? While much of
Reluctant Conquest
What drives American foreign relations in the Arctic? It is difficult to give a unified answer to this question because
The Bonobo and the Atheist
In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is
The Physics of Everyday Things
Physics professor, bestselling author, and dynamic storyteller James Kakalios reveals the mind-bending science behind the seemingly basic things that keep
Remarkable People
Across history and around the world, extraordinary individuals have shaped the way we live, think, dream, and grow. Some built