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Physics of the Future
Physics of the Future
Written by Michio Kaku
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780307473332
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Physics of the Future
How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100
Written by Michio Kaku


Format: Trade Paperback, 480 pages
On Sale: February 21, 2012
Price: $15.95

Space elevators. Internet-enabled contact lenses. Cars that fly by floating on magnetic fields. This is the stuff of science fiction—it’s also daily life in the year 2100.

Renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku details the developments in computer technology, artificial intelligence, medicine, space travel, and more, that are poised to happen over the...

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The Cancer Chronicles
The Cancer Chronicles
Written by George Johnson
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780307595140
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The Cancer Chronicles
Unlocking Medicine's Deepest Mystery
Written by George Johnson


Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: August 27, 2013
Price: $27.95

When the woman he loved was diagnosed with a metastatic cancer, science writer George Johnson embarked on a journey to learn everything he could about the disease and the people who dedicate their lives to understanding and combating it. What he discovered is a revolution under way—an explosion of new ideas...

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Super Brain
Super Brain
Written by Rudolph E. Tanzi and Deepak Chopra
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780307956828
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Super Brain
Unleashing the Explosive Power of Your Mind to Maximize Health, Happiness, and Spiritual Well-Being
Written by Rudolph E. Tanzi and Deepak Chopra


Format: Hardcover, 336 pages
On Sale: November 6, 2012
Price: $25.00

A manual for relating to the brain in a revolutionary new way, Super Brain shows you how to use your brain as a gateway for achieving health, happiness, and spiritual growth. The authors are two pioneers: bestselling author and physician Deepak Chopra and Harvard Medical School professor Rudolph E. Tanzi, one of the... Read more >
Demon-Haunted World
Demon-Haunted World
Written by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780345409461
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Demon-Haunted World
Science as a Candle in the Dark
Written by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan


Format: Trade Paperback, 480 pages
On Sale: February 25, 1997
Price: $17.00

"A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought."

*Los Angeles Times



"POWERFUL . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing."

*The... Read more >
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National Geographic Angry Birds Star Wars
National Geographic Angry Birds Star Wars
Written by Amy Briggs
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781426213021
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National Geographic Angry Birds Star Wars
The Science Behind the Saga
Written by Amy Briggs


Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: September 17, 2013
Price: $13.95

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... three worlds collided. Angry Birds, Star Wars, and National Geographic united to take their fans on a galactic mission to uncover the true stories, inventions, and unbelievable science behind the science fiction. Discover how art imitates life by exploring the discovery... Read more >
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The Hot Zone
The Hot Zone
Written by Richard Preston
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780385479561
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The Hot Zone
A Terrifying True Story
Written by Richard Preston


Format: Paperback, 448 pages
On Sale: July 20, 1995
Price: $7.99

A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are dead. A secret military SWAT team of soldiers and scientists is mobilized to stop the outbreak of this... Read more >
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The Grand Design
The Grand Design
Written by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780553384666
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The Grand Design

Written by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow


Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: February 21, 2012
Price: $18.00

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

When and how did the universe begin? Why are we here? What is the nature of reality? Is the apparent “grand design” of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motion—or does science offer another explanation? In this startling and lavishly illustrated book...

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Brave Genius
Brave Genius
Written by Sean B. Carroll
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780307952332
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Brave Genius
A Scientist, a Philosopher, and Their Daring Adventures from the French Resistance to the Nobel Prize
Written by Sean B. Carroll


Format: Hardcover, 576 pages
On Sale: September 24, 2013
Price: $28.00

The never-before-told account of the intersection of some of the most insightful minds of the 20th century, and a fascinating look at how war, resistance, and friendship can catalyze genius.
 
In the spring of 1940, the aspiring but unknown writer Albert Camus and budding scientist Jacques Monod were quietly pursuing ordinary, separate lives... Read more >
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Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam, 2014 Edition
Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam, 2014 Edition
Written by Princeton Review
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780804124188
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Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam, 2014 Edition

Written by Princeton Review


Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: September 3, 2013
Price: $18.99

THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the AP Environmental Science Exam with 2 full-length practice tests, thorough topic reviews, and proven techniques to help you score higher.

Inside the Book: All the Practice & Strategies You Need
2 full-length practice tests with detailed explanations... Read more >
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Written by Rebecca Skloot, Read by Cassandra Campbell and Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
ISBN: 9780307712516
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Written by Rebecca Skloot
Read by Cassandra Campbell and Bahni Turpin


Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: February 2, 2010
Price: $20.00

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, they are... Read more >
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