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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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