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A lively, fascinating biography of the father of quantum mechanics by the bestselling author of the science classic, In Search of Schrödinger's Cat...
View full detailsDid you know. . . . . . that the woman who discovered the largest and most complete T. rex fossil on record was a high-school dropout who became o...
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Focusing on the lives and relationships behind their magnificent careers, The Curies is the first biography to trace the entire Curie dynasty, from...
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A penetrating, mesmerizing biography of a scientific icon "Absolutely fascinating . . . Davidson has done a remarkable job."-Sir Arthur C. Clarke "...
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Be on hand to witness some of the most monumental scientific discoveries of the past three millennia This engaging collection offers readers the ...
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Advance Praise for Gravity's Arc"A beautifully written exposition of the still mysterious force that holds our universe together--and the even more...
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An accessible look at the mysteries that lurk at the edge of the known universe and beyond The observable universe, the part we can see with teles...
View full detailsA gripping narrative of the love and betrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, told through the lives of three unique women. Set against a dramatic backdr...
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An accessible look at the hottest topic in physics and the experiments that will transform our understanding of the universe The biggest news in s...
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Women Scientists and Entrepreneurs You Should Know“A book that is sure to inspire a new generation of girls in STEM. Educational and inspiring!” ─ ...
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The dramatic stories of ten historic feuds: How they altered the course of discovery-and shaped the modern world Hall Hellman tells the lively sto...
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"The Accelerating Universe is not only an informative book about modern cosmology. It is rich storytelling and, above all, a celebration of the hum...
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The first biography of a major figure in early US and African American historyA household name and unparalleled hero revered in every African Amer...
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The definitive biography of basketball genius Julius Erving--the icon who transcended his sport and defined an era Julius Erving, aka Dr. J, was a...
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NOW AN ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY, Winter Journey Set amid the growing tyranny of Germany's Third Reich, here is the riveting and emotional tale of Gü...
View full detailsThe Addams Family is creepy and kooky, but wait till you see what their creator had in his apartment. In Charles Addams: A Cartoonist’s Life, mee...
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The internationally acclaimed, widely beloved flutist reflects on his storied career Sir James Galway is one of the top musicians of our time, wit...
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In the first major biography of Noah Webster in over sixty years, author Harlow Unger creates an intriguing portrait of the United States as an ene...
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The first and only full-length biography of one of the most charismatic spiritual innovators of the twentieth century. Through his widely popular b...
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Largely unknown except in a few law enforcement circles, Jelly Bryce was at the forefront of the conflict during America’s gangster era. As an Okla...
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"Penetrating . . . beautifully rounds out and humanizes the character of the greatest statesman of the twentieth century." —San Francisco Chronicle...
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“Suppose there is something going on in the universe which is to ordinary, everyday reality as our unconscious is to our daily lives? Softly, but u...
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Advance Praise for The Unexpected George Washington "This is a biography that unquestionably lives up to its title. Readers will discover numero...
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