An instant New York Times bestseller and Michael L. Printz honor book!Eleven best of lists including an NPR Best Book, a Goodreads Best YA Fantasy and Science Fiction Nominee, and more! From Nati
The instant New York Times bestseller!A Wall Street Journal Best Science Book of the Year!A Popular Science Best Science Book of the Year! From a top scientist and the creator of the hu
In the locked office of a Honolulu building, three men are found dead, with no sign of struggle except for ultrafine, razor-sharp cuts covering their bodies.In the lush forests of Oahu, groundbreaking technology has ushered in a revolutionary era of biological prospecting. Here, seven brilliant graduate students recruited by a pioneering microbiology start-up company are thrust into a hostile wilderness that reveals profound and surprising dangers at every turn. Prey to a technology of radical and unbridled power--armed only with their knowledge of the natural world--they must harness the inherent forces of nature itself to survive.Melding scientific fact with pulse-pounding fiction in vintage Michael Crichton fashion--completed by visionary science writer Richard Preston-- Micro is an instant classic of sophisticated, cutting-edge entertainment.
Now in paperback, Solar System is the instant, international bestseller and one of the most popular titles in Black Dog & Leventhal's popular science series, which has 1.3 million copies in pr
Toxic chemicals and instant chemistry in this tale of murder, medicine and combustible attraction!One minute Hannah Baker is a quiet science professor. The next, a possible murder suspect. Six victims
*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*"Vivid . . . impressive. . . . Splendidly informative."—The New York Times"Suceeds spectacularly."—Science"A tour de force."—SalonAlready internationally acclaimed f
An instant classic: The most urgent story of our times, brilliantly reframed, beautifully toldBy 1979, we knew all that we know now about the science of climate change—what was happening, why it was h
A beautifully illustrated edition of the Number One Bestseller and Sunday Times Science Book of the Year, this head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body is as compulsively readable as it is comprehensive.Number One Bestseller in both hardback and paperback The Sunday Times Book of the Year The ideal gift for everybody'We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. The idea of the book is simply to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us.'Bill Bryson sets off to explore the human body, how it functions and its remarkable ability to heal itself. Full of extraordinary facts, astonishing stories and now fully illustrated for the first time, The Body: A Guide for Occupants is a brilliant, often very funny attempt to understand the miracle of our physical and neurological make up.A wonderful successor to A Short History of Nearly Everything, this new book is an instant classic. It will h
From electromagnetic waves that enable us to connect in an instant to the gravity that keeps our feet firmly on the ground, this book is the fastest way to get up to speed with rocket science--and the
The sequel to the national bestseller Wanderers, the instant classic that "takes science, politics, horror, and science fiction and blends them into an outstanding story about the human spirit in times of turmoil, claiming a spot on the list of must-read apocalyptic novels" (NPR)Five years ago, ordinary Americans fell under the grip of a strange new malady that caused them to sleepwalk across the country to a destination only they knew. And they were followed on their quest by the shepherds: friends and family who gave up everything to protect them. Their secret destination: Ouray, a small town in Colorado that would become one of the last outposts of civilization. Because the sleepwalkers were only the first in a chain of events that led to the end of the world―and the birth of a new one. The survivors, sleepwalkers and shepherds alike, have a dream of rebuilding human society. Among them is Benji, the scientist struggling through grief to lead the town; Marcy, the former police offic
Sleep is food for the brain—especially for teens. Based on the most current sleep science and evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions to improve sleep, The Insomnia Workbook for Te
The instant New York Times bestseller from legendary investment guru Ric Edelman, who presents a prescient personal finance guide on how technology and science will reshape the way we save, invest, an
Matthew Vaughn’s 2007 fantasy Stardust, based on the novel by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman, was one the highest grossing films in the UK. An instant hit with fans of fantasy and science-fiction films,
Julie E. Czerneda's 1997 debut, A Thousand Words for Stranger, was the first novel of the Trade Pact Universe-an instant best-seller, Science Fiction Book Club Editor's Choice and Locus Recommended Fi
The wildly popular DIY dad follows up his instant New York Times bestseller with a fresh batch of geeky weekend science projects for the whole family to enjoy. Ken Denmead struck a chord with parents
Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller Octavia E. Butler’s bestselling literary science-fiction masterpiece, Kindred, now in graphic novel format. More than 35 years after its release, Kin
Volume 4 in this exciting new series gives kids the wildest, weirdest, and WOW-est answers to some of the world's most Totally Random Questions!Have you ever wondered:How long can a cockroach live without its head?How much of your brain is water?Can pigeons actually do math? If so, you'll LOVE Totally Random Questions, and will find all these answers and more inside!* Get ready for a rollercoaster of random, as Volume 4 of this great new series you on a wild ride through 101 cool and crazy curiosities from around the world.Packed with colorful photos, and bursting with bite-sized tidbits of information, these question-and-answer pairings cover everything from animals and food to science and sports. Multiple-choice and true/false entries will spark your interest, satisfy your curiosity, and make you sound like an instant genius! (*And in case you just CAN'T wait ... cockroaches can live up to 7 days without their heads. Or as we think most people will agree: too long.)
Volume 3 in this exciting new series gives kids the wildest, weirdest, and WOW-est answers to some of the world's most Totally Random Questions!Have you ever wondered:Which is faster, a cheetah or a greyhound?Are there volcanoes in space?Do Major League umpires only wear black underwear? If so, you'll LOVE Totally Random Questions, and will find all these answers and more inside!* Get ready for a rollercoaster of random, as Volume 3 of this great new series takes you on a wild ride through 101 cool and crazy curiosities from around the world. Packed with colorful photos, and bursting with bite-sized tidbits of information, these question-and-answer pairings cover everything from animals and food to science and sports. Multiple-choice and true/false entries will spark your interest, satisfy your curiosity, and make you sound like an instant genius! (*And in case you just CAN'T wait ... yes, MLB umps only wear black underwear. Why? In case they split their pants while squatting or bendin
Are there volcanoes in space? Is a cloud heavier than an elephant? Why don’t woodpeckers get concussions? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 1 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they’ll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius―and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the second book in this series, Totally Random Questions Volume 2!
Can pigeons do math? How long would it take to drive to the moon? What happens when a seahorse gets angry? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Filled with cool photos and crazy curiosities, Totally Random Questions Volume 2 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky and fascinating questions about our wonderfully weird world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they’ll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius―and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series!
