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Hidden Creatures (Luscious Leeches, Bashful Botflies, and the Wondrous, History-Shaping World of Parasites)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:21:58 +0000

Welcome to the hidden, squirming world of parasites—some of the most misunderstood creatures with whom we share the Earth (and our bodies).

"Astonishing, eye-opening, and inspiring." —Chloe Dalton, author of Raising Hare

There is the tapeworm, which can grow 120 feet in..

Price: $30.00

Daedalus, or Science and the Future

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:36:08 +0000

A daring prophecy. A scientific imagination ahead of its time.

First delivered as a lecture in 1923, Daedalus stands as one of the earliest and most influential attempts to forecast the impact of scientific progress on human life. With dazzling prescience, ..

Price: $5.99

Writing and Presenting Scientific Papers

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:10:44 +0000

This dynamic manual provides guidelines for written and oral scientific presentations, including how to effectively prepare and deliver papers and presentations, how to find reliable research, and how to write research proposals.

Price: $46.00

Stem Cell Research (New Frontiers in Science and Ethics)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:52:39 +0000

This volume brings together essays by an internationally distinguished and diverse group of scholars. Contributors thoughtfully explore the ethical, public policy, and scientific implications of embryonic and adult stem cell research.

Part one of the book offers a variety of scientific a..

Price: $35.00

The Science of Assassin's Creed (Vikings, Pirates, and The Engine of History)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:15:37 +0000

Learn the fascinating science and history that inspires one of the world's most popular video game series—Assassin's Creed.

The global video game industry is one of the fastest-growing entertainment markets in the world—and at the center of that cultural force stands Ass..
Price: $18.00

My Grandfather's Son (A Memoir)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:11:21 +0000

Provocative, inspiring, and unflinchingly honest, My Grandfather's Son is the story of one of America's most remarkable and controversial leaders, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told in his own words.
Thomas speaks out, revealing the pieces of his life he..
Price: $35.00

Notes to a Young Engineer

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:40:43 +0000

In Notes to a Young Engineer, Guru Madhavan charts what it means to be an engineer in a human world—and a human in an engineered world. Organized around twelve maxims that move from technical mastery toward civic prudence, he summons an ense..
Price: $26.99

Sensoria (Attending to the Wonder and Vitality of Nature)

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:33:04 +0000

A stunning gathering of creative nonfiction, research, and poetry, Sensoria will broaden the moral imaginations of its readers and challenge conventional worldviews about human relations to the nonhuman world.
Humans, along with all other creatures, are an entanglement of se..
Price: $35.00

Museum of Doubt (A modest manifesto by a science curator)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:46:13 +0000

In a world longing for certainty and clear-cut answers, The Museum of Doubt makes a powerful case for doubt, vulnerability, and complexity as driving forces of both science and citizenship

In a world longing for certainty and clear-cut answers, The Museum of Doub..
Price: $20.00

Experimental Research (Brief Essays on Timeless Concepts)

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:17:19 +0000

Experimental Research: Brief Essays on Timeless Concepts offers a unique exploration of the experimental process that transcends disciplinary boundaries and technological trends. Through a series of concise, thought-provoking essays, the book distills enduring principles of scientific inquiry.<..
Price: $70.99