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  • The Mind of the Mathematician

    An intriguing look at the psychology and personality of mathematicians, with profiles of twenty prominent figures in the field.What makes mathematicians tick? How do their minds process formulas and concepts that, for most of the rest of the world's population, remain mysterious and beyond comprehension? Is there a connection between mathematical creativity and mental illness?In The Mind of the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Asperger's Syndrome and High Achievement

    Some Very Remarkable People

    by Ioan James ...
    This book describes the lives and personalities of 20 remarkable people from the past, who may well have had Asperger's syndrome (AS). Famous in the fields of art, literature and science, among others, they illustrate vividly how highly intelligent people are able to surmount some of the problems that AS causes and achieve so much - more than might have been possible without it.'- Human Givens'The ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • Remarkable Engineers

    From Riquet to Shannon

    by Ioan James ...
    Engineering transformed the world completely between the 17th and 21st centuries. Remarkable Engineers tells the stories of 51 of the key pioneers in this transformation, from the designers and builders of the world's railways, bridges and aeroplanes, to the founders of the modern electronics and communications revolutions. The focus throughout is on their varied life stories, and engineering and ... Read more

    $35.29 USD

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    How Our Brain Constructs a Meaningful Sonic World

    by Nina Kraus ...
    **An NPR “Book of the Day”A “deeply scientific yet often poetic” study that will forever change the way you think about everyday sounds—with fun illustrations that make complex processes easier to understand (Wall Street Journal).How sound leaves a fundamental imprint on who we are . . .**Making sense of sound is one of the hardest jobs we ask our brains to do. In Of Sound Mind, Nina Kraus ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Comma Sense

    Your Guide to Grammar Victory

    Guide for Grammar, Voice, and Sentence Structure"If you're going to have one grammar book on your shelf, make it this one!" — Dani Alcorn, COO at Writing Academy and cofounder of Writer's Secret Sauce#1 New Release in Writing, Research & Publishing Guides, Composition and Language, Grammar Reference, Semantics, Vocabulary Books, Study & Teaching Reference, Reading Skills, and editingComma Sense by ... Read more

    $11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Quantum Legacies

    Dispatches from an Uncertain World

    by David Kaiser ...
    "Engrossing . . . Leave[s] us with a richer picture of physics as a lived activity." — Los Angeles Review of BooksIn Quantum Legacies, David Kaiser introduces readers to iconic episodes in physicists' still-unfolding quest to understand space, time, and matter at their most fundamental. In a series of vibrant essays, Kaiser takes us inside moments of discovery and debate among the great minds of ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Zero-Sum Victory

    What We're Getting Wrong About War

    The military expert and author of Leadership presents "the most thoughtful analysis yet of America's recent conflicts—and future challenges" (Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal).Why have the major post-9/11 US military interventions turned into quagmires? Despite huge power imbalances in America's favor, capacity-building efforts, and tactical victories, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq turned intractable ... Read more

    $11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Tragedy of American Science

    From Truman to Trump

    A look at the destructive history of science-for-profit, including its toll on the US pandemic response, by the author of A People's History of Science.Despite a facade of brilliant technological advances, American science has led humanity to the brink of interrelated disasters. In The Tragedy of American Science, historian of science Clifford D. Conner describes the dual processes by which this ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Think Yourself Resilient

    Harness Your Emotions. Build Your Confidence. Transform Your Life.

    by James Elliott ...
    ‘Incredible… Each page of this book is saturated with life experience and a genuine warm desire to help everyone who holds it… Did I feel it? Absolutely!... Massive love! I can't recommend it enough!!!’ Amazon Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do you often feel overwhelmed with stress? Does fear hold you back from your goals? Do you ever feel like quitting when it gets tough? At some point in our lives, we’ve all ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Total Skywatcher's Manual

    Explore the Sky: 298 Tips, Tricks, & Skills

    Star charts, step-by-step projects, photos, and more: " The Total Skywatcher's Manual is a fun book, but more importantly, it's a useful book." — Sky & TelescopeWith fully illustrated star charts, gorgeous astrophotography, and step-by-step project instruction, this is the only guide you need to navigate the night (and day) sky. Learn about the phases of the moon, how to conduct your own deep-sky ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Write Like You Mean It

    Mastering Your Passion for the Written Word

    by Steve Gamel ...
    "Honest, transparent, and realistic . . . His approach offers insights, advice, and sensible strategies to stop procrastinating and start writing." —Neil Foote, Principal Lecturer, Mayborn School of JournalismIn his debut title, Write Like You Mean It, award-winning journalist and content writer Steve Gamel dives into his best advice for writers that he has gathered over the years. With stories ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Art of Routine

    Discover How Routineology Can Transform Your Life

    **This is not a "How to."Th****ere is no “one size fits all” when it comes to routine. Dr. Iscovich shares his original study of routine—learn through** his observations how routine can improve longevity, performance, and adaptability. You will be better equipped to construct a routine that works best for you!Conventional wisdom suggests that the best way to navigate our noisy new world is to ... Read more

    $10.99 USD