Popular Science
The Great Equations: Breakthroughs in Science from Pythagoras to Heisenberg
Paperback
"Any reader who aspires to be scientifically literate will find this a good starting place." —Publishers Weekly
The Georgian Star: How William and Caroline Herschel Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Cosmos
Paperback
“A bright, shiny gift to popular-science collections.”—Booklist
Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life
Paperback
“A landmark book in the science of emotions and its implications for ethics and human universals.”—Library Journal, starred review
Naming Nature: The Clash Between Instinct and Science
Hardback
Finalist for the 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Science and Technology: the surprising, untold story about the poetic and deeply human (cognitive) capacity to name the natural world.
Everyday Survival: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things
Paperback
“Well-written and fascinating . . . this is the kind of book you want everyone to read.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer