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Hidden in the Heavens Hidden in the Heavens: How the Kepler Mission鈥檚 Quest for New Planets Changed How We View Our Own Jason Steffen

An insider鈥檚 account of the NASA mission that changed our understanding of planets, planetary systems, and the stars they orbit

Dark Matter Dark Matter: Evidence, Theory, and Constraints David J. E. Marsh, David Ellis, and Viraf M. Mehta

A complete treatment of all aspects of dark matter physics

Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell, Second Edition Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell, Second Edition Luca Peliti

The essential introduction to modern statistical mechanics鈥攏ow completely updated and expanded

Top Ten Ideas of Physics Top Ten Ideas of Physics: Foundations for Understanding the Universe Anthony Zee

The ten biggest ideas in theoretical physics that have withstood the test of time

The Physical Nature of Information The Physical Nature of Information: A Short Course Gregory Falkovich

A unified introduction to information theory for scientists

The Renormalization Group and Condensed Matter Physics The Renormalization Group and Condensed Matter Physics David R. Nelson and Grace H. Zhang

A graduate-level entr茅e to the application of renormalization group theory to condensed matter physics

The Importance of Being Educable The Importance of Being Educable: A New Theory of Human Uniqueness Leslie Valiant

Why you should worry less about AI and more about what makes us human

Quantitative Biosciences Quantitative Biosciences: Dynamics across Cells, Organisms, and Populations Joshua S. Weitz

A hands-on approach to quantitative reasoning in the life sciences

The Sixth Element The Sixth Element: How Carbon Shapes Our World Theodore P. Snow and Don Brownlee

A cosmic perspective on carbon鈥攊ts importance in the universe and our lives

Particle Cosmology and Astrophysics Particle Cosmology and Astrophysics Dan Hooper

A graduate-level introduction to the interface between particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology

Back to the Moon Back to the Moon: The Next Giant Leap for Humankind Joseph Silk

A scientist鈥檚 inspiring vision of our return to the Moon as humanity鈥檚 next thrilling step in space exploration

When Galaxies Were Born When Galaxies Were Born: The Quest for Cosmic Dawn Richard S. Ellis

One of today鈥檚 leading astronomers takes readers inside the decades-long search for the first galaxies and the origin of starlight

Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe Roger Penrose

Nobel Prize鈥搘inning physicist Roger Penrose questions some of the most fashionable ideas in physics today, including string theory

The Whole Truth The Whole Truth: A Cosmologist鈥檚 Reflections on the Search for Objective Reality P. James E. Peebles

From the Nobel Prize鈥搘inning physicist, a personal meditation on the quest for objective reality in natural science

Genius at Play Genius at Play: The Curious Mind of John Horton Conway Siobhan Roberts

A multifaceted biography of a brilliant mathematician and iconoclast

Oxygen Oxygen: A Four Billion Year History Donald E. Canfield

The remarkable scientific story of how Earth became an oxygenated planet

The Quotable Feynman The Quotable Feynman Richard P. Feynman

A treasure-trove of illuminating and entertaining quotations from beloved physicist Richard P. Feynman

Welcome to the Universe in 3D Welcome to the Universe in 3D: A Visual Tour Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, J. Richard Gott, and Robert J. Vanderbei

New York Times bestseller
Journey into the universe through the most spectacular sights in astronomy in stereoscopic 3D

Welcome to the Universe Welcome to the Universe: The Problem Book Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott

An essential companion to the New York Times bestseller Welcome to the Universe

Welcome to the Universe Welcome to the Universe: The Problem Book Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott

An essential companion to the New York Times bestseller Welcome to the Universe

The Joy of Science The Joy of Science Jim Al-Khalili

Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help you get the most out of life

The World According to Physics The World According to Physics Jim Al-Khalili

Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili offers a fascinating and illuminating look at what physics reveals about the world

Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible Anthony Zee

An exceptionally accessible introduction to quantum field theory

A Traveler鈥檚 Guide to the Stars A Traveler鈥檚 Guide to the Stars Les Johnson

A brief guide to the real science of interstellar travel

Spark Spark: The Life of Electricity and the Electricity of Life Timothy J. Jorgensen

A fresh look at electricity and its powerful role in life on Earth

Life in the Universe, 5th Edition Life in the Universe, 5th Edition Jeffrey Bennett, Seth Shostak, Nicholas Schneider, and Meredith MacGregor

The world鈥檚 leading textbook on astrobiology鈥攊deal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated

How the Universe Got Its Spots How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space Janna Levin

Mixing memoir and visionary science, a leading astrophysicist鈥檚 groundbreaking personal account of her life and ideas

Heaven's Touch Heaven's Touch: From Killer Stars to the Seeds of Life, How We Are Connected to the Universe James B. Kaler

A breathtaking account of how the surrounding cosmos impacts life on Earth

Power, Speed, and Form Power, Speed, and Form: Engineers and the Making of the Twentieth Century David P. Billington and David P. Billington Jr.

Power, Speed, and Form is the first accessible account of the engineering behind eight breakthrough innovations that transformed American life from 1876 to 1939鈥攖he telephone, electric power, oil refining, the automobile, the...

On the Future On the Future: Prospects for Humanity Martin Rees

A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees

Bedeviled Bedeviled: A Shadow History of Demons in Science Jimena Canales

How scientists through the ages have conducted thought experiments using imaginary entities鈥攄emons鈥攖o test the laws of nature and push the frontiers of what is possible

The Beauty of Falling The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity Claudia de Rham

A world-renowned physicist seeks gravity鈥檚 true nature and finds wisdom in embracing its force in her life

Virtual You Virtual You: How Building Your Digital Twin Will Revolutionize Medicine and Change Your Life Peter Coveney and Roger Highfield

The visionary science behind the digital human twins that will enhance our health and our future

So Simple a Beginning So Simple a Beginning: How Four Physical Principles Shape Our Living World Raghuveer Parthasarathy

A biophysicist reveals the hidden unity behind nature鈥檚 breathtaking complexity

The Sky Is for Everyone The Sky Is for Everyone: Women Astronomers in Their Own Words Edited by Virginia Trimble and David A. Weintraub

An inspiring anthology of writings by trailblazing women astronomers from around the globe

The Language of Mathematics The Language of Mathematics: The Stories behind the Symbols Ra煤l Rojas

A marvelous compendium of mathematical symbols and their fascinating histories

The Little Book of Exoplanets The Little Book of Exoplanets Joshua N. Winn

A concise and accessible introduction to exoplanets that explains the cutting-edge science behind recent discoveries