Basic Books
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As Gods: A Moral History of the Genetic Age
$35.00 Read moreThe thrilling and terrifying history of genetic engineering
In 2018, scientists manipulated the DNA of human babies for the first time. As biologist and historian Matthew Cobb shows in As Gods, this a
- Author: Cobb, Matthew
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 464
- Publish Date: November 15, 2022
- ISBN10: 1541602854
- Language: English
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Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets
$30.00 Read moreWith beautiful illustrations and a detailed map, Sun Moon Earth has everything you need to get ready for the next solar eclipse.
On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will experience an awe-inspir- Author: Nordgren, Tyler
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 264
- Publish Date: September 13, 2016
- ISBN10: 0465060927
- Language: English
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Feynman’s Tips on Physics: Reflections, Advice, Insights, Practice
$18.99 Add to cartFeynman’s Tips on Physics is a delightful collection of Richard P. Feynman’s insights and an essential companion to his legendary Feynman Lectures on Physics
With characteristic flair, insight, and h- Author: Feynman, Richard P.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: January 29 2013
- ISBN10: 0465027970
- Language: English
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The Gilded Page: The Secret Lives of Medieval Manuscripts
$30.00 Add to cartA breathtaking journey into the hidden history of medieval manuscripts, from the Lindisfarne Gospels to the ornate Psalter of Henry VIII
“A delight–immersive, conversational, and intensely visual, ful
- Author: Wellesley, Mary
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: October 12 2021
- ISBN10: 1541675088
- Language: English
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The Last Emperor of Mexico: The Dramatic Story of the Habsburg Archduke Who Created a Kingdom in the New World
$30.00 Read moreThe true operatic tragedy of Maximilian and Carlota, the European aristocrats who stumbled into power in Mexico–and faced bloody consequences.
In the 1860s, Napoleon III, intent on curbing the rise o- Author: Shawcross, Edward
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: October 19 2021
- ISBN10: 1541674197
- Language: English
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The Magic of Math: Solving for X and Figuring Out Why
$19.99 Add to cartThe world’s greatest mental mathematical magician takes us on a spellbinding journey through the wonders of numbers (and more)
“Arthur Benjamin . . . joyfully shows you how to make nature’s numbers d- Author: Benjamin, Arthur
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: September 06 2016
- ISBN10: 465096212
- Language: English
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The Greeks: A Global History
$35.00 Read moreA sweeping history of the Greeks, from the Bronze Age to today
More than two thousand years ago, the Greek city-states, led by Athens and Sparta, laid the foundation for much of modern science, the a- Author: Beaton, Roderick
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 608
- Publish Date: November 02 2021
- ISBN10: 1541618297
- Language: English
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Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live
$17.99 Add to cartA natural history of the wilderness in our homes, from the microbes in our showers to the crickets in our basements
Even when the floors are sparkling clean and the house seems silent, our domestic d- Author: Dunn, Rob
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: October 01 2019
- ISBN10: 1541618300
- Language: English
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Gene Machine: The Race to Decipher the Secrets of the Ribosome
$19.99 Add to cartA Nobel Prize-winning biologist’s “engaging and witty” (Forbes) memoir tells the riveting story of his race to discover the inner workings of biology’s most important molecule
Everyone has heard of- Author: Ramakrishnan, Venki
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: September 26 2023
- ISBN10: 1541604490
- Language: English
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Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on It
$18.99 Read moreA fun yet provocative look at the importance of staying curious in an increasingly indifferent world
Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering- Author: Leslie, Ian
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: December 01 2015
- ISBN10: 0465097626
- Language: English
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The Trainable Cat: A Practical Guide to Making Life Happier for You and Your Cat
$19.99 Add to cart“I have to hand it to Bradshaw and Ellis: Once you suss out their basic cat-training philosophy, their methods totally work.” — Slate
We often assume that cats can’t be trained, and don’t need to be- Author: Bradshaw, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: October 10 2017
- ISBN10: 046509371X
- Language: English
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Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids: Why Being a Great Parent Is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think
$18.99 Add to cartWe’ve needlessly turned parenting into an unpleasant chore. Parents invest more time and money in their kids than ever, but the shocking lesson of twin and adoption research is that upbringing is much… [more below]
- Author: Caplan, Bryan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: May 08 2012
- ISBN10: 0465028616
- Language: English
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Reading the Rocks: The Autobiography of the Earth
$18.99 Add to cartTo many of us, the Earth’s crust is a relic of ancient, unknowable history. But to a geologist, stones are richly illustrated narratives, telling gothic tales of cataclysm and reincarnation. For more … [more below]
- Author: Bjornerud, Marcia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: October 31 2006
- ISBN10: 0465006841
- Language: English
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Barred: Why the Innocent Can’t Get Out of Prison
$30.00 Add to cartA groundbreaking exposé of how our legal system makes it nearly impossible to overturn wrongful convictions
Thousands of innocent people are behind bars in the United States. But proving their inno- Author: Medwed, Daniel S.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: September 20 2022
- ISBN10: 1541675916
- Language: English
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China: A History
$24.99 Add to cartAn authoritative account of five thousand years of Chinese history
Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the co- Author: Keay, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 608
- Publish Date: December 06 2011
- ISBN10: 0465025188
- Language: English
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The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling
$19.99 Add to cartFully revised, updated, and expanded, this modern classic will teach you to use the art of storytelling to persuade, motivate, and inspire in life and business
Anyone seeking to influence others must f… [more below]- Author: Simmons, Annette
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: October 08 2019
- ISBN10: 1541673492
- Language: English
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True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear
$30.00 Add to cartFrom choosing the right pair of eyeglasses to properly coordinating a shirt, tie, and pocket square, getting dressed is an art to be mastered. Yet, how many of us just throw on, well, whatever each mo… [more below]
- Author: Boyer, G. Bruce
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: September 08 2015
- ISBN10: 0465053998
- Language: English
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The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us about Life After Loss
$19.99 Add to cartIn this thoroughly revised and updated classic, a renowned psychologist shows that mourning is far from predictable, and all of us share a surprising ability to be resilient
The conventional view of gr… [more below]- Author: Bonanno, George A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: November 05 2019
- ISBN10: 1541699378
- Language: English
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The Alchemy of Growth: Practical Insights for Building the Enduring Enterprise
$18.95 Add to cartGrowth unleashes benefits beyond the economic. It revitalizes organizations and invigorates the people in them, creating energy, a sense of purpose, and the glow of being on a winning team. Like the a… [more below]
- Author: Baghai, Mehrdad
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: June 30 2000
- ISBN10: 0738203092
- Language: English
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Free Market: The History of an Idea
$32.00 Read moreFrom a MacArthur “Genius,” an intellectual history of the free market, from ancient Rome to the twenty-first century
After two government bailouts of the US economy in less than twenty years, free mark
- Author: Soll, Jacob
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: September 06, 2022
- ISBN10: 0465049702
- Language: English
