"If you liked Chaos, you'll love Complexity. Waldrop creates the most exciting intellectual adventure story of the year" ( The Washington Post).In a rarified world of scientific research, a revolution has been brewing. Its activists are not anarchists, but rather Nobel Laureates in physics and economics and pony-tailed graduates, mathematicians, and computer scientists from all over the world. They have formed an iconoclastic think-tank a...

The story of the man who instigated the work that led to the internet—and shifted our understanding of what computers could be.Behind every great revolution is a vision, and behind perhaps the greatest revolution of our time is the vision of J.C.R. Licklider. He did not design the first personal computers or write the software that ran on them, nor was he involved in the legendary early companies that brought them to the forefront of our everyday experience. He was...

"A nuanced, captivating examination of what the near future might have in store." - Kirkus Reviews2042 is a cautionary tale of the future of media wrapped up in a slow-burning thriller.Katherine Tanaka is the head of Corporate Communications at Artemis, the global powerhouse that holds the monopoly on casting, the now dominant form of New Media. Whether it is sports, education, entertainment or, umm, porn, nothing can come close to a cast. Oh, and ...

A Bustle Most Anticipated Book of January 2020“Scalpel sharp.”—Kathy ReichsA young rookie medical examiner. A suspicious case. An underworld plot only she saw coming.From the New York Times bestselling authors of Working StiffFor San Francisco’s newest medical examiner, Dr. Jessie Teska, it was supposed to be a fresh start. A new job in a new city. A way to escape ...

Migrations of Butterflies and Lies by J.M. MitchellIn 1765, Capitan Juan Rivera and a company of men left Santa Fe with orders to find a route into what is now Colorado, to look for gold and silver. He made two trips, found a little silver, and was largely forgotten by history.Over 250 years later, a leather-bound journal is discovered. It claims Rivera wasn't so much forgotten as he had chosen to disappear. He had plans—plans disrupted by a Comanche raid, but not ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is a collection of charming short stories to read to your children at bedtime including:RED PAINTA BIRD'S TAILMAGNOLIA COTTAGETO LEAD US HOMEAbout the author:Dorothy Mitchell was born in a small village in Yorkshire just before the Second World War. She remembers they were hard times.Dorothy now lives in Evesham in Worcestershire and she has written over a dozen children's stories and hi...

The Knowing the Bible series is a new resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God's Word. Each 12-week study covers one book of the Bible and is made up of four basic components: (1) Reflection questions designed to help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) "Gospel Glimpses" highlighting the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) "Whole-Bible Connections" showing how a given passage connects to the Bible's overarching story of redemption culminating ...

A practical, point-of-care companion for the wards—backed by Harrison’s trusted expertiseHarrison's Guide to Inpatient Medicine: Common Internal Medicine Diseases and Workups bridges the gap between dense medical school textbooks and quick-reference pocket guides, providing a structure to help medical students, interns, and residents navigate the transition from the classroom to the bedside with practical inpatient protocols for the wards...

It was an April day in the South—not windy and blustering, with the remembrances of March still clinging about it, but warm and lovely, mild and balmy, with spring beauty and promise of good over everything. The grass was springing everywhere, and the buds on the trees were bursting into blossom, and one could gather tender leaves and delicate sprays of white and hold them with the tender, caressing touch which we give to all that heralds spring. It was a good day to breathe the soft, mild...

"Advanced Toy Making for Schools" by David M. Mitchell is a comprehensive guide designed to inspire educators and students alike in the art of toy making. The book emphasizes creativity and hands-on learning, providing detailed instructions for crafting a variety of toys using simple materials. It encourages the development of practical skills while fostering imagination, making it an invaluable resource for teachers looking to incorporate engaging projects into their curriculum. The proje...

“Quite simply, it may be one of the most unique novels of the twenty-first century to date. I am not being overzealous. Mr. Mitchell has tackled the main themes of all our lives: love and loss, life and death, loneliness and friendship, free will and fate, faith and doubt, good and evil, justice and redemption, suffering and grief, power and corruption, hope, and identity. There are many lessons to be learned in this novel. It is sometimes pretentious. It is jittery. It is unique.” “I have...

Ranger Jack Chastain returns in Killing Godiva's Horse, set in national parks on opposite sides of the world. Drawn into battle by a man trying to start a western lands rebellion, Jack is sent to Kenya to hide until the storm passes and finish the research of a scientist killed by rhino poachers. While there, he hears something shocking, a campfire revelation that pitches Jack into a dangerous investigation of a ruthless rhino horn buyer. But Jack's life in New Mexico comes unraveled, forc...