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The Indifferent Stars Above

The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party

by Daniel James Brown ...

From the #1 bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat and Facing the Mountain comes an unforgettable epic of family, tragedy, and survival on the American frontier“An ideal pairing of talent and material.… Engrossing.… A deft and ambitious storyteller.” — Mary Roach, New York Times Book ReviewIn April of 1846, twenty-one-year-old Sarah Graves, intent on a better future, set out west from Illinois ... Read more

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From the #1 bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat and Facing the Mountain comes an unforgettable epic of family, tragedy, and survival on the American frontier“An ideal pairing of talent and material.… Engrossing.… A deft and ambitious storyteller.” — Mary Roach, New York Times Book ReviewIn April of 1846, twenty-one-year-old Sarah Graves, intent on a better future, set out west from Illinois
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How Smart Machines Think

by Sean Gerrish ...

Everything you want to know about the breakthroughs in AI technology, machine learning, and deep learning—as seen in self-driving cars, Netflix recommendations, and more.The future is here: Self-driving cars are on the streets, an algorithm gives you movie and TV recommendations, IBM’s Watson triumphed on Jeopardy over puny human brains, computer programs can be trained to play Atari games. But ... Read more

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Everything you want to know about the breakthroughs in AI technology, machine learning, and deep learning—as seen in self-driving cars, Netflix recommendations, and more.The future is here: Self-driving cars are on the streets, an algorithm gives you movie and TV recommendations, IBM’s Watson triumphed on Jeopardy over puny human brains, computer programs can be trained to play Atari games. But
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Science Year by Year

The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries that Changed the World

by DK ...

Series series DK Definitive Visual Histories
This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you’ll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, ... Read more

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This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you’ll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations,
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If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies

Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All

by Eliezer Yudkowsky, Nate Soares ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | The New Yorker's Best Books of 2025 | The Guardian's Best Books of 2025 | A 2025 Booklist Editors' Choice PickThe scramble to create superhuman AI has put us on the path to extinction—but it’s not too late to change course, as two of the field’s earliest researchers explain in this clarion call for humanity."May prove to be the most important book of our time. ... Read more

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | The New Yorker's Best Books of 2025 | The Guardian's Best Books of 2025 | A 2025 Booklist Editors' Choice PickThe scramble to create superhuman AI has put us on the path to extinction—but it’s not too late to change course, as two of the field’s earliest researchers explain in this clarion call for humanity."May prove to be the most important book of our time.
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The Fourth Intelligence Revolution

The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America

by Anthony Vinci ...

A former senior intelligence officer reveals how espionage is being transformed by a new global intelligence race, driven by AI and competition with China, and how this impacts all of our lives.The new global intelligence competition has brought espionage into our workplaces and our living rooms. Adversaries like China, Iran, and Russia have realized that the human element is the weakest link in ... Read more

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A former senior intelligence officer reveals how espionage is being transformed by a new global intelligence race, driven by AI and competition with China, and how this impacts all of our lives.The new global intelligence competition has brought espionage into our workplaces and our living rooms. Adversaries like China, Iran, and Russia have realized that the human element is the weakest link in
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A Brief History of Intelligence

Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains

by Max S. Bennett ...

“I found this book amazing. I read it through quickly because it was so interesting, then turned around and read much of it again.”—Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow“I've been recommending A Brief History of Intelligence to everyone I know. A truly novel, beautifully crafted thesis on what intelligence is and how it has developed ... Read more

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“I found this book amazing. I read it through quickly because it was so interesting, then turned around and read much of it again.”—Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow“I've been recommending A Brief History of Intelligence to everyone I know. A truly novel, beautifully crafted thesis on what intelligence is and how it has developed
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The Perfectionists

How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World

by Simon Winchester ...

“Another gem from one of the world’s justly celebrated historians specializing in unusual and always fascinating subjects and people.” — Booklist (starred review)The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement—precision—in a superb history that is both an homage and ... Read more

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“Another gem from one of the world’s justly celebrated historians specializing in unusual and always fascinating subjects and people.” — Booklist (starred review)The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement—precision—in a superb history that is both an homage and
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The Soul of A New Machine

by Tracy Kidder ...

Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not ... Read more

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Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not
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Biological War

A Scenario

by Annie Jacobsen ...

**Instant New York Times Bestseller!New York Times Editors' ChoiceOne of People's 15 Most Anticipated Books of SummerThe Next Big Idea Club's July 2026 Must-Read BooksOne of the New York Times Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This SummerSunset Magazine's 15 New Books You Don't Want to MissFrom Annie Jacobsen, the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario, a book on a subjec... ... Read more

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**Instant New York Times Bestseller!New York Times Editors' ChoiceOne of People's 15 Most Anticipated Books of SummerThe Next Big Idea Club's July 2026 Must-Read BooksOne of the New York Times Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This SummerSunset Magazine's 15 New Books You Don't Want to MissFrom Annie Jacobsen, the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario, a book on a subjec...
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The Gecko’s Foot

How Scientists are Taking a Leaf from Nature's Book

by Peter Forbes ...

A cutting-edge science book in the style of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ and ‘Chaos’ from an exciting and accessible voice in popular science writing.Bio-inspiration is a form of engineering but not in the conventional sense. Extending beyond our established and preconceived notions, scientists, architects and engineers are looking at imitating nature by manufacturing 'wet' materials such as spider ... Read more

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A cutting-edge science book in the style of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ and ‘Chaos’ from an exciting and accessible voice in popular science writing.Bio-inspiration is a form of engineering but not in the conventional sense. Extending beyond our established and preconceived notions, scientists, architects and engineers are looking at imitating nature by manufacturing 'wet' materials such as spider
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The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI

How to Think About Artificial Intelligence—Before It's Too Late

by Cory Doctorow ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c... ... Read more

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c...
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Nuclear War

A Scenario

by Annie Jacobsen ...

The INSTANT New York Times bestsellerInstant Los Angeles Times **bestsellerFinalist, Dayton Literary Peace PrizeOne of NPR's Books We LoveOne of Newsweek Staffers' Favorite Books of the YearShortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize**“In Nuclear War: A Scenario, Annie Jacobsen gives us a vivid picture of what could happen if our nuclear guardians fail…Terrif... ... Read more

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The INSTANT New York Times bestsellerInstant Los Angeles Times **bestsellerFinalist, Dayton Literary Peace PrizeOne of NPR's Books We LoveOne of Newsweek Staffers' Favorite Books of the YearShortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize**“In Nuclear War: A Scenario, Annie Jacobsen gives us a vivid picture of what could happen if our nuclear guardians fail…Terrif...
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The New Guys

The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel

by Meredith Bagby ...

The never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 astronaut class, which included the first American women, the first African Americans, the first Asian American, and the first gay person to fly to space. With the exclusive participation of the astronauts who were there, this is the thrilling, behind-the-scenes saga of a new generation that transformed space explorationThe story of NASA’s Astronaut Class ... Read more

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The never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 astronaut class, which included the first American women, the first African Americans, the first Asian American, and the first gay person to fly to space. With the exclusive participation of the astronauts who were there, this is the thrilling, behind-the-scenes saga of a new generation that transformed space explorationThe story of NASA’s Astronaut Class
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Stuff Matters

Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World

by Mark Miodownik ...

In this New York Times Notable Book, "Mark Miodownik, a materials scientist, explains the history and science behind things such as paper, glass, chocolate, and concrete with an infectious enthusiasm."—Scientific AmericanWinner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science BooksWhy is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? These are ... Read more

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In this New York Times Notable Book, "Mark Miodownik, a materials scientist, explains the history and science behind things such as paper, glass, chocolate, and concrete with an infectious enthusiasm."—Scientific AmericanWinner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science BooksWhy is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? These are
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The Origins of Efficiency

by Brian Potter ...

An examination of how production processes—from penicillin to steel to semiconductors—get more efficient over time, and a powerful argument for efficiency as an underrated driver of progress.Efficiency is the engine that powers human civilization. It’s the reason rates of famine have fallen precipitously, literacy has risen, and humans are living longer, healthier lives compared to preindustrial ... Read more

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An examination of how production processes—from penicillin to steel to semiconductors—get more efficient over time, and a powerful argument for efficiency as an underrated driver of progress.Efficiency is the engine that powers human civilization. It’s the reason rates of famine have fallen precipitously, literacy has risen, and humans are living longer, healthier lives compared to preindustrial
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The Unsettling of America (50th Anniversary Edition)

Culture and Agriculture

by Wendell Berry ...

A landmark work of environmental writing that powerfully argues that our estrangement from the land through industrial farming is a cultural and spiritual crisis—now presented in a beautiful fiftieth anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by the authorSince its original publication in 1977, The Unsettling of America has been recognized as a classic of American letters. And it is perhaps more ... Read more

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A landmark work of environmental writing that powerfully argues that our estrangement from the land through industrial farming is a cultural and spiritual crisis—now presented in a beautiful fiftieth anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by the authorSince its original publication in 1977, The Unsettling of America has been recognized as a classic of American letters. And it is perhaps more
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Capsule Calculus

by Ira Ritow ...

Series series Dover Books on Engineering
This brief introductory text presents the basic principles of calculus from the engineering viewpoint. Excellent either as a refresher or as an introductory course, it focuses on developing familiarity with the basic principles rather than presenting detailed proofs.Topics include differential calculus, in terms of differentiation and elementary differential equations; integral calculus, in simple ... Read more

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This brief introductory text presents the basic principles of calculus from the engineering viewpoint. Excellent either as a refresher or as an introductory course, it focuses on developing familiarity with the basic principles rather than presenting detailed proofs.Topics include differential calculus, in terms of differentiation and elementary differential equations; integral calculus, in simple
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Where the Water Goes

Life and Death Along the Colorado River

by David Owen ...

**“Wonderfully written…Mr. Owen writes about water, but in these polarized times the lessons he shares spill into other arenas. The world of water rights and wrongs along the Colorado River offers hope for other problems.” —Wall Street JournalAn eye-opening account of where our water comes from and where it all goes.**The Colorado River is an essential resource for a surprisingly large part of the ... Read more

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**“Wonderfully written…Mr. Owen writes about water, but in these polarized times the lessons he shares spill into other arenas. The world of water rights and wrongs along the Colorado River offers hope for other problems.” —Wall Street JournalAn eye-opening account of where our water comes from and where it all goes.**The Colorado River is an essential resource for a surprisingly large part of the
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Quantum Supremacy

How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything

by Michio Kaku ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. • “Expertly describes and ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. • “Expertly describes and
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The Lever of Riches

Technological Creativity and Economic Progress

by Joel Mokyr ...

In a world of supercomputers, genetic engineering, and fiber optics, technological creativity is ever more the key to economic success. But why are some nations more creative than others, and why do some highly innovative societies--such as ancient China, or Britain in the industrial revolution--pass into stagnation? Beginning with a fascinating, concise history of technological progress, Mokyr ... Read more

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In a world of supercomputers, genetic engineering, and fiber optics, technological creativity is ever more the key to economic success. But why are some nations more creative than others, and why do some highly innovative societies--such as ancient China, or Britain in the industrial revolution--pass into stagnation? Beginning with a fascinating, concise history of technological progress, Mokyr
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It Looked Good on Paper

Bizarre Inventions, Design Disasters, and Engineering Follies

by Bill Fawcett ...

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大腦充電：科學證實，逆轉大腦退化的健康生活對策

Supercharge Your Brain: How to Maintain a Healthy Brain Throughout Your Life

by 詹姆斯．古德溫, James Goodwin ...

Translated by 吳郁芸 ...

預防醫學的一大進展，抗老化、防失智的生活指南科學研究證實，大腦退化不僅可以預防，還可以逆轉　　★Amazon 讀者4.4顆星好評。　　★橫跨：認知科學、心理學、腸道微生物學、營養學、運動學、性學等專業領域，是一本家庭必備、可隨時查詢的大腦保健生活百科。　　★每章有【開箱報報】大腦保健、健腦練習總整理。　　★雙色印刷將重點標示出來，使讀者能迅速掌握本書概要。　　★特別收錄：新冠病毒對大腦的傷害、修復與保健。　　大腦是我們最重要且最複雜的器官。它控制並協調我們的行動、思維和與周圍世界的互動。它是個性的源泉，構成了我們自我的感覺，並塑造了我們人類經驗的方方面面。然而，儘管認知能力下降是我們許多人最大的、長期的健康擔憂，但關於如何照顧我們大腦的實用知識卻仍然不多。　　科學證實，我們的人體—　　從11歲開始老化，35歲開始出現失智的現象　　過去幾十年來最深刻的啟示之一是，老化是一個終身的過程 ... Read more

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預防醫學的一大進展，抗老化、防失智的生活指南科學研究證實，大腦退化不僅可以預防，還可以逆轉　　★Amazon 讀者4.4顆星好評。　　★橫跨：認知科學、心理學、腸道微生物學、營養學、運動學、性學等專業領域，是一本家庭必備、可隨時查詢的大腦保健生活百科。　　★每章有【開箱報報】大腦保健、健腦練習總整理。　　★雙色印刷將重點標示出來，使讀者能迅速掌握本書概要。　　★特別收錄：新冠病毒對大腦的傷害、修復與保健。　　大腦是我們最重要且最複雜的器官。它控制並協調我們的行動、思維和與周圍世界的互動。它是個性的源泉，構成了我們自我的感覺，並塑造了我們人類經驗的方方面面。然而，儘管認知能力下降是我們許多人最大的、長期的健康擔憂，但關於如何照顧我們大腦的實用知識卻仍然不多。　　科學證實，我們的人體—　　從11歲開始老化，35歲開始出現失智的現象　　過去幾十年來最深刻的啟示之一是，老化是一個終身的過程
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Death Comes to Cornwall

A gripping and escapist cosy mystery

by Kate Johnson ...

Series series A Molly Higgins mystery
Shortlisted for the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award category of the Romantic Novel Awards 2021 The perfect holiday destination. The perfect place for murder... Molly Higgins never expected to be caught up in a murder investigation. All she'd hoped for this year was to work hard, save enough money to open her very own café on the Cornish coast and avoid her ex, Conor Blackstone, who ... Read more

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Shortlisted for the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award category of the Romantic Novel Awards 2021 The perfect holiday destination. The perfect place for murder... Molly Higgins never expected to be caught up in a murder investigation. All she'd hoped for this year was to work hard, save enough money to open her very own café on the Cornish coast and avoid her ex, Conor Blackstone, who
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Ctrl + Alt + Chaos

by Joe Tidy ...

***A CrimeReads Best True Crime Book of 2026!**A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ SELECTION!*An immersive, pulse-pounding exposé on the global rise of teenage hackers, offering an insider's portrait of the dark net and the key players who are disrupting corporations, government institutions and our everyday lives**In this gripping true crime narrative, cybersecurity correspondent Joe Tidy reveals that ... Read more

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***A CrimeReads Best True Crime Book of 2026!**A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ SELECTION!*An immersive, pulse-pounding exposé on the global rise of teenage hackers, offering an insider's portrait of the dark net and the key players who are disrupting corporations, government institutions and our everyday lives**In this gripping true crime narrative, cybersecurity correspondent Joe Tidy reveals that
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