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This Explains Everything: Deep, Beautiful, and Elegant Theories of How the World
John Brockman

Drawn from the cutting-edge frontiers of science, This Explains Everything presents 150 of the most deep, surprising, and brilliant explanations of how the world works, with contributions by Jared Diamond, Richard Dawkins, Nassim Taleb, Brian Eno, Steven Pinker, and more.

Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA’s Record-Setting Frequent Fly
Jerry Lynn Ross

The most launched astronaut in history discusses his childhood growing up in rural Indiana, his career in the Air Force, and his time working at NASA, while offering an insider's account of the U.S. Space Shuttle program.

Windows 8: Absolute Beginner’s Guide
Paul J. Sanna

Provides step-by-step instructions and real-world anecdotes of the Windows 8 operating system--including working with files, personalization, security and privacy, and organizing photos and music.

Louis Agassiz: Creator of American Science
Christoph Irmscher

Traces the life and achievements of the famous 19th-century natural scientist who discovered how glaciers form and refuted the ideas of Darwin, describing how he enlisted the American public to collect natural specimens for his museum of comparative zoology, his work training a generation of scientists.

The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs are Smarter than You Think
Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods

Reveals how canine pets have significantly higher levels of intelligence than previously believed, demonstrating how domestication has rendered dogs friendlier and better able to communicate and problem-solve.

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