Learn about the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and movements in The Math Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Math in this overview...

A New York Times Notable BookAs late as 1999, women who succeeded in science were called “exceptional” as if it were unusual for them to be so bright. They were exceptional, not because they could succeed at science but because of all they accomplished...

If you think a negative charge is something that shows up on your credit card bill -- if you imagine that Ohm's Law dictates how long to meditate -- if you believe that Newtonian mechanics will fix your car -- you need The Cartoon Guide to Physics to set...

“Weaves science and history into an absorbing exploration of the many ways that plants rise to the challenge of living.” ―Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled LifeAn astonishing window into the inner world of plants, and the cutting-edge science in...

“Fascinating.” ―Jill Lepore, The New YorkerA sweeping history of data and its technical, political, and ethical impact on our world.From facial recognition―capable of checking people into flights or identifying undocumented residents―to automated...

A practical guide to "narrative thinking," and why it matters in a world defined by data.In The Sea We Swim In, Frank Rose leads us to a new understanding of stories and their role in our lives. For decades, experts from many fields―psychologists,...

“A Hacker's Mind…sheds vital light on the beginnings of our journey into an increasingly complex world.” ―Financial TimesIt’s not just computers―hacking is everywhere.Legendary cybersecurity expert and New York Times best-selling author Bruce Schneier...