Physics & Astronomy
A hands-on approach to quantitative reasoning in the life sciences
A cosmic perspective on carbon—its importance in the universe and our lives
A world-renowned physicist seeks gravity’s true nature and finds wisdom in embracing its force in her life
A graduate-level introduction to the interface between particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology
A scientist’s inspiring vision of our return to the Moon as humanity’s next thrilling step in space exploration
One of today’s leading astronomers takes readers inside the decades-long search for the first galaxies and the origin of starlight
A brief guide to the real science of interstellar travel
A fresh look at electricity and its powerful role in life on Earth
The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated
Mixing memoir and visionary science, a leading astrophysicist’s groundbreaking personal account of her life and ideas
A breathtaking account of how the surrounding cosmos impacts life on Earth
Power, Speed, and Form is the first accessible account of the engineering behind eight breakthrough innovations that transformed American life from 1876 to 1939—the telephone, electric power, oil refining, the automobile, the...
A pocket-style edition based on the New York Times bestseller
A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees
An essential companion to the New York Times bestseller Welcome to the Universe
An essential companion to the New York Times bestseller Welcome to the Universe
How scientists through the ages have conducted thought experiments using imaginary entities—demons—to test the laws of nature and push the frontiers of what is possible
A biophysicist reveals the hidden unity behind nature’s breathtaking complexity
An inspiring anthology of writings by trailblazing women astronomers from around the globe
A concise and accessible introduction to exoplanets that explains the cutting-edge science behind recent discoveries