books
A primer on the infinite of knowledge waiting to be learned.
Transport yourself to other worlds and states of mind.
Some books had a profound influence on Einstein’s thinking and theories.
The Canadian professor has an extensive collection posted on his site.
Quoth the parrot — “Squawk! Nevermore.”
The gem lapis lazuli is the source of luminescent blue in manuscript illustrations.
Explore McLuhan’s theory on print culture and its influential hold over civilization.
The best-selling author tells us his methods.
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The stories we tell define history. So who gets the mic in America?
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The controversy around the Torah codes gets a new life.
Hawking, who died in March, answers questions like “Is there a God?” and “Is time travel possible?” in his final book, which is available today.
James Patterson on teaching kids to read.
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His book warns us of the dangers of mass media, passivity, and how even an intelligent population can be driven to gladly choose dictatorship over freedom.
The states with golden stars on them are extra intriguing.
Man Booker prize winners Olga Tokarczuk and her translator Jennifer Croft on maps that lead nowhere, plasticized anatomies, and humor across national borders.
America isn’t immune to attempts to remove books from libraries and schools, here are ten frequent targets and why you ought to go check them out.
Recent books that are sure to add to your intelligence.
The scientific quest for immortality is predicated on the belief that evidence may already exist in the form of Near-Death Experiences and reincarnation.
Get lost in a good book. Time and again, reading has been shown to make us healthier, smarter, and more empathic.
What’s it like to be a minority in America? To find out, read a book written by one.
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Research shows the groups have different tastes when buying science books. For the most part.
Author Jonathan Safran Foer on the two surprising qualities successful writers need.
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Not only is religion just as bad as an infectious disease, Mr. Dawkins also says it is a form of child abuse.
What the average person in the Westernized world considers to be a big problem is rarely aligned with reality.