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Power Systems: Conversations on Global Democratic Uprisings and the New Challenges to U.S. Empire Noam Chomsky explores the most immediate and urgent the future of democracy in the Arab world, the implications of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the European financial crisis, the breakdown of American mainstream political institutions, and the rise of the Occupy movement.
CRISPR: A Powerful Way to Change DNA We can change the world with gene editing—but should we?
Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology An epic account of the decades-long battle to control what has emerged as the world's most critical resource—microchip technology—with the United States and China increasingly in conflict.
Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions Statistics are in news reports, at the doctor’s office, and in every sort of forecast, from the stock market to the weather. There are right and wrong ways to look at numbers, and Downey will help you see which are which.
The Loom of Time: Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China A stunning exploration of the Greater Middle East, where lasting stability has often seemed just out of reach but may hold the key to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century
Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being An electrifying introduction to complexity theory, the science of how complex systems behave—from cells to human beings, ecosystems, the known universe and beyond—that profoundly reframes our understanding and illuminates our interconnectedness.
Music Theory 101: From keys and scales to rhythm and melody, an essential primer on the basics of music theory From classical to hard rock, and jazz to hip hop, music is constantly evolving, but many of the basics have stayed the same. Understanding these basics is key to becoming a successful musician and well-rounded music lover.
Plagues upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History How pathogenic microbes have been an intimate part of human history from the beginning--and how our deadliest germs and biggest pandemics are the product of our success as a species
American Government 101: From the Continental Congress to the Iowa Caucus, Everything You Need to Know About US Politics All you need to know about elections, politics, and government!
The Richest Man in Babylon The Richest Man in Babylon is an early twentieth century classic about financial investment and monetary success. Through a series of enlightening parables set in the heart of ancient Babylon, Clason provided his readers with economic tips and tools for financial success.

Categories → #nonfiction

CRISPR: A Powerful Way to Change DNA We can change the world with gene editing—but should we?

Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology An epic account of the decades-long battle to control what has emerged as the world's most critical resource—microchip technology—with the United States and China increasingly in conflict.

The Loom of Time: Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China A stunning exploration of the Greater Middle East, where lasting stability has often seemed just out of reach but may hold the key to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century

Plagues upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History How pathogenic microbes have been an intimate part of human history from the beginning--and how our deadliest germs and biggest pandemics are the product of our success as a species

American Government 101: From the Continental Congress to the Iowa Caucus, Everything You Need to Know About US Politics All you need to know about elections, politics, and government!

The Richest Man in Babylon The Richest Man in Babylon is an early twentieth century classic about financial investment and monetary success. Through a series of enlightening parables set in the heart of ancient Babylon, Clason provided his readers with economic tips and tools for financial success.