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Theodore Roosevelt, CEO
7 Principles to Guide and Inspire Modern Leaders
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2012
The newest in Alan Axelrod's celebrated CEO series examines Theodore Roosevelt--typically ranked among the top five US presidents by historians. Following in the vein of his popular Winston Churchill, CEO and Gandhi, CEO, Axelrod provides an unprecedented look at this much-studied figure. In an engaging,...
Lost to Time
Unforgettable Stories That History Forgot
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2010
Stories that history forgot…but readers will remember“The only thing new in the world,” said Harry S. Truman, “is the history you don't know.” In this fresh and fascinating collection of historical vignettes, Martin W. Sandler (author of Resolute and Atlantic Ocean) restores to memory important...
The New York Times Book of Crime
More Than 166 Years of Covering the Beat
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2017
From the archives of The New York Times, 165 years of the most notorious real-life crimes.
For 166 years, The New York Times has been a rich source of information about crime, its reporters racing alongside tabloids to track the shocking incidents that disrupt daily life. This fascinating compilation,...
Great Men Of India
Subhas Chandra Bose
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2013
"This series brings to you the inspiring life stories of people whose lives, work, thoughts and achievements have left indelible marks on the pages of world history.Projecting courage, determination, patriotism, and love for mankind, these people are great role models for children.Simply yet vividly...
The Math Book
From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2011
Math’s infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to the best-selling The Science Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, it covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous...
The Physics Book
From the Big Bang to Quantum Resurrection, 250 Milestones in the History of Physics
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Following the hugely successful The Science Book and The Math Book comes a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thought-provoking entries. In addition to exploring such engaging topics as dark energy, parallel universes, the Doppler effect, the God particle,...
The Alien and the Girl in the Rain
Slakerian Empire, #2
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2016
Curiosity overcomes any moral objections Natalie Cardellini has over meeting an on-line dating match. After all, a cup of coffee and a few minutes of conversation isn’t a lifetime commitment.
Natalie doesn’t have a lifetime. The diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumor gives her less than...
by Dr. Savitri Ramaiah
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2013
"This book gives you a detailed insight into the nature, causes and management of asthma.It is a skilful yet simple presentation of the medical facts about asthma, culled from the knowledge and experience of many doctors and scientists.Buy the book for greater awareness and better control of the ailment.It...
Driven to Extinction
The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Could more than a million species disappear in the 21st century? Written by a leading scientist in the field, Driven to Extinction draws upon fascinating case studies from around the world, providing balanced and well-reasoned insight into the potential impacts of climate change on the diversity of life....
Pot, Inc.
Inside Medical Marijuana, America’s Most Outlaw Industry
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2012
Greg Campbell, coauthor of the bestselling Flawless and Blood Diamonds, presents a compelling, close-up investigation of a hot-button topic: America's schizophrenic attitude to the legalization of pot. Campbell, a suburban father whose biggest vice is a cold beer, seems like the last person who would...
The Engineering Book
From the Catapult to the Curiosity Rover, 250 Milestones in the History of Engineering
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2015
Engineering is where human knowledge meets real-world problems—and solves them. It's the source of some of our greatest inventions, from the catapult to the jet engine. Marshall Brain, creator of the How Stuff Works series and a professor at the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program at NCSU, provides...
Lightning Strikes
Timeless Lessons in Creativity from the Life and Work of Nikola Tesla
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2018
Seventy years after his death, Nikola Tesla has become a rock star. Lightning Strikes examines his complete life and legacy, including Tesla’s profound influence on everything from systems integration to drone warfare. Engineers, entrepreneurs, and academics will find it invaluable not only for...
Growing Up Godless
A Parent's Guide to Raising Kids Without Religion
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
In a nation where religion plays such a big role, how can you raise a child without God? How do you instill morality, answer questions about mortality, and handle believers who expect to get a one-way ticket to heaven by converting you? Deborah Ann Mitchell, who has blogged and written columns on...
A Little Bit of Buddha
An Introduction to Buddhist Thought
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2015
At its heart, Buddhism blossoms from one source: the words and life of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Chad Mercree, a lifetime student of Buddhist philosophy and meditation, reveals in simple language how Buddhism can yield personal growth in the modern world. Because every journey is unique, Mercree...