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Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things by Dr. Dan Ariely. Paperback – September 17, 2024. 320 pages

Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events by Robert J. Shiller. Paperback – September 1, 2020. 408 pages

Earth in Human Hands: Shaping Our Planet's Future by David Grinspoon. Hardcover – December 6, 2016. 544 pages

Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto by Alan Stern and David Grinspoon. Paperback – May 21, 2019. 320 pages

The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos by Brian Greene. Paperback – Illustrated, November 1, 2011. 443 pages

The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality by Brian Greene. Paperback – February 8, 2005. 592 pages

The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene. 25th Anniversary Edition. 496 pages

Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant. Hardcover – Illustrated, April 24, 2017. 240 pages

From the renowned theoretical physicist and national bestselling author of The God Equation comes the first book-length exploration of the most exciting development in modern physics: the theory of 10-dimensional space. "Among the best of its genre to appear in recent years...What a wonderful adventure it is, trying to think the unthinkable!" —The New York Times Book Review The theory of hyperspace, which Michio Kaku pioneered, may be the leading candidate for the Theory of Everything that Einstein spent the remaining years of his life searching for. Great product!

In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia—How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?—and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos. or all who loved To Infinity and Beyond, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Cosmos: Possible Worlds, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The epic story of the greatest quest in all of science—the holy grail of physics that would explain the creation of the universe—from renowned theoretical physicist and author of The Future of the Mind and The Future of Humanity. When Newton discovered the law of gravity, he unified the rules governing the heavens and the Earth. Since then, physicists have been placing new forces into ever-grander theories.   But perhaps the ultimate challenge is achieving a monumental synthesis of the two remaining theories—relativity and the quantum theory. This would be the crowning achievement of science, a profound merging of all the forces of nature into one beautiful, magnificent equation to unlock the deepest mysteries in science: What happened before the Big Bang? What lies on the other side of a black hole? Are there other universes and dimensions? Is time travel possible? Why are we here?   Kaku also explains the intense controversy swirling around this theory, with Nobel laureates taking opposite sides on this vital question. It is a captivating, gripping story; what’s at stake is nothing less than our conception of the universe.   Written with Kaku’s trademark enthusiasm and clarity, this epic and engaging journey is the story of The God Equation.

From the acclaimed author of Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space—an authoritative and accessible guide to the most alluring and challenging phenomena of contemporary science. "[Levin will] take you on a safe black hole trip, an exciting travel story enjoyed from your chair’s event horizon.” —Boston Globe         Through her writing, astrophysicist Janna Levin has focused on making the science she studies not just comprehensible but also, and perhaps more important, intriguing to the nonscientist. In this book, she helps us to understand and find delight in the black hole—perhaps the most opaque theoretical construct ever imagined by physicists—illustrated with original artwork by American painter and photographer Lia Halloran. Levin takes us on an evocative exploration of black holes, provoking us to imagine the visceral experience of a black hole encounter. She reveals the influence of black holes as they populate the universe, sculpt galaxies, and even infuse the whole expanse of reality that we inhabit. Lively, engaging, and utterly unique, Black Hole Survival Guide is not just informative—it is, as well, a wonderful read from first to last.

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy. Paperback – November 16, 2010. 272 pages

THE MIND-BENDING CULT CLASSIC ABOUT A HOUSE THAT’S LARGER ON THE INSIDE THAN ON THE OUTSIDE • A masterpiece of horror and an astonishingly immersive, maze-like reading experience that redefines the boundaries of a novel. ''Simultaneously reads like a thriller and like a strange, dreamlike excursion into the subconscious." —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times   "Thrillingly alive, sublimely creepy, distressingly scary, breathtakingly intelligent—it renders most other fiction meaningless." —Bret Easton Ellis, bestselling author of American Psycho   “This demonically brilliant book is impossible to ignore.” —Jonathan Lethem, award-winning author of Motherless Brooklyn One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years Years ago, when House of Leaves was first being passed around, it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper, parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet. No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story would soon command. Starting with an odd assortment of marginalized youth—musicians, tattoo artists, programmers, strippers, environmentalists, and adrenaline junkies—the book eventually made its way into the hands of older generations, who not only found themselves in those strangely arranged pages but also discovered a way back into the lives of their estranged children. Now made available in book form, complete with the original colored words, vertical footnotes, and second and third appendices, the story remains unchanged. Similarly, the cultural fascination with House of Leaves remains as fervent and as imaginative as ever. The novel has gone on to inspire doctorate-level courses and masters theses, cultural phenomena like the online urban legend of “the backrooms,” and incredible works of art in entirely unrealted mediums from music to video games.   Neither Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Will Navidson nor his companion Karen Green was prepared to face the consequences of the impossibility of their new home, until the day their two little children wandered off and their voices eerily began to return another story—of creature darkness, of an ever-growing abyss behind a closet door, and of that unholy growl which soon enough would tear through their walls and consume all their dreams. Physical Condition: No Defects" House of Leaves: The Remastered Full-Color Edition

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. Paperback – October 7, 2014. 384 pages

The Design Of Future Things by Don Norman. Paperback – May 12, 2009. 239 pages

The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded Edition by Don Norman. Paperback – Illustrated, November 5, 2013. 368 pages

Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini Ph.D. Paperback – June 5, 2018. 432 pages

Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B Cialdini PhD. Hardcover – May 4, 2021. 592 pages

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Paperback – October 1, 1998. 320 pages

The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy by Michael Lewis. Paperback – Illustrated, December 3, 2019. 256 pages

The Premonition: A Pandemic Story First Edition by Michael Lewis. Hardcover - May 4, 2021. 320 pages

Who Is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis. Hardcover – March 18, 2025. 272 pages