Winner of the National Jewish Book Award"An important, revealing story, exceptionally well told." —Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post
“David B. Cohen has a lively, enjoyable style, a fund of delightful examples, and a real gift for conveying material in an understandable way.” —David T. Lykken, University of Minnesota
From leading scientists, lawyers, and educators—a decisive rebuttal to those who undermine science in the name of religion.
Renowned for its clear prose and no-nonsense emphasis on core concepts, Statistics covers fundamentals using real examples to illustrate the techniques.
Designed for the introductory calculus-based physics course, Physics for Engineers and Scientists is distinguished by its lucid exposition and accessible coverage of fundamental physical concepts.
Mind Fixers tells the history of psychiatry’s quest to understand the biological basis of mental illness and asks where we need to go from here.
Celebrated poet Li-Young Lee returns with a breathtaking new volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love.
“Magisterial history... one of the most comprehensive histories of modern capitalism yet written.”—Michael Hirsh, The New York Times Book Review
An irreverent survey in comics spanning world history from the birth of Islam to the Byzantine Empire to the Italian Renaissance.
The properties and function of human communication.
Arguably the most original book of the eighteenth century, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman is a pioneering feminist work.
A New York Times Bestseller. A “fascinating” (Thomas L. Friedman, New York Times) look at how digital technology is transforming our work and our lives.