History & Philosophy

As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to...

Dawkins' brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it....

In The Quantum Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw approach the world of quantum mechanics in the same way they did in Why Does E=mc2? and make fundamental scientific principles accessible - and fascinating - to everyone....

A prescient warning of a future we now inhabit, where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace “A glorious book... A spirited defense of science... From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought.” - Los Angeles...

Read by the author. Will technology change what it means to be human? You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine learning have a daily...

The author of the best seller The Beginning of Infinity, David Deutsch, explores the four most fundamental strands of human knowledge: quantum physics, and the theories of knowledge, computation, and evolution - and their unexpected connections....

In this audiobook, quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili shares essential insights into the meaning and fundamental nature of time.

Audiobook narrated by the author "For those who want to understand what’s happening to them and why grief is so confounding, this is a fascinating and comforting read.” - Oprah Daily NPR SciFri Book Club Pick Next Big Idea Club's "Top 21 Psychology Books of 2022" Behavioral Scientist Notable...

The now-classic Metaphors We Live By changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, authors George Lakoff and Mark Johnson explain, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows us to use what we know about our physical and social experience to...

A bold and all-embracing exploration of the nature and progress of knowledge from one of today's great thinkers. Throughout history, mankind has struggled to understand life's mysteries, from the mundane to the seemingly miraculous. In this important new book, David Deutsch, an award-winning...

The crowning achievement of Dr. John E. Sarno's long and successful career as a groundbreaking medical pioneer....

“Fascinating... A thought-provoking journey into emotion science.” - Wall Street Journal “A singular book, remarkable for the freshness of its ideas and the boldness and clarity with which they are presented.” - Scientific American “A brilliant and original book on the science of...

Militant atheism is on the rise. In response, mathematician David Berlinski, himself a secular Jew, delivers a biting defense of religious thought....

In a rarified world of scientific research, a revolution has been brewing. Its activists are not anarchists, but rather Nobel Laureates in physics and economics and pony-tailed graduates, mathematicians, and computer scientists from all over the world. They have formed an iconoclastic think-tank....

An inspiring new perspective on the science versus religion debate. Can science explain everything? Many people think so. Science, and the technologies it has spawned, has delivered so much to the world: Clean water; more food; better healthcare; longer life....

In these ten absorbing series, award-winning authors Naomi Alderman and Philip Ball and guest presenters Tracey Logan, Kevin Fong, Simon Schaffer and Lindsey Fitzharris take a look at the many amazing events and characters from science's long history. In this collection, which runs close to 23...

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman, from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view of a life in science - a life like no other...

From Schrodinger's cat to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, this book untangles the weirdness of the quantum world. 'A master of making the complex simple' Independent 'Al-Khalili is the ideal guide through [the] mysteries of modern science' New Scientist 'Superb' Guardian Quantum mechanics...

Quantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is so important that it provides the fundamental underpinning of all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no computers, no science of molecular biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering. In...

This volume of Churchill's history ofWorld Ward 2 recounts the dramatic months as the war drew to a close - the normandy landings, the liberation of western Europe....

‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet...

A jaw-dropping exploration of everything that goes wrong when we build AI systems and the movement to fix them. Today’s “machine-learning” systems, trained by data, are so effective that we’ve invited them to see and hear for us―and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are...

The New York Times bestselling author of Darwin’s Doubt presents groundbreaking scientific evidence of the existence of God, based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology. Beginning in the late 19th century, many intellectuals began to insist that scientific knowledge conflicts...

In the vein of Running with Scissors, Playground is the glitzy, glamorous, and surreal true story of a young girl who grew up inside the Playboy Mansion and never learned where the party stopped and the real world began....

THE INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH DR ANTHONY FAUCI, DAME SALLY DAVIES AND DR JIM DOWN For every doctor there is that one patient, whose story touches them in a way they didn’t expect, changing their entire outlook on life. This inspiring and deeply moving book is the...

While we have come a long way toward deciphering the laws of the universe, many physicists still regard time to be one of the greatest unsolved mysteries. On Time provides answers to the questions about time that philosophers and scientists have been asking for millennia, such as whether it has a beginning and an end, why it only points toward the future and not the past, whether it can be stretched and squeezed or even reversed, and whether it is even real.

Why do we still believe in UFOs, despite repeated efforts to dismiss them? For most of the twentieth century, reports of unidentified flying objects were treated as cultural error: cranks, hoaxes, late-night radio. Then, abruptly, the posture changed. The Pentagon released videos it could not...

In Grace in All Simplicity, listeners will delight in Cahn and Quigg's engaging prose and see how the infinite and the infinitesimal are joined. Today, physicists and astronomers are exploring distances from a billionth of a billionth of the human scale to the entire cosmos, and contemplating...

Merge cutting-edge science with deep philosophy to answer your most profound questions about reality, mind, and meaning. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute or a deeply focused evening of intellectual growth, this audio experience transforms complex debates into accessible insights. Explore...

One of Bill Gates's Top Five Book Recommendations The wondrous and illuminating story of humankind's quest to discover the fundamentals of chemistry, culminating in Mendeleyev's dream of the Periodic Table. In 1869 Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleyev was puzzling over a way to bring order to the...

Decode the hidden forces shaping our reality with this mind-expanding guide to chaos theory and systems thinking. Whether you are seeking clarity during your daily commute or deep focus in your downtime, this accessible science audio experience transforms intimidating concepts into intuitive...

Uncover the existential science and philosophy suggesting our universe is a programmed virtual reality simulation. Perfect for your thought-provoking morning commute, this deep dive explores how a wild science fiction trope evolved into a serious debate among physicists and technologists...

Confront the existential mystery of modern science and philosophy: are we living inside a programmed simulation? Perfect for a contemplative commute or late-night deep focus, this mind-bending exploration transforms abstract sci-fi concepts into a rigorous investigation of reality. Prepare for...

Question the very fabric of reality in this mind-bending popular science journey into the simulation hypothesis. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this awe-inspiring exploration transforms deep existential questions into grounded, calm clarity. Step onto the thrilling boundary where...

What did Einstein actually mean by relativity—and why did it change our understanding of the universe? Written for the curious general reader, William F. Hudgings’s *Introduction to Einstein* offers an accessible guide to one of the most revolutionary ideas in modern physics. Avoiding...

Witness the dramatic intellectual history that shattered ancient dogma and ignited the dawn of modern science. Perfect for an enlightening daily commute, this thought-provoking journey transports you to Renaissance Europe's bustling coffeehouses and crowded workshops. Here, rebel astronomers and...

Witness the dramatic natural history of catastrophic eruptions that forged our planet and tested human survival. Perfect for an awe-inspiring commute, this immersive journey transports you deep into Earth's fiery mantle. Experience the suspense of ancient civilizations facing apocalyptic climate...

This military history reveals how an accidental invention transformed ancient warfare into global empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic narrative plunges you into the laboratories of Chinese alchemists and the smoke-filled battlefields that reshaped our modern world. Experience the...

Discover the hidden history of science through the strange experiments and unsung heroes who redefined our reality. Perfect for an educational commute, this awe-inspiring journey trades familiar textbook myths for the messy, human process of accidental discovery. Unwind and satisfy your curious...

Master first principles and systems thinking to decode reality and navigate everyday uncertainty with absolute clarity. Instead of memorizing isolated facts or drowning in the daily news cycle, upgrade your cognitive toolkit during your next commute or focused learning session. Transform...

Trace the awe-inspiring history of science and human progress, from ancient stargazers to modern quantum breakthroughs. Transform your daily commute into a wondrous journey of lifelong learning as you explore the fierce rivalries and bold questions that shaped our understanding of the universe...

A major work of interdisciplinary nonfiction that redefines how we understand life, agency, and intelligence What does it mean to be alive? The slow contortion of a plant toward light, the dive of hawks toward their prey—these are purposeful actions. But where does that purpose come from, and...

Unravel the breathtaking complexity of cosmic history and human evolution in one thrilling popular science adventure. From the explosive birth of matter to the digital frontier of artificial intelligence, this continuous narrative connects physics, biology, and technology without getting bogged...

Unlock the mind-expanding science of quantum physics without complex math in this beginner-friendly audio journey. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxing evening, this narrative exploration transforms confusing theories into vivid, easy-to-grasp concepts. Step into the bizarre subatomic...

Uncover mind-bending scientific breakthroughs that shatter your assumptions about reality, time, and the universe. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this fast-paced exploration delivers brain-boosting stories of maverick researchers who dared to question the impossible. Leave abstract...

Explore the mind-bending physics of time travel and transform how you perceive reality, fate, and the future. Perfect for deep focus or an awe-inspiring commute, this journey bridges ancient mythology with the bleeding edge of quantum mechanics. Trace humanity's existential obsession with...

Explore the epic history of science where the quest to decode physics sparks revolutions and shapes human empires. Perfect for your morning commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this thought-provoking narrative transforms abstract equations into a gripping human drama. Experience the...

Experience the gripping narrative history of ten scientific breakthroughs fueled by human obsession, rivalry, and genius. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking companion for your morning commute or deep intellectual focus, this immersive journey transports you directly into the noisy...

Step onto the frontlines of humanity's desperate battle against deadly pandemics and witness the birth of modern public health. From ancient healers mixing herbs along the Nile to terrified medieval gravediggers facing the Black Death, this immersive historical nonfiction traces our relentless...

Unlock the awe-inspiring history of artificial intelligence, tracking human invention from ancient myth to deep learning. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey demystifies the complex algorithms and big data shaping our reality. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity as you...