The story of the discovery of supersymmetry is a fascinating one, unlike that of any other major development in the history of science. This engaging book presents a view of the process, mainly in the words of people who participated. It combines anecdotal descriptions and perso…
Discusses the meaning of depression and the many and various impacts on the brain of SSRI antidepressants, including their dangers, side effects, and the difficulties of withdrawal.
In the 1980's, James Gleick's Chaos introduced the world to complexity. Now, Albert-Laszlo Barabasi's Linked reveals the next major scientific leap: the study of networks. We've long suspected that we live in a small world, where everything is connected to everything else. Indee…
Linked: the new science of networks
We've long suspected that we live in a small world, where everything is connected to everything else. Indeed, networks are pervasive--from the human brain to the Internet to the economy to our group of friends. These linkages, it turns out, aren't random. All networks, to the gr…
The ultimate business dictionary
The ultimate business dictionary
The ultimate business dictionary
"The Ultimate Business Dictionary draws from the unique database of resources, information, and data assembled for the landmark reference and international bestseller, Business: The Ultimate Resource. From "AAA" to "Z score," the Dictionary offers the most comprehensive coverage…
The fascinating recollections of one of the most brilliant and controversial scientists of the 20th century. . The story of Edward Teller is the story of the twentieth century. Born in Hungary in 1908, Teller witnessed the rise of Nazism and anti-Semitism, two world wars, the Mc…