Join the outrageous adventures of a Nobel Prize-winning physicist in this New York Times bestseller. In his own unmistakable voice, he recounts trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and Bohr, cracking uncrackable safes guarding nuclear secrets, and even painting a naked female toreador. Feynman's life is an eccentric mix of high intelligence, curiosity, and chutzpah that is not to be missed.

Adventures of a Curious Character

"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"

Explore the wisdom of a great Stoic philosopher with this pocket-sized classic. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, this beautifully-crafted edition features personal reflections by Marcus Aurelius on how to live virtuously in an unpredictable world. Translated by A. S. L. Farquharson and with an introduction by John Sellars, this book showcases the clarity of writing and uprightness that made Aurelius one of Stoicism's finest advocates. Discover his aphorisms on keeping a calm and rational mind even in the face of life's vicissitudes.

Meditations

Explore the fascinating world of human language with this classic book by the world's leading expert on language and mind. Discover how language works, how we learn it, how it changes, and how the brain processes it through engaging humor and wordplay. With its compelling story, this book proves that language is a human instinct wired into our brains by evolution. Winner of the William James Book Prize and Public Interest Award, this updated edition includes the latest scientific advancements in the field.

How the Mind Creates Language

The Language Instinct

Explore the art of living through Robert M. Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Follow the story of a father and his young son on a transformative journey across America's Northwest. This meditative examination of our daily lives offers insightful guidance on improving the way we live.

An Inquiry into Values

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Explore physics through the eyes of Richard Feynman with these timeless and essential lectures. From the basics of Newtonian physics to the complexities of general relativity and quantum mechanics, Feynman's clear exposition and deep insights make this a must-read for anyone interested in the field. These definitive and introductory lectures are not only great for students of physics, but for anyone seeking an inimitable introduction to the world of physics.

The Millenium Edition, Vol. 1

The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Discover the true meaning of courage with this insightful book by Osho. Fear is not something we can avoid, but it's how we face it that shows courage. Osho provides a unique perspective on fear and shares meditation techniques to help readers find the courage to embrace change and the unknown. From authenticity to fulfilling everyday lives, embrace the challenges that come your way with courage and celebrate the opportunities they bring.

The Joy of Living Dangerously

Courage

Explore some of the most absurd hypothetical questions in science and learn the laws of science in action with a touch of humor in this book. Follow Randall Munroe, the creator of the extremely popular webcomic XKCD, as he answers questions like, "What if the moon went away?" and "How dangerous is it to be in a swimming pool in a thunderstorm?" Using computer simulations, declassified military research memos, and other scientific methods, Munroe presents his hilarious and clever responses, leaving readers entertained and enlightened.

Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

What If?

Discover a fascinating exploration of modern social psychology in this book. Delve into topics like terrorism, conformity, politics, race relations, and much more, as Social Animal analyzes the patterns and motives behind human behavior.

The Social Animal

Explore a groundbreaking alternative framework to classical utility theory in Choices, Values, and Frames. This book challenges traditional theories with prospect theory and examines its extensions and applications to diverse economic phenomena and consumer behavior. Discover how framing effects and preferences are constructed in context through new approaches to the standard view of choice-based utility. Editors provide new chapters and a preface to add context to this collection of papers published in diverse academic journals.

Choices, Values, and Frames

This mysterious and beautifully illustrated codex has captivated readers with its unique capacity for revelation. Described as an "encyclopedia of a visionary," this new edition features additional insights from the author and continues to reside in our collective consciousness. The included "Decodex" offers further analysis from various authors.

Codex Seraphinianus

Dive into the personal, social, and scientific world of a renowned physicist, including his adventures in the Manhattan Project and his childhood love for studying nature. Discover his pioneering ideas on future computers and the value of science, as well as his profound explanation of the Challenger space shuttle disaster. This fascinating book will captivate you as much as its author.

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