Chris Young

Experience a captivating story that explores humanity's tenacity and determination for survival. When a catastrophic event threatens Earth, nations come together to devise a plan for humanity's survival in outer space. But unanticipated dangers and complications put the mission at risk, leaving only a handful of survivors. Thousands of years later, humanity's descendants embark on a new journey to a transformed Earth. Neal Stephenson's Seveneves is a masterpiece of speculative fiction that combines science, philosophy, technology, psychology, and literature to offer a thrilling and thought-provoking vision of the future.

Michel Bras, renowned chef and talented photographer, invites readers into his world of emotion and wonder through his innovative cuisine. His dishes are a reflection of his life and encourage simplicity, inviting readers to discover the joy of cooking. This book is not just a culinary portrait, but an invitation into Bras' world and a chance to experience the rare flavors he captures through his camera lens.

Discover the fascinating science behind the food we eat with this kitchen classic, hailed as a "minor masterpiece" by Time magazine. Written by Harold McGee, On Food and Cooking is the ultimate guide for food lovers and professional chefs alike, exploring the origins of our food, what it's made of, and how cooking transforms it. This new, fully revised and updated edition features expanded content, over 100 new illustrations, and the latest insights into traditional and modern methods of food production. Delight in the science of flavor and learn tips for selecting the best ingredients with this invaluable and fascinating compendium of basic information about cooking and eating.

This biography covers the first 58 years of Winston Spencer Churchill, the adventurer, soldier, aristocrat, and statesman whose courageous vision guided the destiny of Imperial Britain during troubled times. It explores the captivating story of a remarkable man who looms today as one of the greatest figures of the 20th century.

Discover how the second law of thermodynamics governs all natural change. Acclaimed chemist and science writer P. W. Atkins explores this simple principle of energy transformation, tracing its impact from steam engines to the nuclear age. Atkins presents vivid examples, ideas, and images to convey this important concept, without relying on mathematics.