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LEWIS DARTNELLThe KnowledgeHow to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a CataclysmOne of the brightest young scientists of his generation provides the key to rebuilding civilization in a post-apocalyptic world: a practical guide that describes the modern technologies we employ and the fundamentals upon which they are built.“A fascinating look at the basic principles of the most important technologies undergird-ing modern society….A fun read full of optimism about human ingenuity.”—The Wall Street Journal PENGUIN PAPERBACK • 352 PAGES • 978-0-14-312704-8 • $17.00

J ERRY A . COYNEFaith vs. Fact: Why Science and Religion Are IncompatibleThe evolutionary biologist shows why the toolkit of science, based on reason and em-pirical study, is reliable, while that of religion leads to untestable conclusions. Citing a national climate in which over half of Americans don’t believe in evolution, Coyne warns that religious prejudices and strictures in politics, education, medicine, and social policy are on the rise—and that mistaking faith for fact poses grave harm to individuals and the planet.VIKING HARDCOVER • 336 PAGES • 978-0-670-02653-1 • $28.95

Why Evolution Is TrueIn this accessible summary of the facts supporting the theory of natural selection, Coyne dispels common misunderstandings and fears about evolution.“In nine crisp chapters...the respected evolutionary biologist lays out an airtight case that Earth is unspeakably old and that new species evolve from previous ones.”—The Boston Globe“The best general explication of evolution that I know of.”—R. C. Lewontin, The New York Review of BooksPENGUIN PAPERBACK • 304 PAGES • 978-0-14-311664-6 • $17.00

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ANDREAS WAGNERArrival of the Fittest: Solving Evolution’s Greatest PuzzleThe renowned evolutionary biologist draws on over fifteen years of research to present the missing piece in Darwin’s theory: the mechanism responsible for evolution’s speed. “Presents a compelling, authoritative, and up-to-date case for bottom-up intelligence in biological evolution.”—George Dyson, author of Turing’s CathedralCURRENT HARDCOVER • 304 PAGES • 978-1-59184-646-8 • $27.95

NOAH STRYCKERThe Thing with FeathersThe Surprising Lives of Birds and What They Reveal About Being HumanUnlocking insights into memory, relationships, game theory, and the nature of intel-ligence itself, Strycker illuminates the world of birds and their connection to humanity. “Turns a shrewd, comparative eye on a succession of bird families to explore what [Strycker] calls their ‘human’ characteristics….An engaging work.”—The EconomistRIVERHEAD PAPERBACK • 304 PAGES • 978-1-59463-341-6 • $16.00

KATHER INE HARMON COURAGEOctopus!: The Most Mysterious Creature in the SeaScience journalist Courage dives into the underwater world of the octopus, revealing fas-cinating facts about these enigmatic creatures, including that the oldest known octopus lived before the dinosaurs; two thirds of an octopus’s brain capacity is spread through its arms; and it can change colors to camouflage itself yet appears to be colorblind.“Courage’s reportage on what the mollusk is teaching us about robotics, invertebrate intelligence, and camouflage is excellent.”—Nature JournalCURRENT PAPERBACK • 256 PAGES • 978-1-61723-014-1 • $16.00

DAVID GEORGE HASKELL The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in NatureHaskell reveals the secret world hidden inside a square meter patch of old-growth Ten-nessee forest, tracing nature’s path through the seasons, bringing its inhabitants to life, and explaining the science that has bound ecosystems together for thousands of years.“In the style of Aldo Leopold, John Muir, and Thoreau, Haskell has captured the beauty and intricacy of evolution….[His] vast knowledge of the forest and all its creatures is the perfect guide to exploring wilderness.”—Greg Graffin, author of Anarchy EvolutionPENGUIN PAPERBACK • 288 PAGES • 978-0-14-312294-4 • $16.00

ROBERT M. HAZENThe Story of EarthThe First 4.5 Billion Years, from Stardust to Living PlanetEarth science professor Hazen calls upon 21st-century discoveries that have revolution-ized geology, enabling scientists to envision Earth’s iterations, from the lava tides of its infancy to the early organisms responsible for the mineral varieties beneath our feet. “With infectious enthusiasm for his subject, Hazen introduces readers to Earth’s defining moments...[and] argues that understanding the interplay between Earth’s geological and biological pasts can help us predict and prepare for the future.”—DiscoverPENGUIN PAPERBACK • 320 PAGES • 978-0-14-312364-4 • $17.00

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SCIENCESTEVEN JOHNSONHow We Got to NowSix Innovations That Made the Modern WorldIn this illustrated volume, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences. Filled with surprising stories of accidental genius and brilliant mistakes—from the French publisher who invented the phonograph before Edison to the Hollywood movie star who helped invent the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—How We Got to Now reveals the history behind everyday objects of contemporary life.

“Johnson is a polymath….[It’s] exhilarating to follow his unpredictable trains of thought. To explain why some ideas upend the world, he draws upon many disciplines: chemistry, social history, geography, even ecosystem science.” —Los Angeles TimesRIVERHEAD HARDCOVER • 304 PAGES • 978-1-59463-296-9 • $30.00RIVERHEAD PAPERBACK • 320 PAGES • 978-1-59463-393-5 • $18.00PAPERBACK AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2015

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JO BOALERWhat’s Math Got to Do With It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire SuccessREVISED EDITION

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JORDAN ELLENBERGHow Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking Mathematics professor Ellenberg puts the power of math in our hands, allowing us to see the hidden logical structures operating beneath the world’s chaotic surface. “Ellenberg’s talent for finding real-life situations that enshrine mathematical principles would be the envy of any math teacher….Part of the sheer...joy of the book is watching the author leap nimbly from topic to topic, comparing slime molds to the Bush-Gore Florida vote, criminology to Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.”—The Washington PostPENGUIN PAPERBACK • 480 PAGES • 978-0-14-312753-6 • $17.00

BARBARA OAKLEYA Mind For NumbersHow to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)“A splendid resource for how to approach mathematics learning….Oakley’s authorita-tive guide is based on the latest research in the cognitive sciences and provides a clear, concise, and entertaining roadmap for how to get the most out of learning. This is a must-read.”—David C. Geary, University of MissouriTARCHER PAPERBACK • 336 PAGES • 978-0-399-16524-5 • $16.95

CHRIST INE McK INLEYPhysics for Rock StarsMaking the Laws of the Universe Work for YouThis journey through the beauty of the organized universe explains the world of phys-ics with clarity, humor, and adventure—without difficult equations or tricky concepts. “Science as performance art....[Shows] how to use physics to perform fancy microphone throws, escape from a sinking car...discover your true identity, stop...spinning your wheels, [and] handle chaos.”—K.C. Cole, author of Something Incredibly Wonderful HappensPERIGEE PAPERBACK • 272 PAGES • 978-0-399-16586-3 • $16.00

JAMES KAKAL IOSThe Physics of SuperheroesSPECTACULAR SECOND EDITION

This update to the hit book on the physics at work in comic books features more heroes, more villains, and more findings from the cutting edge of science. Kakalios expertly ex-plains complex physics concepts, from centripetal acceleration to quantum mechanics.GOTHAM PAPERBACK • 448 PAGES • 978-1-592-40508-4 • $18.00

CHARLES SE I FEVirtual Unreality: The New Era of Digital DeceptionDigital information is a powerful tool that spreads rapidly and is impossible to control—even when that information is a lie. Seife takes on everything from news coverage to online dating to Wikipedia, arming readers with tools for discerning fact from fiction.“Seife, a professor of journalism...and the author of five books on science and math…is a meticulous writer….His portrait is persuasive.”—The Wall Street JournalVIKING HARDCOVER • 256 PAGES • 978-0-670-02608-1 • $26.95PENGUIN PAPERBACK • 256 PAGES • 978-0-14-312767-3 • $16.00PAPERBACK AVAILABLE AUGUST 2015

J IM BELLThe Interstellar Age: Inside the Forty-Year Voyager MissionAn award-winning planetary scientist reveals what drove and continues to drive the extraordinary men and women behind the Voyager spacecraft mission. “Over 35 years after [Voyager] was launched, it’s now sending back data from beyond our solar system. Live the incredible adventure in Jim Bell’s personal yet sweeping and comprehensive account.”—Andrew Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon DUTTON HARDCOVER • 352 PAGES • 978-0-525-95432-3 • $27.95

LEE B I LL INGSFive Billion Years of SolitudeThe Search for Life Among the StarsDrawing on interviews with with the world’s top experts, Billings chronicles the search for exoplanets—including some that could be similar to our own world.“The search for Earth-like worlds orbiting distant stars is...a step in [an] age-old quest....In his compelling, wide-ranging survey, Billings...look[s] at this broader picture, largely through richly textured portraits of some of the giants of the field.”—Scientific AmericanCURRENT PAPERBACK • 304 PAGES • 978-1-61723-016-5 • $17.00

TOM ZOELLNERTrain: Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World—from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest ChiefIn this revelatory account that chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of rail-way technology, from the frigid trans-Siberian railroad to the antiquated Indian Rail-ways to the futuristic MagLev trains, Zoellner presents a stirring story of man’s relation-ship with trains and discusses America’s ambivalence to mass transit.PENGUIN PAPERBACK • 384 PAGES • 978-0-14-312634-8 • $16.00

J IM DWYERMore Awesome Than MoneyFour Boys and Their Heroic Quest to Save Your Privacy from FacebookFour undergrads wanted to build a social network that would allow users to control personal data, but as time and funding ran out, the founders fell victim to bad decisions and hubris. In a story that reaches beyond Silicon Valley to issues about the Internet, Dwyer tells the tale of four young men who tried to protect privacy—and paid the price.VIKING HARDCOVER • 384 PAGES • 978-0-670-02560-2 • $27.95

EDWARD HUMES Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with TrashThe Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist investigates America’s biggest export, its most pro-digious product, and its greatest legacy—trash—to find out what’s in it, how much we pay for it, and how we manage to create so much of it.“[A] romp through the waste stream....An illuminating, entertaining read that ultimately provides...tips for a less wasteful future.”—Jonathan Bloom, author of American WastelandAVERY PAPERBACK • 336 PAGES • 978-1-58333-523-9 • $16.00FREE TEACHER’S GUIDE AVAILABLE AT WWW.PENGUIN.COM/TGUIDES

DAVID EL IOT BRODY & ARNOLD R . BRODYThe Science Class You Wish You Had: The Seven Greatest Scientific Discoveries in History and the People Who Made ThemREVISED EDITION

Revised and updated to include the latest discoveries that are changing the way we view the universe, this new edition explains the milestones of scientific innovation—from Newton’s theory of gravity to Watson and Crick’s revelation of the structure of DNA—and the direct impact these discoveries have on the present and the future.PERIGEE PAPERBACK • 416 PAGES • 978-0-399-16032-5 • $17.00

KATHRYN MILESSuperstorm: Nine Days Inside Hurricane SandyThis first complete moment-by-moment account of Hurricane Sandy, the largest Atlantic storm system ever recorded. Journalist Kathryn Miles takes readers inside the mael-strom, detailing the stories of dedicated professionals at the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service, as well as the work of local meteorologists, scientists, officials, emergency managers, and maritime sailors.DUTTON HARDCOVER • 368 PAGES • 978-0-525-95440-8 • $27.95

KEV IN FONG Extreme MedicineHow Exploration Transformed Medicine in the Twentieth Century“Combines personal stories, dramatic medical history and clear, vivid science writing…[and] presents daring moments in medicine along with lucid explanations of human physiology and of how medical professionals...keep people alive.”—The Washington Post“[Fong] weaves firsthand, nail-biting ER experiences with gripping historical narrative as he recounts 100 years of breakthroughs.”—DiscoverPENGUIN PAPERBACK • 304 PAGES • 978-0-14-312629-4 • $17.00

THOMAS GOETZThe RemedyRobert Koch, Arthur Conan Doyle, and the Quest to Cure TuberculosisCapturing the moment when mystery and magic began to yield to science, The Remedy chronicles the story of how the germ theory of disease became fact, how two ambitious 19th-century men—Robert Koch and Arthur Conan Doyle—were emboldened to reach for something more, and how scientific discoveries evolve into social truths.GOTHAM PAPERBACK • 320 PAGES • 978-1-592-40917-4 • $17.00

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