Presents essays by twenty-five leading science writers, chosen by author Oliver Sacks as the best of the year, covering such topics as the American lobster, Alzheimer's disease, and cosmology.
A compilation of twenty mystery stories written by such American authors as Elmore Leonard, Walter Mosley, James Crumley, Joyce Carol Oates, and others.
A collection of top-selected mystery writing from the past year is culled from a variety of respected sources and offers insight into evolving genre trends.
Presents a collection of twenty-five science and nature essays, originally published in 2005 and selected by editor Brian Greene, including work by writers such as Larry Cahill, Charles C. Mann, Oliver Sacks, and more.
Presents a collection of articles about sports, originally published in 2004 and selected by editor Mike Lupica, including pieces by Bill Plaschke, Ira Berkow, Tom Verducci, Gary Smith, and more.