Levy, Joel

"Physicist Stephen Hawking was a scientist for the modern age. He is as renowned for his theories on time and space as he is for his unique life story. Undeterred by a debilitating illness, he trained his mind to work in a new way to become the leading light in modern science. This . . . researched biography tells Hawking's story, highlighting his scientific breakthroughs and how, despite his struggle with a degenerative condition, he became . . . [a] celebrated and inspiring scientist of his generation"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents a history of music, covering the most famous musicians, major music genres, instruments and sounds, and the artistry of distinctive musical styles"--OCLC.

"Presents a history of music, covering the most famous musicians, major music genres, instruments and sounds, and the artistry of distinctive musical styles"--OCLC.

" . . . explores the writers, futurists, and far-sighted inventors whose visions became realities, from the direct influence of H. G. Wells on the atomic bomb and the tank, to the ambitious prototypes created by inventors ahead of their time, such as Nikola Tesla's remote-controlled drone ship. The history and development of each technology is related in context, exploring the road from . . . fictional representation to real-life technology"--Provided by publisher.

An encyclopedia with information on some of the things people are afraid of, listing everything from the most common to the most bizarre phobias.

Presents a visual guide to food and nutrition. Uses full-color visuals, graphs, illustrations, and side-panels on topics such as flavor, smell and taste, how people digest nutrients, and the importance of water. Includes tips and suggestions on food storage and cooking.

An introduction to the study of psychology; simplifies some key theories by tracking their origins in the writings of prominent thinkers; and poses thought-provoking questions.

Explores the evolution of mathematics from its earliest beginnings to modern breakthroughs.