Absinthe & Flamethrowers

by William Gurstelle

Written for reasonable risk takers who want to add excitement to their lives, this edgy combination of science, history and DIY projects explains why danger is good for you and details the art of living dangerously.

Against Medical Advice

by James Patterson

In this heartrending, ultimately triumphant true story, James Patterson presents Cory, who embarked on a 12-year journey to find a cure for the uncontrollable tics and frightening symptoms that dominated his life.

Alexander the Great

by Philip Freeman

Alexander conquered lands from Greece, Egypt and Iraq to Iran, Afghanistan and India before his death at the age of 32. This lively biography offers new insights into the leader and the world that shaped him.

The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics

by James Kakalios

Classic sci-fi ideas inform this delightful tour of the quantum framework—including everything from Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle to spintronics—and the real-life modern-day wonders it has made possible.

American Gods: The 10th Anniversary Edition

by Neil Gaiman

The 10th Anniversary Edition of the multiple award-winning novel, complete with a new introduction by the author and 12,000 words of additional text, including one brand-new scene written specifically for this edition.

Angels & Demons

by Dan Brown

If you loved The Da Vinci Code, you must read Dan Brown’s earlier book, Angels & Demons, which features the first appearance of Harvard professor and hero, symbologist Robert Langdon investigating the Illuminati.

Apocalypse Not

by John Greer

For almost 3,000 years, apocalypse prophecies have been a part of human culture. Here is a lively look at predictions about the end of the world, from the prophecies of Nostradamus to the belief in apocalypse in 2012.

Apollo

Featuring 80 iconic images from the Apollo lunar missions, a fascinating exploration of the astronaut as photographer.

The Appeal

by John Grisham

All rise for another of John Grisham’s courtroom dramas! In The Appeal, attorneys Mary Grace and Wes Payton take on a big corporate polluter—and win. But what price will they pay for the victory?

Armageddon Science

by Brian Clegg

How likely is it that science will trigger the end of the world? Explore the reality of these dangers—from nuclear destruction to the latest possibilities for annihilation—and discover the real people behind the science.