Book of the Month

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Apr/26

The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human

Siddhartha Mukherjee

Winner of the 2023 PROSE Award for Excellence in Biological and Life Sciences and the 2023 Chautauqua Prize! 

Named a New York Times Notable Book and a Best Book of the Year by The Economist, Oprah Daily, BookPage, Book Riot, the New York Public Library, and more!

In The Song of the Cell, the extraordinary author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Emperor of All Maladies and the #1 New York Times bestseller The Gene “blends cutting-edge research, impeccable scholarship, intrepid reporting, and gorgeous prose into an encyclopedic study that reads like a literary page-turner” (Oprah Daily).
 

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Lillian D. Beltaos
Mar/26

Quantum Mechanics: A Complete Introduction

Alexandre Zagoskin

Quantum Mechanics: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place.

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Dr. Elaine Beltaos-Kerr
Feb/26

Electrifying the Rural American West: Stories of Power, People, and Place

Leah S. Glaser

In “Electrification of the Rural American West” stretching from the 1930s to the 1950s/1960s Glaser has produced an intensive study on how rural spaces came to have electricity. 

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Dr. Ruth Ramirez
Jan/26

Our Magnetic Earth -- The science of geomagnetism

Ronald T. Merrill

A winning primer for anyone who has ever struggled with a compass or admired a ragged V of migrating geese, Our Magnetic Earth demonstrates that education and entertainment need not be polar opposites.

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Robert Litschel
Dec/25

The Magic of Math: Solving for x and Figuring Out Why

Arthur Benjamin

The world's greatest mental mathematical magician takes us on a spellbinding journey through the wonders of numbers (and more)

"Arthur Benjamin . . . joyfully shows you how to make nature's numbers dance." -- Bill Nye (the science guy)

 

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Dr. Angela Beltaos
Nov/25

VTOL Aircraft (Vertical Take-Off and Landing)

J.F. Coplin

Learn about VTOL aircraft. In 1928 Nikola Tesla filed a patent with an initial design of a VTOL. This particular design has not been used in the design of today's VTOL's but Nikola Tesla's genius and foresight showed the way!

Marko Srnic
Oct/25

Thales of Miletus for Beginners: Understanding the Father of Western Philosophy

Hunter Sullivan

Imagine unlocking the secrets of the universe by delving into the mind of the man who started it all.

This book takes you on a journey through time, straight to the origins of rational thought. This isn’t just another history book—it's your gateway to understanding the ideas that shaped the world.

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Lillian D. Beltaos
Sep/25

A Life Electric: A story of Nikola Tesla

Azadeh Westergaard

Exploring his groundbreaking inventions against the backdrop of his private life, A Life Electric introduces Nikola Tesla to young readers unlike ever before. Azadeh Westergaard's lyrical debut brings compassion and humanity to the legacy of the brilliant inventor, while the esteemed illustrator Júlia Sardà deftly brings him to life.

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Karolina Ugljesic
Aug/25

Wireless Communications

Andrea Goldsmith

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the underlying theory, design techniques and analytical tools of wireless communications, focusing primarily on the core principles of wireless system design. 

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Djordje Srnic
Jul/25

A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence

Michael Wooldridge

From Oxford's leading AI researcher comes a fun and accessible tour through the history and future of one of the most cutting edge and misunderstood field in science: Artificial Intelligence
 

Lydia Emanuel
Jun/25

Classical Electromagnetism

Jerrold Franklin

This book, a bit advanced fo a non-physicist, is nonetheless a classic, and is recommended to anyone who wants to understand the concepts of electromagnetism clearly!...A true classic!

 

Dr. Angela Beltaos
May/25

The Analysis of Mind

Bertrand Russell

Let Russell be your guide as you unveil the mysteries of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Prepare to emerge from this intellectual adventure not only with a wealth of knowledge but also with practical insights that enrich your understanding of yourself and the captivating realm of human nature.

Lillian D. Beltaos