Science, Math, and Engineering Resources
Spring 2018
Schaum’s Outlines: Trigonometry
by Robert E. Moyer and Frank Ayres
This sixth edition features fully-solved problems with step-by-step solutions, examples, and practice exercises in a useful outline format to help increase your understanding of the subject.
Scienceblind
by Andrew Shtulman
Psychologist Shtulman explains how science misconceptions are developed early in life, and our need to dismantle these theories, ignore our false intuition, and reshape our thinking.
Quakeland
by Kathryn Miles
A frightening yet fascinating journey throughout the United States examining the real threat and potential aftermath of devastating natural and human-induced earthquakes.
American Wolf
by Nate Blakeslee
This beautifully told story follows the celebrated life and pack adventures of O-Six, a female wolf reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, while highlighting the continuing struggle between man and environment.
The Secret Life of the Mind
by Mariano Sigman
Dr. Sigman draws from his own expertise and extensive research from many other disciplines to explain the inner workings of the mind, revolutionizing the role neuroscience plays in our daily lives.
Volcanoes
by D. M. Pyle
Experience a vast collection of personal illustrations and first-hand accounts describing the power, awe, and destruction of volcanic eruptions throughout history and around the globe.
Why We Sleep
by Matthew Walker
A leading neuroscientist and sleep expert answers our most important questions on the subject and explains how we can harness sleep’s transformative power to change our lives for the better.
Big Chicken
by Maryn McKenna
Rich with scientific, historical, and cultural insights, this spellbinding cautionary tale shines a light on one of America's favorite foods and shows us the way to safer, healthier eating.
Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals
by Temple Grandin
The revered animal expert offers her unique insights on animal behavior to small-scale farmers of all levels, with practical guidance on handling livestock safely and humanely.
The History of Human Space Flight
by Ted Spitzmiller
Spitzmiller highlights the individuals from all over the world who have dedicated themselves to space exploration, and surveys the many technologies that made space travel possible.
Trees of North America
New York Botanic Garden
A gorgeous reproduction of the landmark volume of American forestry, featuring full color reproductions of the original artwork and capsule summaries of all featured trees.
The Water Will Come
by Jeff Goodel
Highly acclaimed journalist Goodel gives a definitive account of the coming flooding of coastal areas, how and why it is happening, and what it means to us.
Growing a Revolution
by David R. Montgomery
In a reader-friendly style, Montgomery describes the potential devastation of our agricultural practices and gives possible solutions to restoring soil fertility.
The Quantum Labyrinth
by Paul Halpern
This is the story of the unlikely friendship between the soft spoken John Wheeler and the boisterous, cautious Richard Feynman; two physicists who fundamentally recast the notion of time and history.
Secrets of the Human Body
by Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken & Andrew Cohen
A tantalizing glimpse beneath our skin and the secrets that make every ordinary human body extraordinary.
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
In this audiobook read by the author, Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly and provides a sublime introduction to some of the most exciting ideas in astrophysics.
Applied Wildlife Habitat Management
by Roel R. Lopez, Israel D. Parker & Michael L. Morrison
A practical step-by-step guide that offers the basic tools to understand, plan, implement, measure, analyze, and document efforts to improve habitat for wildlife on both public and private lands.
Drawdown
ed. by Paul Hawken
An important resource that offers readers the tools to engage in saving the planet. Providing multiple solutions on climate change, it gives us reason to see this planetary crisis as an opportunity to create a livable world.