Quick view Onw Two ThreeÂ…Infinity: Facts and Speculations of Science by George Gamow By one of the leading physicists of the twentieth century, George Gamow's One, Two, Three Infinity is one of the most memorable popular books on physics, mathematics, and science generally ever written, famous for having, directly or indirectly, launched... View Details
Quick view The Great Bridge by David McCullough Celebrating the centennial of the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, here is the classic account of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. View Details
Quick view The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe The first Americans in space--Yeager, Conrad, Grissom, and Glenn--battle the Russians for control of the heavens and put their lives on the line to demonstrate a quality beyond courage, in this classic by Wolfe. View Details
Quick view Listen, Little Man! by Wilhelm Reich Listen, Little Man! is a great physician's quiet talk to each one of us, the average human being, the Little Man. Written in 1946 in answer to the gossip and defamation that plagued his remarkable career, it tells how Reich watched, at first naively,... View Details
Quick view Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum Classic of sea adventure conveys all the excitement of being the first man to sail around the world, alone, in a small boat. One of the great feats of seamanship told in a delightful manner. 67 illustrations. View Details
Quick view The Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger Holden, knowing he is to be expelled from school, decides to leave early. He spends three days in New York City and tells the story of what he did and suffered there. View Details
Quick view Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond In this "artful, informative, and delightful (book)" ("New York Review of Books"), Diamond offers a convincing explanation of the way the modern world came to be and stunningly dismantles racially based theories of human history. View Details
Quick view A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman MacLean Collection of three Western stories, featuring the title piece about the relationship between a father and his two sons, bound together by love and fly fishing. View Details
Quick view The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler Feeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, fifteen-year-old Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her first physical relationship, and her disillusionment with some of the... View Details
Quick view Teen Pregnancy (Paperback) by Pamela McDowell Finding yourself pregnant as a teenager is a scary thing. There are so many issues involved. Yet it is still difficult for teens to talk about sex. This title gives readers assistance in finding other books, Web sites, and organizations that provide... View Details
Quick view Suicide (Paperback) by Rachel Eagen Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24. It is important to understand the forces that can lead to suicide and to know how to help someone at risk. Suicide is a careful discussion of the factors that can lead to suicidal... View Details
Quick view Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Paperback) by Rachel Stuckey This timely title gives young people a better understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and the LGBTQ community. Personal testimonials shed light on the difficulties individuals face coming out and dispel myths of gender stereotypes. Also... View Details