Brave and revealing, "On The Edge of Insanity" shows what life is like inside an OCD mind. Emily Watson’s struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder begins on the cusp of her adulthood. A bright physics student in a challenging... Read More

The human-machine interface is coming, and this book takes us on a wild tour of our possible future. The term is “techno-optimism,” and "Transcendence" has it in abundance. According to the authors’ view, humans will soon build... Read More

An interesting, readable update on ancient alchemy, this murder mystery will appeal to science, as well as history and literature, buffs. Bringing alchemy into the twenty-first century, "Pearinella" begins with a mysterious woman, the... Read More

This is a fascinating look into a period of Egypt’s history that will intrigue anyone who studies Middle Eastern politics. The ancient history of Egypt is fairly well publicized the world over, and little wonder; flamboyant royal tombs... Read More

Entertaining and well-reasoned, this book will even make skeptics want to believe in UFOs. "From Adam to Omega" by A. R. Roberts is a thorough review of documented UFO phenomena and an argument that alien encounters have influenced the... Read More

This personification of wise trees offers spiritual insight into leading a peaceful, satisfying life. As a wildlife book, "Secret Voices from the Forest" is a deep breath of fresh air. Trees are the main characters in Laura J.... Read More

Presenting an alternate theory of the rise of the human mind, this book will appeal to fans of the ancient Mayan calendar. "The Global Mind and the Rise of Civilization" attempts to explain the development of every human mental... Read More

This comprehensive rundown of the great names in astronomical detection makes for compelling biographical reading. "Starlight Detectives" throws light on the lives of many of astronomy’s greats, from the well-known Edwin Hubble to the... Read More