Science

If you're looking for a layman's guide to the universe, this is it. Penrose's book is comprehensive, well-written, and full of beautiful insights into the workings of our world as we know it. This is basically the history of physics in one volume, and while it's hefty, it's well worth its weight in gold. Easily the best book on physics I have ever read. —MM

A great book that challenges the long-held Chomsky model of language development, Kenneally reports on all the fascinating developments in linguistic research. Studies done by cognitive scientists, biologists, geneticists, and animal researchers provide intriguing clues as to how, where, and when language developed. A mind-bending read! —MM