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 George Johnson is an old-fashioned scientist type. In today's world of nanotechnology, abstract scientific experiments such as splitting atoms cost millions and are done by corporations. In his new book, The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments, Johnson revisits a more romantic idea of the scientist, alone in her laboratory, studying the contents of the Bunsen burner. In this Q&A, learn about Johnson's Unix shell program, why he longs to play Go, and find out what Tony Hillerman told him after he turned in his final paper.
 Gary Marcus, author of Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind, describes his new book as a "curmudgeonly yet optimistic guide to all that is clumsy and absurd about the human mind." We know this feeling well. In his Q&A, find out why he doesn't do chess or video games, learn what invaluable lesson his seventh grade Latin teacher taught him, and see why he scoffs at the Geek Test.
 The world is an imperfect place. Scientists such as Heisenberg and Godel taught us that it's impossible to know everything about the physical universe. But according to James Stein, author of How Math Explains the World, such uncertainty has led to bigger scientific breakthroughs, which help explain, for example, why car repairs always take so long. In this Q&A, find out why Stein loves Chicago, his favorite cartoonist, and why his junior high school shop teacher took pity on him. Want even more? Check out Stein's exclusive essay for Powells.com.
Technica Q&A: Lawrence Weinstein  Ever wonder about how many pickles Americans eat each year and how about how long that pile of pickles would measure? Author Lawrence Weinstein ponders such puzzlers in his new book, Guesstimation: Solving the World's Problems on the Back of a Cocktail Napkin, giving equal measure to silly and serious matters. In his Q&A, find out how he scored on the Geek Test, what his favorite blog is, what his childhood career aspirations were, and more.
Technica Q&A: Leonard Mlodinow  Do you make your own luck? Maybe not. Leonard Mlodinow's latest, The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives, is a fascinating study on how the successes and failures in one's life might very well be due to dumb luck — the music of chance, as Paul Auster might say. In this Q&A, read about Mlodinow's tyrannical horticulture teacher, how he discovered his allergic reaction to sulfa, and the plans for his upcoming project with Stephen Hawking.
by William Gurstelle  As tempting as it sounds to spend the afternoon with the two digital puppies wrestling under Lara Croft's wife-beater, nothing is really more entertaining than plain ol' throwing rocks at stuff. Or, better still, shooting said rocks out of a homemade... (read more) Your Price $16.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies 
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by Chris Meyer If youre new to After Effects and want to get up to speed quickly, After Effects Apprentice was created just for you. With 11 core lessons plus a fun final project, youll quickly get into the program and learn how to tap its potential '" whether you want... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your Price $30.00 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Bill Bryson This learned and amusing work covers the origin of the universe to the human genome. A welcome journey with Bryson in typical wise and witty fashion. Recommended by... (read more) Your Price $9.00 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by David Pogue With Leopard, Apple has unleashed the greatest version of Mac OS X yet, and David Pogue is back with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover the operating system with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.5, better known as Leopard, is faster than... (read more) List Price $34.99 Your Price $29.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Michael Ruhlman The only book for home cooks offering a complete introduction to the craft. Charcuterie--a culinary specialty that originally referred to the creation of pork products such as salami, sausages, and prosciutto--is true food craftsmanship, the art of... (read more) Your Price $35.00 (New - Hardcover) check for used and sale copies
by Paul Scherz THE BOOK THAT MAKES ELECTRONICS MAKE SENSEThis intuitive, applications-driven guide to electronics for hobbyists, engineers, and students doesn't overload readers with technical detail. Instead, it tells you-and shows you-what basic and advanced... (read more) Your Price $14.98 (Sale - Trade Paper) check for used copies
by Michio Kaku A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossible (from death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaks) revealing to what extent such technologies might be achievable decades or millennia into the future. One hundred years ago... (read more) Your Price $18.86 (Sale - Hardcover) check for used copies
by Sarah Susanka Whether you're designing a house from the ground up, renovating an existing home, or simply trying to get the most out of your living space, consider Home by Design an indispensable guide. The underlying principles of residential architecture —... (read more) Your Price $8.98 (Sale - Trade Paper) check for used copies
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