The Body: A Guide for Occupants
Bill Bryson's witty journey through human anatomy reveals how your body creates a million red blood cells every second and why we take this miraculous vessel for granted.
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? An economist turns conventional wisdom on its head by revealing the surprising incentives behind cheating, crime, parenting, and sports.