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Once confined to the research laboratory, the genetic engineering of plants is now a big business that is changing the face of modern agriculture. Daniel Charles takes us inside research labs, farm sheds and corporate boardrooms to reveal the hidden story behind this agricultural revolution.

A chronicle of the open source movement and its impact on computing, business, and culture. "Rebel Code" provides a from-the-trenches perspective and looks ahead to how open source is challenging long-held conceptions of technology, commerce, and culture.

America's baby doctor tells the inspiring story behind a half century of caring for, understanding, and championing children

The definitive introduction to the field of human resource development-fully updated and revised for a new generation of teachers, students, and practitioners

"Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change presents the most current theoretical frameworks and practical applications in the field of human resource development. Drawing from the authors' pion"

From the editor of the most influential biotech newsletter comes the most comprehensive investment guide on biotechnology

Drawing on computer science, neurobiology, and evolutionary psychology, this study argues that emotions are not an accident of nature, but are instead the basis of learning and reasoning, and help humans to adapt to a complex, rapidly changing environment.

A page-burning account of intrigue and espionage in the offices and boardrooms of today's corporations

David Thompson entered the race to launch the first constellation of low-earth orbit commercial satellites, with the idea to build his own rockets, satellites and a corporation that could compete with the "big guys". His story is told by Gary Dorsey, who was there reporting from inside.

A practical framework for sparking explosive growth by turning your company into an entrepreneurial powerhouse

For every woman who works with men-an immediately empowering guide to rising above gender politics and succeeding in the workplace.

Timeless business wisdom from the brilliant strategists of ancient Greece and Rome

From impotence to infertility, Viagra to vasectomy, a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide for men of all ages.

An in-depth, easy-to-understand examination of the basic physical laws of nature and how they influence our universe.

An insightful look into the essence of creativity and the connections between the human imagination and the origins of the universe

An insightful look at the science of weather and the human role in climate change.

An in-depth look at hidden prejudices against women in the scientific fields, and how women can overcome them.

"Parker has done an outstanding job of pulling together the current scientific understanding of life on Earth and the possibilities of life elsewhere."- Christopher P. McKay, Research Scientist, NASA Ames Research centre

An accessible overview of the evolution and development of our universe- from the Big Bang to cosmic strings.

A new and revealing examination of life on Earth-from the perspective of its hardiest inhabitants.

Why understanding the numbers behind our personal and collective decisions is essential to surviving in a complex world.

A look at the creation and composition of asteroids and the frightening eventuality of a collision with the earth.

A comparative overview of common images of the universe from world art and folklore and their similarities to our current scientific understanding.

From the co-author of The New Corporate Cultures, a radical suggestion: that there are other indexes to corporate health than quarter-to-quarter shareholder happiness

An exciting exploration of how complexity theory is answering all of our questions about evolution and might even show us how life developed.

The sensational story of the entrepreneurs and corporate raiders who built America's thriving wireless industry

From an expert in the Pacific theater of World War II comes the tragic story of the pilots who fought the last fight of the war during the first hour of peace

This rollicking and panoramic history of Casablanca during the Second World War sheds light on the city as a key hub for European and American powers, and a place where spies, soldiers, and political agents exchanged secrets and vied for control.

The noted civil rights activist uses allegory and historical example to present a radical vision of the persistence of racism in America. These essays shed light on some of the most perplexing and vexing issues of our day: affirmative action, the disparity between civil rights law and reality, the racist outbursts" of some black leaders, the temptation toward violent retaliation, and much more.

A vivid portrait of Boston in the throes of World War I, and three men whose lives were forever changed by it