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Author: Paul Nahin
The modern radio is a wonder, and behind that magic is mathematics.
In “The Mathematical Radio,” Paul Nahin explains how radios work, deploying mathematics and historical discussion, accompanied by a steady stream of intriguing puzzles for math buffs to ponder.
Beginning with oscillators and circuits, then moving on to AM, FM, and single-sideband radio, Nahin focuses on the elegant mathematics underlying radio technology rather than the engineering.
“Deep Life” takes readers to uncharted regions deep beneath Earth’s crust in search of life in extreme environments, and reveals how astonishing new discoveries by geomicrobiologists are aiding the quest to find life in the solar system.
Tullis Onstott provides an insider’s look at the pioneering fieldwork that is shining new light on Earth’s hidden biology, a subterranean biosphere thriving with rare and exotic life forms.
Author: David Damrosch
Literary studies are being transformed today by the expansive and disruptive forces of globalization. More works than ever circulate worldwide in English and in translation, and even national traditions are increasingly seen in transnational terms.
In “Comparing the Literatures,” David Damrosch integrates comparative, postcolonial, and world-literary perspectives to offer a comprehensive overview of comparative studies and its prospects in a time of great upheaval and great opportunity.
In “Negotiation: The Game Has Changed,” legendary Harvard Business School professor Max Bazerman, a pioneer in the field of negotiation, shows you how to negotiate successfully today by adapting proven negotiation principles and strategies to the challenging new contexts you face—from negotiating across cultural and political differences to trying to reach
an agreement over Zoom or during a supply chain crisis.
Author: Amor Towles
“A Gentleman in Moscow” is a work of historical fiction by American author Amor Towles and set in Russia in the 1920s.
The story follows Count Alexander Rostov, a Russian aristocrat placed under house arrest in Moscow’s Hotel Metropol after the Bolshevik Revolution.
Despite his confinement, Rostov adapts to his surroundings with dignity and determination.
Towles, known for his bestselling novels “Rules of Civility” and “The Lincoln Highway,” published “A Gentleman in Moscow” in 2016. He drew inspiration from his experiences in luxury hotels, particularly one in Geneva in which some guests were permanent residents.
One of the book’s strengths is Towles’ exploration of the human experience. Through Rostov’s eyes, readers witness the changes in Russia that shaped social life.
Towles keeps the story centered on Rostov’s journey, highlighting the challenges of life under house arrest.
The author’s vivid descriptions bring the Hotel Metropol to life, with its ornate interiors and hidden corners serving as the backdrop for Rostov’s daily adventures. He maintains his aristocratic lifestyle while engaging with the world beyond his confinement.
While many have rated the novel as worthy of four stars, some critics have found it slow-paced. Reviewer Rohan Singh Jora said: “This book is eloquently written with the author’s sophisticated knowledge of a true gentleman. Although well-written, some chapters are monotonous and slow-paced.”
However, the book offers a profound look into human psychology, resilience, and hope. Towles’ writing makes the story captivating and leaves a lasting impression on readers.
“Scars and Stripes” shows us how wars leave a legacy of human suffering. It’s hard to describe Eugene Red McDaniel’s struggle in enduring the horrors of being one of the most brutalized prisoners of war.
When his plane was shot down over the skies of Vietnam, McDaniel would be captured and spend six agonizing years as an inmate in Hanoi Hilton.
His captors used barbaric and sadistic torture techniques on him, but McDaniel remained a source of hope and strength for his fellow prisoners.
In this book, a whole new generation of Americans will come to understand the power of prayer, belief, and devotion to God had in sustaining McDaniel during his six years as an inmate in Vietnam.
