"An interesting and persuasive account of these accidental friends."

Washington Post Book World

The first systematic presentation of Thomas Jefferson's philosophy, exploring the influences on his thinking and the range of his philosophical perspective.

"Few studies can be considered the equal to this well-written and insightful volume. Highly recommended."

Robert F. Turner, Professor,
University of Virginia; chairman, Jefferson-Hemings Scholars Commission; editor, The Jefferson-Hemings Controversy

"It's just the best book of its kind I have ever read, and I just hugely enjoyed it. Couldn't put it down."

Charlie Munger,
Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation

"Compelling. ...A lively account of the men and their times and a brilliant exposition of the scientific circumstances and significance of their work."

Kirkus Reviews,
STARRED REVIEW 

The story of the people who designed, built, launched, landed, and are now operating the Mars rover Curiosity

"Gripping behind-the-scenes
encounters abound."

Nature

will satisfy your personal curiosity about Mars, its intrepid robotic explorer and the people who made it all work."

New Scientist

A veteran physicist and New York Times bestselling author explains the concept of the multiverse and considers the implications for religion and traditional worldviews.

"[Stenger's] exposition of difficult topics in physics is brilliantly lucid; and his treatment of theologians and their religious beliefs, unfailingly fair. . . . If you are going to read just one book on science and religion, this is that work."

Michael Shermer, author of
The Believing Brain

"As a former minister, John Loftus knows from the inside what's wrong with Christianity. Few people are better qualified to explain to those still in its clutches why they'd do well to leave, and he has assembled a fine team of colleagues to assist him in doing so. This book should convert a high proportion of those with the courage to read it."

Richard Dawkins, author of
The God Delusion

"Erlich...clearly and succinctly explains Syria's current political and military stalemate in this important, informative, and well researched book.... Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the current turmoil in the Middle East."

Publishers Weekly
STARRED REVIEW

 The fascinating story of the improbable technocrat who devised the policies

and financed the strategies that
won World War II

"In a book that will appeal to policy wonks and historians of the era, Moreira reminds us of the work of the principal financial planner of
World War II."

Kirkus Reviews

"Even as an avid reader of Mafia-infused stories and nonfiction, I was surprised by some of the information Hortis offered. . . . Picking up where Goodfellas and The Godfather left off, The Mob and the City is a terrific, informative read."

City Book Review

"Fascinating. . . .As always,
the truth is often more interesting than the fiction."

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