Books
The life sciences revolution is transforming our world as profoundly as the industrial and information revolutions did in the last two centuries. FT Press Science is the newest imprint from Pearson, and is committed to publishing scientific and health related books that discuss issues sometimes deemed controversial, ranging from genetics to global warming. FT Press Science captures the excitement and promise of the new life sciences, bringing breakthrough knowledge to every professional and interested citizen. We publish tomorrow’s indispensable work in genetics, evolution, neuroscience, medicine, biotech, environmental science, and emerging scientific fields. We hope to help you make sense of the future, so you can live it, profit from it, and lead it.
It Takes a Genome
- Discover the genetic "mismatches" that are driving increases in major diseases, including AIDS, Alzheimer's, cancer, and diabetes.
- Get "inside" the human genome, and learn the surprising and subtle ways in which it really works.
- By Greg Gibson, a pioneer in the rapidly emerging science of evolutionary quantitative genomics.
Lies, Damned Lies, & Science
- Objective, balanced techniques for thinking about everything from diet and drugs to climate change.
- Identifying and getting past the biases of politicians, lobbyists, marketers...and even some scientific and medical professionals.
- By scientist Dr. Sherry Seethaler, one of the world's most respected and innovative science educators.
The Root of Thought
- From fruit flies to Einstein: the amazing role of glial cells in thinking, dreaming, and the health of your brain.
- Glial cells as "adult stem cells": how they keep your brain growing and adapting throughout your life.
- Breakthrough ideas that may lead to treatments for brain cancer, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's, Lou Gehrig's disease, and more.
Chips, Clones, and Living Beyond 100
- Preview the biosciences revolution that will change your life - and just might save it!
- Discover how tomorrow's bioscientific research will profoundly impact your health, family, investments, and career.
- Get the truth about the latest research in areas ranging from stem cells and gene therapy to proteomics and personalized medicine.
Shrimp: The Endless Quest for Pink Gold
- In the spirit of best-sellers like Cod and Salt, an amazing history of the sea’s #1 delicacy!
- Shrimp sex, shrimp wars, and shrimp economics: the remarkable stories behind the shrimp you eat.
- Meet the shrimp you wouldn’t dare to eat: shrimp that are powerful enough to break aquarium glass!
- By two of the nation’s leading nature writers, Jack and Anne Rudloe.
Pictures of the Mind
- A stunning illustrated guide to your brain: visual proof that you can take control of your mind, and improve your life!
- The latest discoveries in cognitive neuroscience: how your brain can heal, change, grow, & improve & how you can become happier!
- Why your brain is more flexible than ever imagined & why researchers are more optimistic than ever about curing brain disease & damage!