Most Popular Books by Steve Jones

Connecting students'' everyday experiences to different academic disciplines, Catalyst uses a variety of readings as a springboard for writing.

« CE N’ÉTAIT PAS TANT LA MUSIQUE qui comptait pour moi que le besoin de me sentir appartenir à un groupe, une bande, n’importe quoi ; c’est ça que je voulais. Les supporters des QPR, les skins ou les teddy boys, il me fallait quelque chose. Pour vous dire à quel point ça me travaillait, j’ai même essayé d’être hippie pendant un certain temps – à l’époque où je barbotais dans toutes les boutiques de King’s Road, on pouvait me voir traîner en pantalon à pattes d’eph’, chaussures compensées et grand manteau afghan. C’est ce que faisaient les jeunes de l’époque, ils expérimentaient n’importe quoi pour trouver leur identité, mais moi je n’avais pas d’environnement stable ni d’estime de ma personne et j’étais donc libre d’aller plus loin que tous les jeunots normaux. »

-¿Hay una explicación científica detrás de las famosas plagas de Egipto? ¿Y de la edad de Matusalén? ¿Y de tantos otros sucesos que tomamos por milagrosos? -La Biblia es sometida a examen con todo el rigor de la ciencia, dejando aparte la fe, para separar la realidad del mito. -Con ilustraciones de William Blake que dan vida a la tensión entre las creencias y los hechos. -Un ensayo ameno para los amantes de la antropología, la historia o la ciencia, sean creyentes o no.

In "A Light Shines In Woodside"(c), Jemyle lives in a housing project with his mother and five siblings. Like many children in similar circumstances, Jemyle faces the obstacles of peer pressure while trying to succeed in school. A general comparison is made between children who are proactive in learning and those who are not as determined. Can Jemyle survive the challenges of living in a housing project and succeeding in school, or will he be impacted by some of the negative influences in his environment?

La genetica es la ciencia mas nueva. No se sabia casi nada de la herencia hasta hace mas de un siglo, y lo que descubrio Mendel por aquel entonces se utilizo para justificar la eugenesia y el racismo. En la actualidad, la genetica se encuentra en pleno auge y se ha descubierto la secuencia completa del ADN, que compone los 60.000 genes activos necesarios para formar un ser humano. Este libro nos conduce desde Mendel hasta el mapa del genoma humano y el tratamiento de las enfermedades hereditarias. Nos muestra como se descubrio el ADN y explica como algunos genes pueden actuar en su propio beneficio tanto como a favor de sus portadores. Nadie puede permitirse desconocer el funcionamiento de la genetica y, guste o no, algunos de nosotros nos veremos obligados a tomar decisiones eticas en las que intervenga esta ciencia. Este libro nos proporciona la informacion necesaria para hacerlo.

Bob Bloomfield''swhole life changed when his little brother Tom was tragically killed in an accident. Now a ruthless corporate partner at Fitz-Simmons & Bloomfield Entertainment Management, with a "materially rich, spiritually empty" existence, Bob has done enough living for two. But then the impossible happens. A seemingly ordinary phone allows Bob to connect to the past ... and speak with his twelve-year-old self. And his calls back through time are creating real changes in the present. Which leaves Bob with two questions- Can he prevent his brother''s death? And will he like the world he''s created if he does?

What does the Bible say about the right to self-defense? While the 2nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms, Christians are guided by a higher law - the law of God. The Bible is certainly not silent on this subject. "Stand Your Ground" lays out the foundation for self-defense found in the Old Testament, the New Testament and the example of Jesus in a concise, yet thorough manner. At the same time, common objections to Christian self-defense are considered and overcome.

While writing this book, Steve Jones had beside him the coral brooch that his sea captain grandfather brought back across the Indian Ocean as a gift for his wife. This simple object is a starting point for a dazzling narrative that touches on a number of the most important issues facing us today. Following in the footsteps of Darwin and Captain Cook, Jones reveals what coral has to tell us about the human genome project, cloning, and the possibility of a cure for cancer and genetic diseases; what insights it can offer us into the future of trade in oil and other forms of carbon; how it is linked to the fluctuations in weather patterns that have lead to destruction along the coasts of the Americas and the Far East. Finally, Jones considers what coral - exploited and destroyed in many ways and under siege from climate change - tells us about the likely future of the planet and humankind: it is a warning that both may be close to the point of no return. CORAL: A PESSIMIST IN PARADISE is an inspired, eclectic book that links science with history, literature, politics and myth. It belongs to a vivid tradition of thinking and writing about humankind and its place in nature.

Veteran mountain bike author Steve Jones explains why and how his technique works and offers a wealth of important information, including: how to perfect the art of braking; how to navigate different terrain such as sand, rock, and mud; and the secret to cresting long, steep climbs.

THE SINGLE HELIX brings to life a vast diversity of subjects, united under the banner of scientific truth - the universal solvent that brings clarity to almost all the mysteries of the world we live in. Scientists are trained to know ever more about even less but here Steve Jones sets out deliberately to explore subjects in which he is emphatically not an expert (although his favourite snail, the single Helix of his title, does poke in a tentacle here and there). His insatiable curiosity and enthusiasm as he sheds light on unexpected corners of knowledge combine to produce science writing at its very best. From chaos in the heavens to the fight against creationism, from optical illusions in tartan to the mathematics of elections and what rules the sex lives of cats THE SINGLE HELIX is a scientist''s look at sciences other than his own -and as a result its author has been forced to make the complicated simple enough for even a biologist to understand.

READ THE BRILLIANTLY FUNNY, ONE-OF-A-KIND PAGE-TURNER FROM AUTHOR AND BELOVED TV PRESENTER, STEVE JONES ''Sensational. I loved it. An absolute thrill ride'' John Niven ''Spectacular. Terminally Kill reads like Richard Osman with more blood. A tale of morality, mortality and what happens when a life takes you beyond breaking point'' Tony Parsons ---- Ray might be about to die. But he''s sure as hell not going quietly . . . Former policeman Ray ''Sugar'' Leonard is no stranger to bad breaks. But even Walter White never had to open up and share his feelings with a bunch of misfits like Ray''s chemotherapy group: a giant God-bothering Welsh bouncer, a sharp-suited wannabe Wolf of Wall Street, and a misanthropic, potty-mouthed little old lady. Compared to that lot, getting mugged on his way home from the clinic was almost a relief. But Ray is not your average victim. And when his training kicks in and his would-be attacker winds up dead, he wonders, who else might be equally deserving of such summary justice? After all, he''s got cancer, what''s he got to lose? Then Ray lets slip his new philosophy to the group and it soon becomes clear that he''s not the only one with murder in mind . . . ---- READERS ARE LOVING TERMINALLY KILL ''A mixture of life lessons and friendships with some murders, tears and laughter thrown in for good measure. If you''re going to read any book, make it this one!'' ***** Reader Review ''Ray was such a brilliant, brilliant character. I loved him from the start. I don''t know how to describe Terminally Kill other than it''s fantastic'' ***** Reader Review ''Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! I absolutely love this book'' ***** Reader Review PRAISE FOR STEVE JONES: ''Joyously unpredictable, clever and witty'' RUTH JONES ''Funny, fast-paced and moving'' SATURDAY LIVE ''Very funny ... echoes of Nick Hornby'' YOU''RE BOOKED

Connecting students'' everyday experiences to different academic disciplines, Catalyst uses a variety of readings as a springboard for writing.

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How long will you wait to live your dreams? Maybe you''re just starting out and are unsure where to invest your time and energy. Maybe you''ve started and stopped so much already that your fallback plan has become the only plan. Maybe you''ve simply lost touch with your creative self. In Hollywood Confidential, Steve Jones shares his twelve secrets to success accrued from working alongside some of today''s most powerful voices in entertainment. Known for production successes such as Jennifer Lopez''s first holiday visual and the Oprah Winfrey Network''s record-breaking #1 docuseries Black Love, Steve knows the endurance and optimism it takes to pursue your passion. In Hollywood Confidential, he dishes out inspiration from his two-decade L.A. career and what he has learned from the megastars he''s worked with and admired. Inside you''ll find: Practical suggestions for silencing your inner critic, making the most of failures, and giving yourself permission to shine Motivating ideas to help you live out your purpose, extracted from the case studies and success stories of twelve of Hollywood’s top actors and personalities that Steve has produced in TV/Media, or interviewed on his platform including Issa Rae, Tabitha Brown, Regina King, Angela Bassett, and more Affirmations to keep you going as you cast a vision for who you want to become Thought-provoking questions for reflection at the end of every chapter Strategies for anyone dreaming of moving out of the shadows, into the spotlight and leading role of their life Full of unforgettable wisdom and powerful perspective from industry leaders, Hollywood Confidential is the perfect gift for: Those who are looking to discover their purpose in life Everyone who has a dream to live their best, most authentic life The self-made creative looking to make their mark on the world Anyone eager to break into the entertainment or music industries Fans of Steve Jones’s popular event series Hollywood Confidential Readers who enjoy anecdotes and advice from today''s industry leaders It''s time to take your place at the center of your life''s stage. Hollywood Confidential is the jolt of encouragement you need to embrace your creative self, your biggest dreams, and your innate desire to live a fulfilled, satisfying life.