In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood and adolescence growing up as a gay black man.

The ten most fascinating experiments in the history of science--moments when a curious soul posed a particularly eloquent question to nature and received a crisp, unambiguous reply. Johnson takes us to those times when the world seemed filled with mysterious forces, when scientists were dazzled by light, by electricity, and by the beating of the hearts they laid bare on the dissecting table. For all of them, diligence was rewarded. In an instant,...

When the woman he loved was diagnosed with a metastatic cancer, science writer George Johnson embarked on a journey to learn everything he could about the disease and the people who dedicate their lives to understanding and combating it. What he discovered is a revolution under way-an explosion of new ideas about what cancer really is and where it comes from. In a provocative and intellectually vibrant exploration, he takes us on an adventure through...

In-depth profiles of the 50 greatest NFL players of all time. Explores the men, moments and circumstances that have shaped the league.

This landmark collection brings together all three of the visionary Logan novels: Logan's Run, Logan's World, and Logan's Search.

When one of their own, Reuben Tishkoff, partners and builds a casino and hotel with double-crossing casino owner Willy Bank in Las Vegas, the last thing he ever wanted was to get cut out of the deal by the loathsome Bank. Bank even goes so far as to finding amusement in Tishkoff's misfortune when the double-crossing lands Reuben in the hospital because of a heart attack. However, Danny and his crew won't stand for Bank and what he's done to a friend....

Four separate stories that take place in a mysterious fifth dimension of imagination.

Earth: 2319. Nuclear holocaust has devastated the planet. Survivors cluster in isolated communities, unaware of the existence of others. The people in the City of Domes lead idyllic lives, until they are killed on their 30th birthday. Logan, a Sandman (elite policeman), escapes this fate with the help of a beautiful member of the underground, Jessica. Together, they search for Sanctuary, a mythical paradise, accompanied by an android, Rem, and pursued...

In a futuristic world where no one lives past thirty, a member of the Death Squad escapes the city to avoid his own death; a plague resulting from germ warfare threatens the world's population and one man wages war against the carriers of the disease; a cop discovers the ultimate recycling project in an overpopulated futuristic world.

Ocean's 11 (127 min): New Year's Eve in Las Vegas. Roulette wheels spin and the champaign fizzes. It's the perfect time to steal a kiss or a $25 chip. But for Danny Ocean and his 10 partners in crime, it's the perfect moment to steal millions. Danny devises a scheme to knock out power to the Vegas strip, electronically rig five big casinos vaults and raid them all at the same time. Ocean's eleven (117 min.): Hollywood's A list stars come together...