books by Jeffrey Kluger

books by Jeffrey Kluger

books:

Jeffrey Kluger

Simplexity: Why Simple Things Become Complex (and How Complex Things Can Be Made Simple)

Jeffrey Kluger

Hyperion, 2008

Fascinating Perspective on the Complexities in Life
If you liked the book Freakonomics, you'll enjoy this one. Also, economics, complexity theory, chaos theory, fractals, evolution, randomness, medicine, the arts, the humanities, politics and several others are touched upon here. Well written, well researched, and each ...

Splendid Solution: Jonas Salk and the Conquest of Polio

Jeffrey Kluger

Berkley Books, 2006

A biography of Dr. Salk and his search for the vaccine
In 2005 the U.S. celebrates its 50th anniversary of the first national polio vaccination program which helped eradicate the disease in this country: it's hard to believe a generation is growing up without ever having known the ravages of polio. New York Times writer ...

Simplexity: The Simple Rules of a Complex World
Jeffrey Kluger

John Murray, 2008

The Apollo Adventure: The Making of the Apollo Space Program and the Movie Apollo 13

Jeffrey Kluger

Pocket Books, 1995

Another Great Apollo Book
After reading Apollo 13(Lost Moon) and seeing the movie I decided to read this book. While it is mostly about the early Apollo missions it also has information on the movie. This is a read for any die-hard Apollo fan. If you are looking for a Book on the Apollo Era ...

Moon Hunters: NASA's Remarkable Expeditions to the Ends of the Solar Systems

Jeffrey Kluger

Simon & Schuster, 2001

Great Book - The best account of US Unmanned space exporation
Don't overlook this book. It is extremely well written and the content held my attention from beginning to end. It is the best account I have ever read regarding the US unmanned space program from the early space race through the Apollo era. The book provides fine ...

Nacky Patcher & the Curse of the Dry-Land Boats

Jeffrey Kluger

Philomel, 2007

An odd book . . .
but I enjoyed it very much. I got my copy on a Wednesday afternoon and finished it around dawn on Friday morning. The characters are not tidy and polished but I cared about them a great deal. The villain was truly villainous, but the hero was remarkably flawed. The ...

Anatomy of an Outbreak : TIME Magazine Cover Story
Jeffrey Kluger

TIME Magazine, 1998

There's a deadly microbe loose on the land, and medical detectives are hot on its trail

Back To The Future : TIME Magazine Cover Story
Jeffrey Kluger

TIME Magazine, 1998

After waiting 36 years, John Glenn at last prepares to return to space. The mission is different, but the man remains the same

Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13

Jeffrey Kluger, James Lovell

Houghton Mifflin, 1994

Good General and Technical Detail About a Near-Disaster in Space
As someone who has been fascinated with space flight since childhood, and who well remembers the real Apollo 13 from his teenage years, I found this book a fascinating reminder of history. However, this book is about much more than the aborted flight of Apollo 13. It ...

Apollo 13

Jeffrey Kluger, James Lovell

Mariner Books, 2006

Read this book!
Sure, watch the movie! However, the book really brings the event closer to the human heart.

Fear Not! : TIME Magazine Cover Story
Jeffrey Kluger

TIME Magazine, 2001

For millions of sufferers, science is offering new treatments--and new hope

Apollo 13 - Das Buch zum Film mit Tom Hanks
Jim Lovell, Jeffrey Kluger

Goldmann Verlag, 1995

Apollo 13
Jim/ Kluger, Jeffrey Lovell

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

The Quest For A Super Kid : TIME Magazine Cover Story
Jeffrey Kluger, Alice Park

TIME Magazine, 2001

Geniuses are made, not born--or so parents are told. But can we really train baby brains, and should we try?