Shelfology Book Pairing

The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

by Malcolm Gladwell

The phenomenal international bestseller on the revolutionary power of honing your gut instinct 'Mesmerizing' Time An art expert instantly spots a fake. A cop decides whether to shoot. A psychologist accurately predicts a couple's future in minutes. This book is about those moments when we 'know' something without knowing why. It shows that honing your instincts could change the way you think about thinking forever. 'Trust my snap judgement, buy this book: you'll be delighted' David Brooks, The New York Times 'Fiendishly clever' Evening Standard 'Provocative, fascinating, radical' Fergal Byrne, Financial Times

The beauty and mystery of the cosmos explained with clarity and awe in this international bestseller

by Brian Greene

Modern physics made thrillingly accessible. A landmark in science communication, The Elegant Universe introduces readers to string theory - the bold idea that everything in the universe is made of tiny vibrating strands of energy. With lucid storytelling and analogies drawn from everyday life, physicist Brian Greene explains the concepts of relativity, quantum mechanics and multidimensional space with unmatched elegance. This book doesn’t just teach physics; it invites readers to feel wonder at the mathematical harmony underlying reality. Shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize, it remains one of the most popular science books ever written - ideal for those captivated by cosmology, time, and the search for a unified theory of everything. Pulitzer Prize finalist ‘Compulsively readable’ New York Times