Public health extremism

Guest post by Maxwell J. Mehlman In a November article for the New England Journal of Medicine, Harvard law professors Michelle Mello and Glenn Cohen argue that in upholding the Affordable Care Act's individual insurance mandate as a tax the Supreme Court "has highlighted an opportunity for passing creative new public health laws.” As a…

Planting the Trees of Life, a science book success story

By Vincent Burke, executive editor Here is the recipe for science book success:  One part brilliant scientist with odd interests, one part great story that has never been told, one part incredible visuals that amaze everyone who views them, one part editor looking for something different to add to his mix of titles. Let’s start…

Holiday Book Blog Sale

Looking for gifts for the booklovers on your list? These featured titles are 40% off the list price through the end of December. To order books simply follow the title links below to our website, add items to your cart, proceed to checkout, and enter promo code HEXY to receive the 40% discount. Polar Bears: A Complete Guide…

Holiday Book Blog Sale

Looking for gifts for the booklovers on your list? These featured titles are 40% off the list price through the end of December. To order books simply follow the title links below to our website, add items to your cart, proceed to checkout, and enter promo code HEXY to receive the 40% discount. Polar Bears: A Complete Guide…