Marcus Weber

A spectacular and humorous guide to the physics of everyday life—perfect for readers of Storm in a Teacup and The Disappearing Spoon. Why do bridges sway in the wind? Why do doorknobs sometimes produce a shock? Where does lightning actually come from—and more importantly, what should we do if we’re suddenly surrounded by it? The Ups and Downs of Physics explores the physics of the world around us: from dropped cell phone calls to falling objects, radioactivity, alternating currents, and humidity. The book also examines the ethical implications of scientific decision-making by recounting cases such as the Challenger disaster and the Goiânia radioactive accident. And while physics can sometimes cause us problems, the underlying principles are elegant and fascinating—and with this book, we can learn how to harness them to our advantage. Told in a charming, conversational voice by the husband-and-wife duo Marcus Weber, a celebrated physicist, and Judith Weber, an acclaimed science communicator, this book interweaves fascinating facts about pistol shrimp and electrostatic charge with chatty stories and experiments readers can try at home. Marcus and Judith discuss everything from a cycling holiday in Cuba, to a cracked window in their home, to figuring out why an experiment they designed for a science television show damaged the iPhone of a famous celebrity …Who knew physics could be so much fun!?

Three deadly sins take center stage in this street anthology by some of Urban Books's most popular authors. Book 1: Lust by Treasure Hernandez Amira James has always had everything she ever wanted: the home, the clothes, and the rich lawyer daddy. However, there is a fire deep inside of her that wants more. So, when Daddy's case hits a roadblock, Amira is kidnapped, drugged, and gets thrust into an underground sex club. However, her descent into lust won't come without consequences. Book 2: Murder by Katt After the unexpected death of her mother, Sierra "Fire" Thompson embarks on a path of revenge and redemption. However, she'll never be the same when she learns why her mother was killed and who orchestrated it. Her journey leads her on a path of murder and greed . . . one she might not come back from. Book 3: Greed by Marcus Weber Being the daughter of a kingpin would be a dream to most. However, being spoiled like a princess means nothing to Taina Capello. All she wants is the attention of a father who gives all his attention to work. That is what pushes her into the arms of her own personal Prince Charming. He makes her feel loved, wanted, and seen. Only . . . her Prince Charming has a deadly secret, and it will send her entire world crashing down at her feet.

Three of Urban Books' bestsellers have joined forces to tell a sinful tale chronicling the lust, violence, and cunning of street life. Lust by Treasure Hernandez Amira James has always had everything she ever wanted: the home, the clothes, and the rich daddy. However, there was a fire deep inside of her that wanted more and more . . . and more. So when she stumbles across the entrance of an underground sex club, she welcomes the new kind of high. Secretly, out of the gaze of the watchful eye of her prominent lawyer father, Amira slips deeper and deeper into this new and exciting life, taking on the name Lust and enjoying every ride. However, when her father loses a big case, and his debt comes back to bite, it's Amira who will end up with teeth marks. Greed by KattJamia Greedy is the niece of Jamaul Greedy, the leader of an organized crime group in Chicago. He's the only father she's ever known since her own father was mysteriously murdered when she was a child. Her lavish life comes to a halt when Jamaul is critically wounded and is put on life support. His son, Adron takes over the game. But when it becomes clear to Jamia that Adron doesn't want her around, she begins to undo a web of lies weaved by the ones who are supposed to love her most. In the end, she learns that it's her life in the middle of a fight fueled by greed and power. Can she make it out alive? Wrath by Marcus WeberHell hath no fury like Candace "Wrath" Davis. Seeing her mother ruthlessly killed at the ripe age of ten turned her cold inside. After that, the streets were the only thing that kept her warm, especially with all of the blood on her hands. Some called her a monster, but the people who paid her to clean up their messes called her the Calvary. It isn't until she rekindles the flame of an old love interest that she thinks of putting her guns down. However, everything that glitters isn't gold. While she's falling in love, someone else is just getting closer to their target.

Philly Girl 2 will have you re-evaluating the bonds of friendship and love. It will make you think twice about chasing street money, as loyalty is put to the test with drugs, murder, sex, and mayhem in the mix. This quick thriller will make your jaw drop. Born and raised in the slums of West Philadelphia, Rita is no stranger to the street life. In fact, she indulges in the fast life, getting money from selling drugs just as hard as the men she competes with. It's no surprise that her financial growth bring on the drama of having to protect her money from the many wolves bred in the city of Philly. But Rita has no idea what she's getting herself into when she falls for a man she met only 24 hours ago. Rita doesn't know the true meaning of loyalty before she meets Dave, a man who, when it comes down to it, would choose loyalty first and make love work second. That's a decision he will have to make when it turns out the woman he's falling in love with is also the woman he is supposed to kill.

There's a saying that if you come from my part of town, you're from around the way. Urban Books bestsellers Treasure Hernandez and Marcus Weber bring readers a fast-paced look at the lives of some street-smart women who think they know it all. Do they have what it takes to survive on the streets? Caught Between a Good Boy and Bad Boy by Treasure Hernandez: Kiesha Simmons is that girl. She graduated top of her high school class and was captain of her step team. She's about to start college at Howard University and is presently doing an internship with the top realtor in her city. She's had a good life so far, but there's one thing she has to do before she takes off for college in the fall -- and that's lose her virginity. She just has to decided who is going go to be the lucky guy: her boss's son or the local thug rapper. Lost and Found by Marcus Weber: Maria Santiago is on her way from Albany, New York, to Atlanta, Georgia, when her Greyhound bus stops over for a two-hour layover at the Port Authority in Manhattan. She takes a stroll through the city and accidentally witnesses a drug deal going bad. All the men are killed, and Maria scoops up the briefcase full of drugs and a gun, making her way back to the bus station and back on her bus. Arriving in Atlanta, she finds that her grandmother is about to lose her house, and Maria goes up on a mission selling the drugs to save her family. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies, and finds a love that will last her the rest of her short life.

Philadelphia's kingpin is a queen with a tragic past, this is her story of survival and strength from the beginning... Just as every superhero has an origin story, so does every drug dealer who holds the title "kingpin." Before all of the hood fame, fancy cars, nice clothes, lavish homes, luxurious vacations, and loads of money, Sarita Powell had to go through the mud. She experienced the heartbreak of her mother's death when she was a little girl; pain from the abuse she endured at the hands of the very person she'd hoped would keep her safe; and confusion about the many family secrets and lies that one day would show their ugly face. It wasn't until all of these hardships were behind her that Sarita found herself in a position of power, strength, and respect. She is the woman she never imagined she could become. This is the origin of a true dope girl who took Philadelphia by storm in the period of one summer.

Antonio Roberts and Paige Tillary are from vastly different backgrounds, so when they meet and fall in love, it won't be easy. Family secrets, power, money, fame, and love are the ties that bind in this emotionally charged street tale. Antonio, born of an affair between a beautiful Bronx hairdresser and an infamous head of a powerful crime syndicate, lost his mother at a young age only to meet the millionaire father he never knew he had. Bitter over his life of struggle on the streets of the Bronx, he rejects this newfound family connection and the envious brothers who had lived the life Antonio only used to dream about. Antonio made his way out of the hood through a successful career in the NBA, only to find himself ousted from the league and left with no way of maintaining his lifestyle. After he finds out he has been duped out of millions by his lifelong best friend, Antonio is forced to turn to the father who never claimed him. Paige came from money. Private schools, trips around the world, and extravagant shopping sprees were all part of her upbringing. Her father is a well-respected politician who is not happy when his daughter falls in love with a man who represents everything the senator despises. But Paige's father harbors many secrets of his own, including one that will soon rock his family to the core. In spite of their own marital issues, Paige's parents try to exert pressure on her to leave Antonio. She lets love guide her, and despite her parents' threats to disinherit her, she marries Antonio anyway. When secrets, lies, and ties to a dangerous criminal underworld cause their opposing worlds to collide, the young couple is torn between their love for one another and their competing family loyalties.