A chemistry student falls for his teacher and uncovers a centuries-old quest for the elixir of life The morning after the death of his first love, Conrad Aybind

An exploration of one of the most universal human obsessions charts the rise of longevity science from its alchemical beginnings to modern-day genetic intervent

'Ambitious, exciting . . . touches of Don DeLillo' Daily Telegraph 'A Kurt Vonnegut-like satirical touch' New York Times 'Inventive and heartfelt . . . packs a

If you could live forever, would you want to? Both a fascinating look at the history of our strive for immortality and an investigation into whether living fore

Why French women of a certain age are the consummate hostesses, homemakers, and style icons--and how you can be, too. Frenchwomen--particularly those 40 and ove