The Cat's Cradle is a satirical postmodern novel, with elements of science fiction, by the American writer Kurt Vonnegut.
Vonnegut's fourth novel, first published in 1963, in which the author examines key issues of science, technology, the purpose of religion, and the arms race, often using black humor.
"Magicians of Our Time" (1968) by M. Iljin and E. Segal is a popular science book that explains the development of science and technology in an understandable and interesting way.
After finding the alchemical manuscript Ashmole 762, accomplished historian and mediocre witch Diana Bishop embarks on a journey through time with her newly married vampire husband Matthew Clairmont.