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What Books Should We Read? (19)

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Kirsten Sanford

Physics, Math, Chemistry, and Engineering Books

"Cosmos" by Carl Sagan on, well, the cosmos, and "The Code Book" by Simon Singh on the history of the science of secrecy are excellent to...

Started by Kirsten Sanford

14 Oct 23
Reply by Gendou
Kirsten Sanford

Behavioral and Life Science Books

Next up is "The Emperor's New Mind" by Roger Penrose, where it explores consciousness and the mind; this is an excellent book in which Pe...

Started by Kirsten Sanford

8 Oct 5
Reply by PaulaT
Dave Cole

Is this still alive

I have been remiss in visiting this site for some time, but now I see that it seems only that spammers are alive in here, what has happen...

Started by Dave Cole

1 Sep 11
Reply by Dale
J.R. Fleshmen

My first book is now on the market

The Fight for Earth - Defenders of the Human Race and Galactic Heroes. This is an action packed science fiction thriller. Check it out ...

Started by J.R. Fleshmen

0 May 3
Kirsten Sanford

General Science and Science History

"Fabulous Science" by John Waller is an insightful book on how the culture of science creates its own myths in order for scientists to pr...

Started by Kirsten Sanford

21 Apr 30
Reply by David
Kirsten Sanford

Earth and Environmental Science Books

"An Ocean of Air" by Gabrielle Walker, an excellent book on the history of, well, air. Bill Bryson remarked of it "I never knew air could...

Started by Kirsten Sanford

5 Apr 30
Reply by David
Kirsten Sanford

Computers, Information Technology, and Robotics

The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives - Leonard Mlodinow The Age of Spiritual Machines - Ray Kurzweil "Freakonomics" by S...

Started by Kirsten Sanford

13 Apr 30
Reply by David
mamapadawan

What's March/April's book?

I need more time to finish these books - I have two toddlers at home that exhaust me, plus a full time job, plus part time school. One mo...

Started by mamapadawan

1 Mar 7
Reply by PaulaT
Kirsten Sanford

Vote for February/March's Book of the "Month"!

Check out the Behavioral and Biological Sciences book category, and pick your favorite book from the list (If your favorite isn't there, ...

Started by Kirsten Sanford

11 Feb 13
Reply by Kirsten Sanford
Ed Dyer

The State of Science Education in the US

I really enjoyed our Friday chat. As the least knowledgeable person participating I also learned a few things. One very important topic ...

Started by Ed Dyer

1 Feb 10
Reply by Andrew Dutton
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