Category Archives: science

Incognito

Posted on December 19, 2011 by smellincoffee

Incognito: the Secret Lives of the Brain© 2011 David Eagleman304 pages Carl Sagan once described astronomy as a ‘profoundly humbling experience’, for it allows us to appreciate how infinitesimally small Earth — and ourselves –are in relation to the size … Continue reading →

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Physics of the Future

Posted on December 6, 2011 by smellincoffee

Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100© 2011 Michio Kaku389 pages We live in a remarkable time of human history. Since the industrial revolution, society has been radically altered … Continue reading →

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The Planet that Wasn’t

Posted on October 17, 2011 by smellincoffee

The Planet that Wasn’t© 1976 Isaac Asimov237 pages Isaac Asimov routinely penned science essays in various magazines, and given his eagerness to publish books, often produced collections of said science essays. The Planet that Wasn’t is one such collection, covering … Continue reading →

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Walking with Dinosaurs

Posted on September 28, 2011 by smellincoffee

Walking with Dinosaurs: A Natural History© 1999 Tim Haines288 pages A dull pre-dawn light spreads across the horizon, illuminating a landscape covered in forest. Rivers trace silvery lines through the dense vegetation, and along their banks icy puddles are melting. … Continue reading →

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This Week at the Library (19 June)

Posted on June 19, 2011 by smellincoffee

In addition to the reviews posted this weekend, I also finished Biology Made Simple — which proved to be too simple for my needs. Although the book improved vastly as the author covered the bodily systems, the opening chapters on … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Made Simple

Posted on May 20, 2011 by smellincoffee

Earth Science Made Simple© 2004 Edward F. Albin224 pages Earth science! Fun!  I enjoy reading these little guides as introductions to a subject or refreshers on it, and Earth Science Made Simple fits the bill.  Four separate sections cover Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, and Planetary … Continue reading →

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The Tragedy of the Moon

Posted on May 4, 2011 by smellincoffee

The Tragedy of the Moon© Isaac Asimov 1978224 pages The Tragedy of the Moon collects seventeen sundry Asimovian essays  which will prove a delight to most Asimov fans.  The essays were originally published in Fantasy and Science Fiction, but have been … Continue reading →

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Electric Universe

Posted on January 31, 2011 by smellincoffee

Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity© 2005 David Bodanis308 pages When you’re in the dark, and you want to see, you need Electricity, E-LEC-TRICITY! (School House Rock, “Electricity“) Every now and again, I misjudge a book and find … Continue reading →

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Sex on Six Legs

Posted on January 20, 2011 by smellincoffee

Sex on Six Legs: Lessons on Life,  Love, and Language from the Insect World© 2011 Marlene Zuk246 pages, not including index. Disclaimer:   I read from an advanced review copy of the book, available through NetGalleys. No compensation for a … Continue reading →

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The Mind’s Eye

Posted on December 15, 2010 by smellincoffee

The Mind’s Eye© 2010 Oliver Sacks263 pages Few things are more pertinent to the study of the human experience than the exploration of our minds, our brains — just what are they capable of, and how thoroughly do they create … Continue reading →

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