Carl Sagen's Baloney
Detection Kit
51. Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand
This classic is the Only Book
Available That Will Arm You To Fight Nonsense!
Do you ever listen
to people discuss mystical things with reverie and
wonder why they
believe all that crap? Do you ever wonder what belief
in all things
irrational ultimately does to the world? Here is your chance
to find out. Atlas
Shrugged is the most important book ever written,
and will provide you
with all the tools necessary to understand how to
live a life of
reason and see the law of cause and effect in action when
man tries to live
with out his most important tool, his mind.
52. The Fountainhead, by Ayn Rand (Introduction),
by Leonard Peikoff (Afterword)
"This can be a
life changing book. If life has you wondering about
incompetence,
hypocrisy and dishonesty, if you feel like you have
to compromise your
beliefs just to get by, this is definitely a must
read book! Rand
allows her characters to live and enjoy life without
guilt. Raises the
complex question: At what price do you set your art,
your life, your
soul? How unusual is it to find a person that will not
sell out at any
cost? You won't be disappointed if you read this
book."
53. The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell, by Aldous Huxley
"Exploration of
the Mind at Large - One of the most fundamental
things to keep in
mind when reading this work is that Huxley is not
telling the general
populous to go find the nearest meth dealer but
rather to remain
open to the possibilities of other perceptions.
Additionally, this
book explores the various perceptions of the
mind asking the
reader to be more open minded in his/her
experiences."
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The Jesus Puzzle:
Was there no Historical Jesus? by Earl Doherty
54. Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley
" 'Community,
Identity, Stability' is the motto of Aldous Huxley's
utopian World State.
Here everyone consumes daily grams of soma,
to fight depression,
babies are born in laboratories, and the most
popular form of
entertainment is a "Feelie," a movie that stimulates
the senses of sight,
hearing, and touch. Though there is no violence
and everyone is
provided for, Bernard Marx feels something is
missing and senses
his relationship with a young women has the
potential to be much
more than the confines of their existence allow.
Huxley foreshadowed many
of the practices and gadgets we take for
granted today--let's
hope the sterility and absence of individuality he
predicted aren't yet
to come."
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Churches ad hoc:
A divine comedy
von
Herman Krieger
Weiter...
Photo Essays
by Herman Krieger |
Encyclopedia of Hell |
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From
the INTRODUCTION...
The genesis of
Churches ad hoc
was the photograph I
made of a cross that seemed to rise up out of a tree. The cross, located
in a park overlooking Eugene, Oregon, created a controversy regarding the
separation of church and state. Proponents of the cross called it a war
monument Others saw it as a religious symbol I titled the photograph
"Propagation on the Mount" Thus began the series of captioned photographs
with a cross as the unifying element. The series was first exhibited at the
PhotoZone Gallery
in Eugene.
Churches ad
hoc was
introduced on the Internet in 1996. Since then, references to it have
appeared in a large number of Christian as well as
atheist web sites. Each group seems to find a
reflection of their own views in the captioned photographs. Excerpts from
the series have appeared in places as diverse as the Internet edition of
The
New
York
Times, a
Methodist church calendar, a rock band cassette cover, the religion page of
the Stockholm
Svenska
Dagbladet
newspaper, and a Cornell Law School poster for a national conference on
The
Constitution and Religion: Theory and Practice.
I
take photographs to amuse myself as well as the occasional spectator.
Exhibiting photographs for mutual pleasure is similar to a comedian telling
jokes to an appreciative audience. But comedy is more serious than
photography.
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55. The Perennial Philosophy, by Aldous Huxley
"Huxley was
clearly a man with great vision, undoubtedly ahead of his
time. This book
notes the crucial points of world religion/philosophy
in terms
understandable to both Eastern and Western minds. It will
become essential
reading to the student of philosophy/world religion
and a work valued
for centuries to come. The author points out the
key elements of the
human condition and the proper path to follow
for ultimate
salvation. Huxley shows us the way, the burden is now
ours to understand.
I highly recommend this book as a must reading
for anyone."
56. 1984,
by George
Orwell
"This book is
one of the markers of its time. It is amazingly horrifying in
its portrayal of our
future. There is so much to be learned and feared from
this book that it
can give you nightmares. This is one of the best books I
have ever read and
chewed on in discussion. The ideas and theories - the
concept of 'Big
Brother' definitely gives me the feeling that this is what
a Nazi rule would
have been like."
57. Fear and
Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American
Dream, by Hunter S. Thompson
"Dr. Thompson
is the only man, the only human, on this earth who has
given me hope.
Obviously a genius, despite the massive quantities of
chemicals consumed,
he leads me to believe there is hope yet for one
such as myself. I
may still have functional brain cells. He's a doctor of
journalism, dammit,
and if you want the real behind the story from that
era or the era of
the present, this is the one to read. This story is real,
from page 3 to 204,
and I could die happy should I ever write anything
as real and raw as
this."
58. Electric Kool
Aid Acid Test, by Tom Wolfe
"The book that
made me re-think the 60's and my life - this has to be
the greatest book
ever written. not only does it give you a look from
the inside out of
the sixties, but it changes how you think, for the
better. Tom Wolfe is
a genius and this is not a book to be forgotten.
It is about The
Merry pranksters and their "Non-navigator" (informal
leader) Ken Kesey
and their search for higher conciseness though
psychedelic drugs
and communal living."
59. The Star Trek
Encyclopedia: A Reference Guide to the Future, by Michael Okuda,
Denise Okuda (Contributor), Doug Drexler (Illustrator), Margaret Clark
"The ultimate
Star Trek reference guide is now updated and expanded
with new material
and over 2,000 spectacular full-color photographs.
Exhaustively
researched and cross-referenced, the "Star Trek
Encyclopedia"
features information on main and supporting characters,
alien races, and
weapons and tools, plus a starship recognition chart,
Starfleet uniform
chart, inside jokes, and much more online publicity."
60. Star Wars:
Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, by Terry Brooks
"Phantom does
illuminate in ways the other installments didn't. For
the first time, we
get a glimpse at the whys and wherefores behind
the curtain; at
times the book reads almost like a sociopolitical thriller
as the emerging
Federation shuffles for power with the waning
democracy of the
Republic. The Force is also further illuminated.
Turns out it has
something to do with 'midi-chlorians'--microscopic
life forms that live
in the cells of all creatures."
61. Atheistic Humanism (The Prometheus Lectures), by Antony Flew
"This
collection of essays by one of the world's best-known philosophers
directly addresses
the many and diverse aspects of this branch of humanist
philosophy. Included
in the author's theses are 'Fundamentals of Unbelief,'
'Defending Knowledge
and Responsibility,' 'Scientific Socialism,' and
'Freedom and Human
Nature.'"
62. A Celebration of
Humanism and Freethought, by David Allen Williams
"A unique
reference work, this book is a remarkable collection of
quotations, aphorisms, and
epigrams that demonstrates the reverence with which freedom
of expression,
tolerance, and pluralistic ideas are held. This timeless
collection of art and
philosophy is of universal interest and deserves a place in every
library."
63. Humanist
Anthology: From Confucius to Attenborough, by Margaret Knight (Editor),
Edward Blishen (Editor), Jim Herrick (Editor)
"This book, by
bringing together the best thinkers, skeptics, and critics or
religion, shows how
rich is the tradition from which modern humanism
derives. Its aim is
to remove some misconceptions -- particularly the
illusion that love and human
brotherhood are purely Christian concepts that were
unknown to the
ancient world. The enlightening and stimulating readings in
this volume provide
ample ammunition for those engaged in arguments with
religionists as well
as a sustenance for those wishing to reconsider their
own attitudes toward
life."
64. Humanism:
Finding Meaning in the Word, by Nicolas Walter, Nicohas Walter, Nicholas
Walter
"What is a
humanist? After an introduction to the earliest ideas of, and
terms for, humanism
in the ancient world, noted humanist Nicolas Walter
explores the history
of humanism and its evolving definitions from the
time of the original
appearance and first meanings of "humanist" in the
Italian Renaissance,
concluding with a manifesto of modern humanism.
Drawing on personal
experience and information from more than 400
sources, this is the
first full-length treatment of the subject."
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Rodolphe Kasser (Editor),
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During the first centuries
A.D. Christianity grew from humble origins
to become the official religion of the
Roman Empire. The newly discovered Gospel of
Judas gives a
different view of the relationship between
Jesus and Judas, offering new insights into
the disciple who betrayed Jesus. Unlike the
accounts in the canonical Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, in which
Judas is portrayed as a reviled traitor,
this newly discovered Gospel portrays Judas
as acting at Jesus' request when he hands
Jesus over to the authorities.
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by Dan Brown |
With The Da Vinci Code, Dan
Brown masterfully concocts an intelligent
and lucid thriller that marries the gusto
of an international murder mystery with a
collection of fascinating esoteria culled
from 2,000 years of Western history.
A murder in the silent after-hour halls of
the Louvre museum reveals a sinister plot
to uncover a secret that has been protected
by a clandestine society since the days of
Christ.
The
victim is a high-ranking agent...
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65. An Intimate
History of Humanity, by Theodore Zeldin
"I thoroughly
enjoyed this superb work of scholarship. The collection of
biographical
vignettes serves as a springboard for the author's remarkably
far-ranging
inquiries. His writing is simple, elegant, and right to the
point, e.g., 'The noble
savage was seldom sober.' There is so much wisdom here,
so many rich
historical threads, reading it is like eating a chocolate cake:
each chapter is
entirely enough to savor for a while, but you can't wait to
go back for
more."
66. The Cartoon
History of the Universe/Volumes 1-7, by Larry Gonick
"In seven wild
and witty chapters, cartoonist Larry Gonick takes us on an
uproarious joyride
through the ancient world. Gonick's brilliant insights,
exuberant humor, and
delightful drawings combine to make a truly unique
work that is sure to
be a valuable resource as well as a great escape for
all ages.
Black-and-white illustrations."
67. The Cartoon
History of the Universe II: From the Springtime of China to the Fall of
Rome/Volumes 8-13, by Larry Gonick
"I have read
this book twice and I can't wait to read it again. Larry's
writing is funny but yet at
the same time, you actually learn something. Nowadays,
when high schools
don't offer world history, and you don't have the time to
read 1000 page
books, Larry Gonick's works are a utter joy. I've been
waiting for a few
years for his third volume to come out. I plan on ordering
his book on American
History because I know it will be just as good as his
books on world
history."
68. First
Civilizations (Cultural Atlas for Young People), by Erica C.D., Ph.D.
Hunter
"This book
focuses on the Ancient Near East, particularly Mesopotamia,
the area between the
Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Part One covers the
transition of early
hunters and gatherers to village and then to urban life.
Part Two chronicles
the succession of mighty empires that dominated
the Ancient Near
East."
69. Hammond Concise
Atlas of World History, by Geoffrey
Barraclough (Editor)
"Combining
original maps with lucid texts, this book offers a compre-
hensive view of the
story of humanity. From the emergence of our
first ancestors five
million years ago to the collapse of the Soviet Union
and beyond, the full
sweep of human history is covered."
70. The Atlas of the
Ancient World: Charting the Great Civilizations of the Past, by
Margaret Oliphant
"An illustrated
exploration of the ancient world looks at the cultures of
Mesopotamia, the
Near East, Egypt, Persia, prehistoric Europe, Greece,
the Roman world,
India, China, and the Americas. An intriguing look at
ancient
civilizations - A beautiful book with excellent photography. It
summarizes the
world's ancient civilizations and gives the armchair
traveler a look at
how our world developed. Very fascinating accounts."
71. The Formation of
Christendom, by Judith Herrin
"It is the
binding together of distant past and immediate present
which makes Judith
Herrin's scholarship so exciting: she can convince
the reader that the
roots of Western distinctiveness really do lead
all the way to
forgotten episcopal meetings in small towns in Asia
Minor in the fourth
century."
72. Christianizing
the Roman Empire (A.D. 100-400), by Ramsay MacMullen
"In the
overall, Macmullen usually argues his case well, and give a lot of evidence,
brushing a convincing explanation, for example:
- showing how
Christians would refrain from '(publicly) evangelizing' because of the
persecutions - rejecting the role
of Christian love and support; this was also present within the pagan
cults (for their members) -showing the key
role of apologetics and the conversion of the intellectuals and philosophers,
and of influential people, until the conversion of Constantine, which
resulted in the conversion of the empire."
73. Encyclopedia of
Invasions and Conquests: From Ancient Times to the Present, by Paul
K. Davis
"Paul Davis has
written and edited a superb treatment of invasions
throughout history.
This book reads like a novel, not an encyclopedia.
I could not put it
down!! Each subject is dealt with in a fashion that
both the academic
and general reader will find useful and even exciting.
This book belongs on
the shelf of every person who loves military
history, or just
history in general."
74. A History of
Warfare, by John Keegan
"War's
complementary attractiveness and repulsiveness summon legions
of religious,
rational, and anthropological justifications, and historian
Keegan here
audaciously attempts to unify them. He can fairly be named
the foremost
contemporary writer on the subject, and his sharp ideas
and easeful prose
have prepared a wide audience for this, certainly his
magnum opus."
75. The Pessimist's
Guide to History, by Stuart Flexner, Doris Flexner
(Contributor)
"Here is an
irresistible, tongue-in-cheek compendium of barbarities,
catastrophes,
massacres, and mayhem that will appeal to the pessimist
in all of us. This
history book takes readers on a warped tour of the
less than stellar
moments in world events--from the death of the
dinosaurs to the
Spanish Inquisition to the Exxon Valdez oil spill."
76. The Optimist's
Guide to History, by Doris Flexner
"From the
evolution of mankind to the origin of ice cream, this refreshing
and upbeat
complement to the bestselling The Pessimist's Guide to History
provides dozens of
stories of success and triumph from which optimists
can draw
strength."
77. Legends, Lies
& Cherished Myths of World History, by Richard Shenkman,
George J. McKeon (Illustrator)
"Was there
really a valiant little Dutch boy, a protesting Lady Godiva,
a fiddling Nero, or
a prudish Queen Victoria? No, says Shenkman in
his latest debunking
effort. The historian roams the globe and the pages
of history, calling
up popular images and replacing them with more
prosaic accounts and
the reasons the mythic versions evolved in the
first place. No
person, event, or thing is safe from Shenkman's
corrections; among
his topics are Cleopatra, Scottish kilts, Copernicus,
the Middle Ages,
World War II, marriage, and Frankenstein."
78. Extraordinary
Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds, by Charles MacKay,
Andrew Tobias
"A complete
repackaging of the classic work about grand-scale madness,
major schemes and
bamboozlement--and the universal human susceptibility
to all three--this
informative, funny collection encompasses a broad range
of manias and
deceptions, from witch burnings to the Great Crusades to
the prophecies of Nostradamus. This book describes the major historical
crowd delusions up
to 1841 when the book was first published. The
forward by Bernard
Baruch, written in 1932, is alone worth the price of
the book. MacKay
does not analyze crowd psychology nor attempt to
explain why these
events occurred - so don't look here for predictions
of the next stock
market crash. The events are revealed from a purely
historical
perspective and in great detail. Overall the book is a
fascinating journey into the mind
of humanity."
79. Connections,
by
James Burke
"Says Burke,
'My purpose is to acquaint the reader with some of
the forces that have
caused change in the past, looking in particular
at eight innovations
- the computer, the production line, telecommun-
ications, the
airplane, the atomic bomb, plastics, the guided rocket,
and television -
which may be most influential in structuring our own
futures.... Each one
of these is part of a family of similar devices,
and is the result of
a sequence of closely connected events extending
from the ancient
world until the present day. Each has enormous
potential for
humankind's benefit - or destruction."
80. The Running
Press Cyclopedia: The Portable, Visual Encyclopedia, by The Diagram Group
"Replace those
cumbersome multi-volume encyclopedias with this
convenient, portable
reference guide. Newly revised in full color,
Cyclopedia is still
the easiest way to have more than 20,000 facts
at your fingertips,
with topics ranging from biographies to historical
figures to
scientific theories, geographical data, timelines of major
events, and more.
More than 800 color diagrams, maps, charts, and
symbols."
81. The Origin of
Species, by Charles Darwin, Greg Suriano (Editor)
"Perhaps the
most readable and accessible of the great works of scientific
imagination, The
Origin of Species sold out on the day it was published in
1859. Theologians
quickly labeled Charles Darwin the most dangerous
man in England, and,
as the Saturday Review noted, the uproar over the
book quickly 'passed
beyond the bounds of the study and lecture-room
into the
drawing-room and the public street.' Yet, after reading it,
Darwin's friend and colleague
T. H. Huxley had a different reaction: 'How extremely
stupid not to have
thought of that.'"
82. A Walk Through
Time, From Stardust to Us: The Evolution of Life on Earth, by Sidney Liebes, Elisabet Sahtouris, Brian Swimme
"A Walk Through
Time is a landmark book, gorgeously illustrating the
remarkable drama of
the history of the universe, from the furious blast
of the Big Bang to
the first pulse of life on Earth and on through the rich
pageant of life's
evolution from primordial microbes to the rise of Homo
sapiens. 130 color
illustrations."
83. Imagining the
Universe; A Visual Journey, by Edward Packard
"A
comprehensive explanation of the human body and the galaxy enables
readers to visualize
difficult-to-perceive concepts, defines confusing
terms, and chronicles time
from the 'Big Bang' to the end of the universe.
Using startling images
instead of mind-numbing math (or astronomical
terms that leave us
dumbfounded), Imagining the Universe allows readers
to visualize space
and time as never before. As the book progresses, the
words and pictures
take readers to the farthest reaches of outer space and
into the confines of
the infinitesimal world of the microuniverse."
84. Powers of Ten: A
Flipbook, by Charles Eames, Ray Eames
"A fun and
compact visual odyssey, this flipbook shows readers not only
the relative size of
things in the known world, but our own place in it.
This magnificent journey
begins millions of light years away, with every two
pages representing a
view ten times larger than the view two pages earlier.
Full color."
85. A Brief History
of Science, John Gribbin (Editor)
"From Galileo
to Newton, Copernicus to Darwin, Faraday to Einstein, here is the
inspiring story of the men and women who removed the mysteries of the
world from the hands of alchemists, philosophers, and frauds, sweeping
away the accumulated clutter of myth and magic. Essays from a
gallery of distinguished scientific writers explain the emergence of the
theories behind such world-shattering ideas as wave theory, natural
selection, DNA the Big Bang, and quantum physics-- celebrating the
sheer genius of pioneers who created a foundation of experimentally
verified laws to explain the complex and dazzlingly beautiful reality
around us. 9" x 11". Color & b&w illus."
86. The Dragons of
Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence, by
Carl Sagan
"Dr. Carl Sagan
takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid
and startling
insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human
intelligence, the
function of our most haunting legends--and their amazing
links to recent
discoveries. A history of the human brain from the big
bang, fifteen
billion years ago, to the day before yesterday...It's a
delight."
87. Cosmos,
by Carl
Sagan
"The
best-selling science book ever published in the England language,
Cosmos is a
magnificent overview of the past, present, and future of
science. Brilliant and
provocative, it traces today's knowledge and scientific
methods to their historical
roots, blending science and philosophy in a wholly
energetic and irresistible
way. A companion volume to a popular television series and
seventy-week New
York Times bestseller places fifteen billion years of
evolution in an
accessible format."
88. Shadows of
Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are, by Carl Sagan, Ann
Druyan (Contributor)
"Dazzling...a
feast. Absorbing and elegantly written, it tells of the
origins of life on earth,
describes its variety and character, and culminates in a
discussion of human
nature and the complex traces of humankind's
evolutionary
past...it is an amazing story masterfully told."
89. The
Demon-Haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark, by Carl Sagan
"Carl Sagan
muses on the current state of scientific thought, which offers
him marvelous
opportunities to entertain us with his own childhood
experiences, the
newspaper morgues, UFO stories, and the assorted
flotsam and jetsam
of pseudoscience. Along the way he debunks alien
abduction,
faith-healing, and channeling; refutes the arguments that
science destroys
spirituality, and provides a 'baloney detection kit'
for thinking through
political, social, religious, and other issues."
90. Billions &
Billions: Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium,
by Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan (Epilogue)
"Carl Sagan's
last work seems to be the most powerful yet. He takes an
unabashed look at
virtually every aspect of human existence and its impact
on the home planet.
It a philosophical work that transcends the paradigms
of the past,
dropping the excuses for excess such as patriotism, progress,
and religion."
91. The Selfish
Gene, by Richard Dawkins
More
"Inheriting the
mantle of revolutionary biologist from Darwin, Watson,
and Crick, Richard
Dawkins forced an enormous change in the way we
see ourselves and
the world with the publication of The Selfish Gene.
Suppose, instead of
thinking about organisms using genes to reproduce
themselves, as we
had since Mendel's work was rediscovered, we turn
it around and
imagine that 'our' genes build and maintain us in order to
make more genes.
That simple reversal seems to answer many puzzlers
which had stumped
scientists for years, and we haven't thought of
evolution in the
same way since."
92. The Blind
Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe Without
Design, by Richard Dawkins
"Patiently and
lucidly, this Los Angeles Times Book Award and Royal
Society of
Literature Heinemann Prize winner identifies the aspects of
the theory of
evolution that people find hard to believe and removes the
barriers to
credibility one by one. As readable and vigorous a defense
of Darwinism as has
been published since 1859. A vigorous and readable
defense of Darwinism
which leaps effortlessly from the primeval soup to
long rows of
taxonomy. Deep enough to be valuable to biologists, yet
simple and
well-written so as to appeal to a mass audience."
93. The Third
Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal, by Jared
Diamond
"A provocative
look at mankind's evolution from the ape into the
complex creature we
call human. By standards of other animals, our
powerful
civilization appears unique. So do many of our behaviors,
including our sexual
habits and the ways we select mates. Yet in many
respects we are
merely another species of ape--our genes are more
than 98% identical
to those of chimpanzees. 25 line drawings and
halftones."
94. Becoming Human;
Evolution and Human Uniqueness, by Ian Tattersall
"Since Darwin
wrote The Descent of Man in 1871, many evolutionary
constructions have
been conceived, usually bearing the features of their
cultural and social
contexts. With Ian Tattersall's smoothly developed
argument about the
evolution of distinctively human nature, cultural belief
plays a decisive
role. There is no more literate anthropologist writing on
human evolution
today than Ian Tattersall.... Becoming Human is at once
absorbing in its
details, provocative in its thoughtful speculations and
delightfully informal
in its style."
95. The Meme
Machine, by Susan J. Blackmore, Richard Dawkins
"A must-read
for anyone seriously interested in who we are. Incredible.
Life really is
possible without hope. The message is more shocking than
Darwin's discovery
that there is no designer. More shocking than Dawkins'
'selfish genes' who
we are here to serve. The message is: 'To live honestly,
I must just get out
of the way and allow decisions to make themselves.'
There is no need for
rebellion. There is no need to fight the memes. Life
can still be a
wonderful experience. And it is. Thank you Susan Blackmore
for bringing hope.
And a new religion..."
96. Intimate
Universe: The Human Body (TLC Adventures for Your Mind), by Anthony
Smith
"Enthralling
and informative, this book traces the extraordinary journey
of human life from
the miracle of conception and the shock of birth
through childhood,
adolescence, old age, and death, exploring at
each stage the
incredible physical workings of the body. For the first
time, a TLC program
-- Intimate Universe -- won a prestigious
Peabody Award, given
in recognition of 'good science and good fun.'
Discovery Networks
has won five awards in previous years, but this
award is a testament
to the quality of the TLC program and this book.
This book is a
wonderful resource for every family."
97. The Cartoon
Guide to Genetics, by Larry Gonick, Mark Wheelis
(Contributor)
"This book is a
very insightful peek into the world of genetics and
microbiology. It's a
great place to start understanding the science.
It's also a great
'view from 50,000 feet' for someone who just wants
an overview of the
mechanics of genetics. Highly recommended.
An easy way to
understand genetics. This book is a great introduction
for beginners or
just interested people without a big knowledge in
genetics. I shows
the basic genetic mechanisms, whose understanding
is essential for
continuing literature and by the way...who does not
like reading comics?
"
98. Cartoon Guide to
Physics, by Larry Gonick, Art Huffman (Contributor)
"I have a
degree in Physics from 37 years ago and picked this book
up after browsing
for a few minutes. The book is GREAT,
OUTSTANDING, FUN TO
READ, WELL ORGANIZED and
EXPLAINS a lot about
the every day physics we live in. This book
is a must for
students interested in learning more about physics.
I am going to buy a
couple of other titles by this author for my
library."
99. An Eye for an
Eye? The Immorality of Punishing by Death, by Stephen Nathanson, Arthur J. Goldberg
"In addition to
acquainting the general public with the facts about
capital punishment,
opponents of the death penalty should, despite
present rebuffs, as
a matter of conscience, appeal to people's moral
sensitivities."
100. Sex, Drugs,
Death, and the Law: An Essay on Human Rights & Overcriminalization,
by David A Richards
"The best
philosophical treatment of decriminalization available. Among
the most commonly
argued legal questions are those involving 'victimless'
crimes--consensual
adult sexual relations (including homosexuality and
prostitution), the
use of drugs, and the right to die. How can they be
distinguished from
proper crimes, and how can we, as citizens, judge
the complex moral
and legal issues that such questions entail?"
101. The Big Bang Never Happened by Eric J. Lerner May 1992 edition; 466 pages
Lerner lays bare some painful and embarrassing features of the Big Bang Theory.
He covers the history of science in a nutshell, and ventures into other fields related to the
human condition, fields that may yet be accessible to inquiry by the scientific method -- the
nature of life and other self-organizing systems, Quantum Mechanics and the idea of free
will, and the role of echo systems in filtering energy in a cooperative and
competitive-cooperative, game-of-life, Gaia world.
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Imagine
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