Coty William Thompson
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Earth UnawareEarth Unaware, BookThe First Formic War
by Card, Orson ScottBook - 2012 | First editionBook, 2012. First edition
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Added Jun 12, 2015
The Human Brain BookThe Human Brain Book, Book
by Carter, RitaBook - 2009 | First American editionBook, 2009. First American edition
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Added Oct 12, 2013
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Great survey of the current state of knowledge as of very few years ago. Terrific color plates and a computer DVD with superb graphics. Would make a terrific coffee table book if one owned it. Introductory information on a lot of topics, but if you want deeper knowledge you have to dig elsewhere. However, that is what the book says it means to do and it does the job well.Great survey of the current state of knowledge as of very few years ago. Terrific color plates and a computer DVD with superb graphics. Would make a terrific coffee table book if one owned it. Introductory information on a lot of topics, but if…
The Brain That Changes ItselfThe Brain That Changes Itself, BookStories of Personal Triumph From the Frontiers of Brain Science
by Doidge, NormanBook - 2007Book, 2007
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Added Oct 12, 2013
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Interesting introduction to a topic that is still considered fringy by some. Turns some long cherished beliefs about the limits of neural development and recovery after illness or injury on their head. New neurons do indeed form, though not in quite the same number and manner as in embryonic development. Existing neurons can indeed heal and re-wire themselves, though perhaps not quite as good as new. The science is in. Lots of questions remain of course, but that's science for you.
The book is a bit tiresome in the hero-worship and description of trials and tribulations of researchers, clinicians and those who have had "miraculous" recoveries. Adulation aside though, it brings alive some otherwise rather dry research findings and makes you wonder what might be the next big discovery.
HUGE references section for those who might want to base a term paper on this book. Almost as easy as Google. If you do, make sure to credit your sources . . .Interesting introduction to a topic that is still considered fringy by some. Turns some long cherished beliefs about the limits of neural development and recovery after illness or injury on their head. New neurons do indeed form, though not in…
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Added Aug 03, 2013
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Ringo is THE author for action junkies like me. However, his attempts at biblical scholarship need a bit of critical review before being foisted on an unwary public.
Gotta love his female heroines though. Almost want to go out and buy a stage sword to show off at a SF convention.Ringo is THE author for action junkies like me. However, his attempts at biblical scholarship need a bit of critical review before being foisted on an unwary public.
Gotta love his female heroines though. Almost want to go out and buy a stage…
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Added Aug 03, 2013
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This is an upbeat remake of H.Beam Piper's "Little Fuzzy" books from the time of most of this book's readers' great grandparents. A fun read on a basic level and it is good to see David Weber stretching his talents to reach a new market. For something deeper than "good guys are better than bad guys" (not gender specific) you will need to see some of Weber's adult fiction though.This is an upbeat remake of H.Beam Piper's "Little Fuzzy" books from the time of most of this book's readers' great grandparents. A fun read on a basic level and it is good to see David Weber stretching his talents to reach a new market. For…
EldestEldest, Book
by Paolini, ChristopherBook - 2007 | First Knopf trade pbk. editionBook, 2007. First Knopf trade pbk. edition
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Added May 14, 2013
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