books by Steven Dick
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Steven Dick
Bright Balkan Morning: Romani Lives and the Power of Music in Greek Macedonia
Charles Keil
,
Angeliki Vellou Keil
Wesleyan
, 2002
Extraordinary
This book is, in a word, extraordinary; so is the accompanying CD recording, which gives in addition to music of the Macedonian Romany people, a slice of their life in cafes and markets. One hears their daily activities, the sale of pita, and various wares, as well as ...
Is Milton Missing?: Story
Steven Kroll
Holiday House
, 1975
Wonderful Children's Story
This is an outstanding children's book from my childhood. I can remember it being read on Captain Kangaroo. It has great illistrations and add to the story's delight. Milton is a great dane (dog) who has wandered away and no one can find him. His owner has looked ...
The Biological Universe: The Twentieth Century Extraterrestrial Life Debate and the Limits of Science
Steven J. Dick
Cambridge University Press
, 1996
Very good history, very good science
Steven J. Dick is an historian with a broad academic background both in the humanities and in the sciences. The present book of nearly 600 pages will establish his reputation even more. Its sub-title, "the Twentieth Century Extraterrestrial Life Debate and the Limits ...
The OC Cure For Heart Disease
MD, Larry, J Santora
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MD, Steven, A Armentrout
, ...
occure
, 2006
The OC Cure For Heart Disease is a straightforward, easy-to-follow roadmap for preventing heart attacks. Early detection of heart disease is the key. Drs. Santora and Armentrout reveal their proven system which uses EBCT heart scans as the first pivotal step to detect early heart disease. The second step is an evolutionary, comprehensive and ...
Life on Other Worlds: The 20th Century Extraterrestrial Life Debate
Steven J. Dick
Cambridge University Press
, 2001
An investigation of what is the most important question
Life, what makes it different from other matter and how it began on Earth are the major questions that have faced humans since we evolved the ability to ask questions. Given recent studies that indicate it arose very early on Earth and it is extremely tenacious once it ...
America In Space: NASA's First Fifty Years (Nasa)
Steven Dick,
Robert Jacobs
, ...
Abrams Books
, 2007
Wow the pictures are amazing!
I bought this book for my husband who is a space nut. It was actually part of his 40th birthday present and he loved it! Our kids love looking at all the large pictures in it as well and this book has plenty of pictures. It is a very informative book specially if you ...
The Living Universe: NASA and the Development of Astrobiology
Steven J. Dick,
James E. Strick
Rutgers University Press
, 2005
Excellent history of astrobiology
Dick and Strick present a history of astrobiological research from the 1950's to the present time. The reader is treated - and I mean treated - to wonderful expositions of the politics and science of NASA's involvement in astrobiology. Featuring early origin of life ...
The Short Happy Life of the Brown Oxford (The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick, Vol. 1)
Philip K. Dick
Citadel
, 2002
Essential reading for everyone (and everything)
The Short Happy Life of the Brown Oxford collects some of Dick's earliest writing, including much of his output from 1952-1955. Even writers who don't appreciate his prose style would have to admire his fecundity: some of these stories were written within days of each ...
The Fifth Woman: A Kurt Wallander Mystery (Kurt Wallander Mysteries)
Henning Mankell
Blackstone Audio, Inc.
, 2007
Amazing thriller
Well, I love thrillers, so my opinion is far from unbiased ... I liked this one, as many of Mankell's, because the mystery and suspense is blended with real life and totally human characters. Good, solid, interesting, clever.
Paycheck And Other Classic Stories By Philip K. Dick: And Other Classic Stories
Philip K. Dick
Citadel
, 2003
Not really a review, but...
I just wanted to inform that this is the same "The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick, Vol. 1", published before under the titles "Beyond Lies the Wub" or "The Short Happy Life of the Brown Oxford". I think it would be much easier to find this new edition, but this ...
Many Worlds: The New Universe, Extraterrestrial Life, and the Theological Implications
Templeton Foundation Press
, 2000
Many Worlds - the thoughful reflections of experts
This book is a must read for those who follow the Extraterrestrial debate and how it might impact the challenge that modern science presents with regards theology. Dr. Dick organizes the essays from many authors who's rolls in science and theology are superb. It is ...
Making Kallitypes: A Definitive Guide
Dick Stevens
Focal Pr
, 1993
not for beginners
This book contains the most scholarly research I've ever read on this process. As such it is not for beginners. I have heard some complaints: that the author provides too much information and clouds the issue. But as the title of the review says its not for ...
The Working Folding Knife
Steven Dick
Stoeger Publishing Company
, 1997
An excellent choice for the expert or novice alike.
Steven Dick has prepared an excellent book on all facets folding knife design, development, and use. This book is the most complete reference on this subject thus far. It contains informative chapters on production, custom, and antique knives. The book helps the reader ...
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