books about: discovery

books about: discovery

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Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking

Jeff Hertzberg MD, Zoe Francois

Thomas Dunne Books, 2007

I made Lima, and it tasted great!
My husband is of Swedish descent and loves Limpa, along with the rest of his family. It's hard to find a bakery in the suburbs of Chicago that sell Limpa year round. I don't care to drive into the city to the one bakery that sells it and stand in line. I've tried for 2 ...

The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey

Candice Millard

Anchor, 2006

A great account of TR's trip.
This is wonderfully written book about the amazon exploits of Teddy Roosevelt. There is no wonder why he is considered one of the best US presidents; whether it is the Panama canal, breaking up the conglomerates of the robber barons (on hearing the news of Roosevelt's ...

A Patriot's History of the United States: From Columbus's Great Discovery to the War on Terror

Larry Schweikart, Michael Allen

Sentinel Trade, 2007

Best Bet for understanding American History
My first thought, is this a review link or a political blog? It amazes me how the liberals hate to have their opinions confused with facts. All, those socialist and marxist that rated this book a one star, did so because they hated the way the book presented facts ...

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

Alfred Lansing

Carroll & Graf, 1999

Brilliant and breath-taking
An absolutely fantastic account of an ordeal almost beyond belief. The reading was wonderful, because the writing was impeccable. Granted, one can't really go wrong with a subject this fascinating; Shackleton's voyage (actually several voyages in one, or so it seemed) ...

The Age of Wonder: The Romantic Generation and the Discovery of the Beauty and Terror of Science (Vintage)

Richard Holmes

Vintage, 2010

Pick a Richard Holmes, either Richard Holmes
It must be tough to be this Richard Homes and at a cocktail party where a guest comes up and says, "Gee, I loved your book `Redcoat: The British Soldier in the Age of Horse and Musket,'" and have to explain that while you appreciate the compliment, that book is by the ...

Into the Wild

Jon Krakauer

Anchor, 2007

Stunning story, well written
The story of Chris McCandless is a stunning story, tragic but hopeful, and the story is told with care and grace by the author. One can feel the connection between the author and young Chris. I bought this book after seeing the movie and realizing there was much to ...

The 39 Clues Book 5: The Black Circle

Patrick Carman

Scholastic Press, 2009

Great book - you must buy it!!!
This book series is great. My family and I started with Percy Jackson and now here we are with the 39 clues, that keep us all alert waiting for the next book in the series to be available. It is a good way for your children to get involved in reading and the website ...

The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon (Vintage Departures)

David Grann

Vintage, 2010

GREAT READ!
This book is GREAT! The story is fascinating and takes you on a wild ride. One of the best books I have read! Like the author, I am no outdoorsy person so can relate to his experiences.

MAKE: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery

Charles Platt

Make, 2009

Best electronics primer I have ever read
O'Reilly has been churning out technical literature of unbeatable quality for as long as there has been a real IT industry. In recent years, they have branched into hobbyist and educational material, particularly including the Make series of periodicals and books that ...

Evolution: How We and All Living Things Came to Be

Daniel Loxton

Kids Can Press, Ltd., 2010

My 8-year-old daughter loves it
I picked this up for my 8-year-old 3rd grade daughter. She loves it! It's a great book that really explains not only the science of evolution, but also strays into many other sciences. It also deals with many of the common objections to evolution in a way that a child ...

The Other Brain: From Dementia to Schizophrenia, How New Discoveries about the Brain Are Revolutionizing ...

R. Douglas Fields

Simon & Schuster, 2009

Destined To Be A Classic
"The Other Brain", written by R. Douglas Fields, Ph.D., is a must read for anyone interested in the scientific basis of higher brain functions. Virtually every educated person knows that brain function is the result of brain cells called neurons. Wrong! Neurons ...

Trail Guide to the Body: How to Locate Muscles, Bones, and More (3rd Edition)

Andrew R. Biel

Books of Discovery, 2005

Great shape/shipped out quickly
I needed this book for a class. It was shipped out in a timely fashion and the book was like new.

The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir

Bill Bryson

Broadway, 2007

It got me through
I read this book after receiving some devastating personal news. I grew up at a later time than Mr. Bryson, and in a different part of the country, but I found myself laughing hysterically and relating very well to his accounts of growing up in America. I loved his ...

Healing The Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families

Charles L. Whitfield M.D.

Health Communications, Inc., 1987

If you really want to uncover some thruths about yourself,
I suggest you read this book. I often felt isolated and "different", not knowing why. Just reading through this book uncovered and healed much of my pain that I denied having for so long. This book has been a gift to me, helping me to understand myself and others much ...

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Zora Neale Hurston

Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2006

Teen's Review
A few months ago we were given Their Eyes Were Watching God in English class to read, and though I love reading and writing both I'm usually hesitant about the literature we analyze in class - I find it dry and dull most of the time. But then I picked up the book, and ...