Review:Okay, I admit it. When it comes to understanding the importance and methodology of genometic research and its influence on discovering the origins of humans and their long journey from then until now, I am a seething mass of ignorance. Human distribution has always fascinated me but being old I have relied almost exclusively on physical (archeology) evidence. The old saying that old dogs cannot learn new tricks is a complete myth and the same hold true that the understanding and acquisition o... Read more

Review:I found this book through a mention in the Economist. I find it very interesting. It is taking a wholistic approach to looking at history and where the "ruling" power happens to be. I recommend it to others. Read more

Review:Reading this book was thoroughly pleasurable. We live in a world where we are battered unceasingly by information and interpretation. Ellenberg presents some basic concepts as tools for separating wheat from chaff. Among others, he discusses the limits of probability, the use and misuse of linear regressions, regression to the mean, and correlation is not cause. His writing style is conversational, laced with humor. His discussion of "there's no such thing as public opinion" is classic. It's som... Read more

Review:Ron Clark mentioned in his book, "Essential 55," that he reads, "The Hundred Dresses," to his class to help his students understand and not allow bullying. This is a great book. I had tears and so did a lot of my students. This book is an easy read and easy to understand. The story helps

-demonstrate to the reader that no matter how poor you are, you don't have to look or act poor.

-shows the reader that a bully is not always someone that gets in your face and calls you names.<... Read more

Review:I enjoyed this book. In about the first two-thirds, the author presents quantitative scientific evidence indicating that the earth is warming up and that it is warmer now than ever experienced in human history. In the last third of the book, important political and economic issues are presented. Although everyone agrees that the earth is indeed warming up, some are unsure about the real human contribution to this effect; they point out that over the past hundreds of thousands of years, some sudd... Read more

Review:This book already has lots of reviews that give a good overview. Because of that, I decided to list the subheadings in the chapters to offer you a look at some of the topics without getting overly wordy.

PART 1: Coming to Climate
CH 1: Going After Goliath
CH 2: PlaNYC
PART 2: What It Is and Why It Matters
CH 3: The Science – What’s climate change, anyway?; How 12,000 years of stable climate made civilization possible; The jazz ensemble of pollutants that threatens the climate... Read more

Review:After reading the complete "Prey" and "Virgil Flowers"? series', I was at loose ends and desperate for more of his books. After reading the first page of "Uncaged" (book 1 of this trilogy), I was completely hooked! Any fans of John Sandford will Love this trilogy written with Michelle Cook. All 3 books are fast-paced and true page-turners, and if you are like me, you will find yourself awake at all hours not wanting to put it down. Since I reached the end of "Rampage", all I can hope for now... Read more

Review:I'm still reading this book, with great pleasure, and have given it as a gift, as well. The book gives me a whole new perspective on the consciousness of animals. I had no knowledge of octopuses, nor of other sea animals. I do live in an area with many animals and birds, and have observed them, as they have observed me. What a gift to be among them! I recommend this book to anyone who wants to think of animals in a new way. Read more

Review:Delightful and surprising review of current knowledge about the brains of birds and why it is a mistake to consider them "birdbrains" in the derogatory sense. Might just encourage me and others to pursue a new hobby of birdwatching - I came away enchanted and wanting to know more. Read more

Review:Excellent book!!!! For those who did not have the pleasure have having someone in there life to guide and teach about process, this is an excellent book. I recommend it to anybody who does not know the art of process. Read more