Review:We see and interact with this world the way our
central nervous system allows us to. And this form
may be completely altered or shattered by a neurologic disease.
In "An Anthropologist on Mars", sensitive Oliver
Sacks shows us seven of his patients, with different illnesses, who gained a new world, a new adaptation, provided by alterations on their brain.
More than showing physiopathologic aspects, Sacks'
incredible sense of style and knowledge transmit the world the way TH... Read more

Review:Working with Don Mallick for 18 years and following the projects that the pilots of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center made reading this book a must. Having him explain the projects in terms that an accountant could understand, I knew that I would also be able to understand his book, not so technical like he could have written. Read more

Review:Probably the best thing I learned from this book is just how much the female brain is constantly changing. I feel like I understand what is going on in my mind (and those of other women) so much better now, and what has been happening thus far in my life.
The author organizes the book very well, starting at the beginning of life and going through to post-menopause, and she explains her findings very clearly. The only "minus," in my opinion, is that she takes an evolutionary viewpoint, which d... Read more

Review:For anyone who lives with, works with, or raises a male, this book helps demystyfies the behaviors that mnay of us females can't 'get.' Simple enough but huge in its message...a great companion to The Female Brain by same author... Read more

Review:You almost feel like you are there, the people come to life, and you feel the tension along with them.

The best book I've read about Apollo since I say next to my radio listening to that amazing first landing. Read more

Review:My boyfriend's 5 year old son just LOVES everything about planets and Dr. Seuss books. I got this for him for part of a birthday gift, and he immediately wanted to read it together. Definitely recommend for kids who love the solar system! Read more

Review:An overall enjoyable book that presents a selective view of American history. As all authors he picks and chooses his source material and provides a meaningful exercise in detecting liberal bias however subtle. A lood read but caveat emptor if you are looking for an unbiased work. Read more

Review:Amazing story of brilliant people achieving an even more amazing goal. Amid all the turmoil of the 60's they achieved what still seems impossible while using a slide rule at the dawn of the computer era. Read more

Review:In times of stress when authors are producing crap (yes, that is what many publisher's are putting out there with superb quotes that can not possibly be real) and calling their "work" writing! So far from the truth as to be outside the Milky Way galaxy. My favorite "writer" to call out for this is James Patterson. Tom Wolfe's work is indeed worthy of another go 'round if you do not care for the classics and if you do care for the classics as well. I have read Bonfire so many times that my hard... Read more

Review:I've sent several copies to friends now...it opened my eyes to what life in space is actually like. I'd never thought about such things as working with mitt-sized gloves, for example. But for me, learning about the early part of his life and how ONE BOOK (The Right Stuff) gave him focus and a goal. Thank you fro writing this, sir! Read more