Environment

I decided to approach Steven Weinberg's "Dreams of a Final Theory" because it is an area about which I know little. The Audible offering of the book is very good. I seek out books that are well read, well written and informative. This audio volume wins on all three counts.

I came to the book as less than a novice. I caught onto the authors points without a deep understanding of math, E=MC2 or anything of the kind. His chapter, "On a Piece of Chalk," introduced basic principles of Atomic Theory in a clear way. His placement of physics into historical context was particularly helpful.

If you are a novice and would like to learn something new - this may well be worth your time. It was worth the time so far as I was concerned.

I try to read books that might inform my ignorance and this book fit the bill just fine. Here Susan Casey mixes science, maritime history and engineering, and surfing to the benefit of all who come to this book. The emphasis is on waves and surfing, but the portions on 津波 (tsunami) and maritime experience with waves is really informative. I can't say that this book has a broad appeal, but I would encourage anyone to give it a try. You will learn a lot, be excited and thrilled, and come to apreciate the ocean in a different way. The writing is very good and the reading of Kirsten Potter is excellent.

I always look for books that will inform me in areas which are unfamiliar. So, it was a delight to listen to Spencer Well's Pandora's Seed. A geneticist, Wells orients thte reader to the beginings of agriculture perhaps 10,000 years ago. He moves forward through the centuries to finally, and importantly, tell us about the rise in obesity, diabetes, malaria an even dental decay. This book which is well written and nicely read by the author will be of general interest and the scientifically minded as well. If I can follow the history and arguments presented, any reader can. Give this one a try.