Read Recently -- September -- Nonfiction
The "God" Part of the Brain: a scientific interpretation of human spirituality and God by Matthew Alper
Alper basically looks for evidence for God and spirit through science, including biology and neurology. An interesting and thought-provoking book. Recommended.
Bad Astronomy: misconceptions and misues revealed, from astrology to the Moon landing "hoax" by Philip Plait
Phil Plait has long had a successful blog called "Bad Astronomy", and lately he's been moving up to bigger and better things. Hence the book, and his recent TV show. This is basically an astronomical approach to the mythbuster-deal. Plait looks at various astronomical myths and debunks them. Well-written and often humorous. Highly recommended.
Alper basically looks for evidence for God and spirit through science, including biology and neurology. An interesting and thought-provoking book. Recommended.
Bad Astronomy: misconceptions and misues revealed, from astrology to the Moon landing "hoax" by Philip Plait
Phil Plait has long had a successful blog called "Bad Astronomy", and lately he's been moving up to bigger and better things. Hence the book, and his recent TV show. This is basically an astronomical approach to the mythbuster-deal. Plait looks at various astronomical myths and debunks them. Well-written and often humorous. Highly recommended.