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Title: Science Books to read?
Post by: Angie Yates on 20/02/2006 13:02:56
Anyone recommend general interest human science books to read?

I've just read 'Classic Case Studies in Psychology' by Dr Geoff Rolls published by Hodder ARNOLD[/b] ISBN: 0 340 88692 7 .  Really good accessible read about unbelievable but true life stories.  Can anyone recommend any other 'easy access' science books for the general reader?
Title: Re: Science Books to read?
Post by: sharkeyandgeorge on 20/02/2006 15:08:18
i did this a while a go i would set up a link but well dont know how. Do a search for books and my name theres only one thread with books as the title

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Title: Re: Science Books to read?
Post by: neilep on 20/02/2006 16:23:53
THIS (http://www.randomhouse.com/features/billbryson/bb_title/display.pperl?isbn=9780767908184) is an excellent read...not heavy reading at all and just about covers everything....hence the title...and it's written in an entertaining way.....buy it !!

Men are the same as women.... just inside out !!
Title: Re: Science Books to read?
Post by: ROBERT on 20/02/2006 16:38:43
I suggest Bill Bryson's "a short history of nearly everything" :-

"" Book Description:
The incomparable Bill Bryson travels through time and space to introduce us to the world, the universe and everything.

Mail on Sunday
'Bryson promises to make geology, chemistry and even particle physics fun and understandable. Move over Stephen Hawking.' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The Times - Peter Atkins
'This most enjoyable of books ... A travelogue of science, with a witty, engaging, and well-informed guide.' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The Sunday Times - John Cornwell
'Impressive in his terse concreteness ... Hugely readable and never obfuscating.' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Scotsman
'Lucid, thoughtful and, above all, entertaining.' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.  ""
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/books/0552997048/reviews/202-2979896-4891836

Reader reviews:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/books/0552997048/customer-reviews/202-2979896-4891836
Title: Re: Science Books to read?
Post by: neilep on 20/02/2006 18:56:46
...good call ROBERT...clicking on the word 'THIS ' in my above post takes you to the very book you also recommend... http://www.randomhouse.com/features/billbryson/bb_title/display.pperl?isbn=9780767908184

Men are the same as women.... just inside out !!
Title: Re: Science Books to read?
Post by: Ray hinton on 21/02/2006 01:03:56
oh great yet another dig at us less fortunates!!!!!!!
any one givving reading lessons [:o)]

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Title: Re: Science Books to read?
Post by: ROBERT on 22/02/2006 10:38:02
Sorry Neilep,
I did read your post, but I thought "THIS is an excellent read" referred to the psychology book mentioned by Angie Yates.
Title: Re: Science Books to read?
Post by: neilep on 22/02/2006 11:59:18
quote:
Originally posted by ROBERT

Sorry Neilep,
I did read your post, but I thought "THIS is an excellent read" referred to the psychology book mentioned by Angie Yates.


Absolutely no apology needed...I should have made it more obvious..YOU are a wealth of information here Robert...many thanks [:)]

Men are the same as women.... just inside out !!
Title: Re: Science Books to read?
Post by: Dr B on 24/02/2006 12:37:14
Although I enjoyed the Bryson book, I highly recommend John Gribbin's book "Science A History". It also covers a history of everything but is not quite so brief.  It still manages to be an easy read though.

http://www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,0_0140297413,00.html



Dr B
Istanbul