What You Need to Know When Buying an E-Book Reader
E-book reader options are better than ever for digital bookworms. Here are some favorite choices from the folks at Wired along with the basic things you need to know when buying an e-book reader. If you want to enjoy a good digital book, newspaper or magazine (yes, even a magazine) an e-book reader is a…
The magician, the maid and the magic book
Ever wish that the characters from your favorite story could step out and join you for a drink? Then check out “The Magician and the Maid and Other Stories” by Christie Yant, from the anthology The Way Of The Wizard. The Way of the Wizard is edited by John Joseph Adams and includes stories by…
One creature’s poison is another one’s meat
NASA recently held a press conference announcing the first demonstration that organisms could use arsenic in place of phosphorus in their cells. Not surprisingly, science fiction got there first. Kirk told [Bones] about the tabekh sauce. Bones nodded at that and said, “Yes, I’ve heard of it. I don’t think you’d want to try it,…
5 new science books to help you understand evolution, the Higgs Boson, and why Pluto had to die
Want to get a deeper understanding of our biggest scientific mysteries? Here are five great books about the search for the Higgs Boson, the secrets of quantum mechanics, and the power of “proofiness,” from Jennifer Ouellette with Cocktail Party Physics. Written in Stone: Evolution, the Fossil Record, and Our Place in Nature, by Brian Switek.…
