Science and Natural History discussion

November nominations are now open! Choose one of your own books or find inspiration from the group's bookshelf.

- Books must be nonfiction, within our general theme.
- Nominations are open until 16th of September.
- Please add suggestions using add book/author.
- All recommendations will be featured in a subsequent poll.
- Feel free to pitch, especially in the comments at the poll.

An Appetite for Wonder
Richard Dawkins
A memoir about the making of a scientist.

"Neanderthals Rediscovered: How Modern Science is Rewriting their History"
By Dimitra Papagianni

"The Attacking Ocean"
By Brian Fagan

"The Great Extinctions "
By Norman MacLeod

I submitted 4 books for cosidersation; yes ---this is more than the limit of one: but as a good scientist I am compelled to bend/break rules in order to advance.

Steven wrote: "I submitted 4 books for cosidersation; yes ---this is more than the limit of one: but as a good scientist I am compelled to bend/break rules in order to advance."

Actually struch that rule pr. your suggestion.. It was I think a way to limit the nr. of suggestion, lest we get far too many to choose from. But we'll see how we make due without.

Steven wrote: "I submitted 4 books for cosidersation; yes ---this is more than the limit of one: but as a good scientist I am compelled to bend/break rules in order to advance."

Steven: I loved this comment. Thanks for the chuckle! - Bette

Deadly Feasts: Tracking the Secrets of a Terrifying New Plague

I absolutely loved Ben Goldacre's "Bad Medicine - ?Quacks, Hacks, , and Big Pharma Flacks," and think it would make for a good discussion. Quite serious and very funny.

Wild Minds: What Animals Really Think
Despite Hauser's recent controversies I've wanted to read this and Moral Minds for a while.