Most eye opening book about food I've ever read. Hate that there is too much misinformation and conflicting info on food? Read this.Most eye opening book about food I've ever read. Hate that there is too much misinformation and conflicting info on food? Read this....more
A lot of the same information as the last Lama book I read. However, the other one was more comprehensive than this one. If you want to read somethingA lot of the same information as the last Lama book I read. However, the other one was more comprehensive than this one. If you want to read something by the Lama, but want to be eased into it, this would be a better choice than the other one I read....more
A book examining why kids aren't moral. A good history of how parents and schools both changed in ways that may not have been, in hindsight, the best A book examining why kids aren't moral. A good history of how parents and schools both changed in ways that may not have been, in hindsight, the best ways to teach kids moral behavior. The author's answers to solve the problem are a little wacky, but he does include a list of books and stories that can help teach kids moral behavior, by either reading them in school, or at home with a parent....more
This book provides a great deal of history as to how our educational system developed the way it did. That part is useful. The authors ideas on how toThis book provides a great deal of history as to how our educational system developed the way it did. That part is useful. The authors ideas on how to improve education aren't bad, but I did take offense to some of the attacks on teachers of public schools being the problem. The book admits that many times public school teachers are ham-stringed by federal, state, and local rules and regulations (and the great presence of lawyers in schools, which he doesn't mention), but then he blames the teachers anyway. I've visited the charter school that the book mentions in Fort Collins, CO and I think it's wonderful, but I also realize it is so because that school is allowed to disregard some state mandated requirements on how to spend money that the public school must adhere to. I believe that if the public schools were allowed to do the same, you would see better results from them as well....more
Written for a college classroom, but not in an unreachable, unreadable style, this book explains the different overall types of election systems in thWritten for a college classroom, but not in an unreachable, unreadable style, this book explains the different overall types of election systems in the world, without getting too technical. I was able to see how the USA system compares to others, which I found helpful, as I'm often disillusioned with our own system. At least now I realize that in correcting the problems in our system by replacing it with another, unfortunately, new problems come with it as well....more
The lama has written lots of books, but this one is especially cool. He doesn't go into how to meditate, but does outline the exact things that a BuddThe lama has written lots of books, but this one is especially cool. He doesn't go into how to meditate, but does outline the exact things that a Buddhist does meditate on, in order, up until they attain Buddhahood, which was very interesting. By the way, Buddhahood is a fantastic word. ...more
Star Wars....philosophy....what's not to like? Other books about some show and philosophy have been written (the one with Dr. House isn't bad), but I Star Wars....philosophy....what's not to like? Other books about some show and philosophy have been written (the one with Dr. House isn't bad), but I find this one the best. Of course, it's hard to top Star Wars in terms of really great movies as well....more
Clever - uses stories and imagination to easily explain how hydrogen works. Then, includes chapters with more detailed explanations and tons of internClever - uses stories and imagination to easily explain how hydrogen works. Then, includes chapters with more detailed explanations and tons of internet resources. The most easily understood and fun science book I've read....more
Gives the background on Hydrogen, though as other books, doesn't really go into the problems with it, and why it is probably far away in full implemenGives the background on Hydrogen, though as other books, doesn't really go into the problems with it, and why it is probably far away in full implementation....more
Ever want to build a city with NO cars? Ever start thinking about how you would even accomplish such a thing, only to stop because you realize there iEver want to build a city with NO cars? Ever start thinking about how you would even accomplish such a thing, only to stop because you realize there is A LOT to it? Crawford deals with all of it, providing research to back up his opinions, but also entertaining opposing ideas, explaining how many aren't bad, but why he chose what he did anyway. Very cool book....more
Like the David Suzuki book, gives a breakdown of what daily life activities are most damaging to the planet. The Suzuki one is an updated version of tLike the David Suzuki book, gives a breakdown of what daily life activities are most damaging to the planet. The Suzuki one is an updated version of this, but this was an excellent start....more
Gives up to date info on where we stand on global warming. Lots of good things covered, like the population of our planet, which isn't normally covereGives up to date info on where we stand on global warming. Lots of good things covered, like the population of our planet, which isn't normally covered in environmental books. On the other hand, it's a little sad when his proof pretty much shows that a change in U.S. governmental policies could fix almost everything, and currently, all the groups doing what they can, does so little, comparatively. At some level, makes me feel like I have no power, no matter what I do, unless I'm able to get the government to stop doing things such as giving money to oil companies....more
Tells you which things in your life cause the most environmental damage, and therefore, which things are best to change, and things you can do to chanTells you which things in your life cause the most environmental damage, and therefore, which things are best to change, and things you can do to change....more
The authors, in a previous book, indicate that there are specific facts that must be learned in order for people to communicate. Now I'm all for factsThe authors, in a previous book, indicate that there are specific facts that must be learned in order for people to communicate. Now I'm all for facts in school, but their method for choosing facts is simply what they thought was needed. On top of that, because they feel science is lacking in school, they add lots of science words. I know plenty of adults who wouldn't know half of those science words, but who all manage to communicate effectively anyway. I like the idea of the book, but I question whether some of the information in there is really necessary for the purposes they claim....more
Different than the other Perez-Reverte books I've read, as this one is set in present day. An interesting mystery, which got better in the second halfDifferent than the other Perez-Reverte books I've read, as this one is set in present day. An interesting mystery, which got better in the second half of the book....more
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