Andrew Parker gives a decryption of the Cambrian Explosion in evolutionary history and makes a very good argument that it was the evolution of vision that kick-started it.
Sunday 1 June 2003
How to dunk a Doughnut
A very entertaining book that looks at the science behind such things as how to boil the perfect egg, catch a ball, the physics of sex and why some vegetables absorb more gravy than others.
A Devil's Chaplain
A diverse collection of Dawkins essays from over 25 years covering a wide range of topics. A very good introduction to some of the underlyig themes that have enlightened hs work.
Saturday 8 March 2003
Fast Food Nation
You will never feel the same again when you eat one of the fast food meals after reading this book.
And the really disturbing thing is that the book explains why the food tastes so good and you do want to eat it (despite what is in it and what it is doing to you and the planet)
And the really disturbing thing is that the book explains why the food tastes so good and you do want to eat it (despite what is in it and what it is doing to you and the planet)
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