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Reviewed By... Karen Frank

Carr magnificently puts forth the case that the use of The Internet has indeed changed our brain. Not since the book itself became available to all, has our brain experienced such a shift. Backed by scientific studies that are ongoing, he articulates what is gained (multi-tasking, access to massive amounts of information, group connectivity) and what is lost (deep reading, original thought, imagination and emp... read more>>>

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Reviewed By... Sarah Teunissen

Poisons surround us and any substance can be lethal with the correct dosage. In this lovely book you will meet poisoners, their preferred methods and their victims. "Poison File" pages highlight specific poisons with symptoms, overviews and antidotes, if any. A joy!

Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Erik Barnum

This is a marvelous anecdotal treatise on freak (or rogue)ocean waves. While I didn't think I would enjoy this very much, I found myself enthralled by the topic and how it is presented. After the introduction, Ms. Casey follows around a group of diehard surfers who only surf giant waves of 60 feet or more. Laird Hamilton, who seems to be King of the Surfers, is a fascinating man hellbent on surfing a 100 foot ... read more>>>

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Reviewed By... Krysta Piccoli

Brilliant begins with the very first known human-made lamp in the Lascaux Caves and travels all the way to present day with the debate between LEDs and CFLs. The most fascinating part is seeing how advances in lighting and electricity have shaped the culture of man-kind from the start.