The website 'Science Books'
http://sciencebooks.shorturl.com
lists recently published books about science subjects,
history of science, and science policy.
It is updated daily and strives to be a central listing
for books published in the current year and previous
two years.

For those who enjoy nonfiction books, it is a resource
to learn about recently published books in astronomy,
earth sciences, life sciences, general science topics,
history, mathematics, physics, space exploration, and technology.

Hi jlaroche,

I haven't come across your posts before so I'll say 'pleased to meet you'.

Great site, I took a quick look and have now added it to my favorites.

I always look at these sites and wish I had been more interested in science when I was a kid. It's such an interesting and wonderful thing I wonder how they can made it so boring at school!

Cheers,
Teri

Hi Teri 2,
Pleased to meet you.
I know what you mean about being bored by some classroom presentations.
My opinion from past experiences is that some of the most interesting learning comes from discovery on one's own.

What is your taste in reading? Is there a nonfiction book that you have read in the past that you particularly enjoyed?

Hi again,

I love to read but don't get much time. In the non fiction, the last few books I have bought (some of them I'm still wading through) are Stephen Hawkings 'A Brief History of Time' and a biography on Einstein and another biography on Carl Sagan. My favourite so far has been 'Billions and Billions' written by Carl Sagan before he died, it was a compilation of his thoughts and feelings about the world in general when he knew he was dying. I found it very touching. I also felt sadness for someone who loved the cosmos so much, but will never get to see how it all works out. I'm now reading 'Cosmos' also written by Carl, but it's taking some time. There are some beautiful illustration books on the universe around too.

If you're into videos, Stephen Hawking has a double tape called Stephen Hawkings Universe. It covers a wide range of topics and is easier on the eyes. Mine get sore when I read for too long.
Take care,
Teri

Excellent book selection! Cosmology is fascinating.

Thanks for the tipoff on the Hawking video.

Non-fictions are great!

My collection of non-fictions is building up and approaching100.

The books:
'Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman!' (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN%3D0393316041/t/103-0658982-4334227)
'What do you care what other people think?' (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0393320928/ref=pd_bxgy_text_2/t/103-0658982-4334227)

are great ! :) :) :)

Have you read them?

They are great biographies of a genius physicsit Richard P. Feynman.
:D

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Oh! I promoted from a junior member to a member now!
Great!

'Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman!' is one of my favorites too.

If you enjoy biographies you may benefit from the list at
Science Books: History: Biography
http://sciencebooks.shorturl.com
It lists books published in the last two years so
Feynman's books aren't there.

Non-fictions are quite expensive, do you think so?;)

Also what are your favorites?:)

Nonfiction books that are written about subjects with limited
market appeal such as an academic monograph, as might be published by Academic Press or Springer-Verlag and the like, can indeed cost typically from $50 US to $100 US.

However, nonfiction books written for the general audience,
e.g. "Ahead of the Curve: David Baltimore’s Life in Science"
University of California Press April 2001
and "Alfred Russel Wallace: A Life" Princeton University Press August 2001, generally have a new retail cost of $25 US to $35 US for hardcover editions and $15 US to $20 US for paperback editions.

If I were to indulge myself and purchase every recently published book that I wanted
to read, I would not have any funds left for food!

Buying used books benefits the environment and the buyer's wallet.

Access to public and school libraries is an enormous advantage.

I enjoy a wide range of subjects. I am currently reading
"The Stars of Heaven" by Clifford Pickover, and just finished
"Our Cosmic Habitat" by Martin Rees.

Yes, need to choose, especially I do not have any income!

I plan to buy the three volumes of the 'Feynman lectures on Physics', great books, right?
:) :) :)

Great!

Even I was able to enjoy while learning something.

By the way, they're available in paperback.

Take care. ;)

'Feynman lectures on Physics' with hard covers are very beautiful.

I find it very nice to buy a set though a little bit expensive for those with hard cover.;)

Reading a book when free is very nice!!:)