Science

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey by Spencer Wells

 
A wonderful book summarising the genetic evidence for the common origin of all of humankind from a single tribe in Africa. 

Yes, everyone, or every race, colour and ethnic group is decended from one single tribe. 

 The external differences we see  now appeared through the evolutionary adaptaion of migrants.

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The Sciences: An Integrated Approach;
by James Trefil; Robert Hazen


I came across this book a few years ago when I was searching for some supplementary reading for non-science majors.

This amazing book manages to cover everything from the atom to cosmology, from DNA to geology and plate tectonics, and all in a way that is interesting, with many real world examples.

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The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution  
by Richard Dawkins

All the evidence for evolution, observational, experimental and computational, is presented in by Dawkins in this semi popularization.

I was quite surprised to learn that every breed of dog in existence is descendent from the wolf! None are from the fox lineage or other seemingly related species!
How can we be sure? Read the book...:)

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Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior  by Leonard Mlodinow



Mlodinow explains in simple terms the scientific research which suggests what the title of his book states.

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other books coming soon


Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities, and Software by S. Johnson


An easy to read book on the fascinating subject of emergence and self-organisation in complex systems such as ant colonies, the human body, and social systems.

Its at the "popular" level and written by a science journalist who nevertheless has taken much effort to make the account as accurate as possible.                                                     
                          
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The Third Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal by Jared M. Diamond     

One of the few scientists who can range over several subjects with ease and authority, while making the topics intelligible to the layman. He is also careful to separate fact from speculation,  and let the reader decide on the evidence available.

This book has all the ingredients which were later expanded into his other books.

If you only read one of Jared Diamonds books, this should be the one.

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            Thinking: The New Science of Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, and Prediction  by John Brockman



 Scientists and philosophers present their views on the general them of the mind and "thinking".


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Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing by T. McCall, MD

This is a carefully researched and clearly written
book for those who wish to understand Yoga Therapy from a modern (science) perspective.

It also contains specific chapters dealing with various ailments which can be addressed using Yoga Therapy.

A useful reading and reference  for Yoga instructors.

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