After reading this book, I am left with a certain sense of tragedy; it is like having watched a play where you know what every character us up to (though they don't) and watching as each makes a series of mistakes based on faulty assumptions that in hindsight are regretted. I would have thought this a comedy of errors were not the consequences so dire. It is too clear that the public's understanding of reality is biased almost beyond hope; that The Science Gap could be read by everyone!

Each chapter is a myth about science, of which there are sixteen:

1. "Nothing exists until it is observed." 2. "Nothing is known for sure." 3. "Nothing is impossible." 4. "Whatever we think we know now is likely to be overturned in the future." 5. "Advanced civilizations of the future will have the use of forces unknown to us at present." 6. "Advanced civilizations on other planets posess great forces unavailable to us on earth." 7. "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." 8. "Scientists don't have any imagination." 9. "Scientists create theories by intuition." 10. "All theories are equal." 11. "All scientists are objective." 12. "Scientists are always making false predictions." 13. "All problems can be solved by computer modeling." 14. "More technology will solve all problems." 15. Myths about Reductionism 16. "Myths are just harmless fun and good for the soul."

Each is taken down from its gilded pedestal and its serious flaws are revealed. I found chapter fourteen to be most enlightening; the bulk is devoted to the problem of exponential growth and overpopulation. Have you ever seen those 'starving children in Africa' commercials run by christian charities? I thought about them while I read this chapter. Sure, you can send impoverished people 'pennies a day' to make their lives better. But what happens when your efforts result in all five of their children surviving instead of one or two? Who will feed them? And when they have children themselves?

It is like some obscene pyramid scheme that temporarily alleviates suffering and mysery so that even more people can experience it in the future. The implications are terrifying.

It is sad then that people who apply various myths (technological and theological) conspire to prevent family planning in these regions. The tragedy of overpopulation is the result. We must overcome our tenacious clinging to these destructive myths or the destruction will increase. The further tragedy is that I don't think it will happen any time soon.

One of the main thesis which we see emerge in the chapters is that realism has brought about the dramatic blossoming of science while the pursuit of idealism have been a barren exercise. Chapter ten gives a well-illustrated summary of the difference between realists and idealists in politics (with examples of how they react to abortion or flag burning). The idealist position is grounded in myths and a good number of them are simply wrong. Without a firm basis in reality, the tragedy of applied mythology continues.

The Sceaming Eagles is about the 101st Airborne Division.The 101st landed before,they had many causalties,but not as bad as D-Day.D-Day was became the most chaotic when most of the supplies and men where lost and scarrted.

As the daughter of the author, I know some of the work that went into this book. It will not be a typical "blood n guts" story, but a factual account of what happened to Jerome. The author went so far as to take a trip to the Phillipines to research, and see for himself some of the places Jerome had seen. This book has been in the author's head for as long as I can remember, even if he hadn't decided to write it for the world until now. It promises to be a good read, and will have several interesting facts,all of which the author has documented...well. Read and learn.

written to portray life as lived by Afican -Americans from the perspective of the boy/the man who searched constantly in his work for truth,for reality and to artfully paint the word pictures which he labored to make the real stuff of life.not sweet or easy.

This is a really good beginners guide to the most famous chess openings. Learing examples abound. There is also a move by move analysis of each game.

Richard Martin (1916-85) is a seriously undervalued American philosopher. He was a superbly clear writer, better even than Quine. He was a fan of C S Peirce and of Peirce's semiotic theory. If there is such a thing as a turgid or gloomy Peircian, I have yet to discover such.

This book is in two parts. The first is a text on logic as seen through Richard Martin's eyes. It alone makes this book worth the price. In his 1941 Yale PhD, Martin discovered the theory of virtual sets and relations. The discussion of this theory in chpts. 1&2 is the best there is. (Quine discovered this theory independently while writing up his 1942 Brazil lectures, but never truly did it justice.) This is followed by an introduction to mereology, a vastly undervalued mathematical theory of the part-whole relation. Martin goes on to develop an event logic, and a theory of semantics (only Carnap himself can rival Martin as a master of formal semantics). Martin sketches out his ideas can be used to ground mathematics as well as linguistics. The result is a brilliant introduction to a number of issues in philosophical logic. Metatheory is not touched on, but arguably that theory is the crowning glory of mathematical logic.

Part II uses the logic of part I to develop a formal theory of linguistics. Martin had been a Penn colleague of Zelig Harris. Chomsky studied under Harris and may have learned some or most of his logic from Martin. Part II is one of the few places you'll see Harris's theories discussed. The mathematical treatment of the preposition is especially intriguing. Martin believed that language and formal logic were more closely related than is generally believed, and this book makes a good case for this.

For a newcomer to Laos, Dr. Evans's volume would seem an excellent introduction to its history, politics and culture. For someone like myself, who had his own intense introduction to Laos in the late 60s and looks forward to a return, the book is an insightful refresher and update. It has helped me put my own experience in context and rethink the Laos I once thought I knew. This short history is thoughtful, well-written, and largely devoid of moral judgments.

The subtitle "The Land in Between" sums up an unfortunate reality -- for much of its history Laos has been caught between more powerful neighbors and sometimes their even more powerful patrons. But Evans does not stop with such a facile explanation of the Laos that has emerged. I particularly appreciate his continuing emphasis on the deep and enduring cultural roots of the peoples who inhabit Laos -- and the interplay among them.

With so many Western writers and readers still caught up in the battles that we fought in Laos in the 60s and 70s, Evans's book is a refreshing reminder that Laos merits attention -- indeed fascination -- in its own right.

If you are interested in creating more harmony, balance and authenitic peace in your life, spend some quiet time with this tape series! I learned how to relax, be present and rest with an open radiant heart, moment by moment...These audio tapes and the extensive study guide (practically a book in itself) provide the listener/reader with all the resources one needs to rediscover a deep sense of belonging to the Natural world. Drawing from many ancient wisdom teachings and time honored spiritual paths, John Milton provides gentle, reassuring guidance necessary to connect with one's true essence and the extraordinary healing energy of the Earth. If you are at all like me, you may be concerned about damaging human relationships that harm our immediate surroundings, perhaps you've noticed how the fields you once played in as a child are being gobbled up by tract developments, shopping malls and urban sprawl or, you may wonder why you feel so depleted and uninspired after a day at the office. If any of this is true for you, Sky Above Earth Below is the perfect antidote for the pervasive alienation and separation many of us are experiencing. in this high-tech, artificial, consumer driven culture we sometimes call civilization. In addition to learning wonderful new contemplative practices for my own personal growth and spiritual awakening, there are many practical recommendations about how to contribute to a healthier and happier world... how to embrace Nature and all the animals, birds and trees as part of one's intimate family. These tapes and the challenging study guide provide a firm foundation for becoming a "spiritual warrior" on behalf of this beautiful Earth. You will learn how you can courageously participate in turning the tide away from massive ecological and human imbalances that are causing so much harm around the world. Recorded live in the Chiricahua Mountains, Sounds True did a magnificent job of editing and producing a powerful message for our times. I wish I had the support of a foundation to send this tape set to every Civic Leader, elected official, Fortune 500 CEO, Public Library and School across this nation and around the world!

"The Stars By Clock and Fist" is THE book to get if you are a backyard astronomer who wants an easy way to find just about anything in the sky.

The author relies on an easy to learn method of locating stellar objects with only two tools: your fist and your eyes! Intuitive charts facilitate your search. The author's method is amazingly accurate!

This is a must-have tool for any backyard astronomer.

Bill