Category Archives: Books
The Neverending Story
As an adult, I cannot believe I have never read this endearing book that was the inspiration for one of my favorite movies as a child. The Neverending Story, by Michael Ende, goes far beyond the plot of the movie, … Continue reading
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Tired of Children’s Media
With Emily now a bit older than four years old, I have gotten extremely tired of reading children’s books to her. Now, this does not mean that I am tired of reading to her. While stories like the Berenstain Bears, … Continue reading
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A Small Problem
It all started so innocently. Driving back to the house, I decide to stop by the library to see if the book I placed on hold has come in yet. I was just there yesterday, picking up two other books … Continue reading
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A Review of “In Code”
This weekend, I finished reading “In Code: A Mathematical Journey” and, I have to tell you, it was simply amazing. The book is about the project of Sarah Flannery, a sixteen year old girl who wins a series of prestigious … Continue reading
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Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám
I have begun reading through “The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever” and one of the early essays really caught my eye — The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. Specifically, one of the quatrains really made me stop and think. … Continue reading
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