Category Archives: Books

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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What is your Mantra?

If you feel like you do not have enough hours in the day, perhaps you should read “The Other 8 Hours: Maximize Your Free Time to Create New Wealth & Purpose”. The thesis of Robert Pagliarini’s book is that you … Continue reading

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“Religious Literacy” and the Importance of Education

I recently finished reading “Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know — And Doesn’t” by Stephen Prothero. The book was primarily about the downfall of religious education in the United States, mostly over the past century and especially among … Continue reading

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2009 Book List

This year was a pretty good year for reading. I managed to get through 61 books, with only 6 repeats (italicized. Of course, this does not count the several books that I started and did not finish — I will … Continue reading

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