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An attempt to understand the universe through comprehensible books
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items I was a full-on fiction person. I didn't have any interest in “non fiction”, even though the term is extremely vast. It all changed when I stumbled upon popular science books a few years ago.
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Reality is stranger than fiction
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Reality is stranger than fiction
This was an eye-opener book for me. From big bang, eras of the earth, humankind era, geography, physics, chemistry, biology, it tries to explain the whole history of the universe. Because of this book, I cultivated an interest in pursuing science as ...
A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 - Bill Bryson
Do you want to know why some people hate maths, while others seem naturally talented at it? How do these “gifted” people understand mathematics so deeply and even make discoveries and breakthroughs? Then, this book is for you. The author, a mathemati... how humans can understand complex concepts, and how do we access the “mathematical experience”.
Mathematica: Secret World of Intuition
Are you curious how scientists discovered what we know about the universe today? the gripping history, finding out size of the earth, the distance from Earth to other stars, about our solar system, about nebulas, about galaxies and its distances, and...
Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe
Say hello to calculus. A boogey-man of many students. Well, it is difficult though, the author also said so. But with this book, you will find lots of intrigues about calculus. The renowned scientist, Richard Feynman, said calculus is “the language G...
Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals Secrets
Ready to do a tour of the universe? That's what I felt when I read this book, flying around planets! One of the impression that sticks: the language used is relatively poetic compared to other popular science book. A great read!
Cosmos by Carl Sagan
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This book is trying to answer the question on the cover. Indeed, why do we sleep? Sleep persists throughout the history of universe. By sleeping, our ancestors are vulnerable to attacks. Or the time could be used to hunt for food. There must be a rea...
Why We Sleep by Mathew Walker
An unexpected favorite. I was just curious about Alzheimer's and oh it has great ratings, albeit only hundreds or so reviews. This book covers the history of Alois Alzheimer, his research and the following researches (includes biological explanation)...
In Pursuit of Memory: Fight Against Alzheimer's
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A really fascinating account of Alexandria, a city in Egypt, founded by one and only Alexander the Great. What I didn't expect was it pulled me into a warp and flew through centuries worth of time. You will see its repeated rises, falls, and its evol...
Alexandria: The City that Changed the World