
National Geographic #'17/05: Genius - Why some people are so much smarter than the rest of us
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Michael A. Cook, Princeton professor of Islamic history, provides an overview of human history from the Neolithic to the fall of the Twin Towers in 2001 in this witty and intelligent synthesis, asking the key question: why did everything happen exactly th
The book describes man's discoveries of parts of planet Earth that were accidental or planned. The period from 50,000 years ago to today's efforts in space exploration is described.
Martians landed on earth-Curse of the pharaoh-Fiasco of the Olympics in Montreal in 1976-Massacre of the hussar squadron-Rain of hydrogen bombs over Spain-Mafia, brotherhood of fear
The book explains the origin of the universe, the Earth, and life in a popular way, combining modern science with philosophical questions about creation. The book introduces the reader to the wonders of the cosmos and the biosphere, and questions about th
David Whitehouse, a British astronomer and journalist, creates a living "biography" of our star in the book "The Sun: A Biography," combining history, myth, and science in a journey from the birth of the Sun to its final extinction.
Sometimes, however, even scientists grope in the dark because the Earth does not easily reveal all its remaining secrets. Reality, as it often happens, is more exciting than any novel.