Giveaway: The Language God Talks by Herman Wouk

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"More years ago than I care to reckon up, I met Richard Feynman." So begins THE LANGUAGE GOD TALKS, Herman Wouk's gem on navigating the divide between science and religion. In one rich, compact volume, Wouk draws on stories from his life as well as on key events from the 20th century to address the eternal questions of why we are here, what purpose faith serves, and how scientific fact fits into the picture. He relates wonderful conversations he's had with scientists such as Feynman, Murray Gell-Mann, Freeman Dyson, and Steven Weinberg, and brings to life such pivotal moments as the 1969 moon landing and the Challenger disaster.




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WANTED: The Hellion And The Highlander by Lynsay Sands

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The Hellion And The Highlander by Lynsay Sands

HarperCollins Publishers

9780061344794

February 23, 2010

384 pages

$7.99 US

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Review: Future Hope by David Gelber

It's the year 2156 and humanity is not the same. Dr. Tennyson has found the formula for Interdimensional Transport Protocol (ITP). This will give humanity the ability to explore the universe and gather the supplies to sustain an ever growing population. Everything seems to be going fine when Major Sanders takes flight. He's so happy about the doors that this stint will open for him. Little did he know, he was about to get stranded.

I was blown away by this book. The ideas and how they were written was very unique. This David's first novel and I can already see his name on the bestseller's lists.

Future Hope by David Gelber
Emerald Book Co.
9781934572344
January 2010
350 pages
$23.95 US

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Stem Cells

There has been so much information obtained recently about Stem Cells. Science is discovering new ways to use stem cells to save lives everyday. You may be asking, what is a stem cell exactly? A stem cell is a "cell with the ability to divide for indefinite periods in culture and to give rise to specialized cells". One of the most interesting thing about stem cells is that they can act as an "internal repair system" in some tissues, meaning that they can divide all throughout life.

Information about stem cells is available and it might be the key to defeating certain diseases. Stem cells are "unspecialized cells capable of renewing themselves through cell division, sometimes after long periods of inactivity". There is still a lot to learn about these cells but hopefully, one day, we will have the answers and cures to many ailments. Right now, studies are being conducted on new drugs and to find the cause and cure for birth defects.

When I first took a look at a Stem cell image, I was amazed that such a tiny thing could be so important to our health and quality of life. The possibilities are endless. The idea that one day we can beat cancer is amazing. I love my family and I want them to have every opportunity to live a long life. Science is one step closer to making that a reality, and for that, I am very thankful.

Stem cells might hold the answers we need to keep our bodies healthy. The idea of using a cell that can pretty much fix ailments, is astounding. It would be a miracle to know that if you were told that you had a certain condition that could be turned around simply by using cells. I can't wait to see what other great qualities surface about these cells and what they are capable of.

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