Book Review: Trafficking in Magic, Magicking in Traffic edited by David Sklar & Sarah Avery Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This fantasy anthology has a dual theme, as indicated by its title; magic as transaction, and magic while traveling. The former theme brings… Continue reading Book Review: Trafficking in Magic, Magicking in Traffic
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Book Review: The Why of Things
Book Review: The Why of Things: Causality in Science, Medicine, and Life by Peter Rabins Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. The author of this book is a professor of Geriatric Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University, and it started as a clinical teaching presentation.… Continue reading Book Review: The Why of Things
Book Review: Girls Research! Amazing Tales of Female Scientists
Book Review: Girls Research! Amazing Tales of Female Scientists by Jennifer Phillips Disclosure: I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This is a part of the Girls Rock! series by Capstone Books, which presents short biographies of women and their achievements, aimed primarily at young girls. In… Continue reading Book Review: Girls Research! Amazing Tales of Female Scientists
Book Review: What Is a Pacemaker?
Book Review: What Is a Pacemaker? by Jeffrey L. Williams, M.D, M.S. Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. The book itself has a disclaimer reminding the reader that it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. As the number of people surviving to… Continue reading Book Review: What Is a Pacemaker?
Manga Review: Anesthesiologist Hana
Manga Review: Anesthesiologist Hana by Hakua Nakao and Kappei Matsumoto One of the manga genres that doesn’t get a lot of press in the US is “work manga”. These are more realistic looks at an unusual career, showing the day-to-day life and challenges, as well as what it takes to get and keep the job.… Continue reading Manga Review: Anesthesiologist Hana