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Page Count: 368 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW The book is well written and Kaku’s enthusiasm is infectious. The things that people are trying to make for the future is fascinating and I loved learning about the science behind it all. However, this book was published over 10 years ago and many of the things that heContinue reading “Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku”

Page Count: 335 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW It was a really interesting book that really explored in depth the ins and outs of artificial intelligence without Hollywood style fear mongering but still exploring thew darker possibilities and why AI still has to be handled with care and with strict rules and regulations in place. I alsoContinue reading “Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark”

Page Count: 302 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW I really enjoyed the way that this book was written and it was fascinating to go through the history of Planet Earth in reverse. The description of the different ecosystems were well-written and engaging and truly made me feel like I could visualise this ancient world around me andContinue reading “Otherlands by Thomas Halliday”

Page Count: 374 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW I really enjoyed learning about all of the people – some known to me and some less so – that played a part in the Renaissance in Florence, Italy and what it was that they were famous for and so what part they did play in the movement. MyContinue reading “The Florentines by Paul Strathern”

Page Count:496 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW I’ve always been interested in the artists of the Italian Renaissance to a degree but I had never thought about the book publishers and producers of that time until now. Vespasiano had such an impact from his love of all books and his desire to make the most beautiful booksContinue reading “Bookseller of Florence by Ross King”