quantum brothers seductive evolution

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249 reviews
Deborah Layton

Doubleday, 1998

Very compelling and insightful
Something I always have a hard time grasping is: how does a person get sucked into something so clearly unhealthy, and what keeps them in? It's so hard to understand because it's such a gradual process, and many of us feel we are perhaps too "smart" to get hooked into any kind of cult. In reality, it takes months or years for cult brainwashing to reach levels where it really does feel impossible ...

The Code Book: The Evolution of Secrecy from Mary, Queen of Scots to Quantum Cryptography

248 reviews
Simon Singh

Doubleday, 1999

wonderful historical account of the use of cryptography
As a mathematician in the early 1970s, I saw many advertisements recruiting mathematicians for the CIA. I knew that it had to do with cryptography and number theory but it was all very mysterious and since I never got a job with them I didn't see precisely how the disciplines fit together. As Singh describes the discover of the RSA coding system it all becomes very clear. The story he tells is ...

The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth

141 reviews

Doubleday, 2002

The Lamb's Supper; The Mass as Heaven on Earth
Excellent easily read book explaining important reasons for various prayers and rituals involved in the Catholic Mass. Will definately improve your appreciation, respect, and love for the Mass. Even non-catholics would be more knowledgeable and realize why Catholics find the Mass so important!

A Child Is Born

116 reviews
Lennart Nilsson, Lars Hamberger

Doubleday, 2004

A Child Is Born
A+ new edition of a book that I originally purchased when my son was born 29 years ago. I purchased the updated version for him and his wife. It is excellent! I recommend for all new parents and/or grandparents to give as a gift to their children.

Brothers K, The

114 reviews
David James Duncan

Doubleday, 1992

Extraordinary
This is a rich, wonderful novel. Towards the end, I intended to read over lunch. One hour stretched to two, then even longer. I laughed out loud several times, and then cried. The waitress finally came over and asked, "Okay, what are you reading?! I've got to get a copy!" Everyone who loves great writing, wonderful characters and beautiful storytelling needs to get a copy. This ...