The Speed of Darkness
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The Speed of Darkness is an extraordinary book. It shatters one's preconceived notions about one's world viewpoint. The author takes us inside the head of the main character, who is autistic, and allows us to look at the world from another viewpoint. It also encourages us to think about what is "normal" and our value judgements about that. I highly recommend this thoughtful book.
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A mind-blowing look at Special Relativity's standing in reality.  Short and relatively simple (see what I did there?), this work challenges mainstream views with seemingly irrefutable logic.
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Das Buch liest sich so weg. Vor allem vor Jungens ist es ganz toll. Manchmal ist es f&uuml;r normal Sterbliche fast zu schnell.
Ein Monster jagt das N&auml;chste. Sch&ouml;ner Nebeneffekt ist, das man viel &uuml;ber die griechische Mythologie lernt.
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the book was an excellent source of information for the current techniques being used to further explore the reasons why the universe is expanding.  however, more discussion the of the possibilities in the flaws of human techniques, such as errors in the doppler effect due to light's loss of energy over vast distances leading to miscalculations about the observed expansion would be useful.  if you want to gain an understanding of current cosmic knowledge this is a great book to read.
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_The Elegant Universe_ is the most illuminating popular physics book I've ever read.  For years I've struggled (episodically, I grant you) with understanding special relativity, but after reading the first 50 pages of Brian Greene's book, I think I finally have it.  His crystal-clear use of language and his enlightening illustrations make it hard for the reader _not_ to "get it."  Why does time slow down and space become foreshortened as velocity increases?  For the same reason that we get wood from trees: Because.  It's baked in the cake of our four-dimensional reality.  I'm only a third of the way through his book, but I'm already sorry it's going to end.
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I am a layman. I read popular science books occasionally to challenge myself. This is the first In Plain Sight book that I have read. The idea that everything moves at a constant rate in space and time is intriguing. The idea that present, past and future concurrently exist in block time is , for me, a new concept which I struggle to accept. I found the book fascinating. I highly recommend the book for those with a basic knowledge of math and a willingness to engage in intellectual exploration.
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Once I started to read this book I could not put it down.  I liked the fast pace of it  and it intensity.  While on the dark side the author keeps you guessing until the end. Looking forward to reading other books from the author.
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The book is short and to the point, with a subject of interest to many slow readers. The best aspect is the fact that this method helps you to learn how to read faster in any context. Highly recommended to anyone struggling with reading speed.
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This book was very interesting. Although it isn't long, it brings a dark tale that intrigues me for the next episode.
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I READ DARKNESS AS A FREE BOOK FROM AMAZON PRIME IT'S A FAST PACE, GREAT STORY A PAGE TURNER. I LIKED IT SO MUCH  I BOUGHT  THE OTHER  TWO!!!  I  HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.
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This book has revealed that we can not just look back in the 1960 and say this world has really changed, we can see where the division of LIGHT and DARKNESS has been opposing each other since creation. The DARKNESS has always tried to cover the LIGHT and this is impossible.  Mike Evans has shown us through history and truth given in God's Word, that we must be diligent in following God in His Word and Prayer. Thank You Mike for your vision and desire to write the truth. SL, Tennessee,USA
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Moments on a moving train. You're sitting quietly, anonymously. Life out the window flashes by in an instant, in segments -- scenery, sunlight, shadow, flash, flash, changing fast, continuous movement, continuous change, with heavy clicks of wheels on track. This is what I feel, what I see when I read The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. In those moments you witness time and life at 50 mph. Going too fast to know if there's more behind the glimpse. Your perception influenced by what you want to envision, what you like seeing outside. But you witness something bad in a quick out your window. Then you think you know something even worse. Now you're able to step off the train and delve deep into the mystery. Reality may be a whole different story. Your keen perception, off. You think you know. But now you don't. Maybe it's best to remain anonymous.. No way. You're too far gone. Now that you're either entirely intrigued, or slightly confused, read this fun thriller. It's really, really good. And it's been a long time since I've read a book I couldn't put down. We all loved it - 4 out of 5 stars from each one of the Mindful Readers
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Early in the education of physicists they learn to see special relativity theory as the holy of holies.  They are told, on the basis of the "relativity principle," that (symmetrical) relative motion is all that counts.  Indeed, a single parameter, the relative velocity v of two inertial systems, suffices to define a complete kinematics. Yet the same theory teaches, in the case of the famous relatively-traveling twins, that their aging is asymmetrical. Whence comes this asymmetry? Certainly not from the parameter v.  Acceleration, to be sure, is asymmetrical, but that does not disturb the kinematic symmetry of the purely relative motion.  Thus arises an enduring puzzle that has perturbed relativity critics over the years.  One such was Herbert Dingle, who notably held out against the physics profession.  Early in his career he wrote on relativity and was deemed an Authority.  But later, when he became an Apostate, he was widely accused of "not understanding" relativity. The fascinating tale of science run amok that centers on the Dingle controversy is the main subject of Ian McCausland's important little book.  It is to be recommended to anyone interested in physics whose thinking is not controlled by Authority and whose mind is open on the subject of ultimate truth in science.
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Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness is a terrifying tale of corruption, greed, and evil. The story is narrated through the character Marlow, and begins as Marlow recounts his horrific adventure to his shipmates.

 Marlow works for a Belgium trading company whose primary interest is ivory. As Marlow continues his job he quickly learns the shady intentions of the Company and he describes in detail the sinister practices used to acquire ivory. One man in particular has become completely engulfed in greed and obsession. His name is Kurtz, and it is Marlow's job to remove Kurtz because his conduct has become too extreme and his practices could taint the Company's reputation. During Marlow's shocking quest he becomes educated on the dark side of mankind.

 The Heart of Darkness is a fascinating nightmare. Imagery overflows as Conrad vividly describes the Europeans' sick trading practices and their excessive greed. Heart of Darkness is a well-written book, though it is extremely fast paced and sometimes hard to follow. Despite the intriguing storyline, it is often difficult to understand exactly what is happening. However, the book certainly should not be disregarded. The reader should be aware that the Heart of Darkness is very intense and is not an easy read.
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This is a prequel to His Dark Material series.  Lyra is just an 8 mo. old baby.  You get to see just how special she is so early in life that two young kids take it upon themselves to save her and what they have to go through, almost getting themselves killed (several times).  Also gives Lord Asriel, Lyra's father, a little more depth and humanity.  Also hints at why Lyra was left behind in the care of someone at Oxford Univ. who wasn't exactly ready to be a parent.  Just a little filling in some of the gapes.  Good but fast read.
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Far more than a story about the difficulties of people on the Autism spectrum, The Speed of Dark is an intricate and in depth view of a personal debate that will eventually be faced by anyone who might choose to be "cured" of a handicap.  An interesting ethical debate.  What would you choose?
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A very interesting and quick read. I found the book reminiscent of the twilight zone, which I enjoyed very much in my youth. I was immediately drawn in and could not put the book down. It is a bit dark so if you have a faint heart, beware. The start of the story uses classic thunder and lightning, which he explains and it fits well into the scene. The ending did not surprise me but did I predict it or did the author take me there? I recommend reading this book. If you like horror, you may also want to check out, Emperor of a Dead World.