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[close] This Group explores scientific topics. We have an active monthly book club, as well as discussions on a variety of topics including Science in the News, new science book reviews, and any general science topic imaginable including history of science physics, astronomy, biology,medical and environmental studies, to name but a few. [close]

[close] Animal Legal Defense Fund's "Animal Book Club" hosted by Jennifer Molidor. Sign up at: http://aldf.org/bookclub Fiction, non-fiction, short stories, films, and more! ALDF's Animal Book Club is a one-stop shop for your animal-loving reading needs and a great way to get the scoop on the latest books, revisit some classics, and join in some fun conversations about animals! As an exclusive member of the book club, you can read reviews of the best books in the animal world—and participate in discussions about animal-themed books, films, and animal law issues. But you’ll also get insights from great interviews with top authors, and you'll be eligible for awesome giveaways and prizes in our Animal Book Club contests! Each month ALDF will send you a message about the next book we’ll be reading and discussing together. Books will be chosen that speak to one of the many issues the Animal Legal Defense Fund faces in its fight to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals. Discussion and different ideas are encouraged! Even if you haven’t read the monthly book, you are welcome to comment on our posts, ask our experts questions, and participate in contests. All discussions will be online! [close]

[close] Interested in history - then you have found the right group. This group's focus includes the following - autobiographies, military history, British history, World history, American history, SCOTUS, POTUS, ancient history, historical fiction and non-fiction books, current events, poetry, music, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights, the American Civil War, all World Wars, 50 books and movie challenges, history of Africa, art and architecture, European History, Latin American history, history of religions, the Napoleonic Wars, naval history, Native American history, history of Asia and all other historical genres; but with a heavy focus on non fiction books. Roosevelt's Centurions by Joseph E. Persico opened 5/28 and the author has joined us. The World History group discussion is the book Houses of Stone: : A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East by Anthony Shadid. In the Presidential Series we are discussing: Woodrow Wilson: A Biography by John Milton Cooper Jr. Our Reading Challenge is "A Book Safari to the Middle East" - focusing on the traditional Middle East countries. In the historical fiction area, we have featured The October Horse, #5 by Colleen McCullough. And, of course, our discussion of the Federalist Papers continues. We have a yearlong discussion taking place on The Thirty Years War: Europe's Tragedy by Peter H. Wilson. Upcoming The Metaphysical Club by Louis Menand - 06/20/13 Blood of Tyrants by Logan Beirne - TBD - The author will be joining us for the discussion. All are welcome; but we do have rules and guidelines for the group. [close]

[close] ...February 24, 2013 to March 26, 2014...