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The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature

by Steven Pinker (Goodreads Author)

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Jon said: " I am gradually working through this. The topic is fascinating -- how the way our minds work is shaped by and reflected in the structure of language. But as other reviewers have pointed out, the book starts pretty slow and technical. Actually, it's no ...more "

May 17, 2010 07:30AM · see review

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This Is Your Brain on Music

by Daniel J. Levitin

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Jon said: " I haven't finished it yet, but this is a nice exploration of how our minds process music. It gives you a sense of the science without getting too bogged down in technical detail. The author is not just a scientist: he is a musician, producer, and obv ...more "

Feb 04, 2009 03:14PM · see review

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Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future

by Bill McKibben

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Jon said: " Very well written and positive look at how investing our time and other resources in local economies can improve our lives and communities -- and maybe even make a difference to the global ecosystem. "

Feb 04, 2009 03:11PM · see review

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