Michael D. Cramer

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Frankenstein's Cat: Cuddling Up to Biotech's Brave New Beasts

Funny and fun, this book is recommended for general readers seeking a current examination of biotech's applications to the animal kingdom.
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The Dodo and the Solitaire: A Natural History

The level of detail and frequent citations included within the text slow the reading; it's possible to lose the story for the detail. Recommended for a scholarly audience serious about investigating the dodo and the solitaire.
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Before Galileo: The Birth of Modern Science in Medieval Europe

Recommended for readers who enjoy the history of science.
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Vegetables

Recommended for readers interested in the history and culture surrounding food and cooking.
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River in Ruin

Recommended for readers interested in ecology, California history, and the politics of water.
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Sex, Genes & Rock 'n' Roll

Later chapters often derive examples from the lives of rock musicians, and humor also assists Brooks's discussion. A thoughtful reflection on evolution, the role of the individual within society, and the planet's future.
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Stolen World

All readers will be amazed at the sordid details of how these exotic animals get to pet shops and zoos.
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The Abacus and the Cross

Enjoyable to read, informative, and highly recommended for all history and history of science buffs.
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The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating

A small, short book filled with an enormous amount of natural history and science about snails; also, an acknowledgment of an individual's determination to recover and regain life with humor and insight. Highly recommended.
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