2006-12-21 10:17:41 · 19 answers · asked by Strange Design 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
the bible
2006-12-21 10:19:55 · answer #1 · answered by Linda C 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are two great books by Greg Bear. The first is titled Darwin's Radio and the second is titled Darwin's Children. They deal with many scientific issues, but mostly evolution. Dan Brown, the author of The Da Vinci Code, also has some other great books: Digital Fortress and Angels & Demons are two titles.
2006-12-21 10:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by bastetmajik 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Julian Jaynes "The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind".
Or, if fiction is preferred:
Mark Haddon "The Curious Incident of the Dog That Barked in the Night-time".
The former is heavy but thought-provoking and intriguing. The latter is a joy to read (I read it in a day) but makes you think and repays a second look. They are both insights into mankind in all its shapes and forms.
2006-12-21 10:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by fidget 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinback
Call of the Wild
White Fang (both by Jack London)
A Separate Peace (John Knowles)
Lost Horizon (forgot the author's name)
Hitch hiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Douglas Adams)-this one will make you laugh too.
Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Frankenstein (Mary Shelley)
Memnoch the Devil (Anne Rice)
Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde)
and anything by Mark Twain
2006-12-21 10:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by donbenecio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by Dalai Lama
Even if you're not Buddhist, it's a good read.
2006-12-21 10:20:29 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reasons To Believe by Hugh Ross
2006-12-21 10:25:32 · answer #6 · answered by vincent c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
by Jared Diamond
I'm still in the middle of reading it but its a good one, check it out
2006-12-21 12:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by nativecanchick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. It's an oldie, but it's still good. It talks about the plight of early immigrants, early unions, and working conditions in factories in the early 20th century. It made me cry, and it will make you appreciate what we have now.
2006-12-21 10:47:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Cambodian Odyssey
by Dr. Haing Ngnor
MacMillan (1987)
While your thoughts won't be all glowing, warm, and happy, you'll think long after it's over.
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2006-12-21 10:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ishmael
My Name is Asher Lev
East of Eden
The Lord of the Rings
Jane Eyre
Heart of Darkness
1984
The Bible ;-)
2006-12-21 11:11:00 · answer #10 · answered by shelbimostheduck 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Lord of the Rings (look deep into it, it's there)
Ender's Game
Forever Peace
Factoring Humanity
2006-12-21 10:21:12 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋