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I set my kitchen on fire... again. Well, not the whole kitchen just my favorite whistling tea-pot. Going to make some Chicken Marsala.

"Warped Passages : Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions" by Lisa Randall ISBN 0060531088 If you are into physics, and I mean the stuff on the edge Ms. Randall has this great reading for you. This book explains her most recent proposal to augment, or more precisely propose an slight ofshoot to string theory. She suggests the concept of multi-branes. The various theoretical physics of extra dimensions and evidence of it with proof. (String theory has a ton of holes - because much of it cannot be proven.) Her elaborate description how gravity leaks into various branes and presents itself across multi dimensions is something of an exciting concept. Her research into large dimensions and the thought that infinite dimension theory does not need to compact space is also revolutionary. Plus she is not a bad looking woman considering she is in theoretical physics. Easy read even for layman.

I know I know. This is not really a book, but a monthly magazine. I read it, does that count? As you might have noticed I am into health, nutrition etc... "Muscular Development" is one of the few non-conforming magazines I enjoy once a month. Joe Wieder is considered one of the great leaders of commercializing body building. He started several body building contests, and magazines succesfully. Problem is - the commercial part have taken over these magazines to the point where the content is targeted toward the masses, and the un-initiated. There are more discussions of how to loose that love handle, then getting the extra edge between those specific muscle groups. "Muscular Development" provides a refreshing difference. It gives hard core - I mean seriously hard core information, albeit you have to dig between all the advertisements. I am a firm believer of surounding myself with people who are smarter and better at what I am trying to achieve. Want to have a bit better body? Who will you have around you? A bunch of people with ok bodies, or a bunch of people with muscle definition a first year med student would love to study off of?! Exactly - the second group. Do you HAVE to take the steroids and supplements they discuss? No, but it is sure good to know how the cutting edge works. Maybe a bit of scaled-back works. That low glycemic index foods with doing your cardio on empty stomach in the morning might just give you that slight edge to get over your "hump". So, my recommendation - pick one up - enjoy the content, and see if you can get some of the extreems out and apply some of it to your health and lifestyle.

The book "Six Great Scientists" reviews Albert Einstein, Cobernicus, Charles Darwin, Galileo, Isaac Newton and Marie Curie. At a mere 269 pages, it is a light reading; well suited for a short flight, or overnight hotel stay. The book describes their life, and how the struggled to get where their made their contributions to the world of science. Some sad and some funny stories about the brains that got us here today. It is more of a biographical review then a scientific text. Definitely there are some interesting topics discussed, but well within the laymen's reach. I recommend this light reading to anyone with a bit of a science interest. Might be even good for a good gift to a new college kid, looking at science as a general direction. ISBN 1-56619-691-4 Barnes & Noble Books

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This was the big "rage" to read in the seventies... I happen to pick it up again, and now some of it makes sense, or at least can draw a good parallel with religions. Of course, I immediately started to write the next part. I have a general idea what should be "next", but I would love to hear first what you think JLS should be doing/experience.

"Titan : The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr." by Ron Chernow. In general, Rockefeller is always described as a money hungry, unscrupuoulus individual. This book gives a much more realistic view of a man, who used almost every means to get to the top, and evade the government's net for decades. A thick book, but constantly interesting. A perfect read for that trans-pacific flight!

You should see my 8 year olds digging through this book when they want to eat! I might have to get a second copy because the first one is already... well... soaked in "stuff", and such...

The book "Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Meals for Kids : Cooking Rocks!" is an excellent entertainment and education book. It provides recipes and guidelines for both children between the ages of 4 and 16, and adult supervision ideas. Remember how you crush a garlic with the edge of a knife? Well why can you use the bottom of a pan to smash it! Not just safe but fun! Rachael Ray's splits the sections by color in an easily opening spiral bound book. The recipes are grouped into three ages, 4-6, 7-11, and 12-16. They are not just age appropriate with the tasks involved, and the length of preparation, but also with the kids taste in food! If you are running out of things to entertain the children with, yet you still need to make a healthly meal, let them make it! This book is an excellent tool for all of us.