Informative Reviews for Homeschooling Moms…and a slice of our life as well
More than simply a straighforward account of Dr. Damadian and the MRI, Gifted Mind is the memoir of a delightful, talented gentleman who is determined to share the hard-won lessons of his life while telling you of his dream to fight cancer. When Damadian was a young boy, his dear grandmother died a horribly painful death […]
Every once in a while I encounter a book that opens up a whole new world. The First Fossil Hunters: Paleontology in Greek and Roman Times by Adrienne Mayor is one of these. As someone interested in the history of science, I know that ancient Greek philosphers had noticed fossilized seashells on the mountains and […]
My five children (ages 13-22) have gone through a huge range of curriculum in almost two decades of homeschooling, so when I asked the at-home crowd what their favorites had been, there was silence around the table. They needed to think…and then they started to talk. Later, when I emailed my oldest daughter, I got […]
Is science compatible with religion? Most of the major scientists of the past would say it is, and Ruth Bancewicz agrees. In her book God in the Lab: How Science Enhances Faith she explores the question of what modern science means for Christians and how Christianity affects day to day scientific work. Her conclusion, that […]
Nowadays one regularly comes across the true statement, “Science is compatible with religion.” Unfortunately it is often followed by the myth, “No reputable scientist believes in a literal six-day creation.” Busting Myths by Sarfati and Bates aims to refute this idea by presenting interviews with Ph.D. holders in various fields of science. This book highlights […]
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