I haven’t done one of these posts for a looooooooong time, it’s not that I haven’t found lots of books I want, I just haven’t had the time to post the entries. So I decided to do one today. I also wanted to say that in the next couple weeks I may have a few posts that aren’t book reviews, or contests, or memes. When I go to BEA I may post some stuff about my experiences there. So look for those in the next couple weeks.
Okay, I now have 3 books to talk about, ones that I would really like to have, but I just don’t have the money right at the moment to spend on books like these.
First is one that really is cool. When I got my tattoo, I had exactly what I wanted in mind, it had a meaning for something that was important for me, one of my favorite books. I’ve always also thought it would be cool to have a dinosaur tattoo, as I’m a huge fan of dinosaurs too. And this book has some people who do have them! It is called Science Ink. Here is the description from Goodreads.com:
If you have ever thought of having an image of the double helix imprinted on your forearm or buttocks, this is the book for you. We should note however that the science-minded men and women represented in this weirdly arresting illustrated book have tattoos that go far behind decorative DNA diagrams. Listen for example, as software designer Zermelo-Fraenkel talks about his arm-covering tat: “This tattoo is the Zermelo-Fraenkel with Choice axioms of set theory. From these nine axioms, one can derive all of mathematics.”
Second is another “science” related book. It’s about my favorite tv show, The Big Bang Theory. Like a lot of other tv shows and movies, it now has its own book about the philosophy of the show. See the description from Barnesandnoble.com:
A lighthearted meditation on the philosophical quandaries of the hit television show The Big Bang Theory
- Gives you irresistibly geek-worthy insights on your favorite Big Bang Theory characters, story lines, and ideas
- Examines important themes involving ethics and virtue, science, semiotics, religion, and the human condition
- Brings the thinking of some of the world’s greatest philosophers to bear on The Big Bang Theory, from Aristotle and Plato to Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Simone de Beauvoir, and more
GIANT GEORGE is the charming story of how this precocious puppy won Dave and Christie’s hearts and along the way became a doggie superstar. In 2010, George was named by Guinness World Records as the Tallest Dog in the World-ever. He appeared on Oprah, and even has his own global fan club. But to Dave and Christie, this extraordinary animal is still their beloved pet, the one who has made them laugh, made them cry, and continues to make them incredibly happy.
I am not too into science, but the first two sound really interesting. I also want to see your tattoo (I clicked on the label and read that it was Twilight inspired? Must see.) 🙂
Also, I avoid books like Marley and Me and other animal books. I'd be too sad at the end.
Great post 🙂
I heard from a friend that Giant George doesn't end like that, so I will have to go ahead and give it a try. My tattoo is basically the hands and apple from the cover of Twilight. I guess I should post a picture of it some day on here!
I read Giant George and George is very much alive at the end of the book. 🙂 It was really quite enjoyable.
There was another dog book at BEA that I was talking to the publisher about and talking about the way dog books always seemed to end, and they said it didn't end that way. But they didn't offer to give me a copy either. 🙁