Books matching: friendship and scientific discovery
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Save:'Remarkable Creatures' by Tracy Chevalier is a historical fiction novel that brings to life the story of Mary Anning and Elizabeth Philpot, two women who were pioneers in the field of paleontology during the 19th century. The book explores the challenges they faced as female fossil hunters, the societal expectations they defied, and the deep bond that formed between them as they navigated a male-dominated scientific community. Through alternating chapters, the voices of Mary and Elizabeth provide a rich narrative that intertwines themes of friendship, scientific discovery, societal norms, and religious beliefs. The book beautifully captures the essence of a time when the clash between science and religion was at its peak, while shedding light on the remarkable achievements of these two women.
Lightning has struck me all my life. Just once was it real. I shouldn’t remember it, for I was little more than a baby. But I do remember. I was in a field, where there were horses and riders performi... - #2
Save:Measuring the World by Daniel Kehlmann is a fictional account of two real German scientists, the gifted Mathematician Gauss and the famous explorer Humboldt. Both men set out to measure the world using different approaches - Gauss uses mathematics to predict things while Humboldt physically explores and measures. The narrative alternates between the adventures of Humboldt in South America and the more domestic life of Gauss, showing the contrast between their characters and approaches to life and science. The writing style is described as quick-moving, spare on details, and characterized by humor and wit, making the book an engaging read that offers a postmodern take on historical events.
In September 1828, the greatest mathematician in the country left his hometown for the first time in years, to attend the German Scientific Congress in Berlin. Naturally he had no desire to go. He had... - #3
Save:In "All the Weyrs of Pern" by Anne McCaffrey, the people of Pern come into contact with their past as they uncover the remains of the planet's original settlement and a functioning computer system. This discovery leads to a final solution for the problem of Thread and the Red Star, bringing about significant changes to Pernese life. The story follows key characters like Jaxom and Ruth as they work with others to banish Thread permanently, with themes of overcoming challenges, embracing new technologies, and uniting different factions for a common goal.
BY THE TIME the Aivas had finished its recital of the first nine years of the colonization of Pern, the sun Rukbat had set with an unusually fine display. Not that many of the reverent listeners of th...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Pern Universe ) - #4
Save:'The Vanishing' by Jayne Ann Krentz is a paranormal mystery romance set in the Fogg Lake series. The story follows Catalina Lark and Slater Arganbright as they investigate the disappearance of Catalina's best friend, Olivia LeClair, and a murdered artifact collector. The plot intertwines past events from fifteen years ago when Catalina and Olivia witnessed a murder, leading to a race against time to uncover the truth behind these incidents. The writing style is described as fast-paced, with well-crafted mysteries and intriguing paranormal elements that add to the enjoyment of the story.
She’d had flashes of bizarre scenes for the past couple of years, but a few months ago, shortly after her sixteenth birthday, they had started occurring more frequently. She was trying to convince her...
