What Monumental Book Should You Gift for the Holidays?

In summary, the conversation is about the search for a new monumental book, with possible suggestions including "Cosmology is Forever," "The Reactor Started Humming," and "The Day After E.T." The other person suggests "Only a Theory" by Kenneth Miller, but is unsure if it is a monumental popular science or science fiction book. They also mention "Symmetry and Beautiful Universe" and considering Murray Gell-Mann's book.
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sorry for disturbing but holiday is coming

Did you see any new monumental book like "cosmology is forever" or "the reactor started humming" or "the day after e.t" and so on? Thanks.
 
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A monumental popular science book, or a monumental science fiction book? Are those titles ones you came up with?

Sorry, I'm not entirely sure what you're asking!
 
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"Only a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul" by Kenneth Miller. Will be out tomorrow.
 
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cristo said:
A monumental popular science book, or a monumental science fiction book? Are those titles ones you came up with?

Sorry, I'm not entirely sure what you're asking!

Is difference so solid? Well - now I have to accept both! I took "Symmetry and Beautiful Universe" but it was too naive. I'm thinking of Murray Gell-Mann, the book is not great but I'll love it. Feels like I don't know anything new (aside from Indiana Jones)
 

FAQ: What Monumental Book Should You Gift for the Holidays?

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