Dec 3 2012
Daily Deals: A must read non fiction; a mystery; and a special DA coupon
The Trouble With Physics: The Rise of String Theory, The Fall of a Science, and What Comes Next by Lee Smolin. $2.99
From the Jacket Copy:
In this illuminating book, the renowned theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that fundamental physics—the search for the laws of nature—losing its way. Ambitious ideas about extra dimensions, exotic particles, multiple universes, and strings have captured the public’s imagination—and the imagination of experts. But these ideas have not been tested experimentally, and some, like string theory, seem to offer no possibility of being tested. Yet these speculations dominate the field, attracting the best talent and much of the funding and creating a climate in which emerging physicists are often penalized for pursuing other avenues. As Smolin points out, the situation threatens to impede the very progress of science. With clarity, passion, and authority, Smolin offers an unblinking assessment of the troubles that face modern physics—and an encouraging view of where the search for the next big idea may lead.
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Final Appeal by Lisa Scottoline. $ 2.99
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Grace Rossi is starting over after a divorce, and a part-time job with a federal appeals court sounds perfect. But she doesn’t count on being assigned to an explosive death penalty appeal. Nor does she expect ardor in the court in the form of an affair with the chief judge. Then Grace finds herself investigating a murder, unearthing a secret bank account and following a trail of bribery and judicial corruption that’s stumped even the FBI. In no time at all, Grace under fire takes on a whole new meaning.
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Deliver Me from Darkness by Tes Hilaire. $ .99
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A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT…
He had once been a warrior of the Light, one of the revered Paladin. A protector. But now he lives in darkness, and the shadows are his sanctuary. Every day is a struggle to overcome the bloodlust. Especially the day Karissa shows up at his doorstep.
COMES KNOCKING ON THE DOOR
She is light and bright and everything beautiful—despite her scratches and torn clothes. Every creature of the night is after her. So is every male Paladin. Because Karissa is the last female of their kind. But she is his. He may not have a soul, but he can’t deny his heart.
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by Marie Brennan. $ .
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There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and prophecy.
Kim thought majoring in divination would prepare her for the future. But even with her foresight warning her of trouble, she’s taken by surprise when an unknown force attacks Julian, her enigmatic classmate and friend. Her gifts can’t protect him against further attacks and an inexplicable string of disappearances . . . and if she’s reading the omens right, Julian isn’t the only one in danger.
Kim knows she isn’t ready for this. But if she wants to save Julian — and herself — she’ll have to prove her own prophecies wrong.
LIESANDPROPHECY-$1OFF-DA
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Dec 03, 2012 @ 14:40:05
For Downton Abbey fans. Amazon’s daily deal (at the US site) is the Season 1 & 2 (UK versions) combo box set (including the Christmas Special) on DVD for $23.99 and Blu-Ray for $25.99
Dec 03, 2012 @ 14:52:00
Scottoline’s Final Appeal is her second book, but it’s not part of the Rosato series, and she won the Edgar for it. There is an affair and yet I don’t recall being offended–YMMV–because she portrayed the relationship in a thoughtful way. What I do remember the most is Grace being older than the other junior attorneys and having a different perspective, plus she’s very funny. I’d have to say I really enjoyed reading it.
Dec 03, 2012 @ 14:55:47
I like Scottoline’s books, but this is a really old one– mid 90′s and really wasn’t that good.
Think I’ll go for the Marie Brennan though. Her Onyx Court books pulled me in though they are not romance and are fairly dark. She has a touch for connecting fantasy to the real world.
Dec 03, 2012 @ 16:02:31
FWIW Final Appeal by Lisa Scottoline is only $0.99 at Amazon, B&N and Kobo (as opposed to $2.99).
Dec 03, 2012 @ 17:18:48
I think Smolin is half-right. Theoretical physics at the moment is dominated by the speculative and unfalsifiable. But I don’t necessarily think that’s as bad as he does. So much real progress in physics happens as a by-product of thinking about something else. It seems to me that thinking about string theory and so on is just as likely to produce the next significant breakthrough in some real, measurable, useful field as anything else.
Dec 03, 2012 @ 17:55:27
Thanks Brian for the head’s up about the Downton Abbey sale… The UK version has been on my wishlist for ages. Whoop!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 22:37:18
I don’t quite understand how the Marie Brennan coupon works. Can it be used to purchase digital titles?
Dec 03, 2012 @ 22:47:21
Sorry! My post wasn’t very clear. The coupon is only good at http://www.bookviewcafe.com/