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Thomas Kirby has commented on (109) products.

Trinity: A Graphic History of the First Atomic Bomb by Jonathan Fetter-vorm

Thomas Kirby, September 4, 2012

An interesting book about the development of the atomic bomb. I liked the book, but I only gave it 4 stars because I thought it glossed over a few important events. However, I would definitely recommend it to anyone. There is no complicated math or science to keep the casual reader from enjoying the book.

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Funny Trail Tales: Outdoor Humor for All Ages by Amy Kelley Hoitsma

Thomas Kirby, August 21, 2012

There was one story which probably was not good "for all ages", discussing how to do your business in the woods, but the book was very funny, with stories from today's travel and outdoor writers, with a very funny selection from Mark Twain. With the inclusion of Mark Twain, I guess the book now counts as fine literature. My only complaint was that the book was not long enough.

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The Mammoth Book of Weird But True by Geoff Tibballs

Thomas Kirby, August 10, 2012

This is a funny book of weird news items, with some items not being suitable for the squeamish. I didn't notice any that I knew to be urban legends, so I guess the "true" part of the title is reasonably accurate. All the stories were less than a page long, with several stories per page, but this fits my preferred style of reading during my commute on public transit.

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Alice in Quantumland: An Allegory of Quantum Physics by Robert Gilmore

Thomas Kirby, August 2, 2012

The book is an amusing explanation of quantum physics. There were a few concepts that didn't stick with me, but for the most part, I got the ideas. Science can be fun!

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Showcase Presents #1: Strange Adventures by Dan Didio

Thomas Kirby, August 2, 2012

Comics from the good old days (I just wish they were in color) when science fiction was for kids of all ages. They are still fun to read, even after all these years.

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