books you should slap yourself for not having read yet
Global Brain by Howard Bloom
Complex adaptive systems - from bacteria to democracy - explained in full. You'll look at everything differently. Everything.
Redemption Ark by Alastair Reynolds
A leader of the new wave of kick-ass sci-fi writers, Reynolds finally hits cruising speed with Redemption Ark.
Journey to the Ants by E.O. Wilson
Everyone knows that bugs are cool, and hive species are fascinating. Wilson just proves it is all.
The Twelve Caesars by Seutonius
Up close and personal with Caligula and Nero. Written circa 100 A.D, these first and second-hand accounts of roman caesars make the worst of the modern despots look like boy scouts. Surprisingly readable for an ancient text.
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