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Book Review:   Rings of Fire: How an Unlikely Team of Scientists, Ex-Cons, Women, and Native Americans Helped Win World War II   by Larry J. Hughes Estimated Rating:   ★★★★☆ (4.30 out of 5 stars) Disclaimer: I was given a free copy of the book from the publisher.   This provision has in no way affected the content, objectivity, or critical analysis of this review. Publication and Context Title:   Rings of Fire: How an Unlikely Team of Scientists, Ex-Cons, Women, and Native Americans Helped Win World War II Author:   Larry J. Hughes Publication Date:   June 18, 2024 Publisher:   Stackpole Books Page Count:   600 pages Format:   Hardcover (ISBN: 9780811773898) Genres:   History / World War II / History of Science & Technology / Nonfiction Target Audience:   Military history buffs, enthusiasts of the history of science and invention, and readers drawn to “untold stories” of the home front. Contextual Backdrop: Published in the...

  Academic Book Review A Brief History of Creation: Science and the Search for the Origin of Life Rating:   ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5 stars) Disclaimer: I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. This provision has in no way affected the content, objectivity, or critical analysis of this review. Publication and Context Title:   A Brief History of Creation: Science and the Search for the Origin of Life Authors:   Bill Mesler and H. James Cleaves II Edition:   1st Paperback Edition Publication Date:   December 6, 2016 (First published December 1, 2015) Publisher:   W. W. Norton & Company Page Count:   336 pages ISBN-10 / ISBN-13:   0393353192 / 978-0393353198 Genre:   Science / Nonfiction / History of Biology / Philosophy Target Audience:   Academics, science historians, and educated lay readers interested in evolutionary biology and the philosophy of science. Publication Context and Author Ba...