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  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...

      Book Review: A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age Rating:   ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5 stars) Disclaimer: I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. This has in no way affected the content, objectivity, or critical stance of this review. Publication and Context Title:   A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age Author:   Daniel J. Levitin Edition:   First Edition Publication Date:   September 6, 2016 Publisher:   Dutton (An imprint of Penguin Random House LLC) Page Count:   292 pages ISBN:   9780525955221 (Hardcover) Genre:   Nonfiction / Psychology / Science / Politics Target Audience:   General nonfiction readership, students, professionals, and civic-minded individuals seeking to improve media literacy. Publication Context and Author Background Published in the autumn of 2016—a historical moment characterized by highly polarized ...