Comments on: Science-related nonfiction books

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:12:20 +0000

I beleave, The older you are the more you will read hard cover books. And yes, The younger generation will not. Simply because they were brought up to read computers. Looking for more information on Training your dog, Check out http://www.Trainingadogvideos.com

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:18:51 +0000

I can’t see the future without hard cover books either. Now that doesn’t mean that those hardcover books are going to be read. No I can see them collecting dust on a shelf in some quiet old room. I believe the more modern our lives become the less we will see hard covers in our homes. In fact some families only have a hardcover book in their house because they have kids and little Betty Sue loves her red fish, blue fish stories. I think its sad though. Real books and I do mean real hardcover books capture fractions of time and they hold on to those fractions until curiosity happens along and bears witness. Even when you’re holding a cover in your hand you can feel it contains substance. Well…that is all I have to say about that.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:01:27 +0000

Nothing can quite beat the smell of an old and well read book.
I accept that technology is moving at a very fast pace and from what source we digest our reading seems to be changing just as fast.
But for me, a book is something to treasure, and i’m not just talking about the mechanics of actually turning a page, but everything that goes with it.
Not sure if i quite put over how i feel about all this, but i tried.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:30:54 +0000

I personally prefer audiobooks and online videos for information. Last year (2009) the e.Book sales where up 15 %, I don’t think that was tha case books from the bookstore?
Online information is going to be the way of the future…

Tom

By: Dr Sophie Henshaw

Dr Sophie Henshaw — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:23:31 +0000

I can’t envision a future without real hard-copy books. I can imagine the frustration of constantly needing to update resources though, when the internet is right there providing up-to-date information. But reference books are wonderfully useful as a starting point for basic information which doesn’t change much over time, and I don’t think they’ll ever be completely replaced by technological replacements. And I agree with Joni Dogtra 1900NCP about The Alchemist – it is a truly great book with many valuable lessons for young and old.

By: MaryB

MaryB — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:29:57 +0000

Helena–Thanks for your comment–you’re at the leading edge of an inevitable transformation of how we share information. E-books and online articles require access to the appropriate technology resources (electronic readers, recharging batteries, etc.). To use fewer trees, I would also encourage students and teachers to use their local libraries as a way of sharing traditional paper-based materials among many readers.

By: Helena

Helena — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:15:39 +0000

I personally prefer e-books, audiobooks and online articles for information. I kind of have something against cutting down trees. I understand it’s necessary, I just want it to be done less.
Online information seems to be the way of the future…

By: Reader Rabbit

Reader Rabbit — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:02:00 +0000

I really like all the post and all the comments. I will be back.

By: Joni Dogtra 1900NCP

Joni Dogtra 1900NCP — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:16:47 +0000

This book isn’t non-fiction but it is a modern classic with life lessons available to all age levels….even into adulthood: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

By: Vince Southland Dog

Vince Southland Dog — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:59:23 +0000

A book I read a long time ago comes to mind it's called "Lads Before the Wind : Diary of a Dolphin Trainer by Karen Pryor. It's an easy read but it's a great primer on animal behavior. It's the story of Marine Land in Florida. It shows how the first Dolphin trainers came from other training backgrounds like horse trainers, dog trainers and wild animal trainers and through trial and error developed the training techniques that are still in use today. Vince Reina Owner Southland Dog Training