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Mallory is cursed, or at least that's what she tells herself after being involved in her 18th murder. Granted asylum aboard the sentient space station Eternity, Mallory is one of the few humans living peacefully among aliens. Until when Eternity decides to welcome a ship of human guests to the station, all hell breaks loose, and Mallory finds herself wrapped in layers of mysteries and piles of bodies. This time, Mallory has to solve the crime fast, for it involves everyone at the station.
STATION ETERNITY is an entertaining sci-fi that is a bit out there. From sentient stations and spaceships to shape-shifting and hive-mind aliens, Lafferty crafts an uncanny cast of creative and original characters. A lot is going on in the story; while trying to learn about all the alien cultures, I completely forgot that STATION ETERNITY is a whodunit! Usually, too many details in a book bother me, but I was so immersed in this story that every moment was a joyful ride. STATION ETERNITY is the first in The Midsolar Murders Series, and I'm so excited to read the sequel. For those looking for an amusing murder mystery set in space, this is the perfect book for you!
STATION ETERNITY is an entertaining sci-fi that is a bit out there. From sentient stations and spaceships to shape-shifting and hive-mind aliens, Lafferty crafts an uncanny cast of creative and original characters. A lot is going on in the story; while trying to learn about all the alien cultures, I completely forgot that STATION ETERNITY is a whodunit! Usually, too many details in a book bother me, but I was so immersed in this story that every moment was a joyful ride. STATION ETERNITY is the first in The Midsolar Murders Series, and I'm so excited to read the sequel. For those looking for an amusing murder mystery set in space, this is the perfect book for you!
In this comprehensive study, Cooke compiles research from various scientists who have dedicated their careers to understanding animal behaviors, specifically the long-ignored female evolutionary biology. I adore Cooke's investigation of all species to demonstrate the multiple roles females play in the animal kingdom that transcends the traditionally-emphasized roles of childbearing and rearing. For those looking for a fun nonfiction read about animals, look no further!
1. Y chromosome loses about 10 genes per million years, and it's projected to lose its entirety in 4.5 million years
2. sexual monogamy is rare; only found in less than 7% of known species
3. female peacock spiders eat their suiters when they ignore her signals, i.e., when they don't listen
4. only 1 in 10 mammalian species exhibit direct male care. In birds, 90% of avian couples share parental care; in fish, 2/3 of single dads do all the nursing
5. adoption has been recorded in at least 120 mammals, from elephants to shrews
6. meerkat is the most murderous mammal on the planet, beating even humans. 1/5 meerkats born are likely to be killed by another of their own
7. of the 5k species of mammal, only 4 species of toothed whale and humans live through menopause naturally in the wild
8. the mourning gecko is an all-female population that clones itself without needing any male inputs
9. reef fish can undergo natural sex changes during their adult life based on social stimuli. Chalk bass can switch sex up to 20 times a day
10. the anemonefish is one of the few species that start as males and transition into females based on environment queues
1. Y chromosome loses about 10 genes per million years, and it's projected to lose its entirety in 4.5 million years
2. sexual monogamy is rare; only found in less than 7% of known species
3. female peacock spiders eat their suiters when they ignore her signals, i.e., when they don't listen
4. only 1 in 10 mammalian species exhibit direct male care. In birds, 90% of avian couples share parental care; in fish, 2/3 of single dads do all the nursing
5. adoption has been recorded in at least 120 mammals, from elephants to shrews
6. meerkat is the most murderous mammal on the planet, beating even humans. 1/5 meerkats born are likely to be killed by another of their own
7. of the 5k species of mammal, only 4 species of toothed whale and humans live through menopause naturally in the wild
8. the mourning gecko is an all-female population that clones itself without needing any male inputs
9. reef fish can undergo natural sex changes during their adult life based on social stimuli. Chalk bass can switch sex up to 20 times a day
10. the anemonefish is one of the few species that start as males and transition into females based on environment queues
At 30, although Stephanie Foo is immensely successful on paper — she's won awards for her radio shows and is in a loving relationship — she is unhappy. Foo finds herself experiencing panic attacks and sobbing in her office. After years of therapy, she finally received her diagnosis; Foo has complex PTSD, a condition that occurs when trauma repeatedly happens over several years.
In this intensely intimate memoir, Foo shares her experience grappling with complex PTSD and investigates the science and treatment for this little-understood diagnosis. In part one, Foo brings the readers through her agonizing childhood, where her parents abused and eventually abandoned her. While part one is tough to read, and I had to take little breaks in between because of the violence she endured, the remaining memoir takes on a less intense tone.
BONES is a great blend of personal stories and research on trauma, where Foo brilliantly explains scientific jargon in a way the average reader could understand and feel engaged. As a certified nerd, the science and treatments behind complex PTSD are intriguing to read, particularly the studies about epigenetics inheritance. SHE HAS HER MOTHER'S LAUGH (Carl Zimmer) and ANCESTOR TROUBLE (Maud Newton) are two great companion books for those interested in this topic.
I sincerely appreciate Foo's courage in sharing her experience and vulnerability in BONES. Her resilience and curiosity are profoundly moving, and I enjoy reading about Foo's journey to find her community and reimagine her family.
In this intensely intimate memoir, Foo shares her experience grappling with complex PTSD and investigates the science and treatment for this little-understood diagnosis. In part one, Foo brings the readers through her agonizing childhood, where her parents abused and eventually abandoned her. While part one is tough to read, and I had to take little breaks in between because of the violence she endured, the remaining memoir takes on a less intense tone.
BONES is a great blend of personal stories and research on trauma, where Foo brilliantly explains scientific jargon in a way the average reader could understand and feel engaged. As a certified nerd, the science and treatments behind complex PTSD are intriguing to read, particularly the studies about epigenetics inheritance. SHE HAS HER MOTHER'S LAUGH (Carl Zimmer) and ANCESTOR TROUBLE (Maud Newton) are two great companion books for those interested in this topic.
I sincerely appreciate Foo's courage in sharing her experience and vulnerability in BONES. Her resilience and curiosity are profoundly moving, and I enjoy reading about Foo's journey to find her community and reimagine her family.
