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Book Review: The Innovators by Walter Isaacson
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Book Review: The Innovators by Walter Isaacson

Man of la BookJune 17, 2025

In The Innovators, Walter Isaacson writes about collaborative governments, academia, and even hackers to create what we now know as the Internet.

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About: Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins
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Book Review: Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins

Man of la BookJanuary 11, 2024

Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins is intelligent and practical, engaging the reader in an articulated and fascinating narrative.

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Book Review: Edison’s Ghosts by Katie Spalding
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Book Review: Edison’s Ghosts by Katie Spalding

Man of la BookMay 16, 2023

The untold weirdness of history’s greatest geniuses. Laugh & learn with 30 mini-bios that humanize these larger-than-life figures. Perfect for teens and adults

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Audiobook Review: Packing for Mars by Mary Roach
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Audiobook Review: Packing for Mars by Mary Roach

Man of la BookDecember 27, 2022

Ms. Roach focuses on what it’s like to be in space – hungry, tired, smelly, sleep deprived, sex deprived, and asks questions like how do astronauts poop?

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Book Review: Magnificent Desolation by Buzz Aldrin
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Book Review: Magnificent Desolation by Buzz Aldrin

Man of la BookJuly 20, 2012

Even though there has been criticism of Dr. Aldrin’s behavior in the past there is not a single person in the astronaut corps who has done more to promote space

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Book Review: First Man by James R. Hansen
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Book Review: First Man by James R. Hansen

Man of la BookJuly 21, 2011

Several pages of this book are dedicated to misconceptions about the moon landing and Mr. Armstrong’s life, especially those circulating in cyberspace

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