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Is Python The New Basic? (“Python For Kids”)
Posted by Greg Laden on November 24, 2012 My first computer language was PL/1, but soon after I learned, among other languages, Basic, and I really liked Basic and I still do. Basic is linear, and I think in linear constructs when I do any kind of computer program. This is probably, in part, because user interfaces are the last thing I want…
Born in Africa
Posted by Greg Laden on November 20, 2012 Born in Africa: The Quest for the Origins of Human Life by Martin Meredith examines the history of human evolution studies, focusing on Africa, and provides a comprehensive overview of the conflict between different researchers, different points of view, and sometimes, different evidence. It is a good read.
Wonderful Life with the Elements
Posted by Greg Laden on November 6, 2012 Have ever really thought about the elements? Have you ever really asked questions about them? If you are some kind of scientist or science geek, you probably know a lot about them, and that could even be a disadvantage for you, in a sense. For instance, if you learned early on that elements were formed…
Is there still room on the shelf for an almanac?
Posted by Greg Laden on November 5, 2012 When I was a kid, I loved the almanac. I don’t remember where they came from, but every couple of years a new one would appear in the house, and as soon as I got my hands on it, it moved into my room and anybody who wanted to look stuff up in it after…
Going Rogue: An American Life
Posted by Greg Laden on October 3, 2009 Going Rogue: An American Life is the name of Sarah Palin’s new book, due out on November 17th. Here’s the publisher’s summary:
, which is now available for the 
