Mr. Welsh’s Blog

It’s been a little while since I posted, so here’s what I’ve been up to:

Curious Minds- How a Child Becomes a Scientist

I have had my eye on this one for some time and finally got a copy for myself.  This book is a compilation of short auto-biographies of renowned scientists in various fields.  Each author talks about their upbringing and the moment(s) that made them realize that they wanted to be a scientist.  For some, it was by a lucky chance, for others, it was the influence of their parents & family, and in one story, it all boils down to a girl.

Airman, by Eoin Colfer

Airman- Eoin Colfer:

(fiction, science fiction)  I really enjoyed this story which takes place in a fictional island off the coast of the U.K. & Ireland.  Wrongfully imprisoned for the death of the king and assumed dead by his family, the protagonist eventually escapes and is able to save the kingdom, reunite with his family, and, most importantly, achieve his dream of building a flying machine which he uses to implement his plan to revenge against the evil adviser who framed him.  Definitely worth a read.

I am eagerly awaiting getting my hands on the new “Superfreakonomics” book, having read the first one multiple times cover to cover.  I’m sure I’ll have some feedback on that one in the near future.

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