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Best non-fiction ever!
Hunt for Zero PointHunt for Zero Point by Nick Cook
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Cook attempts to uncover the world of 'deep black' aviation technology, running parallel to the raw information is a breathtaking story of Cook's journey.
The Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only SuperpowerThe Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower by William Blum
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A startling expose of the dark side of American policy written by a man with a very good view (ex-member of the CIA). Leaves much food for thought.
CosmosCosmos by Carl Sagan
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A panoramic view of popular science. The history of science, cosmology, the possibility of extra-terrestrial life on other planets and evolution are all covered.
Introducing Philosophy (Introducing...)Introducing Philosophy (Introducing...) by Dave Robinson
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A great book from a great series. Allows the novice philosopher to briefly look at the world of western philosophy and pick and choose which areas interest him/her most.
Understanding American Government and Politics (Understanding Politics)Understanding American Government and Politics (Understanding Politics) by Duncan Watts
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The only A-level textbook that managed to get me interested. While it is a textbook by nature, it can be read as a concise and well balanced view of the U.S. political system by the general reader.