My Bookshelf

Your Inner Fish 

 Neil Shubin

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Your Inner Fish dives into a better understanding of the inner workings of our bodies and tracing our origins. It follows Neil Shubin, a paleontologist and professor in anatomy as he discovers the missing link in fish to human evolution, Tiktaalik. He examines fossils and DNA while taking you on a journey through millions of years of evolving body systems and functions. 

The Brilliant Abyss

Helen Scales 

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The Brilliant Abyss written by Helen Scales uncovers the studies 

in the deep ocean revealing (in my opinion) the most amazing world below the surface. With a heavily variable topography, and even more extreme species diversity, this book discusses how such an extraordinary ecosystem is interconnected and the effect we have on it during our daily lives. She discusses various creatures that hide in these depths as well as the huge mineral riches that are sought after by many nations and corporations. 

Getting What You Came For

Robert L. Peters, PhD

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Have you wondered if graduate school is right for you? Should you get a master's or a PhD? Then this book is for you! This book is a perfect guide and helps answer these important questions and more! Dr. Peters offers real-life experiences and interviews with graduate and Ph.D students to help not only survive but thrive in graduate school. 

Letters to a Young Scientist

Edward Wilson

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Edward Wilson has placed 60 knowledgeable years of teaching and research experience into one book. Reflecting on his childhood and love of insects, Wilson separates 21 letters written to illuminate his amazing travels and career experience expressing his successes and failures while expressing what motivates him to become the biologist he is today.