The On The Bookshelf Podcast

interview--How DNA Testing is changing families

Libby Copeland brings fascinating stories about what DNA testing has meant for many Americans. Lots of surprises, not all of them welcome. Se also explains the technology, the dramatic growth of interest in DNa testing, and gives some interesting stories to illustrate it.

review--a reminder of how far Japan was successful in 1941-mid 1942

loaded with extraordinary photos of the defenders of their lands under invasion, these under-equipped indigenous troops fought bravely, but the Japanese juggernaut seemed unstoppable as 1941 closed and 1942 began. that would change, but it wasn't always evident that the Allies would prevail.

interview--author of the Tempe Brennan series & producer of TV's Bones

Dr. Kathy Reichs, who turned her real career as a certified forensic anthropologist into a wildly popular series of novels and FOX TV's longest running scripted drama series, discusses her 20th novel, her careers, what she has in common with her famous creation, Tempe Brennan, pandemics, and DNA testing.

review--looking for God in the ordinary

This new book looks at how God reveals himself in the ordinary things of life, from dust and pottery and animal horns to trumpets and sex and rainbows and honey, well you get the idea. Each chapter explores how God can be seen in His Creation.

interview--refutation of human-driven climate change apocalypse

Greg Wrightstone, Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition and a geologist for 35 years, refutes most of the dire predictions of the "fact" of global warming caused by  human beings, as made by the media (but NOT by "97% of all scientists" as is claimed).  Listen and decide for yourself, or get the book about to be in its 6th printing, and see the numerous charts and graphs to make up your own mind.