Suggested Works of General Non-Fiction

The Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe, The Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science, by Michael S. Schneider, a high school math teacher (though it is written for adults, smart teens will enjoy it as well).
This is a great science book for layperson to expert, and anybody interested in Astronomy, Mathematics, Art, Music, Religion...or Pot.
Each chapter is dedicated to one number from 1-10. It is full of interesting diagrams, quotes, illustrations...oh, and words! It is especially good for growers. Chapter five deals with the number five and plant growth and structure, the golden mean/ratio, etc.
Even if you hate science, you will enjoy this book. It is the opposite of dry, though calling it wet doesn't seem to make much sense. If you believe that the universe has no order, read this book.
The Universe may be a Mystery, but it's no Secret!

universe in a nutshell by steven hawking.

John McPhee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John McPhee is a FABULOUS author whose writing style makes so many topics gripping. The Geology book 'basin and range' is fantastic. The John McPhee Reader, a collection of excerpts, is a GREAT place to begin if you want to get a sense for the author.

Another one I love is a book called Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World- it's cod-centrism! It's funny! It's tragic! It explains the colonization of North America, among other subjects, entirely through its relation to the salt-cod industry. And there's another one, Salt, that is its later companion.

any Richard Marcinko book I recomend "Red Cell"

Carlos Castaneda's books:
(my suggested reading order)

Journey to Ixtlan
A Separate Reality
Tales of Power
The Active Side of Infinity

They are source of a great knowledge and wisdom.

Evolution of Conciousness: Robert Ornstein
Your Brain Is God: Timothy Leary

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Originally Posted by suhl

universe in a nutshell by steven hawking.

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Good one. And props if you can understand it.

The rise and fall of the third reich: William l. shirer
It's a big bugger.

Lost From The Ottawa - The Story Of The Journay Back, A Memoir by Pun Plamondon

The story of the former White Panther, fugitive, activist, and FBI Ten Most Wanted listee.

Lost From The Ottawa - The Story Of The Journey Back, A Memoir by Pun Plamondon

The story of the former White Panther, fugitive, activist, and FBI Ten Most Wanted listee.