1. "The Ancestors Tale" - Richard Dawkins
Decent Enough. No need for a description here of all places.
Rating: 7/10
2. "Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know" - Ranulph Fiennes
Autobiography of a famous English explorer. Holds a ton of records for polar travel amongst other things. Something of a national treasure. Really interesting stuff. Don't read unless you're prepared for your manhood to take a blow.
Rating: 8/10
3. "Homo Britannicus" - Chris Stringer
Story of life in Britain over the last million years. Details about how the climate has changed and how life has adapted around it (or were wiped out in some cases), fossils found to date, the migration of early man etc.
"Chris Stringer is Britain's foremost expert on human origins at the Natural History Museum. He also directs the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain project, aimed at reconstructing the first detailed history of how and when Britain was occupied by early humans. His previous books include African Exodus: The Origins of Modern Humanity and The Complete World of Human Evolution."
Rating: Still reading.
4. "The Royal Navy Officer's Pocket-book, 1944" - Brian Lavery
Reproduction of the documents issued to newly trained officers during the second world war. Sort of a beginner's guide to being an officer. How to deal with specific situations as well as qualities that are required of an officer. How to address superiors and subordinates. How to maintain the spirit and efficiency of a ship. Reading it in preparation for my Royal Navy interview.
Rating: Still reading.
