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Genetics

Berg, Paul, and Maxine Singer. Dealing with Genes: The Language of Heredity. University Science, 1992. Focuses on the structure and function of genetic material.

Davies, Kevin. Cracking the Genome: Inside the Race to Unlock Human DNA. Free Press, 2001. Engaging account of efforts to decipher the human genome sequence.

Drlica, Karl. Understanding DNA and Gene Cloning: A Guide for the Curious. 3rd ed. Wiley, 1996. Explanations are accompanied by questions for discussion and lists of further reading.

Gould, Laura L. Cats Are Not Peas: A Calico History of Genetics. Copernicus, 1996. History of classical genetics.

Riddley, Matt. Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters. HarperCollins, 2000. Discusses the Human Genome Project and its mapping of the 23 human chromosomes.

Wilkie, Thomas. Perilous Knowledge: The Human Genome Project and Its Implications. University of California Press, 1994. Social and ethical implications of mapping the human genetic code.

Pregnancy and childbirth

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Planning for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond. Dutton, 1996. Advice from a trusted authority on women's health.

Brott, Armin A., and Jennifer Ash. The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be. Abbeville, 1995. Practical, friendly advice for for expectant fathers.

Douglas, Ann, and John R. Sussman, M.D. The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby. Hungry Minds, 1999. Covers what potential parents need to think about, starting with the decision to have a child.

Eisenberg, Arlene; Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff; and Sandee Eisenberg Hathaway. What to Expect When You're Expecting. Workman, 1996. A popular and useful month-by-month guide.

Johnson, Robert V., M.D., ed. Mayo Clinic Complete Book of Pregnancy & Baby's First Year. William Morrow, 1994. Comprehensive volume that draws on the expertise of health-care professionals and parents.

Stoppard, Miriam, M.D. Conception, Pregnancy, Birth. 2nd ed. Dorling Kindersley, 2000. Up-to-date, illustrated guide for parents-to-be.

Stoppard, Miriam, M.D. The New Parent. DK Publishing, 1998. A practical, reassuring, and well-illustrated resource.

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