For more than thirty years Skeptical Inquirer has steadfastly championed science and reason and has been the leading voice for reliable scientific examination of the paranormal and other questionable claims popularized by the media and mass culture. In this collection of outstanding articles editor Kendrick Frazier has selected some of the best writing on topics of current interest. Among the highlights are ampquotA Skeptical Look at September 11thampquot which prompted a drove of responses many angry and was selected by Richard Dawkins for the Best Science and Nature Writing of 2003. Carl Saganamp39s final questionandanswer piece on the topic of science and skeptical inquiry. Ann Druyanamp39s beautifully expressed ampquotScience Religion Wonder and Awe.ampquot NASA scientist Stuart Jordanamp39s excellent appraisal of the scientific evidence for global warming which prompted much critical response and led to another followup article. Perspectives by Judge John E. Jones III Barbara Forrest David Morrison Massimo Pigliucci and Charles Sullivan and Cameron McPherson Smith on the evolution vs. intelligent design controversy. Articles by physicians Steven Novella and Richard G. Judelsohn that strongly defend the value of vaccinations and critique the antivaccination movement. Additional distinguished contributors include Mario Bunge Martin Gardner Paul Kurtz Chris Mooney Steven Pinker Ray Hyman Joe Nickell and many others. This collection of stimulating articles exploring science and skeptical inquiry examining public controversies and investigating pseudoscientific claims is a must for scientists educators skeptics and everyone concerned about scientific literacy.