Richard Dawkin's book the Blind Watchmaker is a brilliant read - a well-constructed argument supporting Darwinian theory and refuting spiritual/supernatural religion. His explanation of Darwin's natural selection idea is clear and informative, allowing many more ordinary people to understand just what Darwin was actually saying (rather than what many have interpreted he said).
This book really helps "independent thinkers" (I'd rather not use the terms "atheist" or "agnostic") stand their ground in ordinary conversations with those who support religious views. It exposes both the fundamental weaknesses in pro-religious arguments such as creationism, and also how scientific thought (including Darwin's theories) has been mis-construed and made to appear as if it could support religious concepts.
The 1986 book is a little dated now but still highly recommended.
Other links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blind_Watchmaker
http://del.icio.us/search/?fr=del_icio_us&p=blind+watchmaker&type=all
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=richard+dawkins+blind+watchmaker&search=Search
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0141026162/ref=nosim/dannyyeesbook-21
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