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i could go for a good cycling book about now, if there are any?
By Machiavelli? I have, more decades ago than I want to admit.Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
Yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddavis
Looking for a recommendation, or just asking?Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
I think it's been 30 years since I read it. A must if you are studying philosphy, political science, or military theory (it's right up there with Clauswitz). As I remember, it's pretty short and very practical in nature, and completely focused on the survival and well being of the state. I don't remember too many details, but I do remember the discussions on exterting (or resisting) political influence on neighboring states - keep foreign troops outside your boundaries, and place your own troops wherever possible (assuming sufficient resources). The other piece of advice that stuck with me was the one about not issuing any orders you couldn't enforce. I think that's not just good advice for a prince, but also for parents.
I would also be very thankful for advice on a good book. I haven't read any books for such a long time and I really miss some good literature. So is there any new fiction that is really good?
In my truck for on-the-go reading: The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
Next to the bed: Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates by Tom Robbins... Again.
Next to the toilet: I AM AMERICA (AND SO CAN YOU!) by Stephen Colbert
Left for Dead by Beck Weathers
Quite a story, huh? I enjoyed that one, though it did get a little too deeply into the self-analysis and navel-gazing for me. Still - an amazing tale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaxx
I am only about 100 pages in but it have kindof lost interest because it is all about his childhood and personal life. The beginning was awesome. I will power through it hoping for it to get better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cirrus2000
I just downloaded this one to read on vacation - "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase to Catch Lincoln's Killer" :popcorn:
I just finished Wrong-Why Experts Keep Failing Us. It's pretty much about how for every scientific study or expert there is another ready to refute the findings. He goes over tons of scientific examples from the last ten years or so and pretty much de-bunks the experts by using other experts. Pretty good read. Makes you notice when an article says "according to.. blah, blah" Makes you ask how right is this quote or statistic?
Good read. Now I'm on to reading Going Rogue.
Ok.. for you History buffs this is a book you must read.. Most history of WW2 ends with Hitler and generalities of the occupation from Allied forces and the Russkies.. the Atrocities and ethnic cleansing didn't stop there.. it just started again along with systematic rape of a people.. GREAT READ!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TooeleCherokee
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Sounds fascinating - will have to have a look. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by TooeleCherokee
Well, without any indication of what you like, here I two I think are 5 star:Quote:
Originally Posted by mike123
First Man of Rome http://www.amazon.com/First-Man-Rome.../dp/0380710811 which is a start of a wonderful, big series historical fiction of the Roman Republic... and
The Red Tent which I am reading now, and is really good: http://www.amazon.com/Red-Tent-Novel...0524539&sr=1-1
The book-on-ipod I am listening to is wonderfully narrated.
but... people like different things...
Tom :moses:
I've read Nicolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" a half dozen times over the years. The frist time was for a Military History class, Warfare and Western Society. The last time was a month ago because it tied into anther book I was reading (Over the Edge or The Tudors, I can't remember which).Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
It's also on my iPod in Audiobook format. You can download it free here: Nicolo Machiavelli's - The Prince in MP3 format. The audiobook is only 67 minutes long.
There is actually a bunch of great advice in the book that can be used in all different manners. It's required reading in a lot of business schools.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddavis
You can also download Carl von Clausewitz book "On War" for free from the same place. On War is unquestionably the most important single work ever written on the theory of warfare and of strategy....
I turned off my TV for the summer and found that I suddenly have lots of time for reading.
I just finished reading "Into Thin Air" I had forgotten how much I dislike Krakauer's writing style. He jumps around so much that I never know if he is talking about the current subject or a previous person's exepedition.
The book I just read recently and loved was "The Hunger Games". I STRONGLY STRONGLY STRONGLY recommend it (if you enjoy light youthful reads). My wife and I read it together (aloud) and we really enjoyed it.
The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo, by Stieg Larsson. Got the set for my birthday and just started. Two thumbs up so far!
I read the first of that series last week. Really enjoyed it. May have to read the other two. Reading Steven King's Under the Dome now.Quote:
Originally Posted by dbaxter
This one right here:
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Thanks Tom, great read!
Just finished it! It's great, I love big, thick books.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don
OK, I read The Hunger Games last night and this morning. My daughter had been trying to convince me to read it for a while - she was right. WOW! About to start book 2. Book 3 is on order - to be released on August 24.
Right Kev? I loved it!!!! My wife and I read it together and we just had so much fun with that read.
After those last two recommendations, I added it to my "to read" list at goodreads.com. It sounds good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cirrus2000
:nod: Definitely - both books 1 and 2 had me up until waaaayyy too late! The second book was every bit as good as the first, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wasatch Rebel
Just recently finished: Last of the Robbers Roost Outlaws - Moab's Bill Tibbetts by Tom McCourt
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Just picked up: Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession by Craig Childs
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Hoping to start reading this on the camping trip I'm leaving for tomorrow :)
Upon Spencer (my son's recommendation) The Hunger Games
I thought that was just excellent. The third book in the series was released today. My wife and daughter went to a release party at a bookstore last night, and picked up the new book at midnight. Dear daughter read most of the book today, and I can't wait to get my hands on it. The first two were both great!Quote:
Originally Posted by blueeyes
Just finished Duma Key by Stephen King. I didn't want to go out alone in the dark when I was done...but it was good :eek2:
A couple co-workers were talking about that series recently. It sounded a little like Enders Game, no? I guess if Kev says it's good...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cirrus2000
Well I just started late last night and made it to chapter 5 before I couldn't keep my eyelids open anymore. Spencer is so cute.. he rushes in this morning to ask me if I like the book. His eyes just lit up when I said "Yes so far I am enjoying it". Kid was bouncing with enthusiasm. Told me I would LOVE the second. He was hoping to win a copy of the new release yesterday at school but he didn't so I just might surprise him tonight and bring him home a copy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don
Just started the Otherland Series again by Tad Williams. There is something very satisfying about knowing I've got four tomes of 700+ pages to read over the next few months.:haha:
Just finishing the last 50 or 75 pages in Women, by Charles Bukowski.
"And yet women - good women - frightened me because they eventually wanted your soul, and what was left of mine, I wanted to keep."
I'm sure there's an obscure Utah law still on the books somewhere that makes it a crime to read because of its graphic nature. Every third or fourth book I read seems to be a target for burning due to sacrilegious or otherwise taboo subject matter. :roll:
I just started MockingJay (final book in the Hunger Games series) last night. So far I am 30 pages into it and still waiting for it to get good.
I liked Ender's Game and I like the Hunger Games but I wouldn't really group them together. Hunger Games has a similar excitement to Ender's Game but is an easier read (like Harry Potter).
Anyway, Hunger Games is one of my favorite books I have read in a while and certainly my favorite book of the year.
nelsoncc, I should read that again, too. I'm thinking of suggesting it to my son, who's going on 14. I seem to remember some mature themes in there, but not sure. Heck, I was reading stuff like that at his age, but I'll have another look. That was a great series!
Dan, I'm disappointed to hear that you're not enjoying Mockingjay as much. In fact, since I started writing this reply, I just asked my daughter, across the counter from me, how she's enjoying it. She has about 20 pages left to go. Before I told her what you said, she stated that it starts out pretty boring. While she considers it to be good, she says it's not as good as the previous two. :cry1:
My Mother-in-law is done reading it. She also said it started out slow but it eventually takes off and is good. I am still hoping it can end the series nicely, but I imagine I will likely skip ahead if I ever re-read this book.
Just ordered the Hunger Game 3-book box set from Amazon because of everyone's rave reviews. Looking forward to reading it!
Abstract Algebra - Thomas Hungerford
Gotta love textbooks :(
http://www.deepsurvival.com/
So far so good.
Ok, now I don't feel so silly admitting what I just finished: "The Elements: A visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe". A friend gave it to me for my birthday (I'm a chemist), and I loved it. Great photos, and I loved the fact that it included crystal structure and the electron orbital configuration.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kent K25
I've also been into my Set Theory text book recently (ok, my son pulled it off the shelf and found some homework in it, and gave me some crap about it). It's been so long (over 30 years), that I couldn't read it - I don't remember the nomeclature anymore.