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Trilby · 01-26-2006, 03:23 PM

GUNS, GERMS AND STEEL: The Fate of Human Societies
Jarod Diamond.

YIKES.

Maui Nick · 01-26-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Welcome to The Cellar, Maui Nick!!

Thanks.

Wasn't sure where to put my first post and this thread seemed as good as any.

BigV · 01-26-2006, 04:55 PM

What Color Is Your Parachute by Richard Nelson Bolles.

Recommended to me by footfootfoot, for which I am indebted. This is not my first time through this collected wisdom. Many years ago I read it like a kid takes medicine, and when the job happened, I forgot the unpleasantness of the bulk of the work of the book. I am now catching up on a considerable backlog of deferred maintenance on my career.

Thank you, footfootfoot. Nine chapters down on my first lap. Keep you all posted.

Troubleshooter · 01-26-2006, 07:37 PM

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Wow. I had no idea that still existed. I thought TA went the way of Primal Scream therapy. (although one of my schizophrenic gaming friends did go to The Primal Institute in California where they gave him a radical cashectomy and in return added some interesting flavoring to his pre-existing delusional systems. Last I heard, by the way, he was working for the IRS.)

I'm only just starting it. The surface premise is reasonable. I'll know more in a few weeks. I'm reading seven texts this semester in school.

Griff · 01-26-2006, 08:11 PM

The Invasion by Gerald Griffin. Vikings are invading Old Ireland. It is really interesting to read something written by a relative quite removed in time and space. I really understand the conflicted feelings he carried about his people [Irish], religion [Pagans/ Catholics], and government [how to throw out the Brits is the real question]. He's not a bad fantasy/ faux history writer but for me the cool part is to read someone whose thoughts were in part formed by my ancesters thoughts. Bottom line there is some damn good libertarian soliloquy buried in there. There is a difference in hero building compared to modern writers. In modern books heros arise when circumstances demand one. In this one, Elim (our hero) develops himself over time knowing that he's called to greatness. Interesting.

Queen of the Ryche · 01-26-2006, 08:38 PM

revisitng the whole Outlander series from Diana Gabaldon - time transport through standing stones into Scottish history. I'm so jealous.

Clodfobble · 01-26-2006, 09:34 PM

Just finished the third book in George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. I have never before come across an author who so royally screws over every character with an ounce of goodness in them. I like it.

Happy Monkey · 01-26-2006, 09:43 PM

Absolutely. I reread book 3 last summer, and book 4 is near the top of my to-read stack.

Clodfobble · 01-26-2006, 10:17 PM

I'm actually deliberately holding off on book 4 as long as I can, hopefully until there's an official release date set for book 5. There were 5 whole years in between 3 and 4, and the way he likes to end on cliffhangers, I'm not about to use up all my available material and have to wait that long for the next one.

wolf · 01-27-2006, 01:41 AM

I've read some of George RR Martin's stand-alone novels and some Short Stories over the years, but never got into the series stuff.

I am about to embark upon The 48 Laws of Power.

Aliantha · 01-27-2006, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Queen of the Ryche

revisitng the whole Outlander series from Diana Gabaldon - time transport through standing stones into Scottish history. I'm so jealous.

I think this is a great series of books. The love story is wonderful. Transports me to unimaginable fantasies and stuff like that.....

I've recently finished reading the whole 7 books in The Dark Tower series and loved it. I'm a fantasy freak so anything to do with that sort of thing is great for me. Stephen Donaldson is my favourite author so if there are any other Thomas Covenant fans, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

At the moment I'm reading a biography of Mary Shelly (the chick who wrote Frankenstein).

wolf · 01-27-2006, 02:26 AM

I have to read the last three books in the Dark Tower. No spoilers, please!!

I think there was a discussion on Thomas Covenant around here somewhere ...

wolf · 01-27-2006, 02:30 AM

Roll back to around page 19 of this very thread (post 271 starts a discussion) and you'll see some talk about The Unbeliever.

It also gets mentions in this thread.

Trilby · 01-27-2006, 06:57 AM

#1) Diana Gabaldon's Outlander books always got me hot for men in kilts.
#2) How come so very many of you guys read this dastardly Science Fiction stuff? I have never read a Sci-Fi I liked. Too technical--like reading a stereo manual only on another level. I don't need fifty pages discribing how the influx capacitor worked, I am very adept at willing suspension of disbelief.

fargon · 01-27-2006, 08:19 AM

Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling. Black Wind by Clive Cussler. Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Examiner Course. I should be reading somthing socelely redeeming but I dont want to.

01-26-2006, 04:55 PM	#333
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	What Color Is Your Parachute by Richard Nelson Bolles. Recommended to me by footfootfoot, for which I am indebted. This is not my first time through this collected wisdom. Many years ago I read it like a kid takes medicine, and when the job happened, I forgot the unpleasantness of the bulk of the work of the book. I am now catching up on a considerable backlog of deferred maintenance on my career. Thank you, footfootfoot. Nine chapters down on my first lap. Keep you all posted. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

01-26-2006, 08:11 PM	#335
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	The Invasion by Gerald Griffin. Vikings are invading Old Ireland. It is really interesting to read something written by a relative quite removed in time and space. I really understand the conflicted feelings he carried about his people [Irish], religion [Pagans/ Catholics], and government [how to throw out the Brits is the real question]. He's not a bad fantasy/ faux history writer but for me the cool part is to read someone whose thoughts were in part formed by my ancesters thoughts. Bottom line there is some damn good libertarian soliloquy buried in there. There is a difference in hero building compared to modern writers. In modern books heros arise when circumstances demand one. In this one, Elim (our hero) develops himself over time knowing that he's called to greatness. Interesting. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-26-2006, 08:38 PM	#336
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	revisitng the whole Outlander series from Diana Gabaldon - time transport through standing stones into Scottish history. I'm so jealous. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

01-26-2006, 09:43 PM	#338
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Absolutely. I reread book 3 last summer, and book 4 is near the top of my to-read stack. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

01-27-2006, 01:41 AM	#340
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I've read some of George RR Martin's stand-alone novels and some Short Stories over the years, but never got into the series stuff. I am about to embark upon The 48 Laws of Power. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-26-2006, 03:23 PM	#331
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	GUNS, GERMS AND STEEL: The Fate of Human Societies Jarod Diamond. YIKES.

01-26-2006, 09:34 PM	#337
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Just finished the third book in George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. I have never before come across an author who so royally screws over every character with an ounce of goodness in them. I like it.

01-26-2006, 10:17 PM	#339
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I'm actually deliberately holding off on book 4 as long as I can, hopefully until there's an official release date set for book 5. There were 5 whole years in between 3 and 4, and the way he likes to end on cliffhangers, I'm not about to use up all my available material and have to wait that long for the next one.

01-27-2006, 02:26 AM	#342
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I have to read the last three books in the Dark Tower. No spoilers, please!! I think there was a discussion on Thomas Covenant around here somewhere ... __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-27-2006, 02:30 AM	#343
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Roll back to around page 19 of this very thread (post 271 starts a discussion) and you'll see some talk about The Unbeliever. It also gets mentions in this thread. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis Last edited by wolf; 01-27-2006 at 02:34 AM.

01-27-2006, 06:57 AM	#344
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	#1) Diana Gabaldon's Outlander books always got me hot for men in kilts. #2) How come so very many of you guys read this dastardly Science Fiction stuff? I have never read a Sci-Fi I liked. Too technical--like reading a stereo manual only on another level. I don't need fifty pages discribing how the influx capacitor worked, I am very adept at willing suspension of disbelief.

01-27-2006, 08:19 AM	#345
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling. Black Wind by Clive Cussler. Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Examiner Course. I should be reading somthing socelely redeeming but I dont want to. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

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