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Urbane Guerrilla · 11-11-2005, 10:55 PM

The Savage Wars Of Peace: Small Wars and the Rise of American Power, Max Boot. It's about America's small wars, exclusive of the Indian Wars and other military actions inside the North American continent and around the national frontiers, starting really with the Barbary Wars beginning 1802, as it really doesn't get into the conflict-that-wasn't-quite-a-war with France of 1798-1800. Packs a lot between two covers. Persons interested in the history of the US Marines should give this one a look -- I never knew Smedley Butler had a middle name (and it sure doesn't look like he had a first name). It outlines American interventions in Central America and the Caribbean -- there was one dustup where the US Marines were fighting to defeat a coup instigated by United Fruit!

lookout123 · 11-11-2005, 11:33 PM

how to win friends and influence people... by some guy.

yet another series of books for yet another professional designation that geniuses like tw will scoff at.

elSicomoro · 11-20-2005, 12:18 AM

Books for my first graduate class...I start in 2 weeks:

--Management Mistakes and Successes
--The Time Trap
--Effective Teamwork
--a management textbook published by Houghton Mifflin

SteveDallas · 11-22-2005, 09:05 AM

Just remember, there's no "I" in "team," but there's an "M" and an "E"!

A couple months back I randomly picked up a Terry Pratchett "Discworld" novel at the local library. (I think it was "Night Watch".) I've enjoyed them a lot--they mostly have newer ones. "Going Postal" is my favorite so far.

However I attempted to read the first one of the series, "The Color of Magic," and I found it an unbearable snooze and abandoned it halfway through.

seakdivers · 11-22-2005, 11:33 AM

I just got done reading State of Fear by Michael Crichton.

Absolutely faaaaantastic!! I loved it.
If you are considering reading this book, I would suggest reading the appendices first. It really helps you to get an idea of where this book is coming from.
I really hope they make a movie out of it!

BigV · 11-22-2005, 11:47 AM

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If you are considering reading this book, I would suggest reading the appendices first. It really helps you to get an idea of where this book is coming from....

This is a good strategy for many books. I only learned this after the fact, sadly, for the LoTR trilogy. Interestingly, many of SonofV's books he checks out from the school library have these helpful appendicies in them. Many of them are kind of science-y, Bats, Reptiles, Sharks, Snakes, etc, and the appendix at the end is informative to me and I use it as a stealth teaching tool sometimes when we talk about the book.

wolf · 11-22-2005, 01:07 PM

The Way of A Pilgrim

It's part of a five-book series of 'spiritual classics' that I got from the One Spirit Book Club several years ago that I never got around to reading. It's supposed to be a first person account by a Russian peasant who seeks to learn the secrets of constant prayer.

The others in the series were a book of Sufi Poetry, The Tibetan Book of the Dead, The Tao Te Ching, and The Essential Kaballah. The Way of the Pilgrim is the only book of Christian Mysticism in the set.

Trilby · 11-22-2005, 02:53 PM

Currently reading 'LETTERS HOME', Sylvia Plath. Have article due soon.

Holy, holy.

Trilby · 11-22-2005, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

The Way of A Pilgrim

from FRANNY AND ZOOEY?

I read that right after Salinger's RAISE HIGH THE ROOFBEAMS, and, CATCHER IN THE RYE .

ZOOEY AND FRANNY, or something or other, very good book.

Lotsa luck, girlfriend. I sincerely hope you can e'slpain it to me. Meaning any of the Salinger books. I 'know', but I'm afraid that I don't really "know"..---ya know?

Cyclefrance · 11-22-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

Books for my first graduate class...I start in 2 weeks:

--Management Mistakes and Successes
--The Time Trap
--Effective Teamwork
--a management textbook published by Houghton Mifflin

Get yourself a copy of Goldratt's 'The Goal' - it won't cost you much second-hand but it will be one of the most useful management books you read, being the entry novel to a management and business process concept that stands up to scrutiny and that really does work and deliver. I'll be surprised if you don't get hooked.

lumberjim · 11-22-2005, 07:41 PM

I went old school on my last audiobook purchase:

The Illiad
The Odyssey
Ben Hur

Griff · 11-22-2005, 07:47 PM

Verbal Behavior- B.F. Skinner

wolf · 11-23-2005, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

from FRANNY AND ZOOEY?

I read that right after Salinger's RAISE HIGH THE ROOFBEAMS, and, CATCHER IN THE RYE .

ZOOEY AND FRANNY, or something or other, very good book.

Lotsa luck, girlfriend. I sincerely hope you can e'slpain it to me. Meaning any of the Salinger books. I 'know', but I'm afraid that I don't really "know"..---ya know?

Nope. It's a translation of some Russian Mystic Shit.

I have never actually read any Salinger. I somehow avoided that class in high school where you have to read The Catcher in the Rye.

Yes, I can see that you are surprised.

Would it reassure you any if I told you I have at least three copies of The Turner Diaries, as well as two other books from the same author?

Trilby · 11-23-2005, 01:33 PM

Yes, I am duly reassured!---Now--can you explain THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM? coz after reading FRANNY AND ZOOEY, I got that book and tried to read it and I think I may have (read it) but I didn't get much out of it. Yeah--it's Russian Mystic shit and it made Franny have a complete breakdown....so....what is the deal with that book?

Griff · 11-23-2005, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

Books for my first graduate class...I start in 2 weeks:

--Management Mistakes and Successes
--The Time Trap
--Effective Teamwork
--a management textbook published by Houghton Mifflin

Dude, are you that pissed at tw?

11-11-2005, 10:55 PM	#286
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	The Savage Wars Of Peace: Small Wars and the Rise of American Power, Max Boot. It's about America's small wars, exclusive of the Indian Wars and other military actions inside the North American continent and around the national frontiers, starting really with the Barbary Wars beginning 1802, as it really doesn't get into the conflict-that-wasn't-quite-a-war with France of 1798-1800. Packs a lot between two covers. Persons interested in the history of the US Marines should give this one a look -- I never knew Smedley Butler had a middle name (and it sure doesn't look like he had a first name). It outlines American interventions in Central America and the Caribbean -- there was one dustup where the US Marines were fighting to defeat a coup instigated by United Fruit! __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

11-22-2005, 01:07 PM	#292
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	The Way of A Pilgrim It's part of a five-book series of 'spiritual classics' that I got from the One Spirit Book Club several years ago that I never got around to reading. It's supposed to be a first person account by a Russian peasant who seeks to learn the secrets of constant prayer. The others in the series were a book of Sufi Poetry, The Tibetan Book of the Dead, The Tao Te Ching, and The Essential Kaballah. The Way of the Pilgrim is the only book of Christian Mysticism in the set. __________________ 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

11-22-2005, 02:53 PM	#293
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Currently reading 'LETTERS HOME', Sylvia Plath. Have article due soon. Holy, holy. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-22-2005, 07:41 PM	#296
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I went old school on my last audiobook purchase: The Illiad The Odyssey Ben Hur __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-22-2005, 07:47 PM	#297
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Verbal Behavior- B.F. Skinner __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-11-2005, 11:33 PM	#287
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	how to win friends and influence people... by some guy. yet another series of books for yet another professional designation that geniuses like tw will scoff at.

11-20-2005, 12:18 AM	#288
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Books for my first graduate class...I start in 2 weeks: --Management Mistakes and Successes --The Time Trap --Effective Teamwork --a management textbook published by Houghton Mifflin

11-22-2005, 09:05 AM	#289
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Just remember, there's no "I" in "team," but there's an "M" and an "E"! A couple months back I randomly picked up a Terry Pratchett "Discworld" novel at the local library. (I think it was "Night Watch".) I've enjoyed them a lot--they mostly have newer ones. "Going Postal" is my favorite so far. However I attempted to read the first one of the series, "The Color of Magic," and I found it an unbearable snooze and abandoned it halfway through.

11-22-2005, 11:33 AM	#290
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	I just got done reading State of Fear by Michael Crichton. Absolutely faaaaantastic!! I loved it. If you are considering reading this book, I would suggest reading the appendices first. It really helps you to get an idea of where this book is coming from. I really hope they make a movie out of it!

11-23-2005, 01:33 PM	#299
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Yes, I am duly reassured!---Now--can you explain THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM? coz after reading FRANNY AND ZOOEY, I got that book and tried to read it and I think I may have (read it) but I didn't get much out of it. Yeah--it's Russian Mystic shit and it made Franny have a complete breakdown....so....what is the deal with that book? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

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