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Started by Arturo, March 15, 2017, 11:02:09 PM

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jumbojak

I'm reading Mad Dog Killers, a book written by a Congo Mercenary about his experiences there during the 60s. I'm only about 1/10th in but it seems interesting so far.

"Amazing what chimney sweeping can teach us, no? Keep your fire hot and
your flue clean."  - Ecurb Noselrub

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Essie Mae

Quote from: Icarus on June 24, 2017, 11:44:35 PM
Highly recommended for the politically observant types: Not a Scientist: How politicians mistake, misrepresent, and utterly mangle science.  By Dave Levitan   A non fiction book about that which the subtitle implies.  A most illustrative read of the chicanery, whether intentional or not, of our representatives and senators.   A most relevant book to digest and to then regret that our typical American, non reader, public, will never even get a sniff of the reality of political games playing.

I strongly suspect that the general descriptions within the texts will also fit the political scenarios of other nations.

I suspect you are right. You've so whetted my appetite that I'm going to get the book for myself. Presumably, government-appointed scientific advisors (where there are such appointments), either they don't have much clout or they become 'yes people'.
Hell is empty and all the devils are here. Wm Shakespeare


xSilverPhinx



The first of a four-part series. I'm liking it so far and recommended it to those who like historical fiction.
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey


OldGit

The Ancestor's Tale, by Richard Dawkins.  Fascinating.

MariaEvri

at work Im reading the eaters of the dead by Michael chrichton
At home I'm reading "I am legend" by Richard Mattheson and "I Robot" by isaac Asimov
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No one


Dave

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Tank

If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
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Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Tom62

I'm reading Harry Harrison's Bill, the Galactic Hero: The Final Incoherent Adventure,which is a good end to the series.
The universe never did make sense; I suspect it was built on government contract.
Robert A. Heinlein

Dave

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Quote from: Tank on July 02, 2017, 08:17:19 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 02, 2017, 08:01:07 PM
Quote from: No one on July 02, 2017, 07:17:09 PM
The writing on the wall.
And what does it say?

Bill stickers will be prosecuted.
Poor old Bill. Let's start a campaign, "Bill Stickers is innocent!" "Stand up for Bill Stickers!" "Today they came for Bill Stickers, the might come for you tomorrow!"
Tomorrow is precious, don't ruin it by fouling up today.
Passed Monday 10th Dec 2018 age 74

Essie Mae

Five Days by Douglas Kennedy. A light read; bit like Bridges of Madison County. Only one third in and all I can say is that the writing is very straightforward and would especially appeal to those who love words.
Hell is empty and all the devils are here. Wm Shakespeare


Claireliontamer

Finally going to read 'A Man Called Ove', sorry I'm miles behind with the bookclub!

Icarus

Quote from: No one on July 02, 2017, 07:17:09 PM
The writing on the wall.

Naughty for you to mention that book No One

The actual name of the book is Spots On The Wall. The author is a Chinese person named Hu Slung Cum


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Velma

Just finished Imago, the third book in Octavia E. Butler's Xenogenesis trilogy. I'm reading Devil's Star by Jo Nesbo and Hounded by Kevin Hearne. Saturday, I plan on starting Hillbilly Elegy.
Life is but a momentary glimpse of the wonder of the astonishing universe, and it is sad to see so many dreaming it away on spiritual fantasy.~Carl Sagan

Sandra Craft

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 03, 2017, 10:09:57 AM
Finally going to read 'A Man Called Ove', sorry I'm miles behind with the bookclub!

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