What book are you reading now?

Jorgen Sigvardsson

Jamie Hale wrote: Jeez (no slur intended), I was going to reply with the same stuff, but I figured people would call me weird. Don't give a damn about what other people think. That's my advise. People who dare not read the books of mad men are either stupid or cowards. Knowledge is power, never forget that. I don't think I'll be a worse person after having read Mein Kampf. On the contrary, I think I'll be a better person. By knowing the ideology of your enemies, you'll know how to defeat them with words and thoughts instead of using weapons. I've read the first 2.5 chapters of Mein Kampf (vol 1). Hitler wasn't a very good writer, so it's a tough job reading it all. However, I've gotten quite an insight on why he hated Jews so much. If you can trust his words, he hated them because he thought that they were the mother of communism. Really weird conclusion if you ask me, but that's his own words. Hence that leads me to the communist manifest. Communists are also been "bad seeds" of the world. I know basic communism, what it's about and such. But I don't know the core foundation. I'm also very keen on reading some foundational texts on capitalism, if there are any. Do you know of any? Jamie Hale wrote: the anarchist FAQ Hmm.. Got any reference? Jamie Hale wrote: Lex & Yacc :-D You make it sounds so.. bad! :-D Me: Forgive me father, for I have written a compiler using Lex & Yacc! God: No, you will be cast into the lake of fire, where you will suffer for eternity! -- Nicotine free: day 3

Chris Austin

More books like those by Faust? You must be in some mood :) If you hav patience for stories that border on ridiclous then read "The Illumantis Trilogy". It pokes fun at some of the more sinister things in Goethe. Hey don't worry, I can handle it. I took something. I can see things no one else can see. Why are you dressed like that? - Jack Burton

Paul Ingles

Definitely. I haven't read it for ages, but I'm now making a conscious effort to assert everything, verify inputs and just generally get quite code anal ;P I also had the first edition, its interesting to read up on the .NET side of things. On every page there's something useful, and the war stories are always interesting. -- Paul "Put the key of despair into the lock of apathy. Turn the knob of mediocrity slowly and open the gates of despondency - welcome to a day in the average office." - David Brent, from "The Office" MS Messenger: paul@oobaloo.co.uk

Rohit Sinha

J Cardinal wrote: If I were filthy rich ... If I were filthy rich, I'd get a professional praiser. Does anyone know who said this?
Regards,

Rohit Sinha

Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.
- Mother Teresa

Codin Carlos

How was Enders Shadow? Love Enders Game; Speaker for the Dead was his best IMHO...

Member 96

Your posts are always so insightful and relevant. ($5.00 please):) "Things are more like they are now than they ever were before." -- Dwight Eisenhower

Codin Carlos

Weaveworld!! One of my all time favorites. His Great and Seceret Show or Imajica are close.

Jamie Nordmeyer

No, but if it's basically a retelling of Beauwold, then I most certainly will. Thanks for the tip! Kyosa Jamie Nordmeyer - Cho Dan Portland, Oregon, USA

Chris Austin

Codin` Carlos wrote: How was Enders Shadow Oh, I guess I meant "Ender proper." I haven't read the stuff about Bean yet because I haven't been able to get copies at the local used book store or at my library branch...Have I mentioned that I am very cheap frugal :) Codin` Carlos wrote: Speaker for the Dead was his best IMHO... It is toss up for me. I really loved the pace and tension of Ender's game but Speaker was probably a better story. Hey don't worry, I can handle it. I took something. I can see things no one else can see. Why are you dressed like that? - Jack Burton

Rohit Sinha

J Cardinal wrote: Your posts are always so insightful and relevant. :(( The mockery I have to put up with. :((
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Rohit Sinha

Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.
- Mother Teresa

brianwelsch

Codin` Carlos wrote: Great and Seceret Show or Imajica are close. I've read G & SS, and received Imajica for Christmas (unfortunately Book2 :rolleyes: ) I'll have to get Book 1 after Weaveworld. Sacrament was a great story as well. BW "I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific." - Lily Tomlin

Jamie Hale

Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: Hmm.. Got any reference? Of course! http://www.infoshop.org/faq/index.html[^] I printed and bound it. Several thousands of pages. I'm at about page 17. :) J

"You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant."

Member 96

Surely a person of your vast intellect would recognize my humble attempts at professional praise? :) "Things are more like they are now than they ever were before." -- Dwight Eisenhower

Rohit Sinha

Your "praise" looks more like sarcasm. But what else can I expect from someone who charges only $5? Now only if I were filthy rich, I would hire real professionals, and have my Black Cat Security Guards throw all the wannabes out of the window.
Regards,

Rohit Sinha

Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.
- Mother Teresa

Steve McLenithan

An excellent book. If you like that one, try Prey. Nano machines out of control ;)

Steve McLenithan
Is Bert Evil?

Member 96

Heh heh. "Professional sarcasm - now only 5 bucks, surely you are worth it!" heh heh "Things are more like they are now than they ever were before." -- Dwight Eisenhower

Rohit Sinha

My worth goes much deeper than my pockets. I'm not going to lower my standards just to save some money. Rejected.
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Rohit Sinha

Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.
- Mother Teresa

Member 96

I've always been better at sarcasm. Maybe it's because I'm a bastard at heart? Cheers! "Things are more like they are now than they ever were before." -- Dwight Eisenhower

Rohit Sinha

I'll have to admit. Your sarcasm is much better than your praise. :-D
Regards,

Rohit Sinha

Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.
- Mother Teresa

NormDroid

and I read it, also you'll love "Talisman" and "Black House" by stephen king. Not forget getting to "the great and secret show". Accidental Empires - Robert X Gringley Fabric of Reality - David Deutch To iterate is human, to recurse is devine.