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You might like this one too... A collection of subjects really, and all the research is still in it's early stages but fascinating (and probably going to eventually upend some linguistic theories) There's a section on the yamnaya migration among other discussions etc
Archaeology meets linguistics. Right up my alley.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Managed to pick up a copy of A J P Taylor’s The First World War as recommended by Scepticalscribe (thanks).
Can I also take this opportunity to present my new username. Needed to change from my name to something else and AVBeatMan was the best I could come up with.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Managed to pick up a copy of A J P Taylor’s The First World War as recommended by Scepticalscribe (thanks).
Can I also take this opportunity to present my new username. Needed to change from my name to something else and AVBeatMan was the best I could come up with.
Enjoy.
Must say when I saw a 'notification' that someone with (what I now realise is) your (new) user name had replied to a post of men on the books thread, I was a bit surprised, as, needless to say, I did not recognise it.
Well, do let us know what you think of them when you read them--I would love to hear your thoughts.
Reading Commonwealth made me want to re-read HDM.
I don't do a lot of recreational reading, but I finally took this one from my bookshelf the other day. I bought it a few years ago and it's been sitting there ever since.
Star Trek, Section 31: Control
"No law…no conscience…no mercy. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, and answering to no one, Section 31 is the mysterious covert operations division of Starfleet, a rogue shadow group pledged to defend the Federation at any cost. The discovery of a two-hundred-year-old secret gives Doctor Julian Bashir his best chance yet to expose and destroy the illegal spy organization. But his foes won’t go down without a fight, and his mission to protect the Federation he loves just end up triggering its destruction. Only one thing is for certain: this time, the price of victory will be paid with Bashir’s dearest blood."
Control (Star Trek: Section 31)
From the New York Times bestselling author David Mack comes an original, thrilling Section 31 novel set in the Star Trek: The Next Genera...
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Star Trek, Section 31: Control
"No law…no conscience…no mercy. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, and answering to no one, Section 31 is the mysterious covert operations division of Starfleet, a rogue shadow group pledged to defend the Federation at any cost. The discovery of a two-hundred-year-old secret gives Doctor Julian Bashir his best chance yet to expose and destroy the illegal spy organization. But his foes won’t go down without a fight, and his mission to protect the Federation he loves just end up triggering its destruction. Only one thing is for certain: this time, the price of victory will be paid with Bashir’s dearest blood."
I don't do a lot of recreational reading, but I finally took this one from my bookshelf the other day. I bought it a few years ago and it's been sitting there ever since.
Control (Star Trek: Section 31)
From the New York Times bestselling author David Mack comes an original, thrilling Section 31 novel set in the Star Trek: The Next Genera...www.goodreads.com
Star Trek, Section 31: Control
"No law…no conscience…no mercy. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, and answering to no one, Section 31 is the mysterious covert operations division of Starfleet, a rogue shadow group pledged to defend the Federation at any cost. The discovery of a two-hundred-year-old secret gives Doctor Julian Bashir his best chance yet to expose and destroy the illegal spy organization. But his foes won’t go down without a fight, and his mission to protect the Federation he loves just end up triggering its destruction. Only one thing is for certain: this time, the price of victory will be paid with Bashir’s dearest blood."
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Nice! If you're watching Star Trek
iscovery, that would tie in with season 2 of it. Section 31 was a major player in the season.I have season 2 on Blu-ray, but I've not watched it yet.Nice! If you're watching Star Trek
Just stuck my order in for the new Mantel book, 'The Mirror and the Light' - launches next Thursday. (Odd launch date, late Feb...)
No, March 5 - that is, the following Thursday - is when it launches.
And I am also placing my order for the book; may re-read both Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies first.
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Ha yes, you're absolutely right - I'm expecting it next week - I tend to think of next Thursday as not this Thursday but the next one... ie. next week. Which is totally daft on my part really... and illogical...
Early reports suggest that it is considerably larger (bulkier, longer) than the two earlier books, clocking in at close to a thousand pages.
I'm looking forward to this, not least because Mantel's scholarship is meticulous - and deeply respected by academics who specialise in the study of that era, not least Diarmaid MacCulloch, who wrote an excellent biography of Thomas Cromwell a few years ago - and her mastery of the period (and people who inhabit that period) most impressive.
The Narcissism Epidemic (2009) by Jean Twenge and Keith Campbell.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Published before - or around - the Facebook boom, it is interesting to see the first signals of what social media would bring later on, on a much bigger scale. It's pretty remarkable to read about more about Myspace than Facebook (no mention of twitter). Interestingly enough, this book starts from the very beginning, in the 1950's (with traces from the 1930's).
Good research, I will definitely read the author's following book, iGen.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Published before - or around - the Facebook boom, it is interesting to see the first signals of what social media would bring later on, on a much bigger scale. It's pretty remarkable to read about more about Myspace than Facebook (no mention of twitter). Interestingly enough, this book starts from the very beginning, in the 1950's (with traces from the 1930's).
Good research, I will definitely read the author's following book, iGen.
Have placed my order for The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel - a nice, fat, hard back will await me next week.
Meanwhile, I am reading reviews, which suggest that this is - at the very least - every bit as good as both Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies both were.
The Narcissism Epidemic (2009) by Jean Twenge and Keith Campbell.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Published before - or around - the Facebook boom, it is interesting to see the first signals of what social media would bring later on, on a much bigger scale. It's pretty remarkable to read about more about Myspace than Facebook (no mention of twitter). Interestingly enough, this book starts from the very beginning, in the 1950's (with traces from the 1930's).
Good research, I will definitely read the author's following book, iGen.
I remember listening to Twenge on NPR and finding myself nodding in approval with everything she was saying, so I'd be interested to read this and iGen.
Taking a fresh look at Diarmaid McCulloch's excellent biography of Thomas Cromwell - "Thomas Cromwell - A Life", in advance of the release (publication) of The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel next week.
I've read that too... very good. There was an extract of the Mantel at the weekend in I think the Guardian - read the first para or two and thought ' no, I'm going to wait...'
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There's also one by Tracy Borman which I enjoyed.
Started reading Sheldon Richman's "Coming To Palestine". A truly eye opening look at Zionism, Israel, the Palestinians and the abandonment of Judaism by the Zionist Nationalists. This is really a must read for anyone interested in the history of the people, country and issues surrounding Palestine and the Israeli's.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (2016) by Mark Manson.
Second time I read this book, I have to say that I found it more interesting and engaging than the first time around. It's a simple book, with some Hellenistic ideals behind it but for a modern readers and with some interesting insights. I think that many teens and people in their early 20's will benefit the most from this book.
Second time I read this book, I have to say that I found it more interesting and engaging than the first time around. It's a simple book, with some Hellenistic ideals behind it but for a modern readers and with some interesting insights. I think that many teens and people in their early 20's will benefit the most from this book.
Would you describe it as pro, critical, neutral, or fair and balanced?Started reading Sheldon Richman's "Coming To Palestine". A truly eye opening look at Zionism, Israel, the Palestinians and the abandonment of Judaism by the Zionist Nationalists. This is really a must read for anyone interested in the history of the people, country and issues surrounding Palestine and the Israeli's.
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Does it examine the role of enablers in the life of DJT?
I would describe it, so far as just a factual book of articles on the subject, but they are definitely anti-Zionism and from the perspective of a Jew, backed up by a lot of Jewish scholars, as well.
It’s more focused on his dysfunctional childhood, with both parents missing physically and emotionally.