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RE: Books
August 10, 2018 at 3:26 pm
(This post was last modified: August 10, 2018 at 3:42 pm by Angrboda.)
I've developed a sudden reading habit. Or so the library and Kindle unlimited would believe from my borrowing behavior. Unfortunately it hasn't changed my actual reading behavior much. I'm still a reluctant reader. But I'm dipping into and sampling assorted books, in addition to reading Rupert Sheldrake's "Science Set Free" for my philosophy group. (My comrades in arms have been finding all sorts of dishonest shenanigans in Sheldrake's arguments, but I haven't had the time to do similar research, so I'm just taking it as it comes.)
Among other things I'm reading these days:
Philosophical Foundations For A Christian Worldview, William Lane Craig and J.P. Moreland, eds.
Blackwell Companion To Natural Theology, Craig and Moreland again, eds.
Fantasy Football For Dummies
Consciousness, Susan Blackmore
Dying To Live, NDEs, etc., Blackmore again
The Jesus Wars
The Myth Of Persecution, Candida Moss
And a bunch of different translations of the Tao Te Ching (I'm looking for a good kindle edition to refer to from my computer)
I probably will only read half of all that, but that and football is going to keep me busy over the short haul.
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RE: Books
August 11, 2018 at 11:44 pm
Currently I'm finishing up The Art of War and about to start Guns, Germs and Steel.
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RE: Books
August 12, 2018 at 12:06 am
Tilapia in Intensive Co-culture, and Fox in Socks.
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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RE: Books
August 12, 2018 at 1:02 am
(August 11, 2018 at 11:44 pm)Astreja Wrote: Currently I'm finishing up The Art of War and about to start Guns, Germs and Steel.
Both excellent. Which translation of the Art Of War, and did you like it?
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RE: Books
August 12, 2018 at 1:13 am
(August 12, 2018 at 1:02 am)Jörmungandr Wrote: (August 11, 2018 at 11:44 pm)Astreja Wrote: Currently I'm finishing up The Art of War and about to start Guns, Germs and Steel.
Both excellent. Which translation of the Art Of War, and did you like it?
Shambhala Publications, translation by Thomas Cleary. Straightforward, common-sense read, including translations of various commentators interpreting each paragraph.
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RE: Books
August 12, 2018 at 1:16 am
(August 12, 2018 at 1:13 am)Astreja Wrote: (August 12, 2018 at 1:02 am)Jörmungandr Wrote: Both excellent. Which translation of the Art Of War, and did you like it?
Shambhala Publications, translation by Thomas Cleary. Straightforward, common-sense read, including translations of various commentators interpreting each paragraph.
Yes, that's the version I've read. Both the translation and the commentary are excellent. Alas, they don't have an ebook version of it.
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RE: Books
August 12, 2018 at 7:25 am
Just got done reorganizing Boss Lady's "topsy" bookshelves. She wanted yet another bookcase. I gave it to her without buying one.
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August 12, 2018 at 5:03 pm
Just finished 'Grendel' by Joan Gardner. Yes its the old Beowulf story but told from the monster's point of view and it's beautifully written. Horror upon horror and fair dollop of humour It's almost possible to feel pity for old Grendel, almost.
It's amazing 'science' always seems to 'find' whatever it is funded for, and never the oppsite. Drich.
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RE: Books
August 12, 2018 at 5:19 pm
(August 12, 2018 at 7:25 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: Just got done reorganizing Boss Lady's "topsy" bookshelves. She wanted yet another bookcase. I gave it to her without buying one.
Give women what they want, not what you think they want. Should have bought it for her.
*hides*
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RE: Books
August 12, 2018 at 6:07 pm
(August 12, 2018 at 5:19 pm)Kit Wrote: (August 12, 2018 at 7:25 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: Just got done reorganizing Boss Lady's "topsy" bookshelves. She wanted yet another bookcase. I gave it to her without buying one.
Give women what they want, not what you think they want. Should have bought it for her.
*hides*
Won't fit. So I undid her chaos system and got three more shelves free.
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