Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009  What is everyone reading at present? I've half way through reading Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris, and before that Storm Front, the first in the Harry Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I just finished The End of Food by Paul Roberts and PopCo by Scarlett Thomas--both good. I just started Vegan: A New Ethics of Eating because there are so many references to it in other things I read, and The Force of Kindness by Sharon Salzberg because it was recommended to me. , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > What is everyone reading at present? > > I've half way through reading Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris, and before that Storm Front, the first in the Harry Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. > > Jo > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 just started the Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and the Briar King by, umm...i forgets.... i'd go look downstairs, but i'm lazy "jo.heartwork" Feb 7, 2009 4:10 PM What is everyo9ne reading  What is everyone reading at present? I've half way through reading Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris, and before that Storm Front, the first in the Harry Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Jo So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively). The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Whitty. Do you read any books other than to do with veganism/food? Jo - whitty__ Sunday, February 08, 2009 1:43 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I just finished The End of Food by Paul Roberts and PopCo by Scarlett Thomas--both good. I just started Vegan: A New Ethics of Eating because there are so many references to it in other things I read, and The Force of Kindness by Sharon Salzberg because it was recommended to me. , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork wrote:>> What is everyone reading at present?> > I've half way through reading Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris, and before that Storm Front, the first in the Harry Dresden Files by Jim Butcher.> > Jo> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh.............big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow" <yarrow Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh.............big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I'm a little way behind on this!Currently working my way through lots of John Wyndham books. Recently read Trouble With Lichen, Stowaway to Mars, The Secret People. About to start The Outward Urge.Also recently finished What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson.... BBPeter2009/2/8 jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh.............big fan of his. Peter vv " yarrow " <yarrow Sunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 " Earth Warrior, " by David Morris. It's about Paul Watson and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Missie Harhold and Gracie the Ibizan Hound and Jeanie the Greyhound greyhounddog “Because nothing worthwhile in this country has ever happened unless somebody, somewhere stood up when it was hard; stood up when they were told – no you can’t, and said yes we can.” Barack Obama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009  I've never read a John Wyndham, but I read Somehwere in Time by Richard Matheson. Is What Dreams May Come good? BBJo - Peter Kebbell Sunday, February 08, 2009 2:38 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I'm a little way behind on this!Currently working my way through lots of John Wyndham books. Recently read Trouble With Lichen, Stowaway to Mars, The Secret People. About to start The Outward Urge.Also recently finished What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson....BBPeter 2009/2/8 jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork >  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh.............big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow" <yarrow Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I havent read John Wyndham since I was about 16! a long long time ago.... Peter vv Peter Kebbell <metalscarab Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 2:38:13 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading I'm a little way behind on this!Currently working my way through lots of John Wyndham books. Recently read Trouble With Lichen, Stowaway to Mars, The Secret People. About to start The Outward Urge.Also recently finished What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson....BBPeter 2009/2/8 jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com>  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh....... ......big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow" <yarrow@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 It's well written... but it's a bit weird in terms of the beliefs behind it. Sort of a cross between Christianity, Buddhism, and Hare Krishna, with a smattering of Paganism thrown in!BBPeter 2009/2/8 jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork  I've never read a John Wyndham, but I read Somehwere in Time by Richard Matheson. Is What Dreams May Come good? BBJo - Peter Kebbell Sunday, February 08, 2009 2:38 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I'm a little way behind on this!Currently working my way through lots of John Wyndham books. Recently read Trouble With Lichen, Stowaway to Mars, The Secret People. About to start The Outward Urge.Also recently finished What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson....BBPeter 2009/2/8 jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh.............big fan of his. Peter vv " yarrow " <yarrow Sunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009  That could be interesting. BBJo - Peter Kebbell Sunday, February 08, 2009 5:19 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading It's well written... but it's a bit weird in terms of the beliefs behind it. Sort of a cross between Christianity, Buddhism, and Hare Krishna, with a smattering of Paganism thrown in!BBPeter 2009/2/8 jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork >  I've never read a John Wyndham, but I read Somehwere in Time by Richard Matheson. Is What Dreams May Come good? BBJo - Peter Kebbell Sunday, February 08, 2009 2:38 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I'm a little way behind on this!Currently working my way through lots of John Wyndham books. Recently read Trouble With Lichen, Stowaway to Mars, The Secret People. About to start The Outward Urge.Also recently finished What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson....BBPeter 2009/2/8 jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork >  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh.............big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow" <yarrow Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009  Thanks. Did you watch Pratchett on the tv last week. It is to do with Alzheimer's. I saw only about the last five minutes, but the second part is on tonight I think. I've read a few Pratchett's - the Tiffany ones, and Good Omens. Jo - Peter VV Sunday, February 08, 2009 5:19 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I`ll let you know when I start it!, just finishing an old Pratchet at the moment. Peter vv jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork > Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 2:24:31 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh....... ......big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Greg Keyes "jo.heartwork" Feb 8, 2009 3:35 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading  LOL - maybe next time you pick it up you could let me know. Jo - fraggle Sunday, February 08, 2009 1:55 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading just started the Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and the Briar King by, umm...i forgets.... i'd go look downstairs, but i'm lazy "jo.heartwork" Feb 7, 2009 4:10 PM What is everyo9ne reading  What is everyone reading at present? I've half way through reading Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris, and before that Storm Front, the first in the Harry Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Jo So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 first books are great. a tad long...and Robert Jordan has issues with women apparently ...well, had, as he died. unfortunately, the series lasts waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay toooo long, and he ended up dying before finishing it. i really wasn't thrilled with the last few books in the series. but, first books are very very good Peter VV Feb 8, 2009 3:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh.............big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Apparently someone is finishing off the last one for him.......... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 7:21:26 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading first books are great. a tad long...and Robert Jordan has issues with women apparently ...well, had, as he died. unfortunately, the series lasts waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay toooo long, and he ended up dying before finishing it. i really wasn't thrilled with the last few books in the series. but, first books are very very good Peter VV Feb 8, 2009 3:40 AM @gro ups.com Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh....... ......big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Yes I saw it, h has the right attitude, but it was sad at the end when he did a book reading and couldnt make out the words, just kept trying and blaming it on the lighting, very sad........ Peter vv jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 5:34:01 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading  Thanks. Did you watch Pratchett on the tv last week. It is to do with Alzheimer's. I saw only about the last five minutes, but the second part is on tonight I think. I've read a few Pratchett's - the Tiffany ones, and Good Omens. Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Sunday, February 08, 2009 5:19 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I`ll let you know when I start it!, just finishing an old Pratchet at the moment. Peter vv jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com>@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 2:24:31 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh....... ......big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009  Ah thanks. Jo - fraggle Sunday, February 08, 2009 7:18 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading Greg Keyes "jo.heartwork" Feb 8, 2009 3:35 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading  LOL - maybe next time you pick it up you could let me know. Jo - fraggle Sunday, February 08, 2009 1:55 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading just started the Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and the Briar King by, umm...i forgets.... i'd go look downstairs, but i'm lazy "jo.heartwork" Feb 7, 2009 4:10 PM What is everyo9ne reading  What is everyone reading at present? I've half way through reading Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris, and before that Storm Front, the first in the Harry Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Jo So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009  Oh dear. I must admit the books look long, and there are quite a few, which is why I haven't started reading them yet. Jo - fraggle Sunday, February 08, 2009 7:21 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading first books are great. a tad long...and Robert Jordan has issues with women apparently ...well, had, as he died. unfortunately, the series lasts waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay toooo long, and he ended up dying before finishing it. i really wasn't thrilled with the last few books in the series. but, first books are very very good Peter VV Feb 8, 2009 3:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh.............big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009  I thought his Alzheimer's was a rare form which didn't affect his memory - more alance and agility. Jo - Peter VV Sunday, February 08, 2009 7:42 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading Yes I saw it, h has the right attitude, but it was sad at the end when he did a book reading and couldnt make out the words, just kept trying and blaming it on the lighting, very sad........ Peter vv jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork > Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 5:34:01 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading  Thanks. Did you watch Pratchett on the tv last week. It is to do with Alzheimer's. I saw only about the last five minutes, but the second part is on tonight I think. I've read a few Pratchett's - the Tiffany ones, and Good Omens. Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Sunday, February 08, 2009 5:19 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I`ll let you know when I start it!, just finishing an old Pratchet at the moment. Peter vv jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com>@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 2:24:31 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh....... ......big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 He has a rare variant called PCA, it affects his ability to read/recognise words, letters just seem to dissapear. Peter vv jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 8:39:08 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading  I thought his Alzheimer's was a rare form which didn't affect his memory - more alance and agility. Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Sunday, February 08, 2009 7:42 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading Yes I saw it, h has the right attitude, but it was sad at the end when he did a book reading and couldnt make out the words, just kept trying and blaming it on the lighting, very sad........ Peter vv jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com>@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 5:34:01 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading  Thanks. Did you watch Pratchett on the tv last week. It is to do with Alzheimer's. I saw only about the last five minutes, but the second part is on tonight I think. I've read a few Pratchett's - the Tiffany ones, and Good Omens. Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Sunday, February 08, 2009 5:19 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I`ll let you know when I start it!, just finishing an old Pratchet at the moment. Peter vv jo.heartwork <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com>@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 2:24:31 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading  My daughter loves the Wheel of Time series, and my husband has enjoyed the few he has so far read. What is the Necrophenia one about? Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh....... ......big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 The WHEEL OF TIME series by Robert Jordan MAGNIFICANT series. My second time reading them.. and OMG I love them I fully recommend these books! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT Mercedez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 yeah, Brandon Sanderson Peter VV Feb 8, 2009 11:39 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading Apparently someone is finishing off the last one for him.......... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 7:21:26 PMRe: What is everyo9ne reading first books are great. a tad long...and Robert Jordan has issues with women apparently ...well, had, as he died. unfortunately, the series lasts waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay toooo long, and he ended up dying before finishing it. i really wasn't thrilled with the last few books in the series. but, first books are very very good Peter VV Feb 8, 2009 3:40 AM @gro ups.com Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh....... ......big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow@gro ups.comSunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 11 so far, with the 12th due out supposedly later this year we'll see i'll have to read it, just for the feeling of completeness hahahahaha "jo.heartwork" Feb 8, 2009 12:37 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading  Oh dear. I must admit the books look long, and there are quite a few, which is why I haven't started reading them yet. Jo - fraggle Sunday, February 08, 2009 7:21 PM Re: What is everyo9ne reading first books are great. a tad long...and Robert Jordan has issues with women apparently ...well, had, as he died. unfortunately, the series lasts waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay toooo long, and he ended up dying before finishing it. i really wasn't thrilled with the last few books in the series. but, first books are very very good Peter VV Feb 8, 2009 3:40 AM Re: What is everyo9ne reading I keep meaning to start the Wheel of Time series, but at the speed I read, it would take me all year!, just got the new Robert Rankin out of the library its called Necrophenia, should be a good laugh.............big fan of his. Peter vv "yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow Sent: Sunday, 8 February, 2009 6:04:10 AMRe: What is everyo9ne reading While waiting for the flat tire to get fixed all afternoon, I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell -- fascinating stuff about cultural underpinnings of behavior. He tells good stories and makes seductive connections and uses sweeping generalizations and yet makes a good case. For instance, rice-farming cultures work 3000 hours a year, so their proverbs have to do with working hard (get up before dawn every day to be prosperous), and the cultural tendency is to persevere more than other cultures. Also, numbers in Asian languages are more logical than in Western languages (ten-three and three-tens instead of thirteen and thirty, respectively) . The next one I'm eager to read is Growing green : animal-free organic techniques / by Jenny Hall and Iain Tolhurst. So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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