What are you reading? - Page 59

D_A · 12-17-2010, 10:27 AM

Had to take a break from leisure reading to learn some stuff. Almost finished with MySQL, up next Java.

12-17-2010, 12:43 PM

Vince Flynn's novels are worth their weight in golden cigars...
Ylo2na

acruce · 12-17-2010, 02:45 PM

The girl with the dragon tattoo trilogy. These are great books. I am on the last one. The girl who kicked the hornets nest. I highly recommend these books. you won't be able to put them down.

Ranger_B · 12-17-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Savvy

Recently just finished "In Search of Pipe Dreams" by Rick Newcombe, a great book on insight into the pipe smokers industry and a lot of focus into high grade manufacturers. I read through it in two days. Was a nice, interesting read. Recommended if you have an interest in that part of our forum here.

I thought this was a great book as well. Rare Smoke: The Ultimate Guide to Pipe Collecting is not a bad book either but mostly if you are interested in old pipes. Confessions of a Pipeman is another pipe book I flew through reading.

Mugen910 · 12-17-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by acruce

The girl with the dragon tattoo trilogy. These are great books. I am on the last one. The girl who kicked the hornets nest. I highly recommend these books. you won't be able to put them down.

I read through 2/3rds of the trilogy I just couldn't get into it.

timj219 · 12-18-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by D_A

Had to take a break from leisure reading to learn some stuff. Almost finished with MySQL, up next Java.

I feel your pain. "Using VBScript, WMI, and ADSI to Automate Windows® Administration"

timj219 · 12-18-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunker

I just ordered the Memoirs of Ulysseys S. Grant

Maybe the best military history book I've ever read. Grant really describes military logistics and tactics in a way even a layman can clearly understand. He admires and respects courage and fighting spirit. And he shows many instances where a failure to press the advantage through timidity or uncertainty can cost a victory. But he makes it clear that getting to the decisive zone with the most trained men, food, and ammunition usually makes the difference between victory and defeat. And even the bravest and most spirited force or commander can be destroyed by a more numerous, better armed, or better placed enemy. It was never so clear to me before reading the memoires that a battle can be lost because of muddy supply roads or starving horses or failure to keep backup ammunition close to the front. Maybe it's his experience as a quartermaster that gives him that emphasis?

timj219 · 12-18-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Rereading "Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan.

I bought four more copies of this after I read it and gave it as gifts to family and friends. My copy is out on loan now. I've never looked at food the same way since reading it.

Zeuceone · 12-18-2010, 02:11 PM

The Joy of Home Brewing - Charlie Papazian

forgop · 12-28-2010, 10:36 AM

My MIL got me Coming back Stronger by Drew Brees for Christmas, so I'm starting that today.

12-28-2010, 09:14 PM

Re-Reading the Deed of Paksenarrion...........might be the best of the genre other than Tolkien.

MedicCook · 12-28-2010, 09:27 PM

Almost finished with 'Pursuit of Honor' by Vince Flynn.

hotreds · 12-28-2010, 09:31 PM

We Who Are Alive and Remain: Untold Stories from the Band of Brothers by Marcus Brotherton

12-28-2010, 10:02 PM

Love in the Time of Cholera, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (again), and The Wind Up Bird Chronicle(again)

All good books as far as I'm concerned.

Beagleone · 12-29-2010, 09:50 AM

Hackers by Steven Levy. Talks about the old school hackers from the early days of computing at MIT to the beginning of the digital age in the 80s, with several updates and follow ups since it was first released in 1985.

htown · 12-29-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

Re-Reading the Deed of Paksenarrion...........might be the best of the genre other than Tolkien.

Really- I thought A Song of Ice and Fire was better as was The Sword of Shannara series.

12-29-2010, 11:53 AM

The new james duthie book - filled with great articles.

Ranger_B · 12-29-2010, 09:38 PM

F.u.b.a.r. Soldier slang from WW2

acruce · 12-29-2010, 09:42 PM

Break Heart Hill
by Tomas H. Cook

acruce · 12-29-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I read through 2/3rds of the trilogy I just couldn't get into it.

If by 2/3rds you mean the first 2 books you should read the last one it was probably the best of the 3

12-17-2010, 10:27 AM	#1161
D_A Dave's not here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (7)	Re: What are you reading? Had to take a break from leisure reading to learn some stuff. Almost finished with MySQL, up next Java.

12-17-2010, 12:43 PM	#1162
ylo2na Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Vince Flynn's novels are worth their weight in golden cigars... Ylo2na

12-17-2010, 02:45 PM	#1163
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: What are you reading? The girl with the dragon tattoo trilogy. These are great books. I am on the last one. The girl who kicked the hornets nest. I highly recommend these books. you won't be able to put them down. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

12-18-2010, 02:11 PM	#1169
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: What are you reading? The Joy of Home Brewing - Charlie Papazian

12-28-2010, 10:36 AM	#1170
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: What are you reading? My MIL got me Coming back Stronger by Drew Brees for Christmas, so I'm starting that today.

12-28-2010, 09:14 PM	#1171
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Re-Reading the Deed of Paksenarrion...........might be the best of the genre other than Tolkien.

12-28-2010, 09:27 PM	#1172
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: What are you reading? Almost finished with 'Pursuit of Honor' by Vince Flynn. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

12-28-2010, 09:31 PM	#1173
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: What are you reading? We Who Are Alive and Remain: Untold Stories from the Band of Brothers by Marcus Brotherton __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-28-2010, 10:02 PM	#1174
TheFool Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Love in the Time of Cholera, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (again), and The Wind Up Bird Chronicle(again) All good books as far as I'm concerned.

12-29-2010, 09:50 AM	#1175
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 830 Trading: (18)	Re: What are you reading? Hackers by Steven Levy. Talks about the old school hackers from the early days of computing at MIT to the beginning of the digital age in the 80s, with several updates and follow ups since it was first released in 1985. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

12-29-2010, 11:53 AM	#1177
mikethegoalie32 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? The new james duthie book - filled with great articles.

12-29-2010, 09:38 PM	#1178
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: What are you reading? F.u.b.a.r. Soldier slang from WW2 Last edited by Ranger_B; 12-29-2010 at 09:38 PM. Reason: Hit enter too early

12-29-2010, 09:42 PM	#1179
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: What are you reading? Break Heart Hill by Tomas H. Cook __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!