The Boys' Crusade: The American Infantry in Northwestern ...
 unoriginal and arrogant: I understand Fussell's aim: to disabuse us of the notion that World War II was a "good war," that combat is somehow romantic. In the end, the goal of WWII was noble, but the war was as base and destructive as any other; [... more]
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Complete Idiot Guide Rock Climbing
Not much more than an overview of the sport: I hate to disagree with the other reviewers, but I guess your satisfaction with this book depends on your expectations. After reading the other reviews I bought this book on-line. I'm the type of person that [... more]
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Thus Always To Tyrants
From Amazon.com: Scott Miller lives up to the legacy of his former outfit, the V-Roys, by delivering one of the most promising roots-rock breakthroughs since Steve Earle's Guitar Town. Working with up-and-coming Nashville producer R.S. Field (Webb Wilder, [... more]
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Violence Unveiled: Humanity at the Crossroads
a profound look at violence in our culture: Jesus' words "I have not come to bring peace, but a sword" are the best way to summarize this extraordinary book. Bailie grabs on Rene Girard's work to carry on a profound journey through mankind and [... more]
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The Boys' Crusade: The American Infantry in Northwestern ...
unoriginal and arrogant: I understand Fussell's aim: to disabuse us of the notion that World War II was a "good war," that combat is somehow romantic. In the end, the goal of WWII was noble, but the war was as base and destructive as any other; [... more]
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O Lucky Man
From Amazon.com: After playing the haunting organ intro to the Animals' "House of the Rising Sun," Alan Price went solo and carved himself a niche (in England, at least) as a pop craftsman. For many, his most enduring contribution has been this [... more]
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The Last Great Secret of the Third Reich
Interesting story, flawed logic: This book is an interesting intriguing story about he might have been of a U-Boat sent on a mission to deliver plans for the atom bomb to Japan. The author surmises what 'might have been' if the Japanese had actually [... more]
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Living High and Letting Die: Our Illusion of Innocence
Eating the seed corn is not a clever plan.: Peter Unger is a clever but naughty schoolboy. If you want to see what I mean, check out his other famous book: "Ignorance," which argues cleverly against, well, everything. Unger's fallacy in this [... more]
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Evel Dead Center: A Mystery
From Amazon.com: Fans of lesbian mysteries who have been looking for diverse characters will be happy to see Evil Dead Center, the second in a series featuring Ojibwa sleuth Renee LaRoche. When the white coroner near Red Earth reservation dismisses the [... more]
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Notes on the Synthesis of Form
A summary: (Below is a series of quotes from the book, some of them slightly modified, plus a small number of "glue" sentences I've added to make transitions smoother. My goal was to distill the key ideas in this exceptional book.) Every design [... more]
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Minority Report
Unbelievable: Although these are not necessarily Philip K. Dick's best short works, they are necessary reading for every fan. As the writer in the introduction says, the reason I read PKD is because he has that oddest and most unique of all virtues in a [... more]
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Carrying Your Love W/Me
From Amazon.com: It's easy to take George Strait for granted. After all, every year he comes out with another album of Texas dance tunes and honky-tonk ballads, both delivered with that smooth baritone purr and a rhythm as seductive as it is slippery. [... more]
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