Sacred Paths of the West by Theodore M Ludwig
Peace is the Way (anthology edited by Walter Wink)
The Mismeasure of Man by Stephen Jay Gould
College courses are starting off easy. I'm eager to get further into Gould's book, however.
What are you reading?
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke (good so far, though I'm less than halfway through it) and Minna no Nihongo I. Tomorrow I will be looking over the curriculum for several classes.
Let others believe in the God who brings men to trial and judges them. I shall cling to the God who resurrects the dead.
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Kaori - Posts: 1463
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Macho! by Victor Villasenor
At least it's fairly quick reading. That is very refreshing, given the majority of texts I have to move through slowly (Aristotle, most recently).
At least it's fairly quick reading. That is very refreshing, given the majority of texts I have to move through slowly (Aristotle, most recently).
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The Warrior Heir,[i] by... Err... can't remember. Not sure where I put it. But I do like it thus far. Upon finishing [i]The Secret Country, I suddenly realize that I have no idea what half the book is about. The writing is very vague. Hmmm... Kind of a disappointment.
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Just finished Half-Blood Prince this morning and went straight to Deathly Hallows. Wow amazing stuff, and still reading through^^
神 は、 その 独り 子 を お与え に なった ほど に 世 お愛 された。
独り 子 を 信じる 者 が 一人 も滅 ひない で, 永遠 の 命 お得る ため で ある。
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独り 子 を 信じる 者 が 一人 も滅 ひない で, 永遠 の 命 お得る ため で ある。
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Tenshi no Ai wrote:Just finished Half-Blood Prince this morning and went straight to Deathly Hallows. Wow amazing stuff, and still reading through^^
Isn't it, though? *fawns over DH book*
You can find out things about the past that you never knew. And from what you've learned, you may see some things differently in the present. You're the one that changes. Not the past.
- Ellone, Final Fantasy VIII
"There's a difference between maliciously offending somebody - on purpose - and somebody being offended by...truth. If you're offended by the truth, that's your problem. I have no obligation to not offend you if I'm speaking the truth. The truth is supposed to offend you; that's how you know you don't got it."
- Brad Stine
- Ellone, Final Fantasy VIII
"There's a difference between maliciously offending somebody - on purpose - and somebody being offended by...truth. If you're offended by the truth, that's your problem. I have no obligation to not offend you if I'm speaking the truth. The truth is supposed to offend you; that's how you know you don't got it."
- Brad Stine
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the_wolfs_howl - Posts: 3273
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I've started reading the Twilight series, my younger sister got me hooked 
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Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions by Lisa Randall
Training Recurrent Neurocontrollers for Real-Time Applications by Danil Prokhorov.
Training Recurrent Neurocontrollers for Real-Time Applications by Danil Prokhorov.
The scientific method," Thomas Henry Huxley once wrote, "is nothing but the normal working of the human mind." That is to say, when the mind is working; that is to say further, when it is engaged in corrrecting its mistakes. Taking this point of view, we may conclude that science is not physics, biology, or chemistry—is not even a "subject"—but a moral imperative drawn from a larger narrative whose purpose is to give perspective, balance, and humility to learning.
Neil Postman
(The End of Education)
Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge
Isaac Aasimov
Neil Postman
(The End of Education)
Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge
Isaac Aasimov
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The Misunderstood Jew by Amy-jill Levine
It seems that it will be interesting and informative. Though I find it well-written, there have been a number of minor points that have annoyed me. Hopefully this will not detract from the overall experience.
It seems that it will be interesting and informative. Though I find it well-written, there have been a number of minor points that have annoyed me. Hopefully this will not detract from the overall experience.
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Just finished The Five Fists of Science. Working on The Sandman V6: Fables and Reflections.
Upon completing that, I will move on to American Gods and Stardust.
Upon completing that, I will move on to American Gods and Stardust.
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Still reading the book I last was, but now I must rush to a library and re-pick-up a copy of A Wrinkle In Time and re-read-it. (The author, Madeline L'Engle, died just today, and I've decided I must re-read the Wrinkle trilogy in tribute. Those books are part of the reason I'm such a fantasy dork nowadays...)
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I'm kind of juggling two at the same time; Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peretti. I'm loving both, they are so well written for their own individual reasons.
You dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than who is in the world." 1 John 4:4
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Politics of Jesus by John Howard Yoder
Again. For a class. Still interesting, though.
When I read it years ago I was very impressed. I hope you enjoy the book as well and it eventually reaches classic status.
Again. For a class. Still interesting, though.
Alexander wrote:The Giver. I've heard a lot about it, and it's pulled me in from the moment I started. Very mysterious and surreal.
When I read it years ago I was very impressed. I hope you enjoy the book as well and it eventually reaches classic status.
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Alexander wrote:The Giver. I've heard a lot about it, and it's pulled me in from the moment I started. Very mysterious and surreal.
That's a wonderful book. I actually first heard it in the audio version, and the guy reading it had a very...grey voice, if you know what I mean. Perfect for this story. I hope you like the book!
You can find out things about the past that you never knew. And from what you've learned, you may see some things differently in the present. You're the one that changes. Not the past.
- Ellone, Final Fantasy VIII
"There's a difference between maliciously offending somebody - on purpose - and somebody being offended by...truth. If you're offended by the truth, that's your problem. I have no obligation to not offend you if I'm speaking the truth. The truth is supposed to offend you; that's how you know you don't got it."
- Brad Stine
- Ellone, Final Fantasy VIII
"There's a difference between maliciously offending somebody - on purpose - and somebody being offended by...truth. If you're offended by the truth, that's your problem. I have no obligation to not offend you if I'm speaking the truth. The truth is supposed to offend you; that's how you know you don't got it."
- Brad Stine
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The Assault on Reason by Al Gore.I think he makes som valid points on how we really don't use reasoning as much as our ancestors used to because of the fact that we rely too heavily on broadcast news over the newspaper these days.
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Boo Hiss, by Rene Gutteridge (a comedy-drama)
In the Still of the Night, by Jill Churchill (a mystery)
In the Still of the Night, by Jill Churchill (a mystery)
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence.
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence.
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Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb, as part of the Farseer Trilogy. I just can't put these books down.
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The Sweet Smell of CAA
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The Sweet Smell of CAA
The Avatar Christian Ronin designed for me
An Avatar KhakiBlue gave to me
The avatar Termyt made for me
KhakiBlueSocks wrote:"I'm going to make you a prayer request you can't refuse..." Cue the violins.
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I just recently started Silas Marner; this is my first encounter with George Eliot.
Let others believe in the God who brings men to trial and judges them. I shall cling to the God who resurrects the dead.
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Kaori - Posts: 1463
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Kaori wrote:I just recently started Silas Marner; this is my first encounter with George Eliot.
It was my last.
Currently re-reading classic science fiction short stories from several books.
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence.
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence.
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This Present Darkness by Frank Perretti...I hope I spelled his last name right hehe..
No one knows what goes on inside of your head
And everything seems to be ok.
And your the same as you've always been (your the same)
If I'd listened, would you have talked to me?
I don't wanna Let You Down,
But I can't even pick up myself.
I only wanted to make you proud,
But I don't think I can do this anymore.
When did this crowded room get so lonely?
And everyone keeps looking at me.
I'm tired (so tired) of faking my life
I'm so tired, I don't wanna feel this way.
-P.O.D.
And everything seems to be ok.
And your the same as you've always been (your the same)
If I'd listened, would you have talked to me?
I don't wanna Let You Down,
But I can't even pick up myself.
I only wanted to make you proud,
But I don't think I can do this anymore.
When did this crowded room get so lonely?
And everyone keeps looking at me.
I'm tired (so tired) of faking my life
I'm so tired, I don't wanna feel this way.
-P.O.D.
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Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat
Art of the Commonplace by Wendell Berry
The former was quick but dull until the very last page of the first reading assignment, where it finally caught my interest. The latter is well-written and obviously from a capable mind, but I feel strongly opposed to the central principles of his agrarian idealism.
Art of the Commonplace by Wendell Berry
The former was quick but dull until the very last page of the first reading assignment, where it finally caught my interest. The latter is well-written and obviously from a capable mind, but I feel strongly opposed to the central principles of his agrarian idealism.
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I'm starting to read The Dark Is Rising now, a friend of mine told me it's really good..even if the books aren't very big
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