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deathbypoem · 02-25-2014, 11:38 AM

http://www.npr.org/books/titles/156927567/the-dog-stars

This

Talon · 02-25-2014, 01:06 PM

"The Why Axis" (Hidden motives and the undiscovered economics of everyday life)

by Uri Gneezy and John A. List

Medusa · 03-01-2014, 11:22 PM

Just picked up "The Black Arts: A Concise History of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology, and Other Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages" by Richard Cavendish

Looks to be pretty interesting so far!!

Talon · 03-03-2014, 11:43 AM

Some Nerve : Lessons Learned While Becoming Brave

By Patty Chang Anker

tonaderspeisung · 03-16-2014, 08:04 PM

the callas legacy - the complete guide to her recordings by john ardoin

extremely technical and detailed

im adding listening to at least one piece of music - with the attention to nuance, emotion depth and musical technicalities described in this book - to my bucket list

no doubt

Medusa · 03-16-2014, 08:13 PM

Just started "Ozark Magic and Folklore" by Vance Randolph

Aud · 03-16-2014, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medusa

Just picked up "The Black Arts: A Concise History of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology, and Other Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages" by Richard Cavendish

Looks to be pretty interesting so far!!

I'm a big fan of Richard Cavendish.

My 'prize' collection is the entire illustrated encyclopedia series of Cavendish's 'Man, Myth & Magic' - it's A-Z on the supernatural/occult, and so chock-full of fascinating info/history, with the most wonderful art & photographs.

mythy · 03-17-2014, 10:29 AM

I am reading Innocence by Dean Koontz

and his Odd Thomas books are cracking also especially with a nice cuppa

Fancy · 03-17-2014, 11:59 AM

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

No Harry Potter anywhere near this book. Reviewers have called this book dull, but I'll read it anyway. I think I can't expect to keep her on a Harry Potter pedestal and should go into this book not considering her previous fame.

03-17-2014, 02:36 PM

Sane New World: Taming the Mind - Ruby Wax (going to see her speak on mindfulness and brain science in 3weeks as a result of this book)

The Brain that Changes Itself; Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science - Norman Doidge (the book that inspired Wax to go back to education and get her Masters degree from Oxford)

anaisninja · 03-17-2014, 02:37 PM

Still struggling through "The Celestine Prophecy."

deathbypoem · 03-20-2014, 01:20 PM

Freakonomics

*Anya* · 03-20-2014, 01:53 PM

Quiet: the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking

By Susan Cain.

"At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.

Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie’s birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts.

Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert."

Wrang1er · 03-20-2014, 02:07 PM

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.

homoe · 03-24-2014, 03:29 PM

Some parts of this book I really enjoyed, other parts not so much~

StillettoDoll · 03-24-2014, 04:32 PM

I am reading Whole its the follow up book of the China Study

Corkey · 03-24-2014, 06:59 PM

"Athens" from ancient ideal to modern city "A History"
by Robin Waterfield.

Medusa · 03-24-2014, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medusa

Just started "Ozark Magic and Folklore" by Vance Randolph

Wanted to report back that this was actually a really good read!!

I just started on "Civility in the Digital Age:How Companies and People Can Triumph over Haters, Trolls, Bullies and Other Jerks"
by Andrea Weckerle

I'm only 20 pages into it but it is a fascinating read so far!

candy_coated_bitch · 03-24-2014, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Anya*

Quiet: the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking

By Susan Cain.

"At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.

Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie’s birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts.

Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert."

Totally just bought this for my kindle! As an extreme introvert, this topic fascinates me to no end. I will report back.

mythy · 03-25-2014, 01:59 AM

Ernie Shuflebottom, guide to playing dominos.

(and how to cheat reet sneaky like)

02-25-2014, 11:38 AM	#2161
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03-01-2014, 11:22 PM	#2163
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03-03-2014, 11:43 AM	#2164
Talon Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Divine Feminine Preferred Pronoun?: . Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 4,921 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,246 Thanked 10,223 Times in 3,305 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	If you enjoyed Strayed's book Wild.... Some Nerve : Lessons Learned While Becoming Brave By Patty Chang Anker

03-16-2014, 08:13 PM	#2166
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,683 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000026	Just started "Ozark Magic and Folklore" by Vance Randolph __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

03-16-2014, 08:04 PM	#2165
tonaderspeisung Member How Do You Identify?: asleep at the synthesizer Preferred Pronoun?: crown prince of dirty disco Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the dollar bin Posts: 1,392 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,082 Thanked 1,751 Times in 849 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	the callas legacy - the complete guide to her recordings by john ardoin extremely technical and detailed im adding listening to at least one piece of music - with the attention to nuance, emotion depth and musical technicalities described in this book - to my bucket list no doubt

03-17-2014, 10:29 AM	#2168
mythy Junior Member How Do You Identify?: silly buggar Relationship Status: single Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: cheshire Posts: 80 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 55 Thanked 180 Times in 67 Posts Rep Power: 1503252	Reading I am reading Innocence by Dean Koontz and his Odd Thomas books are cracking also especially with a nice cuppa

03-17-2014, 11:59 AM	#2169
Fancy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: N/A Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 3,742 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,696 Thanked 7,077 Times in 2,316 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling No Harry Potter anywhere near this book. Reviewers have called this book dull, but I'll read it anyway. I think I can't expect to keep her on a Harry Potter pedestal and should go into this book not considering her previous fame.

03-17-2014, 02:36 PM	#2170
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Sane New World: Taming the Mind - Ruby Wax (going to see her speak on mindfulness and brain science in 3weeks as a result of this book) The Brain that Changes Itself; Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science - Norman Doidge (the book that inspired Wax to go back to education and get her Masters degree from Oxford)

03-17-2014, 02:37 PM	#2171
anaisninja Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: . Posts: 117 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 167 Thanked 486 Times in 93 Posts Rep Power: 6064352	Still struggling through "The Celestine Prophecy."

03-20-2014, 01:20 PM	#2172
deathbypoem Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Poetically versed to breathe only truth and bleed certainty Preferred Pronoun?: Kane Relationship Status: Married to Chefnaction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finally, home Posts: 1,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,900 Thanked 4,733 Times in 1,583 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Freakonomics __________________ I need your grace To remind me To find my own

03-20-2014, 01:53 PM	#2173
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,445 Times in 7,285 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	As an introvert, just started reading and finding it very interesting. Review from Amazon Quiet: the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking By Susan Cain. "At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie’s birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts. Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert." __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

03-20-2014, 02:07 PM	#2174
Wrang1er Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me, myself and I Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Here Posts: 1,526 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,112 Thanked 7,043 Times in 1,354 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.

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03-24-2014, 04:32 PM	#2176
StillettoDoll Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Lady Relationship Status: single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,824 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,779 Thanked 3,849 Times in 1,469 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I am reading Whole its the follow up book of the China Study __________________

03-24-2014, 06:59 PM	#2177
Corkey Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Human Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Very Married Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Where I want to be Posts: 8,155 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47,491 Thanked 29,268 Times in 6,637 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	"Athens" from ancient ideal to modern city "A History" by Robin Waterfield. __________________ "Many proposals have been made to us to adopt your laws, your religion, your manners and your customs. We would be better pleased with beholding the good effects of these doctrines in your own practices, than with hearing you talk about them". ~Old Tassel, Chief of the Tsalagi (Cherokee)

03-25-2014, 01:59 AM	#2180
mythy Junior Member How Do You Identify?: silly buggar Relationship Status: single Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: cheshire Posts: 80 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 55 Thanked 180 Times in 67 Posts Rep Power: 1503252	Reading Ernie Shuflebottom, guide to playing dominos. (and how to cheat reet sneaky like)

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