Non-fiction Books - Page 2

Aulirophile · 03-01-2006, 10:20 PM

"An Outline of History" by H.G. Wells, it's a two volume set.

Or, if you prefer a long read, "The Story of Civilization" by Will and Ariel Durant, a ten volume set. Excellent general history reads.

Sadly my library and the computer that has my catalogue are both in storage, or I'd have more suggestions. :-(

Duppin · 03-01-2006, 10:55 PM

Right now I'm reading Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083...lance&n=283155

It's an excellent read if you're interested in a starting point towards Zen; it's written with the idea of helping make Zen ideas more accessible to those trained within the framework of Western thought.

Dr. Rubicite · 03-01-2006, 11:27 PM

One of my favorite books is Swords Around a Throne: Napoleon's Grand Armee. Very interesting look at the Napoleonic Wars and the French at that time.

A couple other good books

Citizen Soldiers and D-Day by Stephen Ambrose
The War of the Roses by Allison Weir

I don't know that this technically falls under nonfiction, but Romance of the Three Kingdoms is incredible. It is based on factual events, but certain elements (like when people use magic) obviously wouldn't have happened.

James · 03-02-2006, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eomer

How do you distinguish from fact and fiction in State of Fear, though?

Pretty easy. Things that are fact usually have some sort of asterisk by them or something with a works cited at the bottom. Giant ass bibliography in the back for more fact finding fun.

Bralkan · 03-02-2006, 08:28 AM

I'll have to check out that book. Thanks James.

PS - libraries are AWESOME. Going to go check it out now between class! woot.

Kallian · 03-02-2006, 11:52 AM

Inside Delta Force - Eric Haney (founding member)

Awesome read, about 400 pages. Covers the selection process, training, and several real world missions.

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Aulirophile Ultima Ratio Regum Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,600 -3 Internets	"An Outline of History" by H.G. Wells, it's a two volume set. Or, if you prefer a long read, "The Story of Civilization" by Will and Ariel Durant, a ten volume set. Excellent general history reads. Sadly my library and the computer that has my catalogue are both in storage, or I'd have more suggestions. :-( __________________ "Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." ~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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Dr. Rubicite I just got banned for a few days cuz i OWN Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dr. RuBiCiTe r0x0rS y0uR b0x0rS!!! Posts: 172 +0 Internets	One of my favorite books is Swords Around a Throne: Napoleon's Grand Armee. Very interesting look at the Napoleonic Wars and the French at that time. A couple other good books Citizen Soldiers and D-Day by Stephen Ambrose The War of the Roses by Allison Weir I don't know that this technically falls under nonfiction, but Romance of the Three Kingdoms is incredible. It is based on factual events, but certain elements (like when people use magic) obviously wouldn't have happened. __________________ It's time we put the America back in "North America"!!!

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Bralkan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,130 -1 Internets	I'll have to check out that book. Thanks James. PS - libraries are AWESOME. Going to go check it out now between class! woot. __________________ -insert cute, witty remark- err..... fuck Last edited by Bralkan : 03-02-2006 at 08:32 AM.

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Kallian CHARLIE DON'T SURF! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 779 +0 Internets	Inside Delta Force - Eric Haney (founding member) Awesome read, about 400 pages. Covers the selection process, training, and several real world missions. __________________ In Soviet Russia, Exception throws you!

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03-01-2006, 10:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
Duppin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,466 -17 Internets	Right now I'm reading Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083...lance&n=283155 It's an excellent read if you're interested in a starting point towards Zen; it's written with the idea of helping make Zen ideas more accessible to those trained within the framework of Western thought.