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Samurai: The World of the Warrior 6 reviews Stephen Turnbull
Osprey Publishing, 2003
Stephen Turnbull's best book
+ Very Good History + STILL THE MASTER + An Exciting Account
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Secrets of the Night Sky: Most Amazing Things in the Universe You Can See with the Naked Eye, The 20 reviews Bob Berman
Harper Paperbacks, 1996
Great author.
+ A great basic astronomy read for the casual observer. + A wonderful book + sky at night
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Code of the Street: Decency, Violence, and the Moral Life of the Inner City 16 reviews Elijah Anderson
W. W. Norton & Company, 2000
A New Lens to See Through
+ An Interesting and Realistic Book + Good stuff + A winner + A very insightful book on inner city culture
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When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? 228 reviews George Carlin
Hyperion, 2004
Carlin at his best
+ WONDERFUL + More classic Carlin + bringing your game Face:)
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The Art of War (Shambhala Classics) 280 reviews Sun Tzu
Dover Publications, 2002
Not just for generals
+ Art of war + Immortal + Great literature doesn't gets older
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Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion 210 reviews Michio Kaku
Anchor, 1995
Great book !!!
+ A good read, albeit a bit dated and rambling.... + good read-non-genius friendly. + Very Understandable Treatise On The Search For The Theory of Everything
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The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives ... 69 reviews Steven L. Kent
Three Rivers Press, 2001
Most concise history on video games available today
+ Enjoyable book, but... + Absolutely incredible - a must-own for gamers! + Must have for every gamer
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Over There: The United States in the Great War, 1917-18 10 reviews Byron Farwell
W. W. Norton & Company, 1999
World War I: The American Experience
+ A primer for the study of the US & WWI + A good intro or overview
"Over There" is an eloquent telling of the story of the American involvement in World War I. It covers all aspects of the American experience including domestic society and politics, army organization and soldier heroism. In the early parts of the book, Farwell explains the series of German ...
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Blind Man's Bluff: The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage 315 reviews Sherry Sontag, Christopher Drew, ...
HarperTorch, 1999
Unbelievable
+ Untold story- told. + Suspenseful and interesting + Super popular for a reason + Kinda makes you sad that the Cold War ever ended
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Brain Droppings 152 reviews George Carlin
Hyperion, 1998
A world without George Carlin sucks
+ SOMETIMES THOUGHT PROVOKING, AND AT OTHER TIMES LAUGH OUT LOUD FUNNY ! + Like some one else said: "George speaks the truth!!!" + Friggin Hilarious! + FUNNY
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The Prince (Bantam Classics) 283 reviews Niccolo Machiavelli
Bantam Classics, 1984
`Do the ends justify the means?'
+ The Recipe of the American Corporate State + An easy read that is full of vital lessons. + the prince + Classic that's still relevant because of what's happening today
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The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must 73 reviews Robert Zubrin, Richard Wagner
Free Press, 1997
Most Important Book
+ The Case for Mars
The vision that Robert Zubrin lays out in this book makes it the most important for anyone to read. Not only is it well written, Zubrin's ideas are outstanding and critical for our society to learn and embrace as we move quickly into the 21st century.
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The Clash: U.S.-Japanese Relations Throughout History 7 reviews Walter Lafeber
W. W. Norton & Company, 1998
The rivalry between America and Japan
+ For the Budding Expert in U.S.-Japanese Affairs + Economic history of U.S-Japanese relations
In this very readable book LaFeber recounts the relations between the United States and Japan since Commodore Perry arrived in Tokyo Bay . LaFeber shows that both Japan and America were very interested in the resources and the potential market of China. This rivalry was more serious for Japan, ...
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Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 1) 1028 reviews Frank Herbert
Ace, 1990
3 thoughts about "Dune"
+ Worth reading even if you saw the movies already. + One of my first loves! + Mesmerizing fantasy world created + The Greatest Sci-Fi Tale Ever Told
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Cash 4 reviews Rolling Stone Magazine
Crown, 2004
One of the best for Johnny Cash fans. Rosanne wrote intro only
+ CASH + Variety of Perspective + Decent & informative.
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The Sexually Dominant Woman: A Workbook for Nervous Beginners 20 reviews Lady Green
Greenery Press (CA), 1998
An Excellent Guide Book For Playing The Role Of A Dominatrix
+ A nervous beginner? + Very much a beginners book
Okay, you are relatively certain you want to experiment with being a "femdom." You have a willing, if hesitant partner. You have your toys. You have "a head full of fantasies...and no idea of what to do next or how to do it." This is your lucky day and this book is your primer on exactly what ...
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The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives ... 69 reviews Steven L. Kent
Three Rivers Press, 2001
Most concise history on video games available today
+ Enjoyable book, but... + Absolutely incredible - a must-own for gamers! + Must have for every gamer
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The Clash: U.S.-Japanese Relations Throughout History 7 reviews Walter Lafeber
W. W. Norton & Company, 1998
The rivalry between America and Japan
+ For the Budding Expert in U.S.-Japanese Affairs + Economic history of U.S-Japanese relations
In this very readable book LaFeber recounts the relations between the United States and Japan since Commodore Perry arrived in Tokyo Bay . LaFeber shows that both Japan and America were very interested in the resources and the potential market of China. This rivalry was more serious for Japan, ...
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When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? 228 reviews George Carlin
Hyperion, 2004
Carlin at his best
+ WONDERFUL + More classic Carlin + bringing your game Face:)
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Code of the Street: Decency, Violence, and the Moral Life of the Inner City 16 reviews Elijah Anderson
W. W. Norton & Company, 2000
A New Lens to See Through
+ An Interesting and Realistic Book + Good stuff + A winner + A very insightful book on inner city culture
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