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Some books I've read
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7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE
by Stephen Covey
I implemented some of the suggestions and some I partially implemented. It's a good stepping off point to your own customized solution.
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ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN
by Mark Twain
Don't remember much other than it was not a bad book to read.
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ANIMAL FARM
by George Orwell
Everybody knows this book. I found it to be an easy, enjoyable read.
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AUTOMATE THE BORING STUFF
by Al Sweigart
I liked this book, but I felt like it could have gone deeper and provided more... I don't know, just more.
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BABYLON RISING
by Tim LaHaye
A good read.
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CAPTURED BY GRACE
by David Jeremiah
Easy explanation of some biblical issues.
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CULT OF THE DEAD COW
by Joseph Menn
So far it's slightly interesting although not compelling. Definitely worth a read if you're into tech and the history of tech though. Update: I gave up.
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EAT THIS, NOT THAT
by David Zinczenko
If you are not up to speed on the hazards of current food choice problems you might enjoy this.
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EPICENTER
by Joel Rosenberg
Liked this one better than The Last Days.
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FREE AS IN FREEDOM: RICHARD STALLMAN'S CRUSADE FOR FREE SOFTWARE
by Sam Williams
Good historical information as to why Stallman might be the way he is.
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FREE CULTURE
by Lawrence Lessig
Lengthy, lots of info. Not a light read.
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GETING THINGS DONE
by David Allen
Popular and effective means of organizing your tasks and thoughts.
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GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE, MY UNCLE DOES
by Carla Rene
Good. Weird, but good.
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HOW TO LIVE ON 24 HOURS A DAY
by Arnold Bennett.
It was ok. Might be the kick in the pants somebody needs to get out of a slump.
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IF IT BLEEDS
by Stephen King
A small collection of short stories. It was enjoyable although not something I couldn't put down.
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JUST AS I AM
by Billy Graham
A very methodical, chronological retelling of his life. It's interesting although, at least at this moment in time, not an extremely compelling read. Update: I skipped around a little bit, but did finish it. It's a good book if you have an interest in Billy Graham.
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LEARN PYTHON THE HARD WAY
by Zed Shaw
I liked this book and it's approach. It just seemed to make a huge jump from teaching simple techniques to mastering intermediate ideas with no real segway between the two.
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LEFT BEHIND SERIES
by Tim LaHaye
Read these years and years ago. There was some controversy (naturally) as it's not a word-for-word description of the end times. It does get the point across and might point you toward picking up a bible and verifying the information yourself.
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LIVING THE FIT LIFE
by Patrick McCrann
Not really applicable to my circumstances, by certainly some good informatin.
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LOVE AMONG THE CHICKENS
by P.G. Wodehouse
I like his other books better, but it's still ok.
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MY MAN JEEVES
by P.G. Wodehouse
An easy read. Entertaining.
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RIGHT HO, JEEVES
by P.G. Wodehouse
An easy read. Entertaining.
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SPIRIT WARRIORS
by Stu Webber
Encouraging read.
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THE ART OF MANLINESS
by Brett McKay
More of a guide for personal hygiene and behaviors for men. Stuff your dad might have (should have) taught you.
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THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
I like most of the Sherlock Holmes books so I'm a little biased but I found it enjoyable.
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THE LAST DAYS
by Joel Rosenberg
Fast paced, enjoyable book.
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THE MILLION POUND BANK NOTE
by Mark Twain
Silly, but enjoyable.
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THE REVOLUTION
by Ron Paul
Ok, not great.
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BIKERS
by Jerry Langton
It's okay. If you don't read it you won't have missed much though.
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THE SHACK
by William P. Young
I really liked this and it was an unexpected purchase. I just wanted to pick up an easy read for a beach trip. It's been made into a movie as well.
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THE SNOWBALL
by Warren Buffet
Was a difficult read for me. I thought it might be more interesting than it was. I stopped reading about half-way.
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WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES
by David Sedaris
Ok, not great.
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