Oh its quite interesting, I am not that good at maths, which is why I studied chemistry instead of physics, but its very interesting I find, and its very interesting to read how it was developed and the concepts, because maths is so fundamental to things in the modern world, but we take it for granted, like this computer I am on. Its not like reading a mathematics textbook or anything, and its actually quite helpful to increase your ease with the subject to see where and how it has been developed. I would love to be really good at difficult maths, and people who are I hold in high regard! Some of the philosophy behind what goes on in maths, logic, numbering systems, definitions, and causality are of course also absolutely fundamental to the scientific method, so its always important to keep an eye on it all. :-6
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Kathy Ellen;538974 wrote: Galbally, you're really scaring me now.
You're reading the History of Math? Can I ask why? I am just so terrible at higher- level math and the word scares me. I'm very scientific minded and don't understand why math scares me. They do go hand-in-hand.
Oh its quite interesting, I am not that good at maths, which is why I studied chemistry instead of physics, but its very interesting I find, and its very interesting to read how it was developed and the concepts, because maths is so fundamental to things in the modern world, but we take it for granted, like this computer I am on. Its not like reading a mathematics textbook or anything, and its actually quite helpful to increase your ease with the subject to see where and how it has been developed. I would love to be really good at difficult maths, and people who are I hold in high regard! Some of the philosophy behind what goes on in maths, logic, numbering systems, definitions, and causality are of course also absolutely fundamental to the scientific method, so its always important to keep an eye on it all. :-6
Oh its quite interesting, I am not that good at maths, which is why I studied chemistry instead of physics, but its very interesting I find, and its very interesting to read how it was developed and the concepts, because maths is so fundamental to things in the modern world, but we take it for granted, like this computer I am on. Its not like reading a mathematics textbook or anything, and its actually quite helpful to increase your ease with the subject to see where and how it has been developed. I would love to be really good at difficult maths, and people who are I hold in high regard! Some of the philosophy behind what goes on in maths, logic, numbering systems, definitions, and causality are of course also absolutely fundamental to the scientific method, so its always important to keep an eye on it all. :-6
"We are never so happy, never so unhappy, as we imagine"
Le Rochefoucauld.
"A smack in the face settles all arguments, then you can move on kid."
My dad 1986.
Le Rochefoucauld.
"A smack in the face settles all arguments, then you can move on kid."
My dad 1986.
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I haven't kept up with the conversation so I don't know if anyone has read THe Seven Daughters of Eve by Bryan Sykes. It is the story of the 'discovery' of mitochondrial DNA testing. The scientific explanations get a little dry but there is enough anecdotal material to keep it interesting.
I borrowed it from the library because I am trying to interest my brother in DNA testing for genealogy and although surname tests are on the 'Y' chromosome, there is a major world wide project going on sponsored by National Geographic to try to follow all groups back to the beginning..our common mother so to speak.
Keeps me reading anyway, although it's not fast. Definitely not mental bubble gum.
I borrowed it from the library because I am trying to interest my brother in DNA testing for genealogy and although surname tests are on the 'Y' chromosome, there is a major world wide project going on sponsored by National Geographic to try to follow all groups back to the beginning..our common mother so to speak.
Keeps me reading anyway, although it's not fast. Definitely not mental bubble gum.
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Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction by Sue Townsend and
Contacted by Audrey Healy and Don Mullan
Contacted by Audrey Healy and Don Mullan
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Chicken soup for the soul, a collection of inspirational & uplifting stories
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Just read "Gentlemam Jim" a biography of Jim Almonds by his daugher-one of the founding members of the SAS. Turns out my father was in Tobruk at the same time as him though I doubt they ever met. Half way through the hostage by W E B Griffin. After that I've got a kathy Riechs book lined up and then Conn Iggilden The Gates of Rome.
I tend to categorise books in to either mindless relaxation and almost instanly forgettable or a good read. Every now and then there is a worthy tome I feel I should read through but usually can't be bothered to read all the way through.
I tend to categorise books in to either mindless relaxation and almost instanly forgettable or a good read. Every now and then there is a worthy tome I feel I should read through but usually can't be bothered to read all the way through.
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I'm reading a letter from my sons school about a trip in two weeks. More money to pay out, wonderful!
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crazygal;560826 wrote: I'm reading a letter from my sons school about a trip in two weeks. More money to pay out, wonderful!
But just think, you're enabling him to be able to post to this group in the future!!!:wah:
But just think, you're enabling him to be able to post to this group in the future!!!:wah:
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libertine;560843 wrote: But just think, you're enabling him to be able to post to this group in the future!!!:wah:
Ha ha yeah, he's real clever.
Ha ha yeah, he's real clever.

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Sherlock Holmes
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Are you two gettin' Bladdered?:)
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Chemical Sensitivity
the truth about environmental illness.
by Ronald E. Gots, MD(mad Doctor) haha Ph.D.
the truth about environmental illness.
by Ronald E. Gots, MD(mad Doctor) haha Ph.D.
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I'm reading "Wild Animus" by Rich Shapero. It's fantastic. I'm a big fan of Alaskan adventure diaries, and also psychedelic culture, and this melded these two worlds artfully. Granted, Shapero isn't the best writer, but that only adds to the rough, emotional storytelling - he paints a picture of a life I'll never know, and it's gripping to dip into his world.
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I just started "Mother" by Linda Ann Rentschler. It's about a woman whose mother has died and how coming across a younger woman who's also lost her mom recently and tragically, brings her out of her black hole.
I was hooked from the first page. It's only been ten months since I lost Mom and coming home to a book like this is like crying on the shoulder of a friend who's been there already. I still have days where I think no one knows this pain but me.
I was hooked from the first page. It's only been ten months since I lost Mom and coming home to a book like this is like crying on the shoulder of a friend who's been there already. I still have days where I think no one knows this pain but me.
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Innocent In Death......by J. D Robb (Nora Roberts)
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Re-reading Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein for only the second time; I read it first at age 14. I've always loved Heinlein but when I read this novel the first time I was appalled by the seemingly harsh society in which the story is set. What a difference 34 years make!
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I just finished reading
Anybody out there??
by Marian Keyes, this book made me :wah: and :yh_cry
and i am just about to start
Last chance salon
by the same author too i think she is a brilliant author from Ireland.
Anybody out there??
by Marian Keyes, this book made me :wah: and :yh_cry
and i am just about to start
Last chance salon
by the same author too i think she is a brilliant author from Ireland.
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The Brethren - John Grisham
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax, and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein
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Knife of Dreams - the latest in the Wheel of Time series.
An ye harm none, do what ye will....
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littlemissgiggle;607351 wrote: I just finished reading
Anybody out there??
by Marian Keyes, this book made me :wah: and :yh_cry
and i am just about to start
Last chance salon
by the same author too i think she is a brilliant author from Ireland.
Hey Giggles:wah:
Last chance saloon is fab. It will also make you laugh and cry! Let me know what you thought:)
Anybody out there??
by Marian Keyes, this book made me :wah: and :yh_cry
and i am just about to start
Last chance salon
by the same author too i think she is a brilliant author from Ireland.
Hey Giggles:wah:
Last chance saloon is fab. It will also make you laugh and cry! Let me know what you thought:)
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I have just finished reading The Hard Way by Lee Child. Now reading Close by Martina Cole.
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I'm reading Yours Faithfully by Sheila O'Flanagan
Great so far:)
Great so far:)
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pinkchick;607997 wrote: Hey Giggles:wah:
Last chance saloon is fab. It will also make you laugh and cry! Let me know what you thought:)
I decided not to start - Last chance Salon just yet but i have just bought Further under the Duvet - by Marian Keyes too,
but i have decided to save them both for when i go on holiday. :-6
but I have just finished - Wild Weekend by - Celia Brayfield
and i have just started - queen of the big time by - Adriana Trigiani
Only last year did i start getting into reading books and now i just can't stop....
:p
Last chance saloon is fab. It will also make you laugh and cry! Let me know what you thought:)
I decided not to start - Last chance Salon just yet but i have just bought Further under the Duvet - by Marian Keyes too,
but i have decided to save them both for when i go on holiday. :-6
but I have just finished - Wild Weekend by - Celia Brayfield
and i have just started - queen of the big time by - Adriana Trigiani
Only last year did i start getting into reading books and now i just can't stop....
:p
What are you reading now?
littlemissgiggle;638949 wrote: I decided not to start - Last chance Salon just yet but i have just bought Further under the Duvet - by Marian Keyes too,
but i have decided to save them both for when i go on holiday. :-6
but I have just finished - Wild Weekend by - Celia Brayfield
and i have just started - queen of the big time by - Adriana Trigiani
Only last year did i start getting into reading books and now i just can't stop....
:p
Queen of the big time is fantastic. I loved it.
Have you read Lucia Lucia??
but i have decided to save them both for when i go on holiday. :-6
but I have just finished - Wild Weekend by - Celia Brayfield
and i have just started - queen of the big time by - Adriana Trigiani
Only last year did i start getting into reading books and now i just can't stop....
:p
Queen of the big time is fantastic. I loved it.
Have you read Lucia Lucia??
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pinkchick;638952 wrote: Queen of the big time is fantastic. I loved it.
Have you read Lucia Lucia??
no which author is that by,
i will have a look on amazon too.
I really like queen of the big time, I am just at the beginning when she is about to start the Columbus school
oops sorry i didn't realise Lucia Llucia was by the same author, i will be looking out for that book
Have you read Lucia Lucia??
no which author is that by,
i will have a look on amazon too.
I really like queen of the big time, I am just at the beginning when she is about to start the Columbus school
oops sorry i didn't realise Lucia Llucia was by the same author, i will be looking out for that book
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I just finished The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. What a hoot. A real send-up of mystery novels in general, and of a lot of other genres along the way. This author has written several others, and I'll be reading those soon. His character is THursday Next!!
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littlemissgiggle;638958 wrote: no which author is that by,
i will have a look on amazon too.
I really like queen of the big time, I am just at the beginning when she is about to start the Columbus school
oops sorry i didn't realise Lucia Llucia was by the same author, i will be looking out for that book
Those are the only books that I've read by Adriana Trigiani. I loved them both so much. Let me know what you think sweetie
i will have a look on amazon too.
I really like queen of the big time, I am just at the beginning when she is about to start the Columbus school
oops sorry i didn't realise Lucia Llucia was by the same author, i will be looking out for that book
Those are the only books that I've read by Adriana Trigiani. I loved them both so much. Let me know what you think sweetie

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Reading D-Day June 6, 1944 by Stephen E. Ambrose. Annoyed with myself for having waited so long to read it. Riveting.
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I had just finished a book about Dave Grohl.
Now I think I'll read one of my Jimi Hendrix books.
Now I think I'll read one of my Jimi Hendrix books.

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The Scottish Enlightenment by Arthur Hermann
An ye harm none, do what ye will....
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I Just finished reading
Queen of the Big Time - by - Adriana Trigiani
a fantastic read i really enjoyed it, and i am in tears :-1
but it came with a really moving ending :-4
Queen of the Big Time - by - Adriana Trigiani
a fantastic read i really enjoyed it, and i am in tears :-1
but it came with a really moving ending :-4
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I am reading "I'm OK Your OK" by Theodore A. White M.D. It's about Transactional Analysis. I read it for the first time in the late 60's so this is a re-read. It's a great read for understanding and improving interpersonal relationships.