aviv chadash
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Thanks for the responses. Unfortunately they'll have to stay in the loft. I've resorted to covering them with a blanket, as has been suggested.
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Hello,
I'm sure this has probably come up before, but I couldn't find a previous thread.
I have noticed that the part of the pages 'exposed' on some of my books have become discoloured - this would be the top of the books, since the other sides, the side and bottom, are against the bookcase, if that makes sense - and that this discolouration has leeched into the page slightly; also, the discolouration is more pronounced at the front where the page meets the spine, working its way towards the back (since the spines of the book are at the front of the bookcase) if that makes sense. I was wondering if anyone knows what can be done to prevent this discolouration, as it infuriates me no-end. Would covering the bookcases stop this? I think it is due to the exposure of these parts of the pages, because, as I say, the parts not exposed have no discolouration, and the discolouration is most pronounced at the front, that closest to the 'outside', beyond the bookcase! (Sounds very dramatic, I know).
My bookcases are in a 'slightly converted loft, which I suppose is more readily subjected to the inclemencies of (the?) weather.
Any advice appreciated,
Aviv.
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I think this is great news. I have no sympathy for publishers, who pushed up the price of eBooks. Hopefully this will encourage them to retreat from their path of greed.
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I am currently reading Bertrand Russell's autobiography and he includes lots of his letters. Needless to say, they are extremely interesting. I do however, prefer the main body of the biography, and feel a little disappointed when it comes to the letters. I suppose I feel like he's talking to me directly in the main body of the biography, whereas reading a letter addressed to someone else feels like your just 'listening in' on their conversation! Although they can be very insightful.
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Noam Chomsky - Manufacturing Consent.
I really want to read this but my list is very long at the moment.
Chomsky cites evidence to support his views and so you can also look in to the evidence yourself and make up your own mind; however, I do not know if there is a reference list in this book.
I wouldn't say he is necessarily unorthodox in his views, however, but you might like it.
Just a suggestion.
Aviv.
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Thanks Raven and Bigwords. I saw that list, but I suppose I was looking for something which wasn't based on an established Marvel, DC character; it's not actually for me, but I think something unconnected to those characters would be better. I remember on occasion picking up a comic as a child, and I always found the story lines to be a little peculiar (yes, even for stories about people with superpowers), I don;t think they'd like the book if it was to wayward.
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Hello!
Hope everyone had a good Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Does anyone know of any novels in which the characters have superpowers? Something akin to Smallville. I found another post with the suggestion of Devil's Cape. Anyone know of any others?, they're surprisingly difficult to come across.
Thanks,
Aviv.
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I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally want 'A World On Fire: An Epic History of Two Nations Divided' by Amanda Foreman.
Apparently mother has already bought me a book, a classic. So I am excited to know what it is!
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Barack Obama...come on, the first African-American president?! Also, he's intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate, and someone who really thinks deeply about everything he says and does.
I initially thought he would be good. But then he kind of let me down. He hasn't closed Guantanamo, he didn't handle the BP crisis well, he hasn't got Americans a national health service (okay, I admit that requires a lot!, and maybe the majority don't want it [fill in rest of argument here!]), and I believe he supported Israeli aggression towards Lebanon. I'd still trade for Cameron, though! Maybe...
Not sure about the word hero, but I admire Mandela
Perhaps I was to footloose in using the term hero! Nice choice, have always been tempted to read his biography. Once read an excerpt in college.
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My biggest heroine is probably Audrey Hepburn, I just adore her and I must have read five or six of her biographies and they did make me love her more but I already did from watching her so it doesn't really count.
The person I most admire, after reading about them, was probably Miep Gies who was one of the Dutch citizens who helped hide Anne Frank and her family. She took great risks, was incredibly kind and encouraging to Anne and, of course, was the person responsible for preserving the diary. When you think of the risks involved in the deception and the further risks she took in trying to bring about their release after capture ... she really was one remarkable lady.
Btw .. who is it that you've come to admire aviv?
Aristides de Sousa Mendes was another chap who done much to help the jews escape persecution during the War, he was mentioned 'fairly' recently in the The Independent. I think most people have to agree with you on this!
The person whom I have come to admire is Bertrand Russell. A truly amazing person, I would love to have met him!
Is this exclusively real people we're discussing here, or can we include fictional lads and lasses?
Initially, I was thinking real, but I suppose fictional would be interesting!
I guess you could sort of think of him as being heroic, going on with life after such a horrible tragedy. But everyone has their own struggles in life, and I think it's important that we all be heroes for ourselves, as much as we can be.
I agree! Though sometimes it's very hard, and we may not be aware of our shortcomings sometimes...
I agree with Pixie. I cannot think of anyone I see as a 'hero' exactly but there are many that inspire me for different reasons and make me want to be a better person, emotionally, scientifically, artistically etc. I suppose one that comes to mind is Robert Hooke, he is labelled as England's Leonardo and a polymath.
Robert Hooke is one of the scientists whom I admire greatly. I believe he was from a poor (or at least not well off) background, yet still went on to become an eminent scientist despite, as it was in those days (and may soon be), it being very difficult to do so, as the opportunities weren't available then for those who were less fortunate. You may like to correct me on this point! -
Being wealthy has nothing to do with politics or religion. and as a matter of fact I believe it to be the other way around, you can't be left and be a christian.
The bible is actually very right...
How can someone be Pro-Choice and be a christian? you can't because your killing something god created. How can you be a gay marriage activist and be christian? The bible says marriage is between man and woman, not man and man. these are things that Dems have been fighting for for years.
I think being wealthy can feature in both politics and religion. Accumulation of personal wealth by someone who espouses a belief in communism seems hypoctirical. In Christianity, it seems left in terms of political theory; which is different (although can be informed by) issues of morality. Chrisitanity is right wing, as you say, in terms of some issues of morality. In terms of wealth,it is argued that money is not said to be evil, but I do not know of any passages that promotes accumulation of wealth; in fact, accumulation of wealth seems to be disapproved of, and I am sure there is a famous quote about a camel and a needle...
Sorry - this might have turned into a bit of a rant - unintentional. I hope you'll tell us what you thought when you've finished it.
This is about George Bush and politics, it was bound to happen
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I am currently reading an autobioggraphy, suggested to me by my brother, of someone who I have come to greatly admire and respect.
So, I was wondering, who are your heroes and why do you admire them? The catch is, you must have come to admire them from reading about them, or books by them.
Apologies if this has been done before!
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A Republican Christian? Am I missing something? You mean he says he's a Christian, the Bible is ultra-left. You can;t follow every yod and tittle and still be right wing, and extremely wealthy.
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For those who have Kindles, what do you think of them? Are they worth getting?
I would recommend one. There convenient, and you can have a number of books with you without worrying about carrying them, and you won't get them ruined. There's also little extras like built in dictionariess, and a cool search function where you can search the book. You can highlight bits, make notes, and see what other people have highlighted. Though I think there's something to be said for owning a book.
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When I said question his honesty, I was initially referring to 'more general' issues, not necessarily trivial, but relatively trivial; I was thinking more along the lines of the usual political propaganda - that you get with all parties - designed to maintain the appearance of the party. Simply as a personal opinion, I suspect that American politicians are more inclined to this than British politicians, who like to bitch an awful lot (and relate things people don't want to know...).
With "How much can he really say?", I was thinking in terms of National Security and what not. It's probably extremely sensitive at the moment.
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I would probably question the honesty, or at least the depth into which he goes for the subject matter. How much can he really say?
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So, as you'll find the more I post - I'm quite OCD about my reading. I wondered if many others follow me with this - when you stop reading a book, where do you stop? Do you force yourself to complete a chapter? or do you underline the last sentence you read/stop mid-chapter?
I force myself to complete a chapter. I can not stand just stopping midway. I have to judge the alloted time I'm able to read - and read chapter by chapter accordingly. If I for some reason can not complete a chapter I won't continue reading, or if I'm getting too tired - I won't start another chapter (tried it once, and ended up having to read with one eye closed - was so tired I had to squint with the eye I was using to read. Fun times - never again lol.
As a fellow OCDian
, do you have to finish a book? Not in one go, but just finish a book? I don't have an issue with finishing within a chapter, though. It has to bo be a paragraph; but I think that goes for most people, not just those with OCD, or at least I assumed that to be true. -
Welcomo!
I have just noticed that I've been on this forum for a little while, and yet you have 2/3 of the number of posts I have, already!
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Hello!
Big Bang Theory is a funny programme. Sheldon is a little annoying though. His voice is the only voice worse than mine.
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For me, the kindle won't replace books. If there is a book I REALLY want, I'd buy it in book form; nothing beats owning a book and having it on your book shelf to look over and see what you've read!
Having a kindle is somewhat like borrowing from the library, except you kind of feel like you semi-own the book! It's convenient, and you can read other stuff on it, also. Like journal articles, etc.
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I'm not with you unfortunately!
Mine has arrived! I'm so excited!
I can now read my book in public places, take that OCD!
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Since you have the free time and enthusiasm for learning a new language, why don't you try one with a different alphabet? Like Hebrew, Arabic or Persian (which uses a 'modified'(extended) Arabic script: the Perso-Arabic script). Or perhaps Latin, as interesting texts are in Latin (from the Romans and from the 16th century onwards (apparently)(due to its usage in Academia) and since the Romance languages are derived form Latin, you can see the similarities. Just a thought before you settle on your choices!
Somehting relevant: I;ve used the Teach Yourself books, which are quite good, the Hebrew has a few mistakes (I think... though don't quote me!). I also use children's books: I have 'First 1000 words in Hebrew', and there's also an Arabic one.
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When you chAnge something, you Affect it,
which may rEsult in, or Effect, something else.
For example, if you dress-up for a night on the town,
you are Affecting your look,
which, hopefully, has the Effect of causing everyone
to smile at your style and je ne sais quoi!
My bugaboo is with people who use “it’s” as “it has” or “it was” which is grammatically incorrect.
My biggest problem is with “I” and “me”.
Isn’t it “I” before “me”, but not after “c”?
What an “I-sore”!
Thanks for the advice!
Are you actually going to recommend a book?
Eats shoots and leaves is excellent and I gave a copy to my daughter when she was at Uni. I have a very good one on my desk here at work which I refer to as much as the dictionary, it's called Brush up your Grammar my Michael Cullup and it's quite old now but indispensable. I was sent some great aid books when I signed up to a Proof Reading Course - not sure if they are for general publication though.
Thanks Sue. I will get one sone hopefully, as soon as I have some money... Probably the last one you named - Brush up your Grammar - as it's a nice price of £4.99.
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There are two books by Bill Bryson that cover this area Mother Tongue and Troublesome Words. The latter is designed for journalists etc, but is easily readable.
thank you Smilerbabe.
I love buying language and grammar books.
You could try Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss, which is a very funny book. I have loads of others but they're all at home so I'll have to check and get back to you.
Thanks Kylie.
Eats Shoots and Leaves is great. I also have Mind the Gaffe - by Penguin, which is pretty good too.
Thanks Andrea. That's two recommendations for Eats, Shoots and Leaves. Which isn't available through amazon any more (other than the marketplace), but Mind the Gaffe is.
The recommendations are all much appreciated. thank you!
What if I want to start with philosophy?
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Bertrand Russell's A History of Western Philosophy is generally held in high regard. I haven't read it, however. It is recommended reading for those studying philosophy.