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A story about "The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, Part 2)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:32:14 GMT

The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, Part 2)

by J.R.R. Tolkien

A bit weak at the end, but still quite good. I look forward to the third!

A story about "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:28:19 GMT

Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates

by Tom Robbins

I can’t let go of the urge to read this again and again. One of my favourite books.

A story about "Java Software Solutions: Foundations of Program Design, Update JavaPlace"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:28:18 GMT

Java Software Solutions: Foundations of Program Design, Update JavaPlace

by John Lewis

Pretty comprehensive for an introductory textbook. A bit slow, but that’s to be expected.

A story about "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:27:29 GMT

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius

by Dave Eggers

A story about "Breaking the Rules in Publication Design"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:27:28 GMT

Breaking the Rules in Publication Design

This book, serving merely as an advertisement for the design firms involved, could have included a bit more content regarding why the designs were good and how they were breaking the rules, rather than just the images of the designs themselves.

A story about "The H. P. Lovecraft Companion"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:27:28 GMT

The H. P. Lovecraft Companion

by Philip A. Shreffler

This book was very useful as a clear overview of his work. The section on the mythos monsters was especially helpful.

A story about "Color Harmony: A Guide to Creative Color Combinations"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:27:28 GMT

Color Harmony: A Guide to Creative Color Combinations

by Hideako Chijiiwa

Blocking the combinations into set groups (tranquil, striking, etc) was a handy tool, although I noticed the presence of “feminine” colours but a lack of “masculine”...

A story about "MAS*H Goes to Montreal"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:26:59 GMT

M*A*S*H Goes to Montreal

by R. Hooker

My my, how things have changed. A man would never consider marrying a nurse for her money in this day and age, least of all in Canada.

A story about "Comedy: "An Essay on Comedy" by George Meredith. "Laughter" by Henri Bergson"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:26:58 GMT

Comedy: "An Essay on Comedy" by George Meredith. "Laughter" by Henri Bergson

Pretty boring stuff, and nothing I can apply. Too bad.

A story about "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (tauceti) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:26:58 GMT

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)

by Richard P. Feynman

Dear Lord! I can’t get a hold on this guy. He’s quite the braggart, making sure to specify each and every one of his accomplishments. But then again, he deserves to be a braggart; he’s done so much. By about halfway through the book I became tired of boasting, but until then I was stimulated by his curiosity and his desire to KNOW EVERYTHING. When I’m curious about something I don’t necessarily follow up on it, but while reading the book I was inspired to do so. I can’t say I liked this autobiography, but it certainly changed the way I think about science. Permanently, I hope.

All Consuming : tauceti

A story about "The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, Part 2)"

A story about "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates"

A story about "Java Software Solutions: Foundations of Program Design, Update JavaPlace"

A story about "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius"

A story about "Breaking the Rules in Publication Design"

A story about "The H. P. Lovecraft Companion"

A story about "Color Harmony: A Guide to Creative Color Combinations"

A story about "M*A*S*H Goes to Montreal"

A story about "Comedy: "An Essay on Comedy" by George Meredith. "Laughter" by Henri Bergson"

A story about "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)"

A story about "MAS*H Goes to Montreal"