I understand he's written outlines for the plot and all the characters so that if he carks it someone else can finish the books- or at least the TV series. I think HBO insisted on that.
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I just finished "Sniper on the Eastern Front: The Memoirs of Sepp Allerberger"
What a hell of a story, from the technical aspects, to the bouncing from one horror to another.
I find it stunning that the German Soldiers managed to hold on the way they did for so long, and retain any sanity at all.
The Germans were no saints that's for sure, plenty of blood on their hands, but the Russians were just dirty, barbarous savages.
What a hell of a story, from the technical aspects, to the bouncing from one horror to another.
I find it stunning that the German Soldiers managed to hold on the way they did for so long, and retain any sanity at all.
The Germans were no saints that's for sure, plenty of blood on their hands, but the Russians were just dirty, barbarous savages.
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I can't even put into words how angry that cunt is making me with his delay in finishing up Winds of Winter. Especially now as the show shall start entering spoiler territory for the book readers. He's a self indulgent cunt, more intent on going to poxy conventions and writing poxy novella's, then finishing the book that people have been waiting 4 years for.
In comparison, Steve Erikson cranked out the entire Malazan Book Of The Fallen series, ten books, in 12 years with nearly every book being over 1000 pages. It's the greatest series I've ever read. How did he do it you ask? By keeping his head down and writing the fucking things.
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Oh and I'm currently reading Blood & Bone, a novel by Ian C. Esselmomt based in the Malazan world.
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Yeah he's stated in interviewers that the producer's of the TV show know how the final book ends.
The prick.
Well, that's damned awkward.
Same as The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings. Add & subtract as you see fit.
Audiobook is currently being recorded. No word yet on release date.
Needs more Samuel L. Jackson.
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I am currently reading The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene; in addition to my books for my degree that is. I have not been a big reader in the past so I am making a list of everyone's recommendations.
“If one reads enough books one has a fighting chance. Or better, one’s chances of survival increase with each book one reads.” — Sherman Alexie
“If one reads enough books one has a fighting chance. Or better, one’s chances of survival increase with each book one reads.” — Sherman Alexie
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SAS: Secret War- Operation Storm in the Middle East
"In 1970 the SAS were called in to support the Sultan of Oman's armed forces in their fierce campaign against a communist armed insurrection. This was first and last a war about people. The task in hand was not to obliterate the enemy but to persuade them to join the government's side and at the same time win the support of the civilians of the Jebel Dhofar. This is the gripping story of the part played in the conflict by squadrons of the 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, the first full SAS squadron in the region. Written by the man who commanded that unit and who successfully raised the first bands of Dhofari irregulars to fight for the Sultan, SAS: Operation Storm provides a unique and personal insight into what was to become one of the most successful counter-insurgency campaigns of the 20th century."
A very interesting read. AFAIK the first of the "breach of silence" books written by an SAS member, the fact that it was authored by the CO of the SAS at the time makes it even more interesting.
A great example of a successful COIN campaign.
"In 1970 the SAS were called in to support the Sultan of Oman's armed forces in their fierce campaign against a communist armed insurrection. This was first and last a war about people. The task in hand was not to obliterate the enemy but to persuade them to join the government's side and at the same time win the support of the civilians of the Jebel Dhofar. This is the gripping story of the part played in the conflict by squadrons of the 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, the first full SAS squadron in the region. Written by the man who commanded that unit and who successfully raised the first bands of Dhofari irregulars to fight for the Sultan, SAS: Operation Storm provides a unique and personal insight into what was to become one of the most successful counter-insurgency campaigns of the 20th century."
A very interesting read. AFAIK the first of the "breach of silence" books written by an SAS member, the fact that it was authored by the CO of the SAS at the time makes it even more interesting.
A great example of a successful COIN campaign.
Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy by Thomas Sowell. Picked it up to get a head start on Econ classes next quarter, and I am blown away.
It is basically a book that advocates for free markets and capitalism by using hard evidence in the form of historical examples to prove the basic principles of economics while teaching economics in a step by step approach ie Prices, Macro, Business economics and so on.
However, the thing that I find truly profound is the parallels to common sense decision-making and leadership that I have read in other books specifically The Mission, the Men, and Me, and The Generals, and it isn't even a leadership book. This is common sense backed up by numbers while learning a very important aspect of everyday life. It can get pretty tough to understand at some points with the big words he uses and seemingly run-on sentences(they aren't), but if you get through that paragraph, he uses the following paragraphs to explain it in very simple terms. I highly recommend this book for everyone.
It is basically a book that advocates for free markets and capitalism by using hard evidence in the form of historical examples to prove the basic principles of economics while teaching economics in a step by step approach ie Prices, Macro, Business economics and so on.
However, the thing that I find truly profound is the parallels to common sense decision-making and leadership that I have read in other books specifically The Mission, the Men, and Me, and The Generals, and it isn't even a leadership book. This is common sense backed up by numbers while learning a very important aspect of everyday life. It can get pretty tough to understand at some points with the big words he uses and seemingly run-on sentences(they aren't), but if you get through that paragraph, he uses the following paragraphs to explain it in very simple terms. I highly recommend this book for everyone.
Economics reading is surprisingly enjoyable, especially since it concerns a myriad social, political, and diplomatic issues. It also gives a wider perspective on why some decisions are made between states or why say, it's a big deal if a country defaults within the Eurozone. Enjoy!
Was that published earlier? I can only a 2006 edition as the earliest one. I always thought Soldier I was the first one of the flood.
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Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates by David Cordingly.
It's a good read so far and an excuse to buy a bottle of rum.
It's a good read so far and an excuse to buy a bottle of rum.
Published February 8th 1996 by HarperCollins (UK)
I remember reading it in the late 90's.
Ah righto. Cheers Diggles.
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