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Post by Storm on Dec 2, 2013 17:49:20 GMT
u algoritmu samo na talijanskom  . Koja to? ;D Speaking of the Italians, another light read, this time from the pen of the writer of "The Godfather".
Mario Puzo - The Family No need for copy/pasting the plot, since, in short, it is the story of the notorious renaissance family known as the Borgias. It is written in an interesting way, not exhausting the reader with historical facts. Lots of scheming, poisoning, lust and all that which is associated with the Borgias. Plus it's more accurate than the recent TV series bearing the same name.  |
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Post by Storm on Dec 2, 2013 18:00:00 GMT
Since I am currently struggling with writing a seminar, I had the urge to mention the book I use. ;D Simon Sebag Montefiore - Jerusalem: The Biography "How did this small, remote town become the Holy City, the ‘centre of the world’ and now the key to peace in the Middle East? In a dazzling narrative, Simon Sebag Montefiore reveals this ever-changing city in its many incarnations, bringing every epoch and character blazingly to life. Jerusalem’s biography is told through the wars, love affairs and revelations of the men and women – kings, empresses, prophets, poets, saints, conquerors and sleepers – who created, destroyed, chronicled and believed in Jerusalem. As well as the many ordinary Jerusalemites who have left their mark on the city, its cast varies from Solomon, Saladin and Suleiman the Magnificent to Cleopatra, Caligula and Churchill; from Abraham to Jesus and Muhammad; from the ancient city of Jezebel, Nebuchadnezzar, Herod and Nero to the modern times of the Kaiser, Disraeli, Mark Twain, Rasputin and Lawrence of Arabia."Unlike the previous book I posted, this one is an opposite. The story of Jerusalem is told in an interesting manner, but the book is loaded with historical facts which makes it hard to read. Someone summed it up perfectly: it is one of those non-fiction books that you read as fiction. Only for the true fans of this magnificent city! Or those who fancy a challenge. ;D |
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Post by Darth_Maul on Dec 2, 2013 18:18:35 GMT
u algoritmu samo na talijanskom . Koja to? ;D The White Tiger. Di si ga našla na engleskom? Never read Puzzo. The movies spoiled it too much. Might give it a try with that one tho. The Borgias are fascinating as they come. Also when u find 20 minutes of free time read this filer.case.edu/dts8/thelastq.htm It's Isaac Asimovs short story called The Last Question. Don't spoil the ending tho its pretty though provoking  |
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Post by Storm on Dec 2, 2013 18:24:43 GMT
The White Tiger. Di si ga našla na engleskom? Pa Algoritam! Nisam ni vidjela da ima na talijanskom.  To ti je do VŽ-a meni se čini.  |
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Post by Shadow on Dec 6, 2013 22:04:38 GMT
Nerds
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Post by Storm on Dec 11, 2013 10:10:27 GMT
Boo Matthew boo! You should try reading one, maybe that can actually help your bad English. ;D One I just started with:
Dan Brown - Inferno In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history’s most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces . . . Dante’s Inferno.
Against this backdrop, Langdon battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways, and futuristic science. Drawing from Dante’s dark epic poem, Langdon races to find answers and decide whom to trust . . . before the world is irrevocably altered.Basically the sequel to The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons, this time focused mostly on Florence and Dante's Divine Comedy. I didn't read Brown's previous works but this one caught my eye. So far, after about 150 pages, it's worth it, easy to read and entertaining. It has yet to impress me though. Movie is supposed to be released in 2015. |
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Post by Arch on Dec 11, 2013 23:49:00 GMT
Boo Matthew boo! You should try reading one, maybe that can actually help your bad English. ;D A year (or more) back, when i was rambling about Baxter, he seemed to be aware of his work. Silly troller likes to pretend he knows nothing. That, OR maybe i'm overly optimistic and he was pretending back then as well. Why are you reading Danny Twilight? History of Jerusalem? Who are you and why is that entertaining? |
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Post by Storm on Dec 12, 2013 6:11:42 GMT
Boo Matthew boo! You should try reading one, maybe that can actually help your bad English. ;D A year (or more) back, when i was rambling about Baxter, he seemed to be aware of his work. Silly troller likes to pretend he knows nothing. That, OR maybe i'm overly optimistic and he was pretending back then as well. Why are you reading Danny Twilight? History of Jerusalem? Who are you and why is that entertaining? Son, you are confused.  Besides, I need Jerusalem for university, but I find it interesting as well, lots of bloodshed there while it was under Muslim control. |
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Post by Shadow on Dec 17, 2013 18:08:26 GMT
Boo Matthew boo! You should try reading one, maybe that can actually help your bad English. ;D A year (or more) back, when i was rambling about Baxter, he seemed to be aware of his work. Silly troller likes to pretend he knows nothing. That, OR maybe i'm overly optimistic and he was pretending back then as well. Why are you reading Danny Twilight? History of Jerusalem? Who are you and why is that entertaining? No idea who Baxter is, you must be mistaken my old friend. + I used to read but now I get my intellectual stimulation from riveting conversations with Rav. The point still stands, nerds. |
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Post by Arch on Dec 18, 2013 1:00:15 GMT
No idea who Baxter is, you must be mistaken my old friend. + I used to read but now I get my intellectual stimulation from riveting conversations with Rav. The point still stands, nerds. And that is why Steam needs chat logs. |
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