HERBIE1 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I was never a big fan of biographies, first person accounts, or autobiographies until recently. Just finished a book about Herman Cain(I Am Herman Cain), one about current events- (Confidence Men), and another about John Wayne Gacy (Defending A Monster)- written by his lawyer) How about reading for pleasure, a bit of history, and mind expansion? There is a series about Area 51 written by Bob Mayer that I became hooked on. It starts with the premise that there is a huge- as in about a mile long- alien ship that was discovered under Groom Lake years ago. Not something that crashed here, but was intentionally left after a galaxy crossing battle between different alien races. That ship was buried there thousands of years ago, and THAT was why Area 51 became a top secret facility. To make a long story short, alien species were here thousands of years ago- and have influenced world events to suit their needs and desires. King Arthur's sword- Excalibur- has an alien origin, as do the pyramids in Egypt- even the Great Wall of China and The Great Plague. Sounds hokey, but is actually very well written and fairly plausible. The story line is that many historical figures are actually not of this world, or are essentially hybrids of aliens and humans and flashes from present day back to the days when these events allegedly took place. The story is essentially a quest to defeat the bad aliens, with plenty of plot twists and turns. How about a subject you have always liked but never really followed up with? Maybe a prior consideration for a career choice? Did you always want to be an accountant but never followed up on it? Did you always have an interest in space exploration? What about old classics that you haven't read since high school but can see with a fresh set of eyes now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFIB Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 If you enjoy historical fiction from the Viet-nam era Leonard B. Scott has a good series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Great suggestion Herbie. I'm thinking of using each of my weeknights that I'm in the hotel for a differnet theme, aside from getting out more in Grand Rapids and finally meeting one of the stellar members of this site one night one week. But seriously. A different subject each night. I've got my game plan I just need to implement it and get the books/material I need to do it. thanks all, what a great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B the EMT Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Herbie, most people don't associate the name of the Groom Dry Lake Airbase with the Extra Terrestrials, until and unless one says "Area 51" . IF off-worlders left a ship there, perhaps we should be worried of a future invasion, as the craft left to be "awakened", as depicted in the Tom Cruise rendition of "War Of The Worlds". By the way, on my last trip outside the US, to Cancun, Lady J and I went to Ichinicha (spelling?), to look at the pyramids. The tour guides indicate that the pyramids may have been some kind of "mooring masts" for spaceships, and also why they may have originally believed the Conquistadors to be Gods". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBIE1 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Herbie, most people don't associate the name of the Groom Dry Lake Airbase with the Extra Terrestrials, until and unless one says "Area 51" . IF off-worlders left a ship there, perhaps we should be worried of a future invasion, as the craft left to be "awakened", as depicted in the Tom Cruise rendition of "War Of The Worlds". By the way, on my last trip outside the US, to Cancun, Lady J and I went to Ichinicha (spelling?), to look at the pyramids. The tour guides indicate that the pyramids may have been some kind of "mooring masts" for spaceships, and also why they may have originally believed the Conquistadors to be Gods". Richard- Exactly. There are around 10 books in this series and places like South America, Africa, Atlantis, Antarctica, and even Mars all play pivotal roles in the story. That is the whole point of the series-artifacts and ships were left all over the plant- as well as powerful computers that are linked up and form sort of a defense/control system. It's quite a story and a premise that if you have an open mind about the universe is actually quite plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemet Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I read this recently, and really enjoyed it: http://www.amazon.com/Post-American-World-Release-2-0/dp/039308180X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321527962&sr=8-1 It's a book called "The Post American World" by Fareed Zakaria. It starts with the idea that American economic and political dominance is declining, and that while the US is probably going to remain the dominant economy for the next 50 years, there's going to be a lot of new players, that will collectively have larger economies. It looks a lot at India, Brazil, China, etc. and ask what are the consequences of this going to be? I liked it. I'm quite left-wing, especially by US standards, so I wouldn't be surprised if the book slants towards the left, as most of us tend to read things that reinforce our own cultural biases. I have a friend who teaches International Relations at the University level, and he looked down on me a little for reading it, as it "written by a journalist, not a specialist in the field". I kind of argued to him that this was fine for me, because I have no polsci / economics background. I don't know your personal politics, but even if they skew to the right, I don't think that this book would be annoyingly dogmatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwiology Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) I would have to highly recommend "passing yourself off as a Consultant Emergency Physician at the bar sweet as bro no beached required" by Kiwi It's shockingly easy .... *checks court date for Medical Council v Kiwi /taking the piss Edited November 17, 2011 by kiwimedic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B the EMT Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Considering Herbie's reaction to my commentary, perhaps the book, "In Search Of Ancient Astronauts". The author expounds on things like Ezekiel's "Wheel, way in the middle of the air", as being a UFO, and the description of the person from the craft as possibly carrying it's native "air" in the suit it's wearing, much like a "Diver Dan" "Hardhat" diver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorenus Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 If you like historical novels (and even if you don`t), try Bernard Cornwell. Always an incredible read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 I just downloaded the book Lies my teacher told me. I will read it on my flight home tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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