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Michael Palin Diarie... 05/29 Mike is currently reading:
Michael Palin Diaries: The Python Years, 1969-1979 (Hardcover)
by Michael Palin
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June 26
Knights of the Order Mike gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Knights of the Order (Hardcover)
by Ernle Bradford
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read in June, 2008

Mike Mike said: "Pretty quick read, could use some more maps but gives a fairly comprehensive picture of the Knights of the order of St. John and Rhodes/aka Knights of Malta/aka the Hospitaliers, from their foundation in the crusades, the glory days fighting corsairs...more "
LOST LANGUAGES Mike gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
LOST LANGUAGES (Hardcover)
by P E CLEATOR
bookshelves: nonfiction
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read in June, 2008
May 29
Nophoto-u-50x66 Mike took the never-ending book quiz.
questions answered: 27
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Persian Fire: The Fi... Mike gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West (Hardcover)
by Tom Holland
bookshelves: nonfiction
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read in May, 2008

Mike Mike said: "Very readable and entertaining, this book tackles a fairly a topic that has been covered by many historians and attempts to give a balanced view of the events leading up to and following the war between Greece and Persia, as well as of course coverin...more "
March 18
Emperor of the Air Mike gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Emperor of the Air (Paperback)
by Ethan Canin
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read in March, 2008, has a copy to sell/swap

Mike Mike said: "There are bands I like who basically play one song but... it is a good one (the Ramones, Motorhead, and Ministry all come to mind). I can pretty much put on any of their albums and enjoy it. Similarly , there are authors who have one basic story an...more "
Imaginary Weapons: A... Mike gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld (Hardcover)
by Sharon Weinberger
bookshelves: nonfiction
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read in March, 2008, has a copy to sell/swap

Mike Mike said: "Equal parts hilarious and terrifying. It focuses on one particular DARPA-funded project -- creating a bomb with the power of a nuclear weapon but small enough to carry in your briefcase (or under your turban?). A perfect storm of ignorant bureaucra...more "
February 29
The Technicolor Time... Mike gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
The Technicolor Time Machine (Mass Market Paperback)
by Harry Harrison
bookshelves: fantasy-sci-fi-horror
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read in January, 2008

Mike Mike said: "Surprisingly good, with a clever way of handling time travel. Nothing terribly deep, but amusing. The two things that really irked me were the horned helmets and some ridiculous names, which maybe were meant to be funny, but were just stupid ...more "
February 26
The Black Arts: An A... Mike gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Black Arts: An Absorbing Account of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology, and Other Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages (Paperback)
by Richard Cavendish
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The Beast Within/a H... Mike gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
The Beast Within/a History of the Werewolf (Paperback)
by Adam Douglas
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Me Talk Pretty One D... Mike gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Me Talk Pretty One Day (Paperback)
by David Sedaris
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