Recent Reads

Challenging read that also offered encouragement for the rare occasions when my thinking is on point. Among the many examples was an illustration about dogs pooping when they go for a walk. What more could you want.

Critical Thinking & Logic Mastery: 3 Books In 1: How to Make Smarter Decisions, Conquer Logical Fallacies, and Sharpen Your Thinking Critical Thinking & Logic Mastery: 3 Books In 1: How to Make Smarter Decisions, Conquer Logical Fallacies, and Sharpen Your Thinking

Great exhibition! Perth exclusive at Ellenbrook Arts .

An interesting read that looks at the historical usage of the word and the increased use of propaganda as a strategy by business and government. My big takeaway was the term "manufactured consent", and the first thing that comes to mind is the covid plan-demic.
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Fahrenheit 451 Review ‘Another indispensible classic’ The Times ‘Fahrenheit 451 is the most skilfully drawn of all science fiction’s conformist hells’ Kingsley Amis ‘Bradbury’s is a very great and unusual talent’ Christopher Isherwood ‘Ray Bradbury has a powerful and mysterious imagination which ...

Not my most recent read, but by far my most reccommended. Few people have escaped my positive rants about this book that helps you take charge of yourself in high stakes conversations.

Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition eBook : Patterson, Kerry, Grenny, Joseph, McMillan, Ron, Switzler, Al: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

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Henry Ford (Lives and Legacies Series) Henry Ford (Lives and Legacies Series) eBook : Curcio, Vincent: Amazon.com.au: Books

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Captain James Cook – A Biography James Cook, born in 1728, was one of the most celebrated men of his time, the last and the greatest of the romantic navigator/explorers. His voyages in the Royal Navy to the eastern and western seaboards of North America, the North and South Pacific, the Arctic, and the Antarctic brought a new un...

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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate Helps you discover and understand five specific languages of love, and learn how to identify your partner's primary love language. This title reveals the profound satisfaction and joy of being able to express your love in a manner that it is interpreted in the right sense.

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Keep Your Love on: Connection, Communication and Boundaries Keep Your Love on: Connection, Communication and Boundaries

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How Did I Get Here?: Fear Land Hope Land Faith Land Have you ever felt trapped in your circumstances? Does it feel like you are travelling in circles and repeating the same mistakes again and again?. How Did I Get here is a book of hope and a book of faith. by unpacking the lives of key biblical figures, the author takes readers o a journey fro fe...

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Eureka: The Unfinished Revolution: from the author of The Opera House, Batavia and Mutiny on the Bounty Eureka: The Unfinished Revolution: from the author of The Opera House, Batavia and Mutiny on the Bounty eBook : Fitzsimons, Peter: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know: Updated and revised to celebrate the author's 75th year Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know: Updated and revised to celebrate the author's 75th year eBook : Fiennes, Ranulph: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

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How to Build a Car: The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer How to Build a Car: The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer eBook : Newey, Adrian: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

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Project Hail Mary: From the bestselling author of The Martian Project Hail Mary: From the bestselling author of The Martian

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The Sins of the Father: Joseph P. Kennedy and the Dynasty he Founded From the New York Times bestselling author of 20 books about the Secret Service, FBI, and CIA comes the detailed account of the life and times of the ambitious, powerful, masterfully manipulative Joseph Patrick Kennedy.For all his wealth and power, Joe Kennedy was not a happy man. He also had no ...

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Don Quixote Don Quixote

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Moby Dick (AmazonClassics Edition) Moby Dick (AmazonClassics Edition) eBook : Melville, Herman: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

I'd love to say listening to this book made me smarter but realistically it just brought perspective to my ignorance.

The soothing tones of the author/narrator kept me engaged throughout his mind-boggling explanations that did help me to gain a glimmer of understanding of the scientific process on which some conclusions are arrived out.

The unexpected tour of the periodic table was a treat! Definitely worth the time, if you're not in too much of a hurry.😀

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

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Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of American Leadership Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of American Leadership

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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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Animal Farm Animal Farm

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1984: The dystopian classic reimagined with cover art by Shepard Fairey New look for two of the 20th century's most important novels Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life ...

This book brings the balance that is sorely lacking in most of the discussions I come across on climate. The comprehensiveness of this work is unrivalled, and a must read for anyone concerned about humanity's future direction.

Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas--Not Less Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas--Not Less

Hi all,
Welcome to Recent Reads where I'll be sharing brief thoughts on, (mostly non-fiction), recent reads. More listening than actual reading now-a-days, because I can squeeze more in that way😀.