What are you reading at the moment?

[Irish79]

Just finished "Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse" by James Wesley, Rawles.

[Brent01]

If you're looking for a book that helps explain the current "financial crisis" (as though it's any different than any of the recent -- or distant -- past "financial crises") pick up Milton Friedman's Money Mischief, Episodes in Monetary History.

I was familiar with some of the information he covers, but as to the source for our current problems, dating back to the so-called "Crime of 1873" which details the Coinage Act of 1873 that allowed the bi-metallic monetary system to die in America, it adds an interesting perspective on how we got to the current stage in our monetary history. It details how the "money changers" took over the temple.

This is one certainly not for the timid or the "head in the sand" crowd.

[ashauler]

If you're looking for a book that helps explain the current "financial crisis" (as though it's any different than any of the recent -- or distant -- past "financial crises") pick up Milton Friedman's Money Mischief, Episodes in Monetary History.

I was familiar with some of the information he covers, but as to the source for our current problems, dating back to the so-called "Crime of 1873" which details the Coinage Act of 1873 that allowed the bi-metallic monetary system to die in America, it adds an interesting perspective on how we got to the current stage in our monetary history. It details how the "money changers" took over the temple.

This is one certainly not for the timid or the "head in the sand" crowd.

Welcome to the board. Do you smoke cigars when you read?

[Brent01]

Welcome to the board. Do you smoke cigars when you read?

Thanks for the welcome.

In answer to your question, no, actually, I don't.

[imnotpete]

Now reading Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman; some funny stories, and his fascinating thinking process documented.

[WinstonSpencer]

Thanks for the welcome.

In answer to your question, no, actually, I don't.

LMAO

Now reading Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman; some funny stories, and his fascinating thinking process documented.

I love Feynman! I'm currently re-reading Six Easy Pieces.

[WinstonSpencer]

The Rum Diary by Hunter S Thompson

[Brett89]

LMAO



I love Feynman! I'm currently re-reading Six Easy Pieces.

Feynman's "Six Easy Pieces" is actually next on my list to read. I bought the book, just waiting to finish "The Elegant Universe" first.

[imnotpete]

I've just finished Perdido Street Station by China Miéville, and am now reading Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book. Both quite good.