Satellites, a visit to China, Nazi war criminals and stock day trading in Shen Zhen. How far will we go to keep ahead of the game? Some thoughts after reading “Sputnik” by Paul Dickson.

Posted on May 4, 2008 by hodsbookshelf

 
HBS rating: Good Fun
whos should read:

Tech lovers

East VS’ west interesandos

What helped drive and build America as we know it today fascianados

Crossing from Hong Kong to the Shen Zhen province in China a few weeks ago, I didn’t quite know what to expect once I leave the ferry.  The ride is short, about 30 minutes.  The [...]

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One man on an ox, wisdom of Tao in three months, making all the wrong choices and all the knowledge you need in one thin book; all after reading Tao Te Ching by Lau Tsu

Posted on May 2, 2008 by hodsbookshelf

HBS rating: Must read
Who should read?
·         Tao, Eastern Culture or philosophy lovers
·         Those looking for answers
·         Those looking for questions
·         Those who like poetry
·         Those not afraid of questioning what they already know
 

One man’s brave attempt at explaining life from a-z.  Better then Soduko, this book will get you thinking.  It took this ancient genius [...]

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