Ambitious Brew : The Story of American Beer

by Maureen Ogle
Finished on June 1st 2007
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Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth about Compassionate Conservatism

by Arthur C. Brooks
Finished on May 1st 2007
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Very interesting reading... a liberal Democrat author, beginning from the premise that his fellow liberals are the ones who 'care' the most, and therefore give the most to charity, sets out to test his theory. In the process, all of the data he analyzes (and there's LOTS of data) causes him to come to the realization that in general it is conservative Republicans who are active in their religions who truly are the more generous. By a wide margin! Hopefully this will be encouragement for those who already give, and shame on those who are (generally) stingy in their philanthropy.

From Tinfoil to Stereo: The Acoustic Years of the Recording Industry 1877-1929

by Walter L. Welch
Finished on April 3rd 2007
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Good overview of the early recording industry

The Fabulous Phonograph, 1877-1977

by Roland Gelatt
Finished on April 3rd 2007
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Another good overview of the recording industry's early days.

Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy

by Ian W. Toll
Finished on March 15th 2007
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Interesting reading, includes references to the Patrick O'Brian books...

Finished on July 20th 2006

Very gripping and currently insightful about the history of Afghanistan up to and including the American war on terror.

Paul

by Gunther Bornkamm
Finished on April 18th 2006
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