The Frackers, by Gregory Zuckerman
If you want lots of detail about how the US fracking companies were formed and run then this book is for you.
If you want lots of detail about how the US fracking companies were formed and run then this book is for you.
After reading about Steve Jobs it was interesting to contrast him with Paul Allen, one of the founders of Microsoft.
This was the first book I read using Aldiko book reader on my Samsung S2. Not a bad way to go, especially at night as no reading light is needed. I think paper pages are easier on the eyes though. There are many free classics available, and having an interest in books that have been … Continue reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum
Storm Warning, by Jack Higgins (Book – 1976) An excellent read to take away the boredom of travel. The author keep you interested throughout with dramatically described action scenes. The story is about a group of nuns who board the Barquentine Deutschland to escape Brazil towards the end of World War 2. An excellent point is raised … Continue reading Storm Warning
This novel was the basis for The Towering Inferno. The main story is the same but there was more action included in the movie.
Leaving Bondi, by Robert G. Barrett (Book – 2000)-fiction A fun read by Robert Barrett, very Aussie; and it’s Sydney roots are very distinct in the writing style.
Dude, Where’s My Country, by Moore, Michael (Book – 2003)-non fiction Another excellent read by Michael Moore. Again he is not happy with Bush, and he goes through in detail why.
Catch 22 was one the strangest books I have read. The first chapter seems normal with a number of laughs.
I read this book with my son Kyle and we both loved it. I have seen both films based on the book, and it is interesting to compare how each of them has stuck to the original.
A brilliant read on how the Fawlty Towers series was developed.