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See my list at the end of this page. I'll be adding the books I've read so you can see what I think of them and then, if you like, you can order them or ask me for a loan of them.

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Finished reading quite some time ago

Religion/History - The Sign and the Seal : The Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant

(Touchstone Books - by Graham Hancock)

Very interesting book for anyone interested in Ethiopia, Knights of Templar, Masons, or the French connection to The Tomb of God, a 2,000 year old mystery (see below) or the Ark of the Covenant, a 3,000 year old mystery. I'm enjoying the book.

Paperback - 600 pages (July 1993).

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Another one finished quite awhile ago

Business & Investing - Firing on All Cylinders : The Service/Quality System for High-Powered Corporate Performance

(Irwin Professional Pub - by Jim Clemmer, Barry Sheehy/contributor)

A lot of pages and words to drive home the point that one must have executives driving programs, be involved, and do everything possible to ensure everyone in the organization is trained, involved, and contributing. There are some insightful spots litteered throughout the book. You just have to read the entire thing to get the gems you need for your situation.
Searched that site and found this book title. Ordered through Amazon because it was listed a few dollars cheaper. Will let you know when I receive it and have had a chance to read it.

Paperback - 392 pages (November 1994).

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Read earlier last year

Health, Mind & Body - The Enneagram Made Easy : Discover the 9 Types of People

(Harper San Francisco - by Renee Baron, Elizabeth Wagele)

Just learned of Enneagram today through e-mail so I searched AltaVista and found URL http://www.aa.net/gonw/enneagram/ennea.htm
Searched that site and found this book title. Ordered through Amazon because it was listed a few dollars cheaper. Will let you know when I receive it and have had a chance to read it.

Paperback - 176 pages (March 1994).

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Business & Investing, Health, Mind & Body - The 80/20 Principle : The Secret of Achieving More With Less

(Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub by Richard Koch )

I have used the 80:20 Principle in quick calculations for Expense/Revenue on equipment maintenance since, at least, 1980 and it has never failed me. Also known as "Vital Few and Trivial Many", the principle moved from it's Distribution of Wealth use to Quality (Juran), etc., there are too many other applications to mention. Stay on the RIGHT SIDE of the 80:20 Principle (... get it?), add a little of Newton's Conservation of Energy (body in motion... and inertia... ), and throw in a little of the Golden Rule... you should have your life in pretty good shape.

Hardcover, 320 pages.

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Religion & Spirituality - The Tomb of God : The Body of Jesus and the Solution to a 2,000-Year-Old Mystery

(Little Brown & Company - Richard. Andrews, Paul Schellenberger)

Everyone is rating it a 9 or 10 and everyone, myself included, cautions against getting too buried in the geometry detailed by the authors as they try to lead you to their conclusions. There is a little leap of faith and conjecture here and there (Rosicrucian and Knights of Templar assertions are a little too vague for me). It is an interesting book, so far. In my fourth and final week of reading "as time permits" I am getting more interested in the geometry discussions as they relate to the paintings and correlations to geographic locations. I also rented a video, "The Shroud od Turrin", last Friday night and it left me with much the same feeling... "a lot of research, lot's of evidence, lot's of contradictions, No PROOF!" I'll continue reading. Now I've made it to another interesting part where the book discusses Paul and his self interest in getting everyone to follow him and the church in Rome. Nice coverage of the church carried on by James (Jesus' step brother) until he met with an untimely death.

Hardcover, 513 Pages

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Business & Investing - Credibility : How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It

(Jossey-Bass Pub - James S. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner, James M. Kouzes, Tom Peters)

Deals with what credibility is, how you gain it, lose it. More importantly, the authors discuss why this issue is one of the keys to a successful personal and business life. A couple of the authors assisted a friend of mine in Japan, through me, for a colledge course. They were very kind and helpful - Thanks

Paperback, 334 Pages

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Religion & Spirituality : The Analects of Confucius by Simon Leys (Translator) Paperback, 256 pages Publication date: October 1997 ISBN: 0393316998	Business & Investing : Firing on All Cylinders : The Service/Quality System for High-Powered Corporate Performance by Jim Clemmer, Barry Sheehy Reprint Edition Paperback, 392 pages Publication date: November 1994 ISBN: 0786303565

In my personal view, the man had entirely too much time on his hands. The translator also had too much time on his hands. Looks very impressive on your desk or in your bookcase. There are a few good gems in the book which I have quoted.	What can I say, I like it. It's an easy read and chocked full of sound ideas. A basic "listen to what your customers are really saying" book.
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The Rape of Nanking : The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II: A book that recounts the horrible events in that eastern Chinese city under Japanese occupation.
Compositional Translation: Machine Translation research project (Rosetta project - 1985 - 1992)
The Asian Mind Game: Unlocking the Hidden Agenda of the Asian Business Culture : A Westerner's Survival Manual
Sam Walton : Made in America : My Story: An autobiographical account of his rise to the pinnacle of the American retail business. Easy and enjoyable read, I thought.
Art of War by Tzu Sun: One of the greatest Chinese classical texts (translated) is very thought provoking. I refer to it as a good business strategy book in todays business world.
In the Arena; A Memoir of Victory, Defeat and Renewal: Former U.S. President Richard Nixon candidly reflects on his career and discusses such topics as the U.S.S.R., Gorbachev, secrecy, Watergate, and more. 2 cassettes.
Well Made in America : Lessons from Harley-Davidson on Being the Best: Owner-managers triumphed, resurrecting a failing company once facing bankruptcy and an 83 million dollar debt.
Bien Hecho En America : Lecciones De Harley-Davidson...: Los Propietario-encargados triunfaron, resucitando a una compa��a que fallaba que hac�a frente una vez a bancarrota y a 83 millones de deudas del d�lar.
Value Migration : How to Think Several Moves Ahead of the Competition: Superior business designs of Microsoft, Starbucks, and others are contrasted to inovative technology companies and the way value migrates during the market/product evolution.
Total Global Strategy : Managing for Worldwide Competitive Advantage/Business School Edition: A practical guide on how to implement a globalization strategy in order to achieve a successful, total global strategy. My personal opinion, it is a introduction to the issues. Gives a starting point.
Practical SGML by Eric Van Herwijnen: This second, updated edition is geared toward novices, and provides information on tools currently on the market for the creation of SGML data, SGML constructs, ISO 8879, plus other SGML publications.
Wake-Up Calls : You Don't Have to Sleepwalk Through Your Life, Love, or Career!: This inspirational book helps turn life's teachable moments into positive learnings. "A celebration of our own potential for limitless growth."--Dr. Wayne Dyer. I'd say interesting & insightful.

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