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Finished my previous 3 books and have moved on to a few more.

Lately I have been reading the following:

The Afghan Campaign: A Novel By: Stephen Pressfield
It details and follows a single soldier’s journey into combat in a campaign with Alexander the Great.

Casca's Review
Excellent book. It is darker than I thought it would be. His previous books about combat and ancient times still had some humor in them. This one dives deep into the reality of war, killing and survival. The author does a good job of showing the transformation of the main character from a moral man to a brutal soldier that just wants to survive and go home. Its lessons can be used today with the operations that are now ongoing in that area right now.
His previous books are worth a look too. My favorite of his is Gates Of Fire. It is a historical novel about the battle of Thermopylae.

The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography By: Simon Singh
Follows and explains the history of the use of code from ancient times to the use of modern computer cryptography

Casca's Review
This is the 3rd time I have read this book. Beings how I'm not very smart I read it then go and try to learn about things that I did not understand then go and reread it again. It’s a great book and is full of fascinating material. I have never become bored with it and have always walked away with something new every time. If you are interested in cryptography, encryption or just want to learn some really cool material, then this book is for you. The author makes it very easy for a normal person (i.e. me) to understand basic and ancient encryption techniques and has several interesting stories throughout history that show how it was used. When he moves into the modern ages he does a very good job of describing the complex formulas, algorithms, and range of possibilities that deal with modern day encryption and security programs.


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Yes you can find it in a High School Library. Same for Middle school. It is a great book. I was supposed to read it with my class (Meaning read aloud but i was a student not a teacher) and i read ahead. My teacher just got mad at me. But it was a great book. And it is in all Library's. If not then your school is crazy.


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i just finished reading my hellgate london series and its pretty dope there zombies and demons and killing and crying left and right and a really good story i give this book 10/10 its awsome
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Casca wrote Finished my previous 3 books and have moved on to a few more.

Lately I have been reading the following:

The Afghan Campaign: A Novel By: Stephen Pressfield
It details and follows a single soldier’s journey into combat in a campaign with Alexander the Great.

Casca's Review
Excellent book. It is darker than I thought it would be. His previous books about combat and ancient times still had some humor in them. This one dives deep into the reality of war, killing and survival. The author does a good job of showing the transformation of the main character from a moral man to a brutal soldier that just wants to survive and go home. Its lessons can be used today with the operations that are now ongoing in that area right now.
His previous books are worth a look too. My favorite of his is Gates Of Fire. It is a historical novel about the battle of Thermopylae.

The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography By: Simon Singh
Follows and explains the history of the use of code from ancient times to the use of modern computer cryptography

Casca's Review
This is the 3rd time I have read this book. Beings how I'm not very smart I read it then go and try to learn about things that I did not understand then go and reread it again. It’s a great book and is full of fascinating material. I have never become bored with it and have always walked away with something new every time. If you are interested in cryptography, encryption or just want to learn some really cool material, then this book is for you. The author makes it very easy for a normal person (i.e. me) to understand basic and ancient encryption techniques and has several interesting stories throughout history that show how it was used. When he moves into the modern ages he does a very good job of describing the complex formulas, algorithms, and range of possibilities that deal with modern day encryption and security programs.


Groovy



Is the first book about Alexander the Great? The one who was with Rome and all that? If so then where can i get that book? I would like to read it.


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TTG_Material wrote Is the first book about Alexander the Great? The one who was with Rome and all that? If so then where can i get that book? I would like to read it.


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No, Alexander the Great was way before the Roman Empire. He is more in line of the Macedonion and Greek empires.
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Great book though, I recommend it. If you are interested in the Roman Empire let me know. I will recommend some to you.


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TTG_Chase wrote I am beginning to read Green Eggs and Ham.
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Casca wrote
TTG_Material wrote Is the first book about Alexander the Great? The one who was with Rome and all that? If so then where can i get that book? I would like to read it.


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No, Alexander the Great was way before the Roman Empire. He is more in line of the Macedonion and Greek empires.
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Great book though, I recommend it. If you are interested in the Roman Empire let me know. I will recommend some to you.


Groovy


I am as usual, reading the sun newspaper!

Sorry, off topic. Casca I just noticed ur avatar, I saw that film for the first time like a week ago and thought it was pretty good


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TTG_Nasha wrote
Casca wrote
TTG_Material wrote Is the first book about Alexander the Great? The one who was with Rome and all that? If so then where can i get that book? I would like to read it.


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is that that ghost rider thing?

No, Alexander the Great was way before the Roman Empire. He is more in line of the Macedonion and Greek empires.
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Great book though, I recommend it. If you are interested in the Roman Empire let me know. I will recommend some to you.


Groovy


Sorry, off topic. Casca I just noticed ur avatar, I saw that film for the first time like a week ago and thought it was pretty good
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Rose wrote
TTG_Nasha wrote
Casca wrote
TTG_Material wrote Is the first book about Alexander the Great? The one who was with Rome and all that? If so then where can i get that book? I would like to read it.


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is that that ghost rider thing?

No, Alexander the Great was way before the Roman Empire. He is more in line of the Macedonion and Greek empires.
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Great book though, I recommend it. If you are interested in the Roman Empire let me know. I will recommend some to you.


Groovy


Sorry, off topic. Casca I just noticed ur avatar, I saw that film for the first time like a week ago and thought it was pretty good


Rose, is there a point to this post???
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im a stephen king fan!!
at the mo im reading salems lot and pet cemetry

and i love terry pratchets books too, iv just started reading the hogfarther
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