Author Topic: Latest book received (Read 457361 times)

Mancha · « **Reply #840 on:** October 19, 2009, 04:15:11 PM »

Quote from: oxiana on October 19, 2009, 11:16:21 AM

Really, how so? I never thought is was even remotely feminine!

I would guess because Oxiana ends in an a. That makes it a feminine word form in Spanish.

Onebigriver · « **Reply #841 on:** October 19, 2009, 04:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Mancha on October 19, 2009, 04:15:11 PM

I would guess because Oxiana ends in an a. That makes it a feminine word form in Spanish.

Not just in Spanish. I was thinking of Latin, but I'm sure it the a makes a lot of names feminine on lots of languages.

Hammers · « **Reply #842 on:** October 19, 2009, 07:00:31 PM »

As recommended by sukhe_bator I ordered and today received "India Revealed The art and Adventures of James and William Fraser 1801-35" It is just beautiful and full of inspiration as described:

TheMightyFlip · « **Reply #843 on:** October 27, 2009, 12:59:37 PM »

Finally the long nightmare is over, a new Wheel of Time novel YAY!!

Onebigriver · « **Reply #844 on:** October 27, 2009, 01:07:32 PM »

Book 12? You've more patience than me!

Hammers · « **Reply #845 on:** October 27, 2009, 01:13:07 PM »

Anyone read this?

Hammers · « **Reply #846 on:** October 27, 2009, 01:16:24 PM »

...or this...

I had no idea he had written his memoirs. But why wouldn't he?

Plynkes · « **Reply #847 on:** October 27, 2009, 01:17:56 PM »

I read about half of "The Forgotten Front" and gave up. In a massive contrast to Byron Farwell's works I found it to be very dull going and not too readable at all. Worse than this is the way the author in his complex descriptions of the movements in the campaign constantly refers to place-names that aren't on any of the maps provided, making it almost impossible for form a vision in one's mind of what was going on. I hate it when books do that!

silvana · « **Reply #848 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:58:06 AM »

Imperial Armour Model Masterclass Volume One.

Great book packed with techniques for construction and painting. Something for everyone in this book.

Hammers · « **Reply #849 on:** October 28, 2009, 07:55:35 AM »

Quote from: Plynkes on October 27, 2009, 01:17:56 PM

Worse than this is the way the author in his complex descriptions of the movements in the campaign constantly refers to place-names that aren't on any of the maps provided, making it almost impossible for form a vision in one's mind of what was going on.

I have just the same experience with Sven Hedin's "Flight of the Great Horse" a report of his encounter with a tungan (Chinese muslim) warlord in Sinkiang in the 30s. The initial account of political and military movements in the area, quite a melange to start with is in many cases unaided by the map. It, indeed, sucks and seem to happen a little to often in books in my experience to.

Pentaro · « **Reply #850 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:05:19 AM »

The Spanish translation of "Lester Cockney Vol 1" by Franz. A classic (Belgian?) comic about an Irish soldier (so he isn't a cockney? I'm confused) who flees from Kabul with Elphinstone and, after some adventures in India, goes back to Europe via Egypt. Maybe Franz can't write good dialogues, interesting characters or a coherent story, but as always, every page of "Lester Cockney" is a work of art which can be looked at for hours

Hammers · « **Reply #851 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:21:37 AM »

I just received "The North-West Frontier, British India and Afghanistan, a Pictorial Hitory 1839-1947" from a Amazon retailer. Well, he just made it to my personal shitlist. Along came a note:
" Sorry Peder I late to posting your book",
No problem, I've got plenty to read,
"I was in Pakistan from 3/10 to 17/10..."
Well, I am really happy for you, it is supposed to be nice there esp. the Kashmir region, if you can dodge the bullets...
"I did ask my brother to look after my account but he did not do a good job. "
No shit, the book was in fucking *shreds*...
"I have noticed some photos have been cut out so I am going to give some money back to you"

[Enclosed were two 20 SEK actual bills (about 4 €), where the hell did he get those?
"I hope this is acceptable to you."
Well, sure, I'll just enjoy my shredded book while your brother wipes his ass with the lacking and while you're enjoying your £20 minus 40 SEK.

Short words
Keep an eye on your Ebay retailers.

Hammers · « **Reply #852 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:28:49 AM »

I hope you chappies can get a hold of a non-cutup edition because there are some *adorable* pics in it. I am looking at one with a mule towing a Light Tank Mrk II out of a trench at the NWF. It is just one of these images....

twrchtrwyth · « **Reply #853 on:** October 28, 2009, 02:11:20 PM »

Quote from: Hammers on October 28, 2009, 11:21:37 AM

I just received "The North-West Frontier, British India and Afghanistan, a Pictorial Hitory 1839-1947" from a Amazon retailer. Well, he just made it to my personal shitlist. Along came a note:
" Sorry Peder I late to posting your book",
No problem, I've got plenty to read,
"I was in Pakistan from 3/10 to 17/10..."
Well, I am really happy for you, it is supposed to be nice there esp. the Kashmir region, if you can dodge the bullets...
"I did ask my brother to look after my account but he did not do a good job. "
No shit, the book was in fucking *shreds*...
"I have noticed some photos have been cut out so I am going to give some money back to you"
[Enclosed were two 20 SEK actual bills (about 4 €), where the hell did he get those?
"I hope this is acceptable to you."
Well, sure, I'll just enjoy my shredded book while your brother wipes his ass with the lacking and while you're enjoying your £20 minus 40 SEK.

Short words
Keep an eye on your Ebay retailers.

You should be able to get all your money back. The wasn't described as cut up, was it?

Hammers · « **Reply #854 on:** October 29, 2009, 06:20:36 PM »

Quote from: twrchtrwyth on October 28, 2009, 02:11:20 PM

You should be able to get all your money back. The wasn't described as cut up, was it?

At my unveiled threats of physical violence^*) the seller has let me keep the book and he'll refund me the money I paid. Decent of him.

*)Not really. But I *did* wave the possibility of scathing feedback and a complaint to Amazon in front of him.

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