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Daniel Z

Daniel Z

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I'm a recent grad of the MA program in rhetoric at UW and live in Kitchener, Canada. As is probably obvious, I've always been an avid reader.
  • Kitchener, ON, Canada
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  • Yosemite009

    Yosemite009 says

    Great shelf, Daniel.
    Jeff

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • La Muse Malade

    La Muse Malade says

    Hi, thanks for accepting my request. I was surfing around Shelfari and I noticed your shelf, it seemed to me you have a very intelligent and interesting taste in books.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • nancy a

    nancy a says

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    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Ray Acosta

    Ray Acosta says

    Yeah, that works for me. I have the Penguin edition, and it talks about the book first being published in 1915, but it doesn't say who the publisher was. It does say that the story was revised several times before it got to today's version. So, for me, it begs the question as to what 'first edition' means: the first time it was published in 1915? Or the first time it was published in the form it is today. I'll leave it to wiser minds than mind to figure that one out.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Ray Acosta

    Ray Acosta says

    Hello Daniel. I noticed you added some information about Mariano Azuela's The Underdogs. I agree with your changes, except you say that the publisher of the original 1915 edition was Penguin Books. I don't believe that is right. Wikipedia says Penguin Books did not start business until 1935. That implies to me that the first edition was published by some other publisher, probably a Mexican printing house. What do you think?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Adetoun O

    Adetoun O says

    There are other African authors like Mabel Segun, Akachi Ezeigbo, Niyi Osundare, Wale Okediran, Tony Marinho, Niyi Osundare, Biola Odejide, Efua Sutherland and others. You search the internet for their literary works.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mr Manimala

    Mr Manimala says

    DEMOCRATIC EDGE

    Importance of Freedom and the Power of Knowledge

    Joseph Manimala, September 8,1996
    Pala – 686 575

    Nowadays many people, even free world intellectuals under value democracy. Totalitarian control over citizenry is recommended as the reasonable way to progress. But totalitarian countries’ super growth rates are a myth (20% GDP growth add about 7 billion dollars to Singapore economy. But only a modest 5% growth adds 50 billion dollars to Indian economy. America, world’s largest economy has only about 3% GDP growth. World’s richest country grouping, G-7, hasn’t a single nondemocratic member. Among 25 developed countries there are only 2 non democracies. Authoritarian Singapore pales before democratic Japan.
    Whenever restrictions imposed on a society, its efficiency and vigor declined. In fifteenth century liberal Protestant countries surpassed restrictive Catholic countries in scientific achievements. The Story of Mankind - Hendrik Willern Van Loon.
    However strong they became, oppressive regime always collapsed. Inquisition Spain, Nazi Germany, Communist USSR. Resource rich USSR stagnated under totalitarian rule. But with scarce resources free Japan became an economic miracle.
    The Swiss are praised for their clock work precision and meticulous efficiency. In liberal Sweden women enjoy highest status in the world. France outperforms almost all countries in fashion, culture and new technologies. America is world’s foremost foreign investment destination. Investors prefer it over Japan and Germany. Neither Japan nor Germany has the ultimate investment haven credential; the capability and willingness to use military power for protecting economy and investments.
    But America’s strength lies not on its economy or military. But on its mass culture. American books, mags, films and music rule the earth. Also in the global technological race too, America has the edge. Thanks to its awesome knowledge base. It successfully attracts talent from Russia and India. Liberty gives America such innovative power.
    However, an open society cannot conceal its short comings. Americans are on the whole, very frank about their troubles and do believe in open discussions. Topmost American writers describe America fairly and modestly. In his book Economics For our Times (1967), Mr. Augustus H. Smith fairly describes poverty in the United States. He also expressed concern over Soviet overtaking of America in Science and GDP. In Power Shift, Alvin Toffler points out America’s strength and acknowledges its weak points. He underlines the power of knowledge.
    Imagination is the driving force behind human progress. Yesterday’s wildest dreams become today’s realities those great visionaries like Jules Verne and Arthur C. Clarke, with their amazing imagination and foresight driver our civilization to unthinkable heights. Freedom does enhance creativity and nurture progress.
    END
    Oct.1997 S E Asia Crash/Meltdown proves my article. I wrote this when democracy was out of fashion. But this feature was praised by many American writers.

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  • Tamara of Troy (a.k.a. TT The Sparkly Enforcer)

    Tamara of Troy (a.k.a. TT The Sparkly Enforcer) says

    I was going to send you some e-books, but ......yeah, I don't like reading on a computer screen either. Hmmm......not really Anne Rice. I don't like scary ...

    I'm sure you've heard of Twilight and New Moon? Ghostbusters....*laughing* no. Great movie though!
    I love Bill Murry!!! Groundhog Day? What about Bob?

    You're funny ;-)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Tamara of Troy (a.k.a. TT The Sparkly Enforcer)

    Tamara of Troy (a.k.a. TT The Sparkly Enforcer) says

    See I read all that stuff in High School and College.... now I read to escape reality. LOL.

    You want me to recommend you a book? *laughs* have you ever read urban fantasy or paranormal romance? Do you have a Kindle or an e-reader?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Tamara of Troy (a.k.a. TT The Sparkly Enforcer)

    Tamara of Troy (a.k.a. TT The Sparkly Enforcer) says

    Thanks for the add! What cha reading?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Amanda

    Amanda says

    Hi Daniel--Any changes you make (even as a Librarian) on the book page still go through the approval process. However, you should be able to access the http://www.shelfari.com/changes page and approve other member's submissions from there. Are you unable to view/use the /changes page? If so, let me know and I'll have one of our devs take a look and make sure your account has been given the appropriate access. Best, Amanda

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Timothy Gray

    Timothy Gray says

    Books that you create won't show up in search results, but you can still combine them if you have a link to them. Make sure that all the books you want to combine have the same author (not just the same author name, but that they all link to the same author page). Then click the author link and then view the author's books page. At the bottom of that page there's a link to combine duplicates. Click that link and you'll be able to combine the duplicate books (they should all be displayed on the author's books page if you've followed the directions above (and after the changes are approved)).

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Timothy Gray

    Timothy Gray says

    I thought you might like to see this (re: your recent edit to the KJV Bible).
    http://www.shelfari.com/groups/10713/discussions/168139/Group-Project-Experiment

    We'd love to have your input on the standards we're working to create.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • A. Michaelson

    A. Michaelson says

    Hi, Daniel. I’m the author of The Sandal Maker, a new novel about the public ministry of Jesus from a unique point of view, a little controversial at times. It’s a story that will take you on a fascinating journey in first century Galilee. A “must read” for those on a spiritual quest. You can read reviews at Amazon.com. I’m including here the publisher's notes. Let me know what you think.


    From the Publisher
    A. Michaelson's new novel, The Sandal Maker, takes the reader on a fascinating journey back to the year 70 A.D. in worn torn Palestine. The author creatively weaves two stories together, one in the present, the other in the past. Heartwarming, enlightening and tragic, The Sandal Maker paints a portrait of one man's life and his involvement in how the gospel came to be.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • John B

    John B says

    I looked up the phrase Null-a while reading and understood the concept but still didn't understand what it meant against the back drop of the book. Makes sense intellectually, but not contextually. If that makes sense.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • John B

    John B says

    Dude, if you are liking Null-A, I would totally suggest Danger Planet (aka Red Sun of Danger) by Edmond Hamilton. It was also awarded a retro hugo the same year as Null-A. It's a mystery/logic story. Kind of like a kick arse sherlock holmes in space. Really in enjoyed it. I have an eCopy of you want me to send to you.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • John B

    John B says

    No worries. You are just making me look like I am popular. Uh... Yeah.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • John B

    John B says

    I thought it was decent. I posted a review in the book details. Biggest complaint was didn't ever understand what the hell Null-A meant. Maybe I am just dumb, but Van Vogt certainly didn't lay it out in plain language. I love golden age sci-fi but this one wasn't my favorite. Feel free to check out my new book blog, Daniel.
    It's located at burblingbooks.blogspot.com. I just started it and am trying to get feedback on my writing. I am not sure if I suck. If you go I would love to have your brutal honesty. Everyone seems to be sugar coating so far.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Timothy Gray

    Timothy Gray says

    Daniel,

    Thanks for contacting me about this and for all your the data you've been adding to the site! Can you provide any additional details about this issue? I'd like to pass it along to an engineer so they can look into it. It's certainly not the intended behavior, so we may have a bug. I'd like to provide as much info as possible to the engineer. Any other authors or specific titles you can provide would help us troubleshoot it. Thanks again!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • toxybabe t

    toxybabe t says

    u read a lot

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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