This is how genius works ...
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There are about a million investing books out there, none of which are written by Buffet, that all claim to help you get inside the head of (or learn the investing strategies of) Warren Buffet.  I wouldn't waste my time with about 99% of them - but this biography is worth the read in my opinion.

I read this biography about a year ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, and also came away feeling like I learned something.

If you're at all interested in Buffet, this should be a relatively interesting, easy read.  But more importantly to me, as an investor, this biography provides some useful insight into how Buffet works, how he thinks, how he operates, and how he invests.

Whether you're interested in Buffet or you simply want to learn something about the mind of a great value investor, I'd recommend Lowenstein's "Buffet: The Making of an American Capitalist".
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This is what he wanted, and this is what he achieved.  Genius, pure genius.  He knew when to say when...
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What a way to introduce the genius! Robert kaniegal introduces this man from a *remote* place to the world through the renowned Mozart,Beethoven etc..This intorduction says it all. Read the book and you will know Him. The Man-Mathematics-Ramanujan.
I am from Tamil Nadu,state in India and am proud to tell the world that I am from the place of the genius.
One more thing for me to take pride in-the vivid way in which Robert Kaniegal introduces the natural beauty of the place enriched by river Cauvery. At the other extreme is the beautiful Cambridge University described-The university of intellectuals right from the day *Science* was born??!!.
Coming to the subject,you get to know about the man behind the genius,G.H.Hardy and other all time great mathematicians.
You will be amazed at how Ramanujan's genius was seen what it means to be a genius and still not recognised ,not having enough money in hand and all the struggle this man underwent till one day he was RECOGNIZED.You get an insight into the personal aspects of the man also. It might in some sense change the reader's perspective about the man as such (ofcourse not the mathematician) considering his choosy nature in food etc. But you will at the same time start wonderimg how this man with a little education and not so succesful college could become the FRS,London. Is anybody interested in Tripos exam???Hey check out u got all *old* details;)
To sum up,I would appreciate the efforts Robert Kaniegal has taken to give a clear insight into the life and works of Ramanujan.
An inspirational account too!
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A new DeBurghy experience? Well, it surely is...and what an exceptional experience!

Now that I've listened to the album several times, day after day I believe more than ever in the Genius and Most Creative and Inventive artist, composer, writer and performer of all times.

When I read that "Genius is made, not born" in "How to think like Leonardo da Vinci" by "Michael J. Gelb", "The Storyman" came to confirm that point to me....so crystal clear!

All throughout his career, a long journey of continuous creativity, Chris de Burgh always had something new to offer, so many surprises to his fans and lovers, for the critics and lovers of music and art.

As an artist and designer myself, I was really thrilled by the design of the whole CD package. So refined and simple yet with great artistic quality, the designs are straightforward to convey the theme, so unique indeed! When the songs send us to a journey in time and space, the cover design, the booklets (stories and lyrics) and the CD cover itself (along with the back cover) make us wander into the transcendental blue sky, the infinite universe and, of course, the earth right in the centre (our "One World"). The symbolism of Chris's three photos with the earthy balls is so very well conceived and represented. I love the colour transition in the blue. Therefore, we are moving visually in this world of times and spaces as much as we are moving with songs!

Talking about the songs, what a thrilling experience it is to listen to each song while reading the stories behind each song first, then taking a second round to carefully read the poetic lyrics, paying attention to every word while having the stories stored in our memory. Every song is a story, a fable carrying direct and subliminal messages for a better world, a hopefully "One World"!

For the first time I cannot tell which song is a favourite since the whole album in a great unity by itself with all its diversity in terms of space, time, stories, locations, songs etc....and here also lies the genius of tying different stories from different backgrounds to form a unique harmony.

The last song in terms of track listing - "The Storyman" - is definitely the synthesis, the answer, and the song that binds all other songs together, forming this great unity; who else than this great "storyman" can be beside Chris de Burgh and take him from one place to another in time and space? Obviously, this storyman is the genius and is Chris de Burgh himself addressing his fans in a magical character.

For a moment, I think that this integral album is a musical, and when I go back in time in the "Man on the Line" section of the site, I recall Chris de Burgh answering that he is thinking of making a musical, and if I am not mistaken, he is preparing for one.

The beginnings started in "The Road to Freedom" and grew so elaborate and mature in this latest new opus by Chris de Burgh; "The Storyman".
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Extraordinary. Pop was the work of a true genius of the experimentation. This album, like "Zooropa", is not very friendly at the first listening. But it becomes more and more hypnotic as you go on listening to it time after time.

Pop is incomparable to U2's other works. This piece of art is nothing like what you'd expect it to sound like. It will take you some time to appreciate how brilliant it is, but once you relax and give in and allow yourself to enter their world. This is U2 at their best - difficult, inventive, moody, cheeky, bizarre, talented.

It's all so clever and addictive that I can't truly fault it. Sometimes I can't believe this was going on commercial release, displayed in music stores worldwide, millions of copies produced, because it was so honest and original and unlike most albums I've ever heard. I don't know. I love it.
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Robin, in all his genius and craziness, is hysterical in this "interview".....  his improv, as always, is great... but also, as often, can be very "blue" and perhaps offensive sexually, if you are sensitive or have young children.....  but the genius is incredible to watch.  I am also glad, however, that I am familiar with his fabulous other roles such as "Dead Poet Society" , "Patch Adams", "Goodwill Hunting", "Mrs. Doubfire", and others, which show his humanity.  Taken all together, this interview adds to understanding how a brilliant mind like this works.
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The genius mind (exceptions noted) and most learned minds holds ideas in their mind globally not like a card catalog (oops I'm dating myself).  Not like an outline of a topic, or a pile of index cards..  They see connections among the Things they know and carry information in an interconnected manner.  This takes practice but is definitely do-able.  This book will help you, just do what it tells you to do and you see a marked changed.
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this album is wonderful. it's crazy, it's loose, but it comes from a mind that knows what he wants the end result to sound like. so it never sounds like doodling. the great tracks make up for any that you may skip over. the sound he creates is lush and complex, but still fun and crazy. if you dug the 1st boards of canada, get it, if you dig trip hop with an experimental edge, get it, i can't think of anyone else to "get it" so i'll stop typing. baaaeeeaaa
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This book is ingenious. If you're a microtonalist (why does Google STILL not know this word?), I'm sure you'll love it.

Essentially, the way Mr. Blackwood constructs a diatonic system is through repeated, constant perfect fifths, which he labels with i. He also comes up with an excellent notation that names intervals by their octaves (2/1), fifths (3/2), and thirds (5/4), simplifying the way we think about just intervals.

There are only a few things that bug me. Firstly, he is very fond of proving his theorems to death, so if you're merely reading and not concentrating as ol' Easley fires off two proofs a sentence like bullets, you may end up getting confused really quick. I HIGHLY recommend a working knowledge of Just Intonation and Equal Temperament before you read this. Most of his over-proving can be skipped anyway. It's not an unwelcome tactic, but be careful not to drift off when reading this.

Also, I'm not sure if I agree with him about 7-tone (entirely). There's a great part in the book where he ingeniously provides a range for the size of the acceptable perfect fifth in a diatonic system, demonstrating that each major scale is somewhere in between 7-tone (Whole and Half are the same) and 5-tone (Half step reduced to 0). He also says that 7-tone is not a recognizable diatonic system. I disagree. 7-tone has triads, which sound like triads, which can be tonicized via rhythm and melody. (All 7-tone triads are neutral, so 7-tone is like a cross between the major scale and the whole tone scale). I do, however, appreciate his consistency in defining a diatonic system.

Other than those minor gripes, this thing is great!
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look for a video by him; you'll know how good this book is. or any books by him. a genius, and he shares his genius with all for a small price of admission. i'm glad he didn't become an insurance salesman.
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I have seen all of the Jurassic Park movies and I am not a dinosaur nut at all, but this book is genius. Just plain genius.
Mr. Chrichton should be a scientist, this man is one word.
Genius.
His explanation on how the Dinosaurs could be restored is logical. How he thought of it, I do not know. His ideas are so logical I think that scientist should try it. They way the book is written is great, he knows exactly how to make the characters on their level. Ian Malcom, a mathmachian in the book is simply brilliant. His intelligance that Mr. Chricton gives him fits his character perfect. Don't worry if you don't like dinosaurs, this book will amaze you with it's brilliance.
My hat goes of to Mr. Crichton, how he thought of such an amazing story is out of this world.
*****!!!
Regards, Michael
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Came to this book via another titled DEMAPHORIA.  Which just blew me away.  This guy sure knows how to write.  And the themes he picks!  My God-he's a frickin' genius.  And his take on present-day psychiatry is flawless-I was reminded at times of either "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" or McCrae's "Katzenjamer," both with their anti-psych tones and hilarity.  But CONTORTIONIST'S HANDBOOK is WAY beyond either of these.  I agree somewhat with others in that, if you like Chuck Palahniuk's work, you'll like this, but really they're nothing alike style-wise.  Rather, it's the genius mind-working of both that you'll be drawn to.  This is a book you'll want to read more than once.
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Oh my gosh this is so good I give it give stars this was APPROPRIATE and pure genius every step of the way your on your toes I can't get over the awesomeness lol
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Hawking is beyond genius. And his ability to translate what almost everyone on the planet just cannot understand - or even come close to thinking about -  into terms that mere mortals can begin to get is truly a showing of his real genius. Absolutely one of the great minds of out time.
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How far can mankind go wrong when the only hope for the world is a villain?
Honestly, without reading the description that caught me off guard at first, but then as the story progress I was quiet impressed by the twist presented here, it was the reinvention the anti-hero formula desperately need it, and the way it works here is amazing.
But trust me, that is not the only reinvention made in this story, every normal or predictable thing to happen in a sci-fi story like this has been shattered, I was often surprised on how clever the author innovate in this outstanding narrative, you wouldnt expect so much depth in a character like this one, especially a villain, but this time you will be surprised constantly. I could not get enough of this book, its a masterpiece that no one should miss, if you are tired of your typical save-the-day-and-get-the-girl and happy ever after hero and type of story, well then this is the book for you.
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The only reason David Berlinski's books do not consistently receive the five-star evaluation is that people come to them with very pedestrian expectations. That has to be the problem. Berlinski is pure genius, a delight for the mind, a giant, a wonder. He is on my very very shortest list of writers to take to a desert island with no return ticket. Read anything he writes, including the articles that can be found on the Discovery Institute's website. Bravo, David Berlinski.
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How many artists can get away with true absurdity?  Borges, Marquez, Dali, Terry Gilliam...and now Donihe.  He understands the rules of surreality (and, oh yes, it has rules) and brilliantly follows them to create a work of lasting impact.  A stunning (and the adjective here is used in the hit-over-the-head-with-a-blunt-object sense) romp through space and time, a fierce examination of culture in all its facets, and a blindingly funny attack on all the things that make humanity less than human, this book will stay with you...even if you don't want it to.  Here there be dwarves, and spatial displacement devices, and doughnut shops and the Church of The Byrds, and one very insistent Karma Wheel, and a Garden and a Pit, and it all blends together like a graveyard sno-cone to explode against your taste buds - while barbed chains come out your throat.  Read it.  If you like being challenged, and if you have a working brain, you need to read this.  If not, stick with television - it doesn't hurt so much.