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WHO, WHY, WHEN AND HOW

Advantages: Clearly written, fascinating subject
Disadvantages: A little technical in places

After posting my opinion on ‘How to combat racism’ I was advised by someone that I would find this book interesting. I followed his advice bought the book and now I will tell you what I think of it. THE BIG QUESTION OK let’s get philosophical shall ...

Mauri 05.11.2002 · Read full review
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Review of Guns, Germs and Steel - Jared Diamond

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An interesting buy

Advantages: full of information, graphics to explain points, well written
Disadvantages: a little difficult to understand, wordy at points

I bought this book for my AP World History summer reading assignment. At certain points I thought it was a little difficult to understand, but it was full of information. The information is this book is broken down so well and in depth. Diamond starts wit ...

kicheer 31.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Guns, Germs and Steel - Jared Diamond

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It's Science Jim, But Not As We Know It!

Advantages: surprisingly entertaining, satisfyingly informative
Disadvantages: none

...Have you ever wondered why stars are different colours, if time travel will ever be possible, or what would happen if you were sucked in to a black hole? Written by one of the most brain-worthy members of our species, Stephen Hawking, Lucasian Professo ...

VC81 07.04.2006 · Read full review
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Review of A Briefer History Of Time - Stephen Hawking

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CX machine (NOT)

Advantages: Cheap, ultra reliable, comfortable, easy to maintain
Disadvantages: bit slow, bit ugly, no good for posers

Picture the scene.... you pull into the pub car park after a summer Sunday ride, the girls sitting at the tables outside look over at the sound of the deep rumble of your V-twin motorcycle, you think you look pretty good in your leathers... 'hello girls' ...

peteshone 12.05.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Honda Cx/Gl500 And 650 V-Twins 1978-86 Owner's Workshop Manual - Jeremy Churchill

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CXing here and there

Advantages: Good tourer and all rounder
Disadvantages: Should attend Weight Watchers

It’s not small, in fact it has a weight problem. But the CX500, made from the late seventies to eighties, was the couriers dream machine. It wasn’t overly excessive with power, 498cc, and were – and still are – cheap and reliable. ...

o_morris 28.06.2003 · Read full review
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Review of Honda Cx/Gl500 And 650 V-Twins 1978-86 Owner's Workshop Manual - Jeremy Churchill

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