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Every unit of every prison in the world has power struggles. It doesn’t matter which prison you go to, whether in the darkest places of Russia, deepest Africa or the infamous hell-holes of South East Asia. These power struggles can be over
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“What’s a Mennonite?” Vance asked. “Amish with blenders.”
― The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove
― The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”
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“Anytime you're afraid to try something new...just remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic.”
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“You should laugh every moment you live, for you'll find it decidedly difficult afterwards.”
― Best Served Cold
― Best Served Cold
“If people don't occasionally walk away from you shaking their heads, you're doing something wrong.”
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Alternate Realities: A Scifi Book Club
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Online book club discussion of Scifi books. We will pick a book to read each month through polls, so be sure to vote. Hopefully we broaden our reading ...more
History: Actual, Fictional and Legendary
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This group is for anyone whose interest in History goes beyond textbooks. While I enjoy reading books that cover actual events and actual people, I al ...more
Goodreads Authors/Readers
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This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more
Around the World in 80 Books
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Reading takes you places. Where in the world will your next book take you? If you love world literature, translated works, travel writing, or explorin ...more
Wholesome History Reads Group
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Welcome to the Wholesome History Reads Group! This group is dedicated to finding awesome history books that are entertaining, exciting, and above ...more
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