Friday, February 22, 2013 at 09:06AM Thomas’ thesis is that Ike kept the world from sliding inexorably into a civilization-ending World War III through deft avoidance of direct conflicts with China and Russia.
Biography, History, Non Fiction Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 08:12AM My main impression: everyone has a story and a family history. We should take the time to listen and learn about the people we meet, especially when they come from somewhere else. Until we do that our judgments about them are incomplete.
Monday, January 14, 2013 at 02:20PM It’s an oddly touching book. The author bounces around modern day buyers and sellers, lone wolf secretive ambergris “prospectors,” whaling museums, and frequent trips to walk along the beach after high tide. It seems disjointed but is worth a reading if the unusual interests you.
History, Non Fiction, Science Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 11:20AM I’ve been interested in reading about the human brain ever since a family member had successful brain surgery. Given that my consulting frequently touches on Internet related issues, combining brain- and Internet-related topics in a single book seemed like a “no-brainer” to appeal to my interests.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 12:12PM The Audible download of this book became a slog after a while. I kept with it since it is very educational.
Non Fiction, Science Monday, October 1, 2012 at 04:16PM I haven’t tried to read anything by King in over 20 years. The last time I tried I found his writing to be pedestrian and uninteresting. UNDER THE DOME is different.
Fiction, Horror, Science Fiction Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 08:29AM I bought this at my local birding store on Fern Street, One Good Tern, here in Alexandria VA. I figured if they only carried one insect guide it would be the one they thought best, and I was right. I had read all the field-guide-to-insect book reviews and had come away totally confused.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 09:02AM This book addresses all aspects of death from the vantage point of the U.S. War Between the States, a massive orgy of carnage that took place on U.S. soil between 1861 and 1865.
Book Reviews, History, Non Fiction, War Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 09:21AM In the mood to read something scary? This book will make your hair stand on end.
History, Non Fiction, Politics, War Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 06:42AM The author provides a very good overview of the role of aircraft in bludgeoning Japan into submission. While never minimizing the role of seapower in strangling Japan’s WWII economy, Stillman documents Allied land and sea originated aair war efforts, the centerpiece being the role of the Boeing B-29.
History, Non Fiction, War