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The Codex File: What if Big Biz and Big Gov take over the Free Internet?
The Codex File by Miles Etherton Here’s an exciting British based novel of internet espionage, murder, psycho-manipulation and the fight for power when politics and big government get control of the free internet. I was initially put off a bit by the first chapter… Continue Reading “The Codex File: What if Big Biz and Big Gov take over the Free Internet?”
The Big-Flavor Grill No-Marinade, No-Hassle Recipes
Originally posted on readful things blog:
The Big-Flavor Grill: No-Marinade, No-Hassle Recipes for Delicious Steaks, Chicken, Ribs, Chops, Vegetables, Shrimp, and Fish by Chris Schlesinger The best-selling team of chef Chris Schlesinger and Cook’s Illustrated executive editor John Willoughby present a radically simple method…
June 6, D-Day in art
Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper:
HONOR A VETERAN — FLY YOUR FLAG D-Day memorial, Beford, VA The 116th on Omaha Beach by K. Sean Sullivan ################################################################################## A recent new book release, something I don’t normally do in a post, caught my eye this week……
Guest Post: Alyssa Cooper
Originally posted on ARMAND ROSAMILIA:
The Motel Room, a modern twist on the classic ghost story. Only $0.99! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JHV0U9E Since his death, our Narrator has been trapped in a motel room, watching the comings and goings of his nightly guests. The strangers…
A Man of many talents making a difference: Julian Lennon
A Man of many talents making a difference: Julian Lennon.
The Art Forger: by Barbara A. Sahpiro: Oh! What a Glorious Occupation!
Barbara A. Shapiro’s Novel “The Art Forger” Takes you where few have gone with a twist for mystery, love and adventure in art! If you want to read a work that is right up there with the “Thomas Crown Affair” (book and film) then… Continue Reading “The Art Forger: by Barbara A. Sahpiro: Oh! What a Glorious Occupation!”
Ten Billion: by Stephen Emmott – Oh! Boy! Is the Population Bomb Ever Going to Get Us!>(
Here’s a MUST READ for everyone who has been interested in the population explosion since back in the early ZPG days of the 60’s when we all went out and got contraceptives and had vasectomies (on in many cases only thought about)… Continue Reading “Ten Billion: by Stephen Emmott – Oh! Boy! Is the Population Bomb Ever Going to Get Us!>(“
Book Review: “The Wailing Wind” by Tony Hillerman
Promise me not to read the last chapter in this mystery until you finish the rest of the book. It’s a good one. I love Hillerman’s trio of retired Officer Leaphorn, Lt. Jim Chee and beautiful Officer Berni Maunuelito who wend their way through… Continue Reading “Book Review: “The Wailing Wind” by Tony Hillerman”
Book Review: Fire Season!
A Man and His Dog in Fire Country Fire Season: Field Notes From a Wilderness Lookout by Philip Connors is one of those relaxing airplane ride books or winter fireside reads that really lets you understand how being on a fire watchtower, miles from… Continue Reading “Book Review: Fire Season!”
Book Review: “Red Gold” by Alan Furst
Red Gold by Alan Furst, 1999, Harper Collins Publishers Is the knock on the door at the end of the book Jean Marin’s lover or the long eluded final hand of the assassin? This tale of the twisted life of Jean Marin takes us… Continue Reading “Book Review: “Red Gold” by Alan Furst”
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