Books

Groucho Marx once said, "I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book." What I'm wondering is, what kind of world are we living in when children can turn on a computer and go to a website all on their own but reading is still a distant dream?  Read More »

For me, the new semester started about 4 weeks ago. Everyone told me time would fly, and it really has. I am a freshman. Full time student and have a job part time. It gets challenging managing the two, but I try my best. Even though I am just a freshman, I do have some experience with textbooks.  Read More »

I review books. Everyone here knows that. I use the reviews as part of promotions of my books. I reviewed a book called The Art of Meditation. This book covers what you think it would. It shows techniques which shows how it can increase creti8vity as well as relaxtion of both the mind and body. The book recommends that we meditate daily.  Read More »

Lord of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, has always had a rather devout following, even though the books weren't seriously considered in mainstream culture. And while the movies certainly had a strong and vocal fan base, they are regarded as weird, and cultish.  Read More »

Here’s a story you don’t hear too often: Microsoft millionaire visits a school in Nepal and decides to abandon his job and life of luxury to bring back books for kids.  Read More »

From Otherland, Mountain of Black Glass, by Tad Williams:

Dulcie Anwin's thoughts as she waits to land in Sydney for the first time, after working in a virtual office mimicking Sydney for months:  Read More »

My favorite communist is not known for imperialism, control of a country, or putting fear into the hearts of citizens. My favorite communist takes more of a passive approach. Not too passive, of course, because it did open eyes, stir emotion, and elicit change.

Who am I talking about?  Read More »