Monthly Archives: May 2014

The Three Partitions Of Luxembourg

Posted on May 10, 2014 by nathanalbright

Among students of history, the three Defenestrations of Prague [1] have been a previous subject examined here on this blog, while the Three Partitions of Poland that ended that once-powerful kingdom and that left its people as second-class citizens within … Continue reading →

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Lest Darkness Fall

Posted on May 10, 2014 by nathanalbright

One of the most important works of counterfactual history, an area I have a great deal of interest in as both a student of history and literature, is a book called Lest Darkness Fall, a book which is on my … Continue reading →

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Vergangenheitsbewältigung

Posted on May 9, 2014 by nathanalbright

This particular German word, which I must freely confess that I do not know how to pronounce, is emblematic of two truths about the German language. For one, it is immensely complicated in terms of its grammatical structure (especially with … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Heavenly Bills

Posted on May 9, 2014 by nathanalbright

Heavenly Bills: Consumer Christianity, Your Church, And You, by Jeffery Glatus and Fletcher Rhoden [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Author’s Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review.] One of the best aspects of this book … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Phil Collins

Posted on May 8, 2014 by nathanalbright

Like some of the other artists on this list [1], Phil Collins is technically in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis but deserves solo entry as well because of his personal influence as a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: And Life Comes Back

Posted on May 8, 2014 by nathanalbright

And Life Comes Back: A Wife’s Story Of Love, Loss, And Hope Reclaimed, by Tricia Lott Williford [Note: This book was provided free of charge by WaterBrook Multnomah Press in exchange for an honest review.] This is a book by … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Afraid To Believe In Free Will

Posted on May 7, 2014 by nathanalbright

Afraid To Believe In Free Will: The Human Tendency To Avoid Responsibility For Free Choices, by Carl E. Begley [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] It should be … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Inside/Outside

Posted on May 7, 2014 by nathanalbright

Inside/Outside: One Woman’s Recover From Abuse And A Religious Cult, by Jenny Hayworth [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Author Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review.] Until reaching nearly the end of this book, it … Continue reading →

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Snuggle Time

Posted on May 6, 2014 by nathanalbright

Alright, I had thought that tonight would be a good night to finish a book on the subject of free will and then write about it, but keeping up with my Coursera lectures in a couple of classes prevented that … Continue reading →

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Ash And Ember

Posted on May 6, 2014 by nathanalbright

When I first heard this song, “Ash And Ember,” on the radio a few days ago, it was a pleasant song that seemed somewhat familiar but in a good way. In listening to the song again, I remembered why it … Continue reading →

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