Monthly Archives: May 2015

Book Review: Ethical

Ethical: What You Must Know To Build Trust And Maintain Genuine Relationships, by Dr. Daniel Morris [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Aneko Press in exchange for an honest review.] Although the author claims in the introduction … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Navy Seal Art Of War

The Navy Seal Art Of War: Leadership Lessons From The World’s Most Elite Fighting Force, by Rob Roy with Chris Larson [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Blogging For Books/Crown Business Press in exchange for an honest … Continue reading

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The Shy Tory

Last night I stayed up too late because I was paying attention to British election results. If it is not odd enough that I am a political junkie of my own national politics, and institutional politics, I must freely own … Continue reading

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Book Review: How The States Got Their Shapes Too

How The States Got Their Shapes Too: The People Behind The Borderlines, by Mark Stein I randomly picked up this book from the library yesterday figuring it would be a good read, and I was right. That does not mean … Continue reading

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The Sign On The Door

When I arrived at work this morning, there was a sign on the outside of the door next to my desk to use the other door. I did so with a smile on my face. After all, it has long … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Hiding Place

The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom with Elizabeth & John Sherrill [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review.] I must admit that until somewhat recently I was not familiar … Continue reading

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Proverbs 14:1: The Wise Woman Builds Her House

It is a fact little known or remembered that the book of Proverbs is immensely gracious and respectful of the wisdom and worth of women. Whether one is looking at the personification of wisdom as a woman, or at the … Continue reading

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When Cinco De Mayo And Taco Tuesday Collide

For those who are not aware of my quirky eating habits, I am immensely fond of cheap tacos [1]. Every Tuesday I eat at a particular restaurant in Beaverton, between where I work and where I live, and their claim … Continue reading

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Non-Book Review: The Medieval Way of War

The Medieval Way Of War: Studies in Medieval Military History in Honor of Bernard S. Bachrach, edited by Gregory I. Halfond It is perhaps a bit ironic that the last book I reviewed for the De Re Militari was written … Continue reading

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Book Review: What Keeps You Up At Night?

What Keeps You Up At Night?: How To Find Peace While Chasing Your Dreams, by Pete Wilson [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] As someone whose mind never … Continue reading

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