Monthly Archives: September 2016

Book Review: Who Did It First?: Great Pop Cover Songs And Their Original Artists

Posted on September 24, 2016 by nathanalbright

Who Did It First?:  Great Pop Cover Songs And Their Original Artists, by Bob Leszczak I would like to begin this review with a bit of an apology.  As a music historian with a popular series on artists not inducted … Continue reading →

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To Which Office Do I Go To Get My Reputation Back?

Posted on September 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

Not long ago I finished reading a political memoir written by a controversial former Attorney General [1] who was at some pains to demonstrate his own integrity and honor, in the face of the controversy that had filled his days … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Artist And The Mathematician

Posted on September 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Artist And The Mathematician:  The Story Of Nicolas Bourbaki, The Genius Mathematician Who Never Existed, by Amir D. Aczel It takes this book a while to get to its point.  As a fond reader of matters mathematical [1] and … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Lords Of Strategy

Posted on September 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Lords Of Strategy:  The Secret Intellectual History Of The New Corporate World, by Walter Kiechel III, performed by Robertson Dean As someone who appreciates intellectual history related to business culture [1], I found this to be an intriguing and … Continue reading →

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The Hours That Count

Posted on September 22, 2016 by nathanalbright

Most of the time, I enter work when it is dark outside and when the place is silent, and I slip in the back entrance, deposit my lunch in the company fridge, and fill a glass of water and make … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Whose Bible Is It?

Posted on September 22, 2016 by nathanalbright

Whose Bible Is It?:  A History Of The Scriptures Through The Ages, by Jaroslav Pelikan There is an obvious answer to the question proposed by the title of this book.  Whose Bible is it?  God’s Bible.  Fortunately, this is the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Grammar Of God

Posted on September 22, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Grammar Of God:  A Journey Into The Words And Worlds Of The Bible, by Aviya Kushner For many readers the thought of reading a book on biblical grammar and the importance of language in shaping how we view scripture … Continue reading →

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Burden Of Proof

Posted on September 21, 2016 by nathanalbright

When I lived in Tampa after college, I had the chance to serve as a mock juror, albeit one who took what I was doing extremely seriously.  Twice I was called, to collect a nice check after I was done, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Believe

Posted on September 21, 2016 by nathanalbright

Believe:  Proof That God Is Real, by Ralph Crawford, Jr. [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/WestBow Press in exchange for an honest review.] Reading this book convinced me that I needed to read more of the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Behind The Stage

Posted on September 21, 2016 by nathanalbright

Behind The Stage, by Anne Sanders [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] I generally dislike ranting at the beginning of book reviews, but for me the proper slotting … Continue reading →

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