Daily Archives: October 8, 2018

Some Welcome Suggestions For Airports That Want To Be World Class

Posted on October 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

It was my (mis)fortunate in my travels after the Feast of Tabernacles that I ended up in two airports that were engaged in ambitious building plans in order to become world-class airports in their own mind.  The first case was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Shahnameh

Posted on October 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

Shanameh:  The Persian Book Of Kings, written by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, translated by Dick Davis This is a large book to get through and it is likely that few readers will try.  For those who are aware of Persian history, this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Arts Of Persia

Posted on October 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Arts Of Persia, edited by R.W. Ferrier If you care about the arts of Persia [1] in the period before the Iranian Revolution in 1979, this is definitely a worthwhile book to read.  It certainly is a massive tome, … Continue reading →

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