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Book Review: The Power Of Trees

The Power Of Trees, by Gretchen C. Dailey & Charles J. Katz Jr In many ways, this is a strange book, an artistic look at trees that is more or less equally divided between elegant black and white photos of … Continue reading

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God Of The Gaps

As a fond student of ancient history [1], one of the aspects that greatly impresses me is the fragmentary nature of textual and material remains of ancient civilizations. Frequently, to give perhaps the most obvious example, the Bible has spoken … Continue reading

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Audiobook Review: The Invisible History Of The Human Race

The Invisible History Of The Human Race: How DNA And History Shape Our Identities And Our Futures, by Christine Kenneally, read by Justine Eyre Before I review the contents of the book, I would like to comment briefly on the … Continue reading

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Audiobook Review: The Science Of Interstellar

The Science Of Interstellar, by Kip Thorne It is entirely unsurprising, when one thinks about the larger picture, why noted filmmaker Christopher Nolan wrote the foreword to this book, read ably throughout by Eric Michael Summerer. Interstellar was one of … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Compassionate-Mind Guide To Overcoming Anxiety

The Compassionate-Mind Guide To Overcoming Anxiety, by Dennis D. Tirch As someone who reads more than my fair share of books about dealing with anxiety and PTSD and other issues related to dysfunctional family backgrounds [1], it is helpful to … Continue reading

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On The Intelligent Design Of Processes

When I was an undergraduate student, I took it upon myself once to write, for the final paper of a course on historiography, an examination of the pseudoscience of naturalism [1]. After that piece of writing, from time to time … Continue reading

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Makai Toushi Sa Ga: Reflection On A Retro Video Game

As a child, when I first had a Gameboy, one of the games I enjoyed playing most was a game known in the United States as The Final Fantasy Legend. Although in many ways the gameplay was similar to Final … Continue reading

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Book Review: Exploring Christian Theology: Volume Two

Exploring Christian Theology: Volume Two: Creation, Fall, And Salvation, by Nathan D. Holsteen & Michael J. Svigel, general editors [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] This book, in … Continue reading

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Book Review: Beyond The Attic Door

Beyond The Attic Door, by Tracy Del Campo [Note: This book was provided free of charge by the author in exchange for an honest review.] One of the benefits of reading and reviewing books on a regular basis is that … Continue reading

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Book Review: Performing Under Pressure

Performing Under Pressure: The Science Of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most, by Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Blogging For Books/Crown Business Press in exchange for an honest review.] At … Continue reading

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