Tag: history
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A Book Review — A Book To Make You Smarter
Some books you read for the joy of it. Some books you read because you want to learn something. Sometimes, a both does both. That is the case with Christopher Manske’s excellent new book, The Prepared Investor. It was an unexpected pleasure. I was eager to read The Prepared Investor because I wanted to learn.…
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I’ve Been Reading History Again
I’ve been thinking lately about the fall of the Roman Empire. Let the reader understand. I am specific when I saw Roman Empire as opposed to “Fall of Rome” because one of my historical presuppositions is Rome, as an idea, never actually fell. The empire collapsed, but not the idea. In fact, collapse is probably…
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If You Read It, He Will Come
Today’s story is a home run! My only question is, did they use the DH? Click on Tom Hanks to read the outstanding “Hail Baseball” by Rob Cely. You’ll love it.