A bit of a tough read. Subject out of date but relevant to Alberta and really the whole of Canada. Canada needs to stay united for cohesion and and power in the world, but is often inclined to want to divide.

A very informative book examining the history of E=mc2

Interesting read.
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Canadian Tire history.
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Good book. Freedom of the press versus Donald Trump

From impoverishment in Africa to impoverishment in New York, from genocide through survival to recovery, education and determination, Deo becomes a doctor with a mission to build a clinic in the country of his birth where many seemed determined to kill each other, while Deo seeks to have everyone heal each other and live in peace. A brilliant and inspiring man.

Written in 2012 it is still revelent in 2026. Putin is still in power and shows no sign of stepping down to allow a democracy to develop. He has fallen in love with power and is unlikely to move unless he is removed from power.

A well put together account of the voyage and wreck of HMS Wager, the chaos after the wreck, the division of the survivors, murders, starvation, and unlikely return to England, ending in a Court Marshall without any charges or blame being laid.

A chronical of the failure of the health system in managing one of the most deadly medical AIDS in use in modern times. A misdemeanor of management and misappropriation of modern medicine.

Pure commercial capitalism needed to be controlled and limited back in the turn of the twentieth century, it still does. Roosevelt was a counterbalance to Morgan's capitalism. Today others have replaced Morgan but unfortunately the President is not a counterbalance, but a fool called Donald Trump. The future is uncertain with him in power.
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An Autobiography of Terry's captivity as a hostage for four years in Beirut interwoven with the story of his past life. Man is not always humankind and has capacity to be cruel and brutal as well as kind. I skipped parts of the book in trying to concentrate and follow the story of his captivity.

Gold. A largely useless metal except in modern electronics and personal adornment, but values more than many other metals. The result of hard and dangerous search and excavation by many who make little through their efforts while contributing to the wealth of those who are already rich.
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Discussion of the relationship between modern technological change and roots within culture, materialism and the need to adhere to cultural roots. Risk and social safety nets.

An examination of the poisoning of Litvinenko by the Russians. Well researched.
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An interesting view of the Maritimes and its history, particularly wrecks, and the people who live in the area.

An interesting view of the effects of greater communication between people of the world and its effects on life and opportunities. Worth having some pensive thought over.

A well thought out argument about how the ability to reason leads to freedom and democracy. The ability to reason depends on valid truth being freely available. Reading encourages reason, whereas TV is a dumbing medium of one way communication.

This could be a history of any part of the world, but it is unique as the result of its location and the people who have moved there. Maritimers are a hardy people.

Many ideas and points made. I believe that the problem Canada has is one that many nations have, lack of an enduring vision. Canada can be presented as a group of smaller countries each mainly interested in their own well-being. It is better viewed as a being like a clock, each part having a specific role and function which when working as a whole is much greater than its separate parts. The mind set of the population needs to be set in this direction. People need to contribute to the country what they have in skills and resources.

Well written and researched book describing the lead up to the sinking of the Lusitania and its aftermath.

Quite a story. Theodore Roosevelt is one of the only, if not the only, leader of a nation that afterwards took up such an adventure. It would be a difficult journey today but over one hundred years ago it was almost impossible. They survived through much luck and suffering.

A good outline of the lives of Diefenbaker and Pearson, a parallel history covering their early lives through to the effect their characters and policies had on Canada even today. Like all men, they rise from their beginning to their peaks and eventual decline. Some make great marks on the world than others, these men left large marks.

The Atlantic is a tough and unforgiving sea.

A hard read. Mosquitoes, I swamps, lakes, snow, cold, gales, starvation, murder, barran land, miles of walking. Not for me.

A view of people who are said to be of The Old School and their counterparts known as Snowflakes who are judged to be rather flakey. Well, it's one view of folks these days, and attempts to divide the world into two. I think however that the world is more complex than this, but it is a humourous read.

A good story, history written with a wry sense of humour, that follows the life and the death of a ship and those who sailed in her. Enjoyable and instructive to read.

Oh how true, how often is social support misapplied. How often is justice prevented by bureaucracy and the law itself. Judge Judy Sheindlin puts this all in perspective. Proper family upbringing should start in the family, but when the family is broken then who should take responsibility. Education is a prime way to instil responsible behaviour, and both family and society should focus on this.

I was aware of William Whitelaw but never knew much about him until reading his memoirs. An interesting man and a clear view of the inner workings of the UK government.
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Oil should not be burned as it is too valuable for other things. The petroleum industry is doomed. Hopefully it will be doomed before humanity.

As always Farley tells a good story of life around him with a smile on his face, a joke in his heart and a drink at hand. Life on a boat creates many a tale as do the characters associated with boating. A good read.