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Philip Morin Freneau (2 January, 1752 – 18 December, 1832) was an American poet, ship captain and newspaper editor. Works by Philip Morin Freneau* Fun Facts about Philip Morin Freneau: Works by Philip Morin Freneau* Zohar — Man of la Book*Amazon links […]
About: Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything by Michio Kaku is an accessible, and probably too optimistic look, at how quantum computing could solve many humanities problems. Mr. Kaku is an educator, futurist, and theoretical physicist. My rating […]
About: The Road by Cormac McCarthy is a Pulitzer Prize winner about a father and son walking south in a post apocalyptic America. Mr. McCarthy is an American best-selling author and, as noted, won a few writing contests as well. My rating […]
Thomas Gray (26 December, 1716-30 July, 1771) was an English poet, writer and classical scholar. Books by Thomas Gray* Fun Facts about Thomas Gray: 1. Thomas Gray was born in what is to become the historic financial center of London, Cornhill. His […]
About: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt addresses the mental health decline in Gen Z and Millennials since 2010 all over the world where cellphones were introduced. Mr. Haidt […]
About: Brokenclaw by John Gardner is the 10th book in the author’s tenure as the official author of the James Bond novels. The book expands the 007 universe, and goes back to a more suave secret agent, which made the earlier books […]
Italo Svevo (19 December, 1861-13 September, 1928) was the pseudonym of an Italian novelist and businessman. Mr. Svevo is a pioneer of the Italian psychological novel. Books by Italo Svevo* Fun Facts about Italo Svevo: 1. Aron Hector Schmitz was born under […]
About: Delivering the WOW: Culture as Catalyst for Lasting Success by Richard Fain is a behind the scenes look at Royal Caribbean’s c-suite. Mr. Fain was the longtime CEO of Royal Caribbean (33 years) and named one of the world’s best. My […]
About: Disney’s Animated Classics: A Comprehensive Guide by Stephen Rötzsch Thomas is exactly what the title implies, and then some. Mr. Thomas is an English marketing and publicity persona, who also writes books. My rating for Disney’s Animated Classics – 4Buy Disney’s Animated Classics from Amazon.com*More […]
John Osborne (12 December, 1929-24 December, 1994) was an influential British screenwriter, playwright and activist. Works by John Osborne* Fun Facts about John Osborne: 1. John James Osborne was born in London, England to Thomas Godfrey Osborne, an advertising professional, and Nellie […]
