The Most Powerful Idea in the World, by William Rosen
The title of this book, The Most Powerful Idea in the World, is a bit of hyperbole. But it captures the right idea about how important the steam engine was to the industrial revolution. Yes,…
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The Power of a Whisper, by Bill Hybels
As my October break draws closer, I’ve been intrigued by the idea of hearing God’s voice. I didn’t have to look far to find a current book on the subject. Bill Hybels new book, The…
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The Birth of Plenty, by William Bernstein
Some of the best books I read are recommended by Fareed Zakaria on his Sunday morning show. The latest example is The Birth of Plenty by William Bernstein. Part history lesson, part economic lesson, and…
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Fur, Fortune & Empire, by Eric Jay Dolin
Boring. Good history, important information, and an unbiased account of history (a rarity these days). But so dull I fell asleep reading it, and I never fall asleep when reading.
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Bookmarks
You can learn something about a person by looking at the bookmarks they use. I don’t mean the bookmarks on a web browser; I mean the old fashioned kind that keep your place in a…
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Blind Descent
The age of great explorers seems to be past. Discovers have reached every continent, the North and South Poles, the highest mountain peaks, even the moon. Other than continued expansion into outer space, what’s left?…
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Jesus Wars
Have you ever wondered how key Christian doctrinal statements have come to be? For instance, exactly how was the Nicene Creed agreed upon? Or the doctrine of the Trinity, a topic never specifically covered in…
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American Insurgents, American Patriots
A lot of the American Revolution history is told from the viewpoint of our Founding Fathers. There are countless books written about Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin. These were brilliant men, highly capable, excellent leaders,…