A review of Adolf Hitler’s autobiographical manifesto Mein Kampf (My Struggle). Review Number: 4Review Date: 5 November 2014 Title: Mein KampfAuthor: Adolf HitlerCountry: GermanyPublication Date: 1925-1926Genres: Autobiography / Political Theory “And so I believe today that my conduct is in accordance with the will of the Almighty Creator. In standing guard against the Jew I […]
The book examined. A review of Islam’s sacred text. Review Number: 3 Review Date: 23 October 2014 Title: The Qur’an Author: Muhammad (Abū al-Qāsim Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib ibn Hāshim) Country: Arabia (present-day Saudi Arabia) Publication Date: 609-623 AD Genre: Religious Text What compelled an atheist like myself to read the Qur’an? […]
I wrote this piece for an American publication during my three years in China (2003-2006). China is an incredible country, however, doing business is a complex and sometimes dangerous affair. Many books have been written on this subject, but concise analysis can provide an understanding as well. Here’s an article that captures my feelings and […]
A review of William L. Shirer’s stunning and comprehensive account of power, corruption and lies. Review Number: 2 Review Date: 17 August 2014 Title: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich Author: William L. Shirer Country: United States Publication Date: 1960 Genres: History / Non-Fiction This astonishing work recounts how the birth of one […]
This is the third in a series of music reviews. The focus will be on new releases or classic albums that I still listen to and enjoy today. My taste in music covers all genres and time periods, but few albums can last the ravages of time and retain their potency and magic. Review Number: […]
Images of Warsaw and Treblinka. June 2014. “Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly 260 kilometres from the Baltic Sea and 300 kilometres from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population is estimated at 1.71 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.66 million residents, making […]
Images of Moscow. April 2014. “Moscow is the capital city and the most populous federal subject of Russia. It is the northernmost megacity on Earth, the second most populous city in Europe after Istanbul and the sixth largest city proper in the world. “The city is named after the river (literally ‘the city by the […]
Images of Milan, Padova and Verona. April 2014. “Milan is the second-most populous city in Italy, the first considering the metro area, and the capital of the Lombardy Region. The city proper has a population of 1.3 million, whilst the Milan metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million. “Padova (English: Padua) is a […]
Images of Bologna, Parma and Modena. April 2014. “Bologna is the largest city (and the capital) of Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy. It is the seventh most populous city in Italy, located in the heart of a metropolitan area of about one million. The first settlements date back to at least 1000 BC. The city has […]
Images of Venice. April 2014. “Venice is a city in northeastern Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. It is located in the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline, between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Venice is renowned for the […]