R. G. LeTourneau’s Overland Trains: a complete history is now AVAILABLE
I started writing this book in February of 2020. Two and a half years later, I have captured the most complete Overland Trains story ever published. Buy the book now…
Books-Reading
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Top 3 Book Picks: Half Way there 2021
As part of writing this book on the LeTourneau Overland Trains, I have read a couple of dozen books. Some are background and way off the path, while some are…
What am I Reading? June 30, 2021
I started out buying the book Idaho Falls to learn more about the SL-1 reactor. Not more than 5 minutes after I bought the book, I received an email from…
What am I Reading? “The Box”
Marc Levison’s “The Box.” So far, this book reads well for anyone interested in history, economics, and a topic that is just a little bit off the norm. I am…
Ice Station: The Creation of Halley VI book received
This book has been in my Amazon book Wishlist for months. I finally pulled the trigger on the $30 price tag. I received the book last night – it is…
What am I reading? February 2, 2021
Number One Observatory Circle. A book by Charles Denyer.
What am I reading? January 28, 2021
“Exploring Greenland: Cold War Science and Technology on Ice (Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology,” 1st ed. 2016 Edition, by Ronald E. Doel (Editor), Kristine C. Harper…
What am I reading January 24, 2021
Jon Gertner’s “The Idea Factory.” I just finished his most recent book about Greenland. His writing style and research depth provide a well-rounded and thoughtful read surrounding the topic. So…
What am I reading? January 14, 2021
“The Ice at the End of the World: An Epic Journey into Greenland’s Buried Past and Our Perilous Future” by Jon Gertner. The author has successfully captured my interest with…
What am I reading: January 12, 2021
John Lewis Gaddis “On Grand Strategy.” UPDATE: 15Jan21: I had a difficult time getting into this book. Moving on…
What am I reading? December 22, 2020
Surface at the Pole: The Extraordinary Voyages of the USS Skate by James Calvert.