Often referred to as “The Fifth Domain,” the internet, or cyberspace if you are a William Gibson fan, might just hold the keys to the next great meltdown. As Ukraine has displayed so painfully clear, warfare on land, sea, and …
Creative: Twelve Kinds of Silence
Nick is fearless and the rest of us need to pay attention. Not to mention he’s willing to throw down the gauntlet. “Can’t stop, won’t stop.” This package was the sleeper cell of book packages. I open it innocently, thinking …
BikeLife: Say Hello to the Brompton
I now own a Brompton. I wanted this bike for over a decade but never had a chance to actually get my hands on one. Mid-COVID and I land at a Brompton dealer. I approach the sales person. “How hard …
BikeLife: The Final Solution
There aren’t many things I like more than cycling. But remember, you don’t need to be a “cyclist” to ride a bike. Just push the pedals and look around. It works for me. I’ve been having a few health issues …
Read: Ghost Fleet
If you are looking for a novel based on real-world potential scenarios about the next great war then look no further than Ghost Fleet. This book is a work of collaboration between P.W. Singer and August Cole, both of whom …
Read: The Third Pole
Mark Synnott’s “The Third Pole,” tracks an expedition to find the body of one Sandy Irvine, a member of the 1924, British attempt on Mt. Everest. Irvine, and his partner George Mallory, disappeared and were lost to history until the …
Read: The Girl Explorers
Jayne Zanglein’s “The Girl Explorers” shines a light on the accomplishments of intrepid female explorers, many of whom never received the credit they deserved. In fact, many are almost entirely lost to history. And before you go thinking “Ah ya, …