Lawrence of Arabia
The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks
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The Concise World Atlas of Wine
An innovative concise format ‘working edition’ of Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson’s World Atlas of Wine, the pre-eminent and internationally acclaimed guide to the wines of the world. This brand-new concise edition of the World Atlas of Wine contains every one of the 200 maps core to the appeal of its original format.
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Space Sweepers
Set in the year 2092 and follows the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory. When they discover a humanoid robot named Dorothy that’s known to be a weapon of mass destruction, they get involved in a risky business deal.
Homo Geographicus Book Review
In Homo Geographicus, Robert Sack offers a compelling exploration into the realms of geography that extends far beyond the traditional understanding of the subject. As a Geographer a degree from Texas A&M, I firmly believe that Sack’s work serves not only as an indispensable primer for students of geography but also as a foundational text
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Generation AI and the Lighthouse of Empathy
Long awaited Artificial Intelligence is here with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) not far behind heralding the technology Singularity. And with this technological wave, there will be heavy consequences along with the benefits. The forecast is that AI will have a profound affect on contemporary life; from personal and business management to research and education to
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Food
I think we all recognize food is not just a fundamental necessity for survival. That if you’re lucky enough, food can be a tapestry of flavors, textures, and aromas that have the ability to transcend the physical and enlighten our spirits. Each experience has the ability to insure a mental record of that moment while
Finding your own mantra
In my pursuits of being an engineer, a creative problem solver, and a better person, I found guidance in a direction I had not expected. Not a particularly spiritual person, I was surprised to be introduced to concepts I had previously associated only with the New Age movement. My gateway to these ideas was a
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GlobaLearn.com Explorer
In 1999, an opportunity of a lifetime presented itself to me. I was chosen as one of five “Explorers” for GlobaLearn.com to embark on an unforgettable journey through the picturesque landscapes of Eastern Africa, exploring Kenya, Tanzania, and the enchanting island of Zanzibar. My role as a photographer and media specialist felt like more than
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Theory of Mind
In 1996, I had the unique opportunity to be a part of a compelling research study at the Language Research Center, focusing on exploring the Theory of Mind in chimpanzees. Guided by Dr. Michael Tomasello, a pioneer in comparative psychology, the study sought to explore the communicative abilities and social cognition of chimpanzees. Dr. Tomasello’s
Geery Glider
The Geery Glider project is at the forefront of advancing underwater exploration and research, currently in the pivotal stage of building its first prototype. A revolutionary autonomous underwater glider, the Geery Glider is poised to bring unparalleled innovation to deep-sea and near-shore exploration, reconnaissance, and mapping. Inspired by the toy design of Daniel Geery, the