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Dale's review of The Dragon Republic (The Poppy War, #2)

3/5: Book two in the series and still good. The cast of characters continues to fight to survive as they become embroiled in a revolution / civil war and their abilities mature. Looking forward to the...

January 22, 2026 at 6:43 AM

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Dale's review of Flawed Strategy

5/5: The author of this outstanding book outlines several mental pitfalls strategists encounter as they take into consideration actions taken and the results or effects within time and space. Not ever...

January 19, 2026 at 12:08 PM

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Dale's review of The Yom Kippur War

4/5: tactical A very detailed look at the Yom Kippur War from the Israeli tactical up to the strategic view point. This read is recommended for not only those interested in military history, but stra...

January 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM

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"Spinoza Collection: Ethics, Theologico-Political Treatise, On the Improvement of the Understanding" by Baruch Spinoza, R.H.M. Elwes💙📚

January 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM

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Dale's review of Unreasonable Hospitality

4/5: In the introduction to this book we are asked how do you learn about leadership and management from a book about a restaurant? Well, if you want to approach your work as serving customers, both i...

January 8, 2026 at 1:22 AM

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Dale's review of Abundance

3/5: If you are an avid read of the New York Times best seller list for business, innovation, and economic politics this book might not be for you, but if you are not and want an interesting snap shot...

January 6, 2026 at 11:19 AM

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Dale's review of Why Taiwan Matters

3/5: A quick read on the background and current state of relation between the PRC and Taiwan while articulating why this relationship is important to the region and the world.

January 5, 2026 at 12:38 PM

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Dale's review of We the People

4/5: A very detailed look at the US constitution asking the question is it a living document subject to change in the form of amendments and the role of the Supreme Court in this discussion.

January 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM

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January 4, 2026 at 11:42 AM

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Good afternoon Tbilisi 🇬🇪

January 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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Good day Tbilisi 🇬🇪

January 4, 2026 at 8:58 AM

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Dale's review of Red Tide

5/5: This fast paced book is action packed while drawing out characters’ humanity. The PRC makes moves on ROC by confronting the U.S. Navy early in the fight. An interesting take on changing tactics.

December 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM

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Good afternoon Georgia 🇬🇪

December 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM

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Happy holidays Georgia 🇬🇪

December 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM

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Dale's review of Revenge of Rome (Eagles of the Empire #23)

4/5: final battles Another great ride with Cato and Macro as they tie up loose ends in Britain with a final battle and hopes for peace.

December 29, 2025 at 7:28 AM

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"Tyrant of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 24): THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER" by Simon Scarrow

December 29, 2025 at 7:27 AM

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December 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM

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Dale's review of Mars Nation

3/5: I love Mars stories and this one comes with a twist. A NASA team, a rather liberal colonizing team, and a corporation focused group vie for control of the red planet only to discover some uncomfo...

December 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM

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Dale's review of Breakneck

3/5: An interesting look at what Americans can learn from the rise of China and our failure to keep evolving and growing in a timely manner. A lawyer mindset plagues America while many Chinese leaders...

December 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM

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Dale's review of Cat's Cradle

3/5: It is always nice to take a break from serious non-fiction and enjoy a little Kurt V. In his clipped irreverent manner he weaves a tail of a scientific discovery making its way to a small Central...

December 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM

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Dale's review of The Web Beneath the Waves

3/5: A very quick read outlining the importance and incredible coverage of undersea cables and the information and data they push.

December 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM

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Dale's review of Everything Is Tuberculosis

4/5: A personal look at how a disease shapes society and society shapes how that disease moves and who it infects. Very interesting.

December 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM

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Dale's review of These Burning Stars (The Kindom Trilogy, #1)

3/5: A influential family controls key positions across a society of three worlds. One such key player is threatened by the rise of a novice and responds with violence on an epic level.

December 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM

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Dale's review of There Is No Antimemetics Division

3/5: This is a real mind bender which means it is not easy to follow. If you are into complex science fiction this book is for you.