Cook never tried to be Steve Jobs. He led his own way, and Apple soared.
#books #bookreview #AppleCEO #Business
https://thisgrandpablogs.com/tim-cook-apple-biography-review/
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The author knows Israeli leaders in person. That access shapes every page of this book.
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These men were not heroes. They were not villains. They were given a job, and the job changed them forever.
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Kim Philby passed British secrets to Moscow for over 30 years. Agents died because of his lies.
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He grew up in small-town Alabama. He now runs the world's most famous tech company.
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How do you defend a town with no supplies and no backup? Commandant Pat Quinlan found a way.
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One line in this book feels eerie today. Putin sees America as a rival, not a friend.
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A KGB officer spied for Britain for ten years. He changed history.
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U.S. Special Forces and Afghan troops fought side by side on that hill. Their trust was built under real pressure.
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Back on the "reading graphic design books" game!
Over on the blog I'm reviewing 'Cover' (Mendelsund, 2020), a lovely portfolio of book cover designs; 'The language of graphic design' (Poulin, 2018), an introductory textbook with an emphasis on graphic design from real estate; and 'Graphic design for everyone' (Caldwell, 2019), a simple but suburb graphic design primer.
https://periaptgames.blogspot.com/2026/10/graphic-design-redux-three-book-reviews.html
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This is Trotsky's own account of the 1917 Revolution. No spin. Just his side of it.
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The once and future market for prostitution in Rhode Island #EconTwitter #blackmarket #bookreview #controversialmarkets #moraleconomics #prostitution #repugnance
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My latest read: "Amityville Awakens" by Robert P. Ottone
It doesn't get much more "spooky season" than this. Some challenging themes but I enjoyed the ride. 👍
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/9019595945
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https://thebookradar.com/review/5596
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R Meadow Substack Highlights – Highlighting Kristi Keller at Unstack Substack
R Meadow Substack Highlights - Highlighting Kristi Keller at Unstack Substack by R Meadow - Oct 2026 Writers are readers first. We may relate to specific words or topics, but judge content by whether it lives up to what caught the eye. R Meadow Highlights was launched to highlight word seed treasures worth exploring and a second read. Each highlight here grabbed attention and then resonated in some way. I hope you find new favorites to follow, like, or subscribe to through these […] -
Book Review: Diesel and Electric Trains: A New Era of Railways by David Reed http://dlvr.it/TVtL8K #AmberleyPublishing #BookReview #BookReviews #RailNews
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One Canadian spymaster helped turn the tide of WWII. Few people know his name.
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Two sides both misread each other. That mistake led straight to war.
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Haunted Creatures by Katie Wilson (Deathless Creatures, 2)
Quietly haunting, constantly building—a paranormal worldbuilding delight
The post Haunted Creatures by Katie Wilson (Deathless Creatures, 2) appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/10/12/haunted-creatures-by-katie-wilson-deathless-creatures-2/#bookreview #BlackIslandBooks #DeathlessCreatures #Fantasy #HauntedCreatures
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my #bookreview of a fascinating and somewhat #radioactive #familyHistory:
Children of radium: A buried inheritance
https://proseandpassion.blogspot.com/2026/10/a-moral-minefield.html
#science #historyOfScience #Germany #chemicalweapons #worldwar2 #holocaust #turkey #chemistry #memoir #biography
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This book reads like a spy thriller, but every event happened.
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No uniforms. No rules. Just knives, ropes, and silence in the dark.
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Six days of fighting still shape Middle East borders today. This book shows exactly how.
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Blueland by Robert Jaxx
A gritty, hopeful journey across Civil War America
The post Blueland by Robert Jaxx appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/10/12/blueland-by-robert-jaxx/#bookreview #Blueland #historicalfiction #indieauthor #LiteraryAndGeneralFiction
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Modern soldiers rode horses into battle. This true story still sounds impossible.
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Browder made a fortune, then lost his lawyer to a corrupt system. That loss became his mission.
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Pride drives scientists to solve hard puzzles. Then politics takes over the project. This book summary breaks down a massive life story.
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The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan
This is one of my top reads for the year. It’s an interesting thriller with an older woman detective who is pulled into investigate a copycat murder like a case she was part of years ago. The reason she knows it must be a copycat is because the killer has recently been executed.
Julia Harte has finally found peace in a quiet coastal village until she is asked to help an investigation. Julia is a former police officer, and she tells the tale of her life during the earlier search for a killer.
Julia has since written a best-selling book about different cases she’d been involved in. The book is being used in criminal law classes and a copy of it was found with the recent murder victim.
When it appears as if the killer is back, she and a fellow retired officer are pulled into the case, and their lives are turned upside down.
I loved the characters and the setting and the premise of this story. It is the first book I’ve read by Amy Jordan but probably won’t be the last. It kept me wanting more, which is something I am struggling with right now with some of the books I’ve read recently.
The story is set in Ireland and the characters believably flawed but likeable. This book left me thinking about the characters long after I’d finished the book.
First published January 2, 2025.
I found this book on one of my visits to Barnes and Noble.
I include links to purchase. As an associate, I earn from qualified purchases. Thanks to all my readers who have supported me in the past.
Books by Amy Jordan:
Upcoming reviews:
The Dying Light by Ann Cleeves
The House Built on Alligator Bones by Sophia Hunneycutt
The Change by Kirsten Miller
What I am currently reading:
The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Who’s Killing My Old Girlfriends by Jon Spoelstra
I have missed posting for a couple of weeks. I have been isolated with my hubby and Martin Clunes. Hubby and I have had Covid. We are much better now. I just didn’t have the inclination to blog. I did read. I have started several books. I am not sure how many I will finish. I have also been watching a lot of television. I found it difficult to focus so blogging wasn’t going to happen.
If you are unfamiliar with Martin Clunes, he is an actor famous for Doc Martin. It’s a show on British television. I was introduced to the show when it was on our local PBS station. I have been a huge fan of Doc Martin for years and have watched all the seasons several times. It all started when I discovered Best Medicine on a streaming channel. Best Medicine is an American version of Doc Martin. I don’t like it as well, but it does have some things going for it. I love Annie Potts who plays the doctor’s aunt.
Well Best Medicine made me want to watch Doc Martin again, so I started from the beginning. While watching it, I discovered William and Mary, another Martin Clunes show. In this one, he plays a funeral director who falls in love with a midwife. They are both single and each have two kids. I finished the first season of that. I guess time will tell if I finish the whole series now that I am over Covid and able to get out and about.
Oh, and I also watched an episode of a show where Martin Clunes played Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. That too was interesting.
Hopefully you have been well and able to enjoy this beautiful fall weather.
Happy Reading!
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Mossad built a global reputation on secrecy and risk. This book pulls back the curtain.
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Ma dernière lecture : Rochebrune
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Sophie Divry, 2026
Page turner de fou que j'ai dévoré en une soirée, impossible de m'arrêter. L'écriture est nerveuse et tient en haleine du début a la fin. C'est à la fois des personnages tellement banals et bien décrits, et une histoire absolument dramatique, le combo rend le roman incroyablement puissant. A lire !
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A former ambassador wrote this book, and his access to real sources shows on every page.
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Four stars. Clear writing, real cases, and a firsthand view inside the KGB that no other book gives you quite like this.
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Banks that seemed invincible crumbled in days. This book takes you inside every moment of it.
#books #bookreview #TooBigToFail #2008FinancialCrisis
https://thisgrandpablogs.com/too-big-to-fail-book-review/