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The Cross in the Land of the Khukuri by Norma Kehrberg (2000)
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An historical, cultural, and religious look at the nation of Nepal. Continue reading
Pickled Goose Intestines: a Cultural Tale
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It’s nearly the Lunar New Year, and celebrations are happening. Fireworks are constant throughout our village, as the neighbors prepare to usher out the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake, the year of change. … Continue reading
Will AI Conform to Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics?
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I’ve been on an Isaac Asimov kick recently. I’m currently working my way through the extended Foundation series, which includes eight books prior to Prelude to Foundation (1988), starting with The Complete Robot (1982). My brain’s been inundated with robots—the … Continue reading
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Burma Chronicles by Guy Delisle (2008)
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It’s probably no secret that Guy Delisle produces my all-time favorite graphic novels—travelogues filled with cultural insights constantly supported by honesty and humor. Most of Delisle’s books are autobiographical, the Frenchman exploring the cities and nations where his family ends … Continue reading
Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World of Food (2011)
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Brains, Bugs, and Blood Sausage There are so many reasons a book like this appeals to me. I travel, and wherever I go in the world, I too want to sample the local delicacies—even if that means eating things that … Continue reading
Huangjiu: Traditional Chinese Liquor by Shu Guo (2021)
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“The purpose of drinking Huangjiu is not only for entertainment, but also to achieve a balanced society by keeping people happy. Huangjiu is a medium that helps the people reach Confucious’ golden mean, which is to balance and compromise each … Continue reading
Counter Culture by David Platt (2015)
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A Compassionate Call to Counter Culture in a World of Poverty, Same-Sex Marriage, Racism, Sex Slavery, Immigration, Persecution, Abortion, Orphans, Pornography About a decade ago, I read David Platt’s instant classic, Radical (2008) in conjunction with Francis Chan’s Crazy Love … Continue reading
12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson (2018)
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An Antidote to Chaos Despite the fact that I voted this book pretty low during my own selection process, 12 Rules for Life made it to our Top-Ten list for this year’s Siblings’ Book Club. That’s a pretty remarkable feat … Continue reading
Down the Great River by Captain Willard G. Glazier (1887)
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Embracing an account of the discovery of the true source of the Mississippi, together with views, descriptive and pictorial, of the cities, towns, villages, and scenery on the banks of the river, as seen during a canoe voyage of over … Continue reading