Tunnel in the Sky

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Tunnel in the SkyTunnel in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you like Stargate, or liked Sliders, then this book is for you. A group of students set out for their final exam of sorts to prove they can survive in a, what they think to be, controlled situation. There short test quickly turns into a deadly situation where they find themselves isolated and not sure of when they'll see home again, or if they ever will. If I described the book anymore I'd really be giving away more than I wish to. All I have to say is, if you like Heinlein, like Stargate, and/or like Sliders... this book is for you.



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Forever Odd

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Forever Odd (Odd Thomas, #2)Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forever Odd, being a sequel to the Odd Thomas which we all found entertaining, begins shortly after Odd Thomas ends. This time he is pitted against a crazy, vixen of a woman in the remains of a casino. If I go into any more detail I feel I'll spoil the book. I highl recommend this if you like Koontz and enjoyed Odd Thomas, with Brother Odd being released this fall I suggest you check Forever Odd (and Odd Thomas if you haven't had the pleasure of reading it) out so you can be awaiting Brother Odd with the rest of us.


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Odd Thomas

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Odd Thomas (Odd Thomas, #1)Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Odd Thomas is a man who can see the dead that haven't passed on from this world after death. Elvis Presley is a regular deceased who visits Odd quite often. If I say much I'll really give away most of the book, all I can say is it is the best story Koontz has ever written (Well Forever Odd the sequel ties, and I imagine Brother Odd the third installment about Odd Thomas which comes out this fall will be equally as good).

If you like Koontz, and perhaps liked 6th Sense... then check this book out, but be warned... you'll want to order Forever Odd before you even finish reading Odd Thomas... and remember Brother Odd is only a few months away.

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Sophie's world: a novel about the history of philosophy

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Sophie's WorldSophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To date I've bought 33, yes thirty-three, copies of this book. Jostein Gaarder did a great job writing it. Sophie is a young girl, who finds herself enrolling in... a correspondence course of sorts regarding philosophy... before long she finds herself in an Alice-in-Wonderland sort of aventure through her life and someone named Helga's. The book was written for a younger audience, by a childrens teacher to help them learn philosophy and to help develop a philisophical view on life. I've given a copy of this book to many many people that I know and they've all enjoyed it. I suggest reading it a few times after you purchase it. Now stop reading my review and BUY THIS BOOK!


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Empire State Building Shooting

Two people were killed and at least eight wounded in a shooting outside New York City's Empire State Building on Friday, creating chaos and shocking tourists and commuters who witnessed the bloody scene outside the tourist attraction.

But it's not what it seems... guy shot former co worker and killed them, police returned fire killed him and injured 8 bystanders. The police did more damage than the active shooter.

A 53-year-old fashion accessories designer, disgruntled over being fired a year ago, shot and killed a 41-year-old former co-worker three times with a .45 caliber handgun on a sidewalk near the landmark building, officials said.

Police returned fire, killing the shooter and wounding several bystanders, all of whom were expected to survive, Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a news conference.

Guy shot former co worker and killed them, police returned fire killed him and injured 8 bystanders. The police did more damage than the active shooter.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/24/us-usa-shooting-empirestate-idUSBRE87N0M220120824

 

I want to see how gun control handles this. This proves that firearms aren't dangerous, that only the people holding them are. I still support the right to bear arms 100% and I personally believe every household should have at least one firearm and one person confident and trained in it's use.

 

Weather Warfare: The Military's Plan to Draft Mother Nature

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Weather Warfare: The Military's Plan to Draft Mother NatureWeather Warfare: The Military's Plan to Draft Mother Nature by Jerry E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First I'll admit, I'm probably biased. I knew Jerry, he was a great man and I miss him dearly.

As with a previous book of his ( Secrets of the Holy Lance: The Spear of Destiny in History & Legend ) Jerry delivered us an informative book about something a lot of people won't know too terribly much about. This book leaves the reader informed and hungry to learn more. I highly recommend it as well as his aforementioned book. What's in here is real people, don't scoff at it!

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