Canada hasn’t always celebrated its Olympic champions
George Orton won Canada’s first gold medal in the 2,500-metre steeplechase in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris but was barely known in this country…
In praise of talented storytellers Forsyth, Follett
If you’re partial to thrillers but aren’t familiar with either man, find a copy of The Day of the Jackal or Eye of the Needle and enjoy a riveting read…
Harry will receive a princely sum for a book about nothing
A profile of someone who has been in the public eye most of his life but achieved little of note isn’t a worthwhile subject…
Uncovering the myths and celebrating the reality of André the Giant
Bertrand Hébert and Pat Laprade’s book, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant, helped unlock this Giant mystery…
What we get wrong about the Islamic empire and crusader armies
Author Steve Tibble’s message is that much of the crusader narrative is simplistic caricature. But it can’t erase facts…
How to increase your reading speed
Speed reading is really just a collection of good habits, intention and concentration. Anyone can dramatically improve the rate at which they read…
A glimpse at Larry McMurtry’s prodigious, resonant output
The American novelist and screenwriter was responsible for Lonesome Dove, The Last Picture Show and Hud, among many other works…
Is Canada on a well-worn path to destruction?
There are surprising commonalities in the rise and fall of 11 historic empires. Canada is on the same path…
Good Seuss, bad Seuss, less Seuss, no Seuss?
Ignoring, desensitizing or eliminating history is the wrong approach. Learning, engaging and explaining will have a more positive effect…
Bizarre economic theory maintains deficits don’t matter
A new twist on MMT argues deficits don’t matter, government surpluses are counter-productive and there’s no reason to restrain government spending…