Doodles and Miscellanea
In The Palestinian Delusion, Robert Spencer claims the Israeli-Palestinian peace quest through diplomacy as futile and misguided. He shows a peace process full of false assumptions, Palestinian intransigence, and a deep rejection—rooted in Jihad—of Israel’s right to exist.
Have you ever wanted to understand rocket engines without jargon? Randall Munroe’s Thing Explainer has you covered! This quirky book tackles 54 complex topics – from planes to brains – using only the 1,000 most common words in the English language.
Forget charts and platinum records; Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act shows a deeper purpose to art. It calls to unleash your inner artist using a mindful, fun approach. Rubin, behind Johnny Cash and Adele, uses his experience to break creative blocks. He tells us to embrace vulnerability, remove ego, and listen to our true selves. The magic is in the process, not the final product. Stumbles and detours help us discover new things.
He says art is a conversation, not a competition. Work together, share your voice, and be present. The Creative Act helps find personal expression, telling us to find the artist within and let it be authentic. It reminds us we are all artists, and the world needs our unique touch.
