The A.I. Secret Archives

 The A.I. Secret Archives, Dan Hunt, 2023

 

This book presents short explanations of 500 of the greatest conspiracies and unexplained phenomena in human history. The explanations are written by an "unleashed" version of ChatGPT, not constrained by the "rules" of A.I.

 

All of the "greatest hits" are here; Nikola Tesla's death ray, the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the lands of Mu, Lemuria and Atlantis, the many stories about Denver International Airport, New Coke was part of a covert plan to change the iconic Coke formula and save some money, conspiracies behind the deaths of Princess Diana and Pope John Paul I, faked moon landing, Tunguska event, Area 51, how the Sphinx lost its nose, the Montauk Project, the Philadelphia Experiment, the Hope Diamond, D.B. Cooper and "number stations."

 

The answer to each question is only a couple of paragraphs, so there is little room for "shocking new evidence." It is still recommended for entertainment value, and for those who are looking for a beginning reference book on all things unexplained.

Vegetable Gardening Hero

 Vegetable Gardening Hero, Gideon Pierce, 2024

 

Before you plant your garden, whether it is a couple of pots on a balcony, or a large back yard garden, several questions must be answered. Does your potential garden spot get lots of sun, or lots of shade? Are you subject to drought, or do you get lots of rain? Is your soil closer to sand or clay? Those answers will help determine what can go in your garden.

 

If you are able to get more than one harvest per year from the same plot of land, consider rotation gardening. For instance, if you plant something that takes nitrogen from the soil, follow it up with something that puts nitrogen back into the soil.

 

It also looks at composting, starting seeds indoors, how to transplant seedlings, raised beds, irrigation, pest management and greenhouses.

 

This book feels very comprehensive and is easy to understand. For anyone who wants to start their own garden, reading this book is a very good idea.

Super Easy Keto Diet Book for Beginners Over 60

 Super Easy Keto Diet Book for Beginners Over 60, Branimira Ivanec, 2024

 

Everyone has heard of the Keto Diet, but does everyone know what it is all about? This book attempts to answer that question.

 

The Keto Diet is all about increasing your consumption of healthy fat, not junk food fat. At the same time, it is necessary to decrease your consumption of carbohydrates. The intention is that when your body starts looking for energy to burn, it will go for the fat before the carbs. Other keto principles include staying hydrated, staying away from refined and processed food, mindful eating, intermittent fasting and taking care of your entire body (physical activity, stress management and getting a good night's sleep).

 

Benefits of the Keto Diet include weight loss, appetite control, increased energy and mental clarity, lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation (which can lead to many major physical problems), stable energy levels, hormonal regulation and improved skin health.

 

The book also lists the items that should be in a well-stocked pantry, along with tips on meal preparation.  There are many recipes for all meals in the day. Included are Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Crab au Gratin, Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Classic Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake, Mississippi Pork Butt Roast and Glazed Coconut Bundt Cake.

 

Try just one recipe in this book. If you like it, try another recipe (and another). This book will help a lot, even if you can only move a part of the way toward the "keto lifestyle." It is very much recommended.

Digital SAT Vocabulary 2200

 Digital SAT Vocabulary 2200, K Jonathan, 2024, ISBN 9798327153516

 

This book is designed to help with the vocabulary part of the Digital SAT Test (evidently, it's an updated version of the "classic" SAT Test). This version concentrates on understanding words in context and applying them in everyday situations.

 

Each separate test includes sections on words in context (short and long form). It also includes sections on synonyms, homonyms, synonyms in context and antonyms. Each test has a time limit, to give the student some practice for when it is time for the actual test. As always, answers for each test are in the back of the book.

 

This book is very much worth reading for any student about to take the Digital SAT. It is also recommended for students of any age.

SSAT & ISEE (Upper) Vocabulary II

 SSAT & ISEE (Upper) Vocabulary II, J Stone, 2025, ISBN 979-8-31411-4520

 

Last-minute "cramming" for an exam will not make any permanent addition to a person's knowledge. A much better way to learn vocabulary is by associations.

 

Link the vocabulary word to a rhyming word or phrase. Come up with a sentence linking the words, then add a mental image for the sentence. In the image, it's totally acceptable to substitute an out-of-place item; imagine things much larger, or smaller, than normal; the funnier, or more absurd, the image is, the easier it is to remember. The book also has a pronunciation guide.

 

Each vocabulary word in this book is followed by its pronunciation, then by the type of word it is (noun, verb, adverb). A short definition of the word comes before a pair of sentences using the word. Then there are several synonyms and antonyms. A humorous image illustrates the sentence with the rhyming word.

 

Students learn in many different ways. This book looks at several such ways. It is recommended for students of all ages.

SSAT & ISEE (Lower/Middle) Vocabulary 2000 - Volume 2

 SSAT and ISEE (Lower/Middle) Vocabulary 2000 - Volume 2, James Shaw, 2025, ISBN 979-8-3111-39946

 

This book will help students with the vocabulary parts of the SSAT and ISEE exams.

 

It teaches vocabulary in a number of different ways. They include synonyms and antonyms, analogies, odd one out, blanks and double blanks. These tests are timed; so is the actual exam. As always, there are answers in the back of the book.

 

This is an excellent book for students getting ready for the exams. It is also recommended for students of all ages, especially those who need vocabulary help.