Embark on a cosmic adventure with "Infinity Blast and the Planet of Mystery" by Brad Wright, featuring captivating illustrations by Daniel O'Brien. Join Infinity, Twilight, Gabe, and Lily as they navigate the challenges of Space Academy and unravel the secrets of a newfound threat. Here's why this interstellar sequel is a must-read:
Self-proclaimed space nerds Infinity, his best friend Gabriel, and his sister Twilight are on the run, spurred by the arrest of their
astrophysicist parents who have decoded a mysterious message from the long dormant Opportunity rover on Mars. Pursued by President
Harker’s secret agents, they piece together clues pointing to the existence of a galaxy-wide conspiracy. In need of help,
the three kids track down legendary astronaut Gerald ‘Fox’ Fuller who has retired to a life of surfing and yelling at anyone who
interrupts his surfing. When Fuller tells them the space shuttle on display at the science museum is fully operational and ready to
launch, they know they must steal it and blast into orbit. Their mission: Destroy the military's orbital space weapon before Harker
can deploy it against the peaceful aliens approaching earth. Heroism does not come easily to Infinity, Gabe, or Twilight.
They feel big feelings but find a way to be brave, fight through it all, and triumph in the end.
"With lots of action and some surprises this was a really fun read. I am really excited for book 2 now!"
- Ava in Bookland
"Expect a wild ride from Engine Nine. Author Bradley W. Wright delivers a book full of twists and turns, big revelations, and jaw-dropping moments...Lovers of mystery-suspense novels will have a good time reading
Engine Nine." - Jaylynn Korrell, Independent Book Review
A familiar voice, echoing down the years. Justin’s long-lost sister on the phone. But something is off. She’s in danger. She warns him to stay away but he resolves to find her. Undercover, Justin infiltrates the remote commune in Utah where Malena was living only to find she has been transferred to another location. Digging for clues, Justin discovers disturbing evidence: black market ICBM parts and an international smuggling operation. The cult members grow suspicious. Justin is trapped and transported to headquarters in Costa Rica. Drugged and imprisoned, he must find a way to escape, rescue Malena, and foil the cult’s demented doomsday plot.
11/20/2024: A well reasoned article on some of AI's limitations."Thinking of computers as arithmetic machines is more important than most people intuitively grasp because that understanding is fundamental to using computers effectively, whether for work or entertainment."
https://hbr.org/2024/11/generative-ai-is-still-just-a-prediction-machineIt
doesn't get into ethics of AI (which I think should be a primary consideration) but it makes some excellent points. #ai #generativeAI11/03/2024: I thought my tomato plants were done but we're getting a late fall bonus harvest. #gardening
10/27/2024: #SilentSunday cargo ship heading in to Long Beach.