eVeritas Book Club – Tutor Tales and In Defence of Canada: Reflections of a Patriot
eVeritas Book Club
eVeritas Book Club
Book review: Cyprus: An Ancient People, A Troubled History, and One Last Chance at Peace
eVeritas Book Club – Breaking the Silence
Author and broadcaster Ted Barris found this out for himself through his interactions with his father, who had served as a U.S. Army medic during the Second World War. As a teenager in Toronto during the early 1960’s, Barris once spent several weeks at home convalescing from an injury. During this time, is father entertained him with a variety of humorous anecdotes about his time in uniform. Shortly before he was due to return to school, Barris asked his father if he had been awarded anything for his wartime service. In short order, Barris Sr. produced a single medal, saying nothing about its origin or significance. He quietly suggested that, should the decoration be of any interest to his son, he might wish to put it away for safekeeping.
eVeritas Book Club – Inside SNC – Lavalin
Book Review – Inside SNC – Lavalin By Lawrence (Larry) Stevenson Published by Sutherland House Books 160 pp. $27.95 Review by 12570 Mike Kennedy All throughout his life, 11721 Larry Stevenson has never been one to shrink from a challenge. As a cadet, he excelled in the military college system, graduating from RMC as CWC…
RMC’s very own Dr. Sean Maloney has a new book!
Nuclear signaling is defined as the deliberate maneuvering of nuclear forces to deter and influence an adversary’s actions. Author Sean Maloney shows how Russian leader Vladimir Putin has systematically employed nuclear signaling to force desired behavior from both NATO and the United States. This strategy has escalated greatly during the Russo-Ukraine War as Putin seeks to deter Western intervention and support of Ukraine.
Guardians of the North Book Review
This new offering is a volume of surpassing beauty, both in the crisp book design and layout of the text, and especially in the painstaking detail of Karl’s drawings. The compilation of a complete series of profile views of all classes of ships having served the RCN and its predecessor fleets, as well as supporting auxiliaries, is a magisterial accomplishment. That this includes the associated aircraft of the RCN and RCAF, embarked as well as shore-based maritime patrol, means that this is a visual collection of unparalleled breadth.
New Book on the RMC Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
The Academic Wing of RMC is not only an important part of the education delivered at the College. It also has made substantial contributions to the Canadian Armed Forces and to DND more broadly. However, this part of the College story is not well documented and accessible. These two books on the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering are part of a project to document the history of the various academic departments, particularly in light of the 150th Anniversary of RMC in 2026.
Final Approach: A Test Pilot’s Story of Caring for Loved Ones – Jonathan Knaul, PhD, P.Eng, CD Class of 1991
There’s no manual for taking care of a loved one. Final Approach is a guide and the story of taking care of each of my parents, suffering from cancer and dementia, through to their passings. The book includes their extraordinary life stories: Marie, my British/Canadian mother who lived through the London Blitz and assisted at the evacuation at Dunkirk at age 16.
Chuck Davies, Class of 1976, publishes a Citizen’s Guide to National Defence
Charles (Chuck) Davies (CMR-RMC, RMC Centennial Class of 1976) has been a Fellow of the Conference of Defence Associations Institute for over a decade now, researching and writing about defence issues. A recurring theme he has observed in public debates is that National Defence can be irritatingly difficult for Canadians to understand. On one hand they see, and often celebrate, the good work of the Canadian Armed Forces when they deploy at home or abroad to deal with crises ranging from natural disasters to serious conflicts.
eVeritas Book Club – What are you reading?
John Madower, MGen (Ret’d), has drawn upon his 37-year career as an Air Force aerospace engineer for some of his inspiration for his edgy, modern spy thriller called The Ghosts Of Apollo. Serving with distinction during the First Gulf War, Afghanistan, and as a NORAD Battle Commander/Combat Control Officer, he offers a unique, expert inside perspective on various situations portrayed in this exciting debut novel.
Looking for a gift for an avid reader?
Looking for a gift for an avid reader? Look no further than the RMC Alumni Association Gift Shop! We offer a great selection of novels from Alumni authors. Shop the collection here: https://shop.rmcalumni.ca/shop/bookstore/9?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc
What Are You Reading?
The Cohort Col (Ret’d) Chuck Oliviero (Class of 76) has just released his fourth book, but unlike the previous three, this time Chuck has written a novel, his first. The Cohort is the story of Colonel Amadeus Ignazio “Skip” Schiaparelli and his life after leaving the Canadian Army. An Ex Cadet, and career Army officer,…