This book is a compilation of NATO related speeches, interventions, letters, interviews, articles, and some last-minute thoughts that the author released upon the world from 1991 to 2021. The texts are presented as they were delivered, in "rough" English, used by non-native English speakers, to preserve their authenticity, as are the colorful prefaces to each one of them. The compilation is far from complete as many speeches resembled each other ad nauseam, some were unfortunately or fortunately lost or misplaced, some deemed inappropriate, while some other pieces are hoping to see the light of the day in the long-planned books Putting Slovenia on the Map and Slovenia's Contribution to the Formulation of EU's Foreign and Security Policy. The main reason for publishing this book is to document a glimpse into the thinking and work of a person who oversaw the whole project of Slovenia’s, his country's, journey from zero status to becoming its representative sitting at one of the top world tables on an equal footing with the rest of the Alliance members. Unfortunately, too often -- if not always -- the winners write history. It is hard to predict who the winners of the quiet but still ongoing battle on how to ensure Slovenia's and Europe’s security will be. This is not just the battle between “peaceniks” and realists at home but also between the promoters of the growing role of the European Union in the defense area and those who believe that only NATO can provide Europe's hard security. Senior Ambassador inkovec, a former California hippie, staunchly belongs in the latter bunch. In foreword, the author attempts to present a realistic view of NATO as it is today, as well as the murky future it seems to be embarking upon. Are we on the verge of losing or reclaiming the Alliance that has kept peace in Europe since 1949?

This collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy stories, with editing comments by Patrick Sweeney, the author's Creative Writing teacher and mentor, is as much about the magic of Mr. Sweeney as it is about the magic of writing in San Francisco and living/studying at Lone Mountain College, now University of San Francisco. There used to be a ghost there at the College, of a former student, probably a nun. But even more probable: there is at least one spirit there, of Mr. Sweeney, roaming the dark hallways, classrooms and offices, the printing shop, the former Chapel, the perfectly cut lawn... This is his place. This is our place. Feel free to join us.

The main message of 1001 Laws of Survival is very clear: someone (if not everyone) is out to get you and you'd better study the 1001 rules of life systematically if you want to survive. As a rule by definition should be stated or taught clearly enough so that everyone affected knows what is expected, the author calls his rules laws. Laws, by definition, are neither understood nor taught, except to a privileged minority as a tool for controlling and abusing the rest of us. Also, rules should be reasonable and enforceable. Both reason and enforcing are beyond the scope of this book. However, in spite of an extremely cynical view of life expressed by the book, what finally emerges is that we can survive if we take life with a pinch of salt. Well, at least for a while. This is not a definitive edition as it excludes the laws that are just too close to the truth and are thus as dangerous as weapons of mass destruction.