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Book: Never Cry Wolf Author: Farley Mowat Publisher: ISBN- Subject: Notes: I found this one a wonderful epic of humour and adventure. And a unique reflection on both human and animal nature. Follow the journey of an intrepid adventurer as he seeks to better understand the Wolf. In on his...

Sadly, many families in politics are dysfunctional. The Kennedy family is perhaps one of the most well known. With a sister sent to an asylum. And JFK not the chosen son to become president. It was only by the death of the oldest son that he was thrust into the role.

Author: Markus Zusak Publisher: Picador Review: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak is a heart rending, fascinating and devastating journey of emotions. And yes, the collection of a few books along the way. It is a challenging task to write on a subject that most people have...

Returning to the original purpose of this thread... Authouress: Lucy Maud Montgomery Illustrator: M. A. and W. A. J. Claus Publisher: L.C. Page & Co. ISBN: 055321313X Release Date: June 1908 Review: Another classic book about coming of age and learning to cope in an adult world. Anne is a...

Apparently Queen Victoria once said to an architect that she was pleased with his "mighty erection". She was referring to the building of course. 🧬

Polyandry (/ˈpɒliˌændri, ˌpɒliˈæn-/; from Ancient Greek πολύ (polú) 'many', and ἀνήρ (anḗr) 'man') is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time. Polyandry is contrasted with polygyny, involving one male and two or more females. If a marriage involves a...

If the husband can have multiple wives why cant the wife have multiple husbands? 🧬

I'm thinking we have somehow strayed away from the alphabetical order of book titles. All good I would guess. "Any book in a storm" Should that be added to my growing list of personal quotes? Title: The Time Machine Author: HG Wells Pub: Amazon ISBN: 0553213512 Review: In keeping with...

Return to Sodom and Gomorra Book: Return to Sodom and Gomorra Author: Charles Pellegrino Publisher: Werner Soderstrom Osakeyhtio (Finland) ISBN: 0380726335 Subject: Theology/Archaeology Notes: A good mixture of witticism, history, folklore, and down to earth archaeology. Every time I thought I...

Just one word. Gravity. 🧬

The Lost Princess of Oz Authour: Frank Baum Publisher: The Reily & Lee Co. Chicago Date: 1917 Review: Unbeknown to me, Frank Baum had written an assortment of books that centred on the fabled land of Oz. A range of stories that were motivated by his young readers creative imagination. As he...

Is that a Spoonerism? 🧬

The Utter Relief of Holiness Title: The Utter Relief of Holiness Author: John Eldridge Pub: Faith Words ISBN: 9781455521821 Review: John Eldridge has an easy flow to his writing style. He creates an atmosphere in which the read feels comfortable and at ease. In this book we are shown a whole...

Let me just add some buns to your meat. 🧬

Should that be; Cup of Cat Cat of Soup Cat Sui