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Reviews In Ten Words: July & August 2009

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Non-Fiction Claire Harman – Jane’s Fame (How Jane Austen Conquered The World): Follows the trajectory of Austen’s fame from contemporary till modernity. David S. Kidden & Noah D. Oppenheim – The Intellectual Devotional to Modern Culture (Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education and Converse Confidently With The Culturati): Extremely America-oriented, more focus on international culture … Continue Reading

Newborn Baby Basics On A Budget

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I’m ignoring all the little bits and pieces (like clothes, nappies, sterilisers, etc.) and concentrating on big ticket items. The type of items that expectant parents are most likely to purchase mistakenly or incorrectly. Keep in mind all advice is given based on Australian baby care practices, standards, products – however, there should be some … Continue Reading

Reviews In Ten Words: May & June 2009

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Non-Fiction William Irwin (editor) – House and Philosophy: Everybody Lies: Discussion of philosophy in pop culture terms is easily digested. Amanda Foreman – The Duchess: Excruciating detail of Whig politics makes actual biography near-indigestible. Kate Williams – Becoming Queen: Study of circumstances leading to Queen Victoria’s ascension very readable. Fiction Susannah Dunn – The Sixth … Continue Reading

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