Books, whimsey & political satire (views of news from those that snooze)
Yes, whenever I consider the economy I feel stupid. There's not a lot of economic theory that makes any sense to me. There are many that argue on the positive side of immigration, for instance, for economic reasons. The rationale seems to be that ever increasing population is good for the economy. They say our …
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In my last blog I outlined the obvious when it came to the valuation of 'collectable' books. Scarcity, demand and condition are the three mainstays in how much a book will cost the collector. I also encouraged anyone who wants to collect 'first editions' to do some careful research before purchasing. Part of the research …
Whether you're looking for inspiration, entertainment, knowledge or a collectable object, books have had the ability to gratify our desires since the days when monks illuminated manuscripts. So when it comes to collecting books, how does one put a value on any given book? This is an easier task for the publishers of new books …
For those that read my last blog, you might mistakenly infer from the title that this is about the celebrations of Kanadoodle's birthday last July 1st. However, the average citizen remembers Kanadoodle celebrations up until the next day when they go back to work. This bit is honoring the fest that was held a few …
Break out the frozen yogurt and your red-blooded maple leaf! Every year the citizens of Kanadoodle gather quietly in clusters, wearing their distinctive leaves in a typical understated show of public pride. The days when there was fierce debate raging about which symbol was going to represent Kanadoodle are long gone. I, for one, am …
Imagine it's 1957. Random Huse has released 'The Cat in the Hat', written by one of their most prominent writers, Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. The publishing company is agog at the success of 'The Cat', printing 12,000 copies every month to meet the demand after its launch. Sales of two or three thousand copies …
Continue reading My Favorite Children’s Books, Part 3 – The Beginner Books
"I meant what I said and I said what I meant, an elephant's faithful one hundred percent!" So says the inimitable Horton, the main character in 'Horton Hatches the Egg', the fourth book that Dr. Seuss both wrote and illustrated and, of all his books, my personal favorite. When it comes to books for the …
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