Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Autobiography Of Malcolm X

Authors: Malcolm X and Alex Haley Publisher: Penguin Date Published: 1965 Pages: 512 Malcolm X’s blazing, legendary autobiography, completed shortly before his assassination in 1965, depicts a remarkable life: a child born into rage and despair, who turned to street-hustling … Continue reading

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I, Robot

  Author: Isaac Asimov Publisher: Spectra Date Published: 1950 Pages: 224 Firstly, if you have watched the ‘I, Robot’ movie please forget about it when approaching the book. The two texts are not at all alike; except they both feature robots and a character … Continue reading

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30 Minute Meals: A Commonsense Guide

Publisher: Murdoch Books Date Published: 2009 Pages: 383 ’30 Minute Meals’ is the newest in the Commonsense Guide cookery line from Murdoch Books. I was a little surprised to see it on the shelf, given that they have already covered … Continue reading

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