Author: Holly
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Not Goodbye, but See Ya Later
Hi everyone! You may have noticed that we’ve slowed down a bit on posting, approving comments, and, well, pretty much our whole end of the deal. We’d like to say we’re just too busy and important, but…we’re not. Behind the scenes, we’ve been actively downsizing and “sunsetting” this little dog…
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Green Cars
Green Cars: Earth-friendly Electric Vehicles Coughlan 1994 This was a cool book back in 1994! There’s a lot of old information in it, though, like how long it takes to charge the battery in an electric vehicle, the mileage range the battery has, and emissions laws. One thing still possible…
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Microwave Cooking for One
Microwave Cooking For One Smith 1985 Submitter: What first got my attention while perusing the shelves was the taped together cover. Then I saw the date – 1985. Seems pretty old for a microwave cookbook. Some of the recipes seem doable, but I question the wattage and size of modern…
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Better By Microwave
Better By Microwave Longbotham and Simmons 1990 Submitter: I am submitting this 1990 microwave cook book I found on the shelf of my local public library. I love when I find traces of attempted dishes on the pages of the cookbooks. I wonder if Clams with Black Bean Sauces in…
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Daddy’s on Saturdays
At Daddy’s on Saturdays Girard 1987 Submitter: Truly awful book, weeded out of the [Public Library] collection and finally just weeded out of our used-book sale. The dated illustrations would be enough, but the sexist text just adds spice. Holly: I’ve seen worse (exhibits A and B), but this is definitely…
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Magic Words and Numbers
Magic, Words, and Numbers Series: A New Library of the Supernatural Holroyd 1975 Submitter: Things no one will say: Who cares if this book is old and hideous? The public must have it! It’s full of helpful advice that anybody can follow. Do you need money? Just pluck a hair…
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