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Microwave It!
The Microwave Cookbook Spencer 1978 Submitter: Here is another great book in microwavable cooking from 1978 found on shelf at my local public library. It’s got your typical unappealing photos of food. I also question if modern microwaves work the same way an older one would have worked in 1978?…
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Smack those kids into shape
What’s a Parent to Do? Lovett 1971 Not only is the Devil hell bent on getting you fat, he is now on to your kids, and Lovett has some super helpful advice for you parents. Just smack ’em. Literally. The fist on the cover is no joke. Over 200 pages of…
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The PLC
Public Library Core Collection: Nonfiction 13th edition 2008 This reference book (and also database) is more commonly known as the Public Library Catalog, or the PLC. It lists titles that are considered “core” for the average public library nonfiction collection. I have opinions about it. Are you surprised? This can…
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Irritating Cats: A Handbook
Cats: and How I Photograph Them Spies 1958 Submitter: I am guessing by the sheer amount of cat books at my local library that a library can never have enough cute cat books. With that said, I am not sure this is a keeper. Here is an old how-to book on…
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Brian Was Adopted
Brian Was Adopted Sanford 1989 Yet another Doris book for your consideration. This time we have 8 year old Brian who was adopted from Korea by the creepy family with the disturbing head shapes and cult-like demeanor. I am sure regulars to the Doris Hall of Infamy will be able…
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Friday Fiction – The Whole Nine Yards
The Whole Nine Yards Malmgren 1986 Submitter: This was in my vocational-technical high school library collection. Ugh; teenagers have just so moved on from here – but maybe adults haven’t? I say this because today’s teens have moved on from the obviously dated cover image and title, combined with the book-jacket blurb.…
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