Arthur Ransome was the author of the Swallow & Amazons series along with other books. While considered a children's series it is enjoyed by readers of all ages especially if you enjoy or are interested in sailing. The Arthur Ransome Society (TARS) has more information. Books in the Library
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Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Arthur Ransome - Author
Arthur Ransome was the author of the Swallow & Amazons series along with other books. While considered a children's series it is enjoyed by readers of all ages especially if you enjoy or are interested in sailing. The Arthur Ransome Society (TARS) has more information. Books in the Library
Famous Authors - December
Here are some famous authors born in December. Check out their books.
- David Macaulay - December 2, 1946 Books in the Library
- Mary Norton - December 10, 1903 Books in the LIbrary
- William Joyce - December 11, 1957 Books in the Library
- Tamora Pierce - December 13, 1954 Books in the Library
- Rosemary Sutcliff - December 14, 1920 Books in the Library
- Eve Bunting - December 19, 1928 Books in the Library
- Avi - December 23, 1937 Books in the Library
- Rudyard Kipling - December 30, 1865 Books in the Library
Monday, 7 December 2020
Christmas Price Index
PNC as usual has priced out "The Twelve Days of Christmas" a good read, great resource and informative.
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Thursday, 5 November 2020
Pushing on a String
An article by Jim Stanford about cutting taxes in a depression (a bad idea) and nice use of one of Keynes famous phrases.
Tuesday, 3 November 2020
Famous Authors - November
Here are some famous authors born in November. Check out their books.
- Robert Louis Stevenson - November 13, 1850 - Books in the Library
- Robin McKinley - November 16, 1952 - Books in the Library
- Frances Hodgson Burnett - November 24, 1849 - Books in the Library
- Louisa May Alcott - November 29, 1832 - Books in the Library
- Madeleine L'Engle - November 29, 1918 - Books in the Library
- C. S. Lewis - November 29, 1898 - Books in the Library
- Lucy Maud Montgomery - November 30, 1874 - Books in the Library
- Mark Twain - November 30, 1835 -
Books in the Library
Monday, 19 October 2020
Changes in purchase patterns caused by Covid make Inflation Measurements difficult
A good article on how Covid influenced purchases and why inflation measurements may not be as accurate right now.
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