2013 Reading List: Natural History, Exploration and Beavers

New year, new books on my reading list—some released a few years ago, others hot off the press. I’m so excited to read these works, which all explore some aspect of historical exploration, discovery and philosophical challenge. Basically, if the title of the book is followed by a colon and then three nouns separated by …

Jaw(s)-Dropping Rise in U.S. Shark Attacks

Researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville reported 53 shark attacks in the U.S. last year, the highest total in 12 years. The school’s International Shark Attack File report also showed seven fatalities worldwide, a lower number than the previous year but much higher than the yearly average of 4.4 deaths. Global hotspots included …

Adventures in Google, Part 2

Continent-hopping once again, I found The Forbidden Apple on sale in New Zealand on this website for the seemingly exorbitant price of $30.99. That’s New Zealand dollars, though, which converts to a slightly less-exorbitant $24.29 US. If one purchases the book from the site, one receives 180 Banana Points good for future purchases. Kiwis: prepare …

Adventures in Google

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I sometimes indulge in a little self-Googling just to see where I pop up in the Interwebs. Today I found my book for sale in Kenya, on an Amazon-like website called Kalahari.co.ke under “Gifts.” I’m gratified to see my work span the globe, but I’m a little upset …