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Interesting, nice illustrations, short book. But for all the explanation of Masonic symbols, I want to know why the Mason felt the need to develop such an extensive symbology? And this book didn't really enlighten me on that.

The history of map-making involves a fascinating mix of history, science, politics, philosophy and art. The coffee table format well suits the story

WW2 battle waged by Allies and Axis spies in the skies to obtain accurate aerial intelligence during World War II. This book features dozens of eye-catching aerial reconnaissance photographs drawn from the archives compiled by all the major fighting powers. Hardwood's accompanying text profiles the daring pilots who risked death to shoot these photographs and the photographic interpreters who pioneered a totally new science to reveal the secrets they contained. Inspiring, informative, and entertaining special features focus on particularly crucial operations from both the Allies and Axis perspectives - from the American Doolittle Raid against Japan to the numerous battles against ...

Secrets of Bach Flower Remedies by Jeremy Harwood

2017
Non fiction, health
Ivy Press

I received this digital copy from NetGalley and Ivy Press in exchange for unbiased review.

This book is assembled in an easy to use format. It begins a with a description of the Bach system of healing and how to best utilize this book. Similarly, the book explains how the remedies are prepared and to best use them.

Dr Edward Bach (1886-1936) was a London doctor who abandoned his orthodox training to become a pioneer in the field of homeopathy and flower remedies. “Treat the patient according to the mood, according to the character, and individuality and you will not go wrong.”

There’s a descriptive chart of which flowers should be prepared via sun method or boiling. The book is well organized with detailed pages and. Beautiful pictures of each flower with indications of use and expected outcome.

I fell across this book in my library and brought it home as a 'gap filler' while waiting the books I have ordered from my library.
Many brief accounts on all kinds of WWII mysteries. And done well in a sober sober way. Some of the accounts even got me interested in reading more about the subjects

A collection of biographies of the major Western philosophers with a sprinkling of others. Very concise overview for each one.

100 significant maps ancient to modern

Looking at the history of civilization through the role maps play in recording same.

Interesting collection of WW2 era German propaganda pictures and information.½

Quick but good reference work for some of the the quirky events of WW2.

Beautifully illustrated, but very thin on information. More of a coffee table book.½