Money and Computing
CultureWatch, April 2009
Lords of Finance, apart from being a wonderful lesson in international monetary economics and finance, is a page turner. No Room for Doubt
will appeal especially to our readers as it shows how one remarkable
senior woman who overcomes the odds and achi… more »
CultureWatch, March 2009
The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry should appeal to all readers of literary fiction; Roseanne McNulty's story becomes an alternative, secret, history of Ireland. Henry Alford
is witty and literate, but somehow he has allowed his talents to be
diff… more »
Am I Wearing Out My Welcome?
Joan L. Cannon writes, "Remember that your newfound cyber-pal has a life too. Don’t treat a new correspondent as though they already understand a) your family background, b) your phobias, c) your pet peeves, d) your most cherished dreams." more »
Shrink Shrank Shrunken
Julia Sneden writes, "My
spine has begun to collapse, and most cruelly of all, this is happening as my
granddaughter is starting her adolescent growth spurt. Soon she will be kissing
me on the top of the head and, worse yet, noticing that my p… more »