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Sat, 12 May 2012 01:53:53 -0700
This week I tell you about "The Scent of Scandal" and "Atmosphere, Clouds, and Climate" and more! I sometimes receive books in the mail, as review copies from publishers, as gifts from far-away friends and as my personal purchases. Postage for shipping books internationally is not cheap so I think it's only fair to let you know which titles I've received this past week. Also, because I am an ...
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