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The Radioactive Boy Scout: The True Story of a Boy and His Backyard Nuclear Reactor
Published in Hardcover by Random House (2004)
Author: Ken Silverstein
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lies
If you believe this bunk, I have a bridge to sell you... or perhaps I can convince you enslave billions of people with my rhetoric.

a great Christian work
Some would say that the AV1611 is the Only True Word of God. I don't agree with that position, but I do think the KJV Bible is an amazing accomplishment, gathering some of the great minds of 16th century Britain and creating a literary masterpiece that gives great glory to God. If you read other translations for the information, still read this one for its beauty.

Majestic!
The most majestic version of the Holy Bible's New Testament in existence. The Authorized Version of 1611, a.k.a., the King James Version.


A history of Upminster and Cranham
Published in Unknown Binding by I. Henry Publications ()
Author: John Drury
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Upminster history: a general account
Upminster and Cranham were two parishes, but their streets now form a single mass. The last comprehensive attempt to cover the history of Upminster was more than 40 years ago and is now rather obsolete (i.e. the series of History of Upminster booklets, c.1958-1962). In the eighties and nineties, we have had several books on the town's past, mostly of the pictorial type: lots of old photos and nostalgia, publication but not investigation of these important sources of social history. The only real history book recently has been by Tony Benton and the late Albert Parrish, who covered the modern development of Upminster, post-1850 or so, and did so superbly. Thus, Drury's 'History of Upminster and Cranham' (this is now locally almost a blended geographical term) comes at a time when a general history was seriously needed, covers a wider area than any previous general account, and reflects the modern topography.

Drury's approach relates the past to what is observable today. In general, as an introductory and general history of Upminster, this approach succeeds. Most of the curiosities have found their way into this book.

Those of us who research the history of Upminster and Cranham might find Drury's approach limited and derivative. However, this is not a fair criticism: we are probably not Drury's target audience. The interpretation of the bronze age excavations at Hunts Hill Farm, the antiquity of the origins of the parish, the possibly older-than-Pevsner's date for St. Laurence's tower, the landscape history of these combined 5100+ acres, and the lack of any current activity in oral history are our problems, not Drury's. If it is admitted that this is a secondary work, and that our research is presented as fact and unacknowledged, then we should accept this as a sign that we have succeeded. If Drury's book gets more people interested in researching the area's history, then the most skeptical researcher should be overjoyed.

About two-thirds of these two parishes is still under cultivation. Drury could be asked to do more in the direction of agricultural history because it is within living memory of some people in his target audience. Drury's treatment of Cranham is superficial in comparison to Upminster, and he could have consulted this reviewer's web-based publication that is restricted to Cranham history. The reference list provided by Drury, whether to paper works or web-sites, is rather limited. For those who are interested, the non-profit community website has further notes on the history of the town, and further details on Drury's book.

Drury's other recent book is on the historical buildings of the London Borough of Havering, again general and derivative, but necessarily with much information about Upminster. Would recommend acquiring and considering these books as complementary pair, with warnings that some statements may be wrong. For example, the origins of the road patterns and parish boundaries in the area have never included a 'theory' that they arose from the north-south routes of pilgrims to Canterbury via the Thames ferries. These roads and boundaries antedate Thomas Beckett by centuries.

The book is reasonably priced for its soft-cover format and size. The quality of some of the illustrations in my copy could have been better.

Drury recently moved to Felsted. I am sure that many will hope that he will not lose interest in the Upminster area. This is a good general introduction to Upminster history, if rather weaker for Cranham. Overall, very reasonable place to start, if you are interested in our local history.

Tony Fox


The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio: How to Go Down on a Man and Give Him Mind-Blowing Pleasure
Published in Paperback by Cleis Press (2002)
Author: Violet Blue
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Informative but confusing
Having been interested in cost accounting for several years this book was the answer to my prayers. Not only does it give in depth explanations, but it also brings accountancy to life with relevant data examples. This book really is a must read for anyone who wants to be someone in the accountancy proffession.


Administrative Guidelines for Blood Banks
Published in Paperback by Amer Assn of Blood Banks (1989)
Authors: John Drury and American Association Of Blood Banks
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Angels and dirt: an enquiry into theology and prayer
Published in Unknown Binding by Darton, Longman and Todd ()
Author: John Drury
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The Burning Bush
Published in Paperback by HarperCollins Publishers Inc (18 January, 1990)
Authors: John Drury and The Archbishop of Canterbury
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Strega Nona Meets Her Match (Paperstar)
Published in Paperback by Paper Star (1996)
Authors: Tomie dePaola and Tomie dePaola
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Who Gives a Gigabyte?: A Survival Guide for the Technologically Perplexed
Published in Hardcover by John Wiley & Sons (1999)
Authors: Gary Stix and Miriam Lacob
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The Christ of the Ignatian Exercises
Published in Paperback by Orbis Books (1987)
Authors: Juan L. Segundo and John Drury
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Modern Automotive Technology
Published in Hardcover by Gordon & Breach Science Pub (15 February, 2001)
Authors: James E. Duffy, Fuki, Tonkov, Peter A. Fox, and Robert M. Kerr
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