Category: Books and Reading

  • 2018 Fall Reading

    We had one of our relatives downsize a lifetimes worth of reading. We had to sadly let boxes and boxes of books be donated simply for the lack of space in our home. We did take a small sampling of books. I’ve been going through some of them. I’ve updated Openlibrary.org where needed. Here’s what…

  • Fall Reading

    When I arrived back in the office, I fired up WordPress and did some updates.  One Plugin, OpenBook Book Data, had a new update.  I was glad to see the code had been revived since I’m a big fan of the Open Data, books, and WordPress.  This plugin combines all three!  The update didn’t work…

  • Open Book Publishing

    I found Open Book Publishers. They allow some of their books to be viewed in other websites, so I thought I’d try it out. This title is a dry read but the title caught my eye. There is a link inside the frame to view full screen…

  • Alberta First Nations and Law

    I thought I’d do my part for a friend who is putting together a lecture for the benefit of anyone interested in law, first nations studies, and Alberta Heritage. Ruth Gorman is the person-of-interest in this lecture.  A book about her work with First Nations has been published: Behind the Man: John Laurie, Ruth Gorman,…

  • Winter Hibernation Is Over

    This Blog has been sleeping.  I’ve been working, however my posts have not gone to print.  Lately the weather has been very spring-like in Alberta and I’m itching to get outside and do some landscaping.  It’s not going to happen today.  With spring comes the spring rain.  Instead I’ve been busy with our own home…

  • The Name of Our Library

    I’ve been wondering what to call our library in the basement. Really it’s not that big, but I have yet to count the books. They have been sorted into a fiction side (the left) and the non-fiction side. Below this level, we sorted out some major topics, such as religion ( it’s near the middle…