The History of Bread, by John Ashton, Part 6 - Conclusion

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Ten Acres Enough, by Edmund Morris, Part 6

Let's sow a crop of sleep with more from this marvelous guide to running away to the country and remaking one's life on a farm. This time, canning makes tomatoes popular, railroads and science revolutionize agriculture, and our author extols the practical value of beautiful songb ...  Show more

The Illustrated Key to the Tarot: The Veil of Divination, by L.W. de Laurence, Part 1

Let's celebrate the spooky season (and our 8th anniversary!) and see what the cards say about sleep as we work our way through the symbolism of the Tarot. This time, the greater arcana, the many paths of the hermit, and a bit of sniping at other authors. But first, we divine our ...  Show more

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