The key is not to panic

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The more astute among you will have noticed that I have been awol more-or-less for the past week. I have a major deadline to hit on Friday and once that is done (and I have rested) I will resume my usual posting.

For the moment, check out four books that I am currently reviewing for various print journals:

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