Mark Avery must have been somewhat busy this past week, as he only posted two books for this week’s Sunday Book Review – and the two books he chose are as different as cheese and chalk.
Mark Posts a Two-Fer
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Faster than a Reading Mark Avery
I’m not certain as to his respective land speed, physical strength, or vertical leaping capabilities, but when it comes to Mark Avery’s speed at reading books, he’s definitely super. I turn my back for a fortnight and he’s got four new book reviews posted to his blog.
Rivers of Power
Growing up in Astoria, Oregon, I learned at a very young age just how much importance a river could have to a community. The Columbia was the heart of the town’s entire economy. From fishing and logging to recreation and tourism, nearly everything that happened in Astoria was connected to the river.
A Gentle Challenge to Us All
One of the ubiquitous sights seen by anyone walking alongside the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest town of Astoria are the many vertical wooden pilings (also sometimes called dolphins) rising from the water from a few to a few dozen meters distant from the riverbank. These are the remains of long-decayed piers that once […]