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Innocents abroad: making Britain fun for a child can be fun for a parent, too

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Traveling abroad with children presents a unique set of challenges for parents, because they need to incorporate equal amounts of the familiar and strange into their trip. Traveling in Britain can be especially enjoyable because there are enough similarities to the US to negate the differences.

Social aspects, United Kingdom, Travel, Children, Description and travel, Children and travel

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Moments not to remember: at least not on videotape

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A humorous commentary is presented on why video cameras have become so popular and on why they are not the best ways to preserve memories. Really good memories depend on viewing the past through a nostalgic haze, not a video recording.

Humor and anecdotes, Video tape recorders and recording, Videocassette recorders, Videotape recording, Camcorders

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Jim Copp and his things

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Jim Copp wrote quirky and imaginative songs for children that adults can also appreciate and enjoy. Copp is a former nightclub entertainer who did his own recordings between 1958 and 1971.

Biography, Criticism and interpretation, Works, Music, Sound recordings for children, Children's sound recordings, Children's music, Children's songs, Copp, Jim

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