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It doesn't add up

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There is some concern the Turner collection of maths books may have been sold to an overseas buyer by Keele University, England. The collection is estimated to have a value of several million pounds sterling. The university authorities maintain the collection will remain in the UK but will not name the new owner. Other institutions, in the UK, do not want the collection to be sold. The maths books, which include books used by Scientist Sir Isaac Newton, were collected by Charles W. Turner. Keele University was presented with his whole collection in 1968.

Author: Singmaster, David
Publisher: Times Supplements Ltd.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
United Kingdom, Analysis, Universities and colleges, Schools, Books, Collections and collecting, Discarding of books, periodicals, etc., Weeding (Books), Turner, Charles W.

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A Thanksgiving to remember

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A writer from Wisconsin shares an interesting experience about Thanksgiving Day. After a nearly tragic blizzard, the writer's relatives found themselves unable to proceed to their grandparents' house. Through the use of sleigh, the whole family eventually managed to visit their grandparents.

Author: Sylvester, Janet
Publisher: Meredith Corporation
Publication Name: Midwest Living
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0889-8138
Year: 1998
Thanksgiving Day

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My own ego almost killed me

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The experiences of Roberta Joiner who suffered a heart attack while diving are described. Joiner had pains in her arm, but continued to dive, because she wanted to keep up with the others.

Author: Joiner, Roberta
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2000
Heart attack, Diving, Diving (Sport)

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