William Thoms (1803 – 1885) was an avid collector and publisher of English stories, starting with his three-volume book Early Prose Romances which included tales of Faustus and Robin Hood.Continue reading Folklore
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14 Oct /13
Cyclone
Cyclone is the name given to a rotating storm specific to the earth’s southern hemisphere.Continue reading Cyclone
11 Oct /13
Kumquat / cumquat
This small and somewhat bitter orange-coloured citrus fruit was first identified in 1699 by the British explorer William Dampier.Continue reading Kumquat / cumquat
10 Oct /13
Perfect Positioning: Japan and the Pacific Rim
Basic economic theory dictates that sustained growth is achieved through diverse and international trading rather than restrictive economic policy.Continue reading Perfect Positioning: Japan and the Pacific Rim
10 Oct /13
Nimby
NIMBY – Not In My Back Yard This acronym refers to the attitude of people who acknowledge the need for social or political action but refuse to accept it if it affects their own personal way of life.Continue reading Nimby
