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Reports on Greg Konesky's encounter of an unusual book about fuel sources at Haslam's New and Used Bookstore in St. Petersburg , Florida. Authors of the book; Cost of the material; Features of the book.

Discusses the book "A Philatelic Ramble Through Chemistry," by Edgar Heilbroner and Foil A. Miller. Author's preface; Publication of the hardcover and paperback editions of the book; Inclusion of few words from Ernest Rutherford in the preface of the book.

Reports on the sales of Lynne Truss' book “Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation,” as reported by Sarah Lyall in the January 5, 2004 edition of “The New York Times.” Origin of the book title; Details of the publication; Features of the book.

Reports that a December 16, 2003 study published in the "New York Times" has found a growth in the science books for children. Main difference between science books for children in the 1940s and the present; Efforts of college-educated parents, book chains and publishers to push for more attractive and marketable science books for children; Major changes in the characteristics of science books for children.

Features quotations from the Book `Fighting Words,' edited by James Charlton.