I like it. Thanks for this much needed book!. I read a little of this book and then found that I just didn't want to waste my time reading any more. Also, although all of the plants were chosen based on their inclusion in medical texts known in England prior to the Norm
- Title : This Ain't Brain Surgery: How to Win the Pennant Without Losing Your Mind
- Author : Larry Dierker
- Rating : 4.93 (835 Vote)
- Publish : 2015-3-5
- Format : Hardcover
- Pages : 304 Pages
- Asin : 074320400X
- Language : English
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