The Yorkshire Vet: In the Steps of Herriot, by Peter Wright caught my attention because of where this man worked ... (hint is in the title) ... and then I learned he worked for, and with, the real James Herriot! This is a nice autobiography about his experiences doing just that. From childhood, to school, to landing a job exactly where he wanted to be and doing a job he loves ... which, it seems, is now a popular tv show!

Most of us are familiar with brands, and probably have a favorite or favorites that we buy on a regular basis. Do you know how some of them got started? A Secret History of Brands: the Dark and Twisted Beginnings of the Brand Names We Know and Love, by Matt MacNabb tells us just that. And dark some of them are! There's cocaine in Coke, of course, but did you know many had a Nazi connection? To be fair, some were 'make (product) for us and you will live', but others had founding members who supported Hitler. Bayer continues to be controversial to this day. Kellogg's Corn Flakes may be a healthy product, and good for the digestion, but other ideas by Mr. Kellogg, having to do with other bodily functions, not so much! Just to leave a few surprises, there are a few other products included here, too. :-) Not a bad read.

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