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Not only is this book unsparing in its description of the plight of the North Atlantic Right Whale, but it's superbly written. Far from a clinical tone, Dr. Moore's prose is warm and eloquent. His passion for the preservation of whales is evident without ever resorting to preaching or sentimentality.

Far from being objectionable in any conceivable way, this graphic non-fiction work should be essential reading for young and old alike. It's an honest, first-hand account of suffering and survival during the holocaust as passed down from father to son.

Snippets of reviews on the back cover of this edition used words like "magic", "exquisite" and "enchanting", setting an incredibly high bar. Happily, this wonderful collection of poems is all of the above and more - it is a story of an unlikely friendship in an idyllic setting.

The translation by Antonio T. de Nicolas transports the reader into the poet's world of rural Spain in the early twentieth century without being nostalgic or intrusive. Each poem has room to breathe, celebrate or mourn as the seasons dictate. A thoroughly enjoyable read.

The Sky Over Lima is a classic tale of two twenty year-old would-be poets wooing an acclaimed "maestro" by impersonating a fawning young woman. The ruse continues far longer than expected before coming to a surprising conclusion.

After one chapter I'm already hooked.