A Spaniard in the Works is a book from 1965 by John Lennon. The
book consists of collections of Lennon’s humorous quips in prose or
poem form, accompanied by goofy cartoons, similar to the style of his
previous book, 1964’s In His Own Write. The name is a pun on the
expression "a spanner in the works".
John Lennon is shown reading his own book
Henry Judah Heimlich turned 94 February 3
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati surgeon who wrote the book on saving
choking victims through his namesake Heimlich maneuver has now penned
a new book: his memoir.
Dr. Henry Heimlich’s views on how the maneuver should be used and on
other innovations he has created or proposed have put him at odds with
some in the health field. But he hopes his recently published memoir will
preserve the technique that has cleared obstructions from windpipes of
choking victims around the world for four decades and made his name
a household word.
"I know the maneuver saves lives, and I want it to be used and remembered,"
the 94-year-old retired chest surgeon told The Associated Press this month.
"I felt I had to have it down in print so the public will have all the correct
information."
Dr. Heimlich demonstrating his maneuver
Camille Bohannon
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson
(November 13, 1859-December 3, 1894)
Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His
most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case
of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the
26 most translated authors in the world. His works have been admired
by many other writers.
