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Little 1 author: Ann Rand rating: asin: 0811850048 binding: Hardcover list price: $15.95 USD amazon price: $10.85 USD

I can't be the only adgrunt who's procreated, so humor me here for a sec while I review a childrens book for wee little adgrunts-to-be. Did you know that Ann Rand wrote children's books, four of which were illustrated by her husband Paul? Start your little artist off right with some well designed classics I say.

In Little 1 we learn basic addition by following the number one around, in rhyming rhythmic verse no less. Don't worry, it might be lonely being the Little 1 but it has a happy ending - and great artwork.

Little 1 looked like a stick

Get Smashed!: The Staggering Story of the Men Who Made the Adverts that Changed Our Lives author: Sam Delaney rating: asin: 0340922508 binding: Paperback list price: $25.78 USD amazon price: $25.78 USD

For those who are already pining for next season of Mad Men, why don't you dive head first into the golden years of UK advertising, the 60's, 70's and 80's. Back when men were alcoholics, women never climbed above the title of secretary, and all paychecks for creatives were insanely huge.