Turtleback (noun [uncommon]; adjective)

1. Description for a paperback/softback book which has been permanently strengthened with card, plastic sheeting (NOT mylar protective cover), usually done on publication.
2. Book with the cover of [above]. Softer than a hardback, harder than a softback.
3. Common name for Psathyrotes annua, some kind of forb ( Read more... )

Today has been a mixed day - some things good, others bad. The bad things:

* Dad was in a bad mood and he is the Boss. I therefore nearly got fired.
* My throat is killing like a killing killy thing (with kills!)
* My skin still hasn't recovered from a weekend piling on the makeup, and my skin is drying up on me.
* I've been tidying my room.
* I have ( Read more... )