I recently sauntered over the Borders near my office and picked up a fresh copy of Maureen Dowd's Bushworld. At the time, I was unaware that Bushworld is merely a compilation of articles from her New York Times column. Suspicious that it may have been just that, I scoured the dust jacket for clues. There were none. I was taken for a sucker; which I obviously am. I read the book anyway, and although I enjoyed it I wouldn't recommend it to serious readers (too pricey, geriatric typeface, overly droll, and short on revelations). However, I do suggest that if you find yourself browsing a bookshop, pick up a copy and read the introduction – it's brilliant.