For jokes and a story with a tinge of science set in the Discworld, Terry
Pratchett鈥檚 The Fifth Elephant tackles communications and that most
inexact of disciplines, economics, with fervour and wit. Out in a week or two,
Pratchett鈥檚 definitely back on form after the rather slight Carpe
Jugulum. Published by Doubleday, 拢16.99, ISBN 0385409958.
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