Straight from the Land of Oz come this brief video of Professor Woggle-bug singing and dancing. Unfortunately, while the the images and music comes across just fine, the words in the video below seem undecipherable – I suspect this is due to the digital file having to pass through the Magic Barrier that surrounds Oz. Basically, this Thoroughly Educated Woggle-bug is singing about and celebrating his latest book on Amazon: “H. M. Woggle-Bug, T.E. (Highly Magnified Woggle-bug, Thoroughly Educated) Presents Botanical Surprises in the Land of Oz”. You can find it here: Click to go to Oz!

The book is a delightful collection of art and poetry describing a variety of unusual plants in the beautiful and mysterious Land of Oz.

To help new arrivals and tourists to be more at ease when traveling and exploring this marvelous country, Princess Ozma, ruler of Oz, asked Professor H. M. Woggle-Bug, T. E. to put together this small book of representative plants as an introductory tool.

The plants picked to be presented in “Botanical Surprises in the Land of Oz” exemplify the kind of flora one might discover both within the Emerald City and in the vast wild terrain that stretches to the horizoning boundaries of Oz.

Some floral species were spelled into creation by magicians, wizards and witches, but most have evolved under the influence of the magic that is woven into the fabric of this special place. Find out about Elephant Plants, Soursuckles, Lunch Box Trees and much more.

Here is an enjoyable read for children, adults, botanists and anyone who gardens. Along with entertaining descriptions, this book contains full color illustrations for easier identification.

About the Author: Carl Scott Harker is the author of many works including “Frankenstein’s Monster in Oz”, “The Mad Artist” – a Sherlock Holmes story, “The Happy Cat and other Illustrated Poems”, “Classic Art of Absinthe”, “Classic Fine Art of Cats”, “The Adventures of Oilock Combs: Two Sherlock Holmes Pastiches” and “Fine Art Witches and Pinup Witches: in the style of…”

Hawaii is such a beautiful place to visit. And if you get a chance, go today. With climate changes, of course, who knows how many of The Islands might sink beneath the sea in the near future. And the way the Pacific Rim of Fire is acting up, volcanoes are another concern with lava spewing everywhere. Actually, I kid Hawaii…

Here is an example of Travel Poster art I created to celebrate the beauty of Hawaii:

In case my travel poster didn’t convince you to take a vacation in Hawaii, here are few more reason to visit:

Hawaii the Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook Available on Amazon

Hawaii is a dream destination for many, and here’s why it might be perfect for your next vacation:

Hawaii is a scattered land of stunning natural beauty: There you can tread carefully through the volcanic landscapes with lava but a few feet beneath your feet. Or you can get pretend lost in the lush rain forests of Kauai. And on another day, you can sun your self on the pristine beaches of Maui. This is just a taste of Hawaii’s breathtaking scenery.

For the history and culture buffs, come and find out about the dreaming history of the original Hawaiians. Learn about the Polynesian culture brought to the Islands by Tahitian migrations more than 500 years before Hawaii’s “discovery” by Captain Cook. Pig out on traditional Hawaiian luaus, try doing the Hula and for more modern history, visit Pearl Harbor and the US Navy Shipyards.

With warm temperatures year round, outdoor aficionados will want to hone their surfing skill by shredding Hawaii’s great waves. Or maybe hiking to hidden waterfalls is more your desire. And then there is the underwater adventures of snorkling the coral reefs to enjoy, where you can spot sea turtles and colorful tropical fish.

For the luxury minded, there are luxury resorts, soothing spas, and serene beach side retreats, to indulge in.

And this is all capped by a friendly aloha spirit, the warmth and hospitality that welcomes visitors from those who are lucky enough to live in Hawaii year round.