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Wise's new book focuses on education 7 May 08, 23:59 ET By BILL ROSENBERGER HUNTINGTON -- Former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise said his new book, "Raising the Grade: How High School Reform Can Save Our Nation," is ... more Save $21 on hottest, most controversial book of the year! 7 May 08, 23:53 ET The publisher, WND Books, has already been publicly denounced by Islamic activists for publishing the first US book ever to feature an image of Muhammad on ... more Book collection was a success 7 May 08, 23:49 ET A huge thank you to all of those who participated in the Big Sunday Book Drive on Sat., May 4. With the committed support of the Oak Park Unified School District, the community was able to collect more than 3,000 books for all ages from preschool to 12th grade, which were donated to Oxnard schools in need. more Book sale to benefit American Association of University Women 7 May 08, 23:48 ET BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) - - Buffalo Branch, American Association of University Women, will hold its 54 th annual Scholarship Book Sale June 4 through June 8 at ... more BOOKS | Flay to sign Friday 7 May 08, 23:20 ET The Stephenie Meyer event tonight at Unity Temple on the Plaza is sold out, but Rainy Day Books will be busy with two other signings. ... more A PrepWeek season in the books 7 May 08, 23:13 ET By John Swartz As the spring sports playoffs get under way — some have already started — it ultimately means the end of a prep season is near. ... more Clock kerfuffle might alter rule book 7 May 08, 23:13 ET NEW YORK - A controversial three-point shot by Detroit's Chauncey Billups at the end of the third quarter in the Pistons' 100-93 victory Monday over the ... more Sensex slips as investors book profit bereft of any positives 7 May 08, 22:59 ET The current mantra on D-Street appears to be book profit at every rise and exit, in anticipation of a medium correction in the near term. ... more Book highlights poor Hispanic areas here 7 May 08, 22:49 ET A new book published by the nonprofit University of Arizona Press puts the spotlight on poor, mostly Hispanic neighborhoods in the Tucson area and near the ... more Woodworth's tales live on in new book Homage to Port's late ... 7 May 08, 22:45 ET By Stephen Tait NEWBURYPORT — For two decades, the stories of those buried in Oak Hill Cemetery were told not through the help of notes and binders but only ... more Hudson Talks Ys Book I & II, Japanese Bombermans 7 May 08, 22:37 ET by Jerry Mitchell Ever since the ESRB gave Ys Book I and II ratings last November, we've been anxiously waiting for the titles to appear on the Virtual ... more Author promotes book 7 May 08, 22:33 ET by KENNETH FRY, Press Argus-Courier Editor An out-of-state author with local roots was in Van Buren on Saturday to sign copies and promote her new book More ... more Books to Movies 7 May 08, 22:25 ET This free series, focusing on books made into movies that have influenced society’s thinking, will cover a sweeping range of topics. ... more Naturalist Book Club at Court House Library 7 May 08, 22:25 ET The Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a new reading group “The Naturalist Book Club” for anybody interested in reading popular books about nature ... more Dakar Rally author at book signing next week 7 May 08, 21:56 ET Lawrence Hacking, who in 2001 became the first Canadian to finish the Dakar Rally, will be in Orangeville next week to sign copies of his book, ... more More books on China 7 May 08, 21:36 ET By Deirdre Donahue, USA TODAY By Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid (Artisan, $40, in stores) By Claudia Albertini (Kodansha, $34.95, in stores) By John Man ... more Gay Penguins: The most objectionable book in America 7 May 08, 21:19 ET The tale of a pair of gay penguins who adopt a chick has once again topped the ‘objectionable’ list in US libraries. ‘And Tango Makes Three’ is a children’s ... more JON FAVREAU - FAVREAU TAKES IRON MAN TO VEGAS FOR COMIC BOOK SERIES 7 May 08, 21:13 ET Caption: Jon Favreau and guest. Los Angeles Premiere of 'Iron Man' held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Hollywood, California - 30.04.08 IRON MAN has been ... more Book Review: The Venus Week by Rebecca Booth 7 May 08, 21:13 ET An "ah ha" moment might be mundane or profound, but it's a discovery or recognition that either you'd overlooked or simply not been looking for. ... more FAVREAU TAKES IRON MAN TO VEGAS FOR COMIC BOOK SERIES 7 May 08, 21:11 ET IRON MAN has been given a comic book boost thanks to the hit movie blockbuster's director JON FAVREAU. The Swingers star has written a four-issue Iron Man ... more Book Excerpt: Willie Nelson: An Epic Life 7 May 08, 21:10 ET Editor's note: This excerpt comes from the new biography, Willie Nelson: An Epic Life, by Joe Nick Patoski. The author is a longtime Texas-based music ... more News Corp books FQ3 net profit of $2.84bn - 08 May, 08:37am 7 May 08, 21:02 ET News Corp is on track to meet its full year earnings target, after reporting a healthy third quarter profit driven by increased advertising revenue from its ... more JEMC seeks policy change on book distribution 7 May 08, 21:01 ET MADHYAYPUR Thimi, May 7: The Janak Education Materials Centre (JEMC) Ltd. is to change its policies to ease publication and distribution of books at a time ... more WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT: Joni Karandjeff throws love of literature ... 7 May 08, 20:52 ET By Nancy Larson As a young mother back in the 1980s, Joni Karandjeff stood by anxiously as her son's chin was stitched up at St. Louis Children's Hospital ... more 'Fonzie' at Book Revue for 'Hank Zipzer' Series 7 May 08, 20:50 ET By Denise Flaim, Newsday, Melville, NY May 7--You know him best as Fonzie -- no other explanation required. But these are "Happy Days" of a different sort ... more Comic Books' Draw is Super in Nassau and Suffolk 7 May 08, 20:50 ET By Joseph Dionisio, Newsday, Melville, NY May 7--We know Robert Downey Jr. is Iron Man. But when it comes to Long Island's enduring comic-book shops, ... more Book Firm Splits From National Publishing Body in Funds Row 7 May 08, 20:49 ET By PHIL MILLER ARTS CORRESPONDENT ONE of Scotland's biggest book companies has split from the nation's main publishing body, questioning its existence and ... more Austin Potter fans bring book to life...with broomsticks 7 May 08, 20:27 ET As spring rolls around in Austin, it’sa common sight to see kids of all ages running around outside playing sports. Usually those sports don’t involve ... more A coffee-table book on Pakistan - The News 7 May 08, 20:24 ET By Qudssia Akhlaque ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a departure from its standard publications pertaining to diplomacy will soon come up with ... more SALESMAN BOB SET A GUINNESS BOOK RECORD 7 May 08, 20:19 ET Bob Jay, whose 43 years as a newspaper advertising salesman began in Lydney, has died at the age of 88.During that time he sold 930 features for The ... more Nippon Sheet to Book 12.5 Billion Yen for Job Cuts (Update1) 7 May 08, 20:14 ET By Masumi Suga May 7 (Bloomberg) -- Nippon Sheet Glass Co., the world's biggest supplier of car windows, said it will book a 12.5 billion yen ($119 million) ... more Kindergarten class wins 1000 books to donate 7 May 08, 20:11 ET MONMOUTH BEACH - A kindergarten class in the borough has donated 1000 books to local organizations and schools after winning a national sweepstakes ... more Book helps child overcome dyslexia 7 May 08, 20:09 ET Bestselling author GP Taylor says his latest book has helped a young girl with dyslexia to get to grips with reading. Following a school visit with his ... more Austin Potter fans bring book to life 7 May 08, 20:08 ET As spring rolls around in Austin, it’sa common sight to see kids of all ages running around outside playing sports. Usually those sports don’t involve ... more News Corp books rise in 3Q profit to US$2.7bn 7 May 08, 20:06 ET News Corporation (NWS) reported third quarter net income more than tripled to US$2.69 billion ($2.86 million) or US91c per share compared with US$871 ... more FOLK's Used Book Sale Reminder 7 May 08, 20:03 ET Friends Of the Library Kingwood's (FOLK's) next Used Book Sale is Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Kingwood Library, 4102 Rustic Woods Dr @ West Lake Houston ... more The Latest On Bret Hart's Book In The US, WWE, & More 7 May 08, 19:46 ET Bret Hart's book, Hitman: My Real Life In The Cartoon World Of Wrestling, is scheduled for an October release in the United States. ... more Record-breaking Edinburgh sale brings injustice to book 7 May 08, 19:20 ET By Agencies The Christian Aid book sale at St Andrew’s & St George’s Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, began its life on a very small scale in 1974 and has now ... more Nationwide PSL Book Tour 7 May 08, 19:17 ET The Party for Socialism and Liberation is proud to announce the launching of a nationwide book tour based around its newly released book "China: revolution ... more Also Published - 5 Travel Books 7 May 08, 19:05 ET Daniel Kalder - Strange Telescopes Following up his Lost Cosmonaut, this intrepid Fifer goes on the hunt for some more offbeat individuals in the former ... more Take This Humorous Look at JFK, LBJ and RMN -- New Book Offers ... 7 May 08, 19:03 ET PALM SPRINGS, Calif., May 7, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Author Edward Proffitt is back and this time he shares with readers an amusing view of three great ... more Diary of a Primary School Mum: 'Four books a week? Now that isn't ... 7 May 08, 19:03 ET The past has a funny way of catching up with you – although "funny" isn't always an accurate description. Take the beginning of Reception. ... more Book Review: When We Get to Surf City - A Journey Through America ... 7 May 08, 18:58 ET Bob Greene's books make me nostalgic for a past that I never knew. He brought the Homefront to life in Once Upon a Town: The Miracle of the North Platte ... more Books I read in April 2008 7 May 08, 18:56 ET by Chick J. The master in showmanship. This book is about 80 years old but the ideas still work. 14. The Elysium Commission by LE Modesitt, ... more Book Review: The Body in the Gallery - A Faith Fairchild Mystery ... 7 May 08, 18:53 ET The Body in the Gallery: A Faith Fairchild Mystery, by Katherine Hall Page, is the latest installment for Faith, balancing a catering career with being a ... more Author to Authors: How to Publish and Promote your own Book 7 May 08, 18:49 ET Author Carolyn Howard-Johnson offers tips to authors and would-be authors for publishing and promoting their books. Tune in to her interview with radio host ... more Comic book to smooth USS Washington’s arrival 7 May 08, 18:48 ET By Allison Batdorff and Hana Kusumoto, Stars and Stripes YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Meet USS George Washington sailor Jack Ohara — the fictitious star of ... more Library prepares for its biggest book sale 7 May 08, 18:38 ET Book lovers will be salivating over the thousands of books for sale by the Friends of Maitland Library. The sale will move to a bigger venue to accommodate ... more Doctor’s Book Helps Disabled Workers Face Challenges 7 May 08, 18:35 ET By Shereen Oca Long Beach native Dr. John F. Tholen says he knew early on that he wanted to establish a career in psychology while writing on the side. ... more Farquharson deaths make book cover 7 May 08, 18:24 ET THE man who killed his three children on Father's Day almost three years ago has featured on the front cover of a crime book. ... more UPM launches new sample books for 2008 7 May 08, 18:23 ET The sample books provide a comprehensive overview of UPM printing paper range and are useful when selecting papers for end uses. ... more Around the Web: Line Dancin' for the Record Books 7 May 08, 18:16 ET As if he hasn't broken enough records already, Alan Jackson is trying to do it again by creating the world's longest line dance in his "Good Time" video. ... more Library offers business book club 7 May 08, 18:14 ET GLASGOW — It is recommended that anyone working in business read at least one “business” book a month as a tool for staying on the cutting edge. ... more Book Babble 7 May 08, 18:10 ET This Book Babble features the latest in books that are a hit among women readers. more Crack open a book: Parents can help children develop language skills 7 May 08, 18:08 ET By Valerie Melton Society seems eager to replace things. Compact discs have replaced cassettes tapes, while coal-powered energy is slowly being phased out ... more Ellen Page books a classic with ‘Jane Eyre’ role 7 May 08, 18:07 ET Jane Eyre could be taking another swoon on the big screen — with Ellen Page playing the iconic British character. BBC Films has signed on to develop an ... more Book examines history of the Mosquito Fleet 7 May 08, 18:05 ET By John Larson Before roads were commonplace in our region, the steamboats that came to be known as The Mosquito Fleet played a key role in the development ... more That Big Book [John Derbyshire] 7 May 08, 18:04 ET [Quoting me] "… but it was Darwin who wrote the Big Book, and that's what gets you remembered." Also, remember that Darwin had written much of the Big Book ... more How to judge a book by its cover - The Plain Dealer 7 May 08, 18:04 ET by Karen Sandstrom/Plain Dealer Reporter If you only have a quick minute to pick out a book at the airport before your flight leaves, you don't really have ... more PSL to show coaches the rule book 7 May 08, 18:03 ET The Premier Soccer League is compiling a manual for coaches in the league and in the national first division. PSL chief executive Kjetil Siem said the ... more New Word add-in helps convert documents into 'talking books' 7 May 08, 17:50 ET By Tim Conneally, BetaNews Last year, Microsoft reaffirmed its support for DAISY, the "talking book" standard developed for the visually impaired. ... more Charity says it got a bad deal from Bedford book seller 7 May 08, 17:45 ET By Lindsey Henley http://www.booksfortheplanet.com Ellen Christine and Paul Haughey say $500 is a big deal for a non-profit. “Yeah, because a lot of our ... more The Dangerous Book for Zerglings 7 May 08, 17:45 ET By James Mielke During our exclusive hands-on-with-the-Zerg play session at Blizzard (see Monday's preview), we thought it would prove useful to StarCraft ... more Book Review 7 May 08, 17:34 ET By GERALDINE BROOKS Reviewed by PEGGY BARNETT In 1996, a rare book expert is summoned to Sarajevo by the United Nations to analyze and repair an invaluable ... more Fresh insights in old books 7 May 08, 17:32 ET Literary festivals introduce us to new writing. They rarely celebrate the old, for nothing is older than an old book. We instinctively assume that our fresh ... more Earning bicycles - one book at a time 7 May 08, 17:30 ET There were plenty of happy faces and excited children and parents Tuesday morning in Diana Ward’s third grade classroom at Santa Fe Elementary School. ... more Read an Excerpt of the Book Below 7 May 08, 17:23 ET Author Adam Gittlin decided the best place to set his new thriller wasn't in some big-time law firm or seedy underground world, but rather something a lot ... more Ex-US Iraq commander says in new book that military tortured ... 7 May 08, 17:20 ET [JURIST] Lt. General Ricardo Sanchez [JURIST report], a former US commanding general in Iraq, said in a new book published Tuesday that there is ... more Turin book-fest faces boycott over sop to Israel's 60th anniversary - Daily Star 7 May 08, 17:11 ET By Agence France Presse (AFP) ROME: Fresh anger and boycott calls are being issued in response to the Turin book fair's decision to honor Israel on the 60th ... more Do you always get a discount when you book a series of rooms at ... 7 May 08, 17:10 ET Q. I keep hearing that when you block a bunch of rooms with a hotel you should receive a discounted rate. So far, with the few hotels we've checked, ... more ATHLETICS: Bolt dashes to record books 7 May 08, 17:04 ET World 200 metres silver medallist Usain Bolt always thought he could be a fast 100 metres runner. Convincing his coach took some time. ... more Book Empowers Kids To Take Climate Action 7 May 08, 17:03 ET BROOKLINE, Mass. (WBZ) ― Global warming is in the news almost every day, and the messages can be alarming, especially for kids who don't understand the ... more Ron Paul autographs copies of his latest book 7 May 08, 17:02 ET Rep. and presidential contender Ron Paul (R-TX) addresses an audience at his book-signing event to promote his latest publication, The Revolution: A ... more Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards announced 7 May 08, 16:56 ET Unlike Quillblog, Author profiles, and Book reviews, a membership is required to read Q&Q Omni articles. If you're already a member, please sign in. ... more Books and Burritos: A Mobile Match Made in Heaven 7 May 08, 16:55 ET We gasped at the sight: the San Francisco Public Library's Bookmobile cozying up to our favorite El Tonayense truck on Harrison near 20th. ... more News Corp books $A2.84b FQ3 net profit 7 May 08, 16:50 ET Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has reported a third quarter net profit of $US2.694 billion ($A2.84 billion), boosted by growth in the group's television and ... more Publisher drops book ban lawsuit against Mass. prisons 7 May 08, 16:17 ET AP BOSTON— State prison officials have decided to allow a publisher of legal self-help books to distribute its materials in Massachusetts prisons. ... more Allegany High School Oral History Book To Go On Sale... 7 May 08, 16:16 ET On Monday, May 19, 2008, Allegany County residents will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of the 2008 edition of Allegany High School’s oral history ... more Photographer produces image-rich book chronicling assorted aspects ... 7 May 08, 16:16 ET By QUENTIN ROUX (Contact) Some return for regular vacations, others take the plunge and buy property, but Jeff Bonaventure had a slightly different angle ... more 'Grand Theft Auto IV' races into record books 7 May 08, 16:12 ET "Grand Theft Auto: IV" blew away videogame and Hollywood records as its creators reported Wednesday that it raked in an unprecedented $470 million in its ... more Child labour can be abolished: Book 7 May 08, 16:07 ET NEW DELHI, May 7: A soon-to-be released book published by the National Book Trust (NBT) claims that it is possible to abolish child labour by ensuring that ... more WOOD BOOK REVIEW: Most good food writing is found in other sources ... 7 May 08, 16:07 ET by Dave Wood Most good food writing is not found in recipe books or in cooking magazines, which usually focus on nuts and bolts issues of technique. ... more World War II book examines lost US submarine 7 May 08, 16:06 ET By David Exum / BostonHerald.com Submarine warfare during World War II was as deadly an occupation as a sailor could get in the United States Navy. ... more True Book Jokes 7 May 08, 16:03 ET In vague honour of the recent release of The McSweeney’s Joke Book of Book Jokes (featuring a riff on Borgès by occasional Walrus contributor David Ng), ... more Doubleday Canada To Publish The Long-Awaited New Book From Hockey ... 7 May 08, 16:03 ET TORONTO, May 7 /CNW/ - Doubleday Canada is pleased to announce that it has acquired the long-awaited new book from hockey icon Don Cherry. ... more Local activist’s new book pulls no punches 7 May 08, 15:53 ET by Jimmy Stroud Ron Edwards’ new book, A Seat For Everyone, is his version of a freedom guide that explores a vision for America. Published by Beacon on the ... more Another Record-Setting Season in the Books for the Eagles 7 May 08, 15:46 ET ANOTHER RECORD-SETTING SEASON IN THE BOOKS FOR THE EAGLES: The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team completed a record-setting 2007-08 season with ... more Turin book fair faces protests for honouring Israel 7 May 08, 15:45 ET by Gina Doggett The Turin book fair opening on Thursday, like its Parisian counterpart in March, honours Israel on the 60th anniversary of the Jewish ... more Tale Of 'Gay' Penguin Family Tops List Of 'Objectionable' Books 7 May 08, 15:41 ET A book titled "And Tango Makes Three" has generated controversy since its publication in 2005, because of its alleged homosexual nature. ... more New Book -- My Virginity is Ruining My Sex Life: Solutions to ... 7 May 08, 15:35 ET Los Angeles , CA , May 6th 2008 –Christian women and youth face many challenges in the dating arena. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your relationships, ... more The Book (and Song) of Bernadette 7 May 08, 15:35 ET For more than 30 years, Bernadette Peters has been one of the musical theater's greatest stars, having graced Broadway in such shows as Mack & Mabel, ... more Is Barbara Walters Going Too Far to Sell Books? 7 May 08, 15:34 ET On yesterday's Oprah, Barbara Walters sat down to talk about her new tell-all book. She had plenty to say about her affair with the US Senator and keeping ... more Kobe the MVP? Not in this book 7 May 08, 15:18 ET By Jim Armstrong The Hornets' Chris Paul makes a shot over Fabricio Oberto of the Spurs in a Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. ... more Next Stop on Nino’s Book Tour: A Riveting Talk with C-SPAN’s Brian ... 7 May 08, 15:16 ET It’s no use, I’m going to be a public spectacle whether I come out of the closet or not, beyond T-shirts and bobblehead dolls and what-not. So if, you know, ... more FACTBOX-Italy's Tremonti slams globalisation-book excerpts 7 May 08, 15:10 ET May 7 (Reuters) - Italy's new Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti published a book shortly before the April election in which he attacked globalisation and ... more BOOK REVIEW: 'Story of a Marriage' 7 May 08, 14:57 ET By CONNIE OGLE - McClatchy Newspapers The haunting questions in Andrew Sean Greer's exquisite new novel resonate with us all: "What do you want from life? ... more BOOK REVIEW: 'The Girl on the Fridge': Untethered imagination ... 7 May 08, 14:53 ET By CARLIN ROMANO The Philadelphia Inquirer If you follow the news in American media about Israel, you might wonder what's worth celebrating in 10 days, ... more Book Review: Jack’s Notebook by Gregg Fraley 7 May 08, 14:37 ET by Simon Barrett in Book Reviews, Reviews Most business and self improvement books share a common thread, they are about as exciting to read as a root canal ... more Penguin tale tops list of 'challenged' books 7 May 08, 14:30 ET A children's story about a family of penguins with two fathers once again tops the list of library books the public objects to the most. ... more BOOK REVIEW: Annoying heroine hurts 'The Hollow' 7 May 08, 14:29 ET By LEZLIE PATTERSON That otherworldly evil presence still lurks, threatening to destroy, well everything. The three hunky men are back, with the somewhat ... more 'Fonzie' Writing Books for Children 7 May 08, 13:53 ET You know him best as Fonzie _ no other explanation required. But these are "Happy Days" of a different sort for Henry Winkler, who has found a new calling ... more Author of Martha’s Memos column to sign new book 7 May 08, 13:44 ET Published by Morris Press, the book includes 179 of Gayler’s favorite recipes that she has compiled and modified over the years. Rome residents may remember ... more Party books: New additions to your entertaining library 7 May 08, 13:40 ET By ALLISON BAKER, McClatchy-Tribune News Service The sun is shining, the smell of fresh-cut grass is in the air and everyone at the barbeque is sipping ... more Across the Page: Children's Books 7 May 08, 13:39 ET Jennifer Bryan's fantastic The Different Dragon is the story of a little boy named Noah and his cat, Diva. (Apparently many two-mom families have cats. ... more Gordon's on track with railway book 7 May 08, 13:32 ET By Staff Copy Whitby, Pickering and Scarborough Railway follows the fortune of the line from its opening in 1836 and traces the people and personalities ... more Best Selling Book The Natural World is a Quiet Call to Action ... 7 May 08, 13:30 ET by Valerie Gotten OMAHA, Neb. — Wondrous and enchanting yet fragile and at risk, “The Natural World” (ISBN: 978-189031042-4), as seen through the eyes of ... more My New Book is Available Today! 7 May 08, 13:25 ET My new book, The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Change (And Loving Your Life More)--is available today in bookstores nationwide and online--it offers nine ... more Last call for recipes for Hollis book 7 May 08, 13:24 ET The 2008 Hollis Old Home Day cookbook committee has announced Friday, May 23, as the final deadline to include your favorite recipes in the new OHD cookbook ... more About Face(book): Microsoft Feels Out Social Network Acquisition 7 May 08, 13:24 ET Though Bill Gates was out there telling people Microsoft is not interested in making non-Yahoo acquisitions right now (at least in the search/social world), ... more