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Summer college books offer provocative ideas 9 May 08, 23:46 ET Many college-bound students get their first taste of college work when they dip into their required summer reading. If you're looking for fine writing and ... more Book Review: Bonk - The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by ... 9 May 08, 23:43 ET Once upon a time, Dr. Isaac Asimov attempted to explain the world to everybody. When I was growing up, I devoured both his science fiction and his ... more Electronics retailer to open its books to Blockbuster 9 May 08, 23:37 ET AP Circuit City Stores Inc. on Friday gave in to pressure from activist shareholders, essentially putting itself up for sale and agreeing to nominate ... more Book Explains Why Mom Deploys 9 May 08, 23:14 ET WASHINGTON - A new children's book, written by a former Soldier and single mother, helps to explain why mom deployed and how to cope with the emotions ... more Terre Haute minister's new book takes deeper view on finished ... 9 May 08, 23:06 ET TERRE HAUTE — Terre Haute minister John R. Sparks presents a deeper view of the finished work of Christ in his new book releasing nationwide this week, ... more Book a celebration of Smyrna ‘Bulldog spirit’ 9 May 08, 23:03 ET By DAVID BOCLAIR SMYRNA — Rod Wilks admitted that there were some Friday nights in the fall when he was weary from playing football and not necessarily up ... more Video games don't create killers, new book says 9 May 08, 22:56 ET SAN FRANCISCO - Playing video games does not turn children into deranged, blood-thirsty super-killers, according to a new book by a pair of Harvard ... more You can read them like a book! 9 May 08, 22:36 ET By Jo Winrow If you fancy learning something about another person's way of life, you can now borrow a real live person to give it to you straight. ... more Book Review: Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux by Mark G. Sobell 9 May 08, 22:21 ET Mainstream Linux distributions such as the ever-popular Ubuntu have the potential to contain thousands or tens of thousands of packages and have a wealth of ... more Book Babble 9 May 08, 22:00 ET Poker is America's number one money game, but not everybody is playing fair. Allan Kronzek takes an in-depth view of the card shark's art from its origins ... more Circuit City will open its books for Blockbuster 9 May 08, 21:57 ET By Michael Felberbaum, AP Circuit City Stores Inc. on Friday gave in to pressure from activist shareholders, essentially putting itself up for sale and ... more Book Review: Red, White, and Drunk All Over by Natalie MacLean 9 May 08, 21:53 ET Do readers really care about active yeasts and secondary fermentation? Or do they long to understand wine's seductions, and its otherworldly sense of place? ... more ‘Jungle Book’ a pleasing high school play 9 May 08, 21:44 ET By David F. Ashton Bagheera, a wise black panther (Jacob Pratt), and sleepy and easy-going Baloo the Bear (Steven Ennis) help Mowgli the human “cub” ... more Halbur writes pharmacy book 9 May 08, 21:36 ET Kimberly Vess Halbur, associate dean for student affairs in the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Sciences at North Dakota State University, ... more Supreme Knight’s book on bestseller list for 5th week straight 9 May 08, 21:35 ET CNA STAFF, May 9, 2008 / 08:27 pm (CNA).- “A Civilization of Love,” written by the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, continues to be a NY Times ... more Book lifts lid on star of eerie first Dracula film 9 May 08, 21:31 ET Max Schreck as Count Orlok in a scene from FW Murnau's 1922 silent classic "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror". The first screen portrayal of Dracula was so ... more Plastic surgeon writes book to ease kids’ fears about their moms ... 9 May 08, 21:29 ET By LEONORA LAPETER ANTON In the waiting room of a bustling plastic surgery practice, a woman in fatigues waits to talk about her upcoming procedures to ... more Benazir personally gave N-technology to N Korea: Book 9 May 08, 21:18 ET PTI NEW DELHI: In a significant revelation, a new book has said North Korea had got nuclear technology from Pakistan in 1993, with the then Prime Minister ... more Local couple’s book donations continue daughter’s mission 9 May 08, 21:16 ET By David Robinson Bob and Dottie West carry on the teaching goals of their daughter Susan West after her death in February. They have a huge collection of ... more Circuit City will allow Blockbuster to review its books; Clear ... 9 May 08, 21:15 ET NEW YORK — Consumer electronics retailer Circuit City Stores said it will allow Dallas-based Blockbuster to review its books in connection with the ... more Author anticipates book about Greensburg within year 9 May 08, 20:54 ET By Mark Anderson, Kiowa County Signal Bob Fraga reflects on his book project Thursday morning shortly before returning to Lawrence. ... more Harness racing books are now available online 9 May 08, 20:41 ET 11 years old & 2nd degree black belt. Member of International TEAM USA and holds 4 Gold Metals. Goshen — The Peter Haughton Research Library used book ... more Tech Skills and a Mac Book Pro Used to Nab Alleged MacThieves 9 May 08, 20:13 ET For the latest info on the coolest gadgets, emerging technology and wired madness, subscribe to our full news feed or have it delivered to your inbox. ... more Author to sign books at Devils Tower 9 May 08, 20:02 ET By The News-Record staff Originally, author Jeanne Rogers was commissioned to work up a short piece to commemorate the Devils Tower centennial celebration ... more Books: Life's varied melodies 9 May 08, 19:58 ET By Mae Woods Bell, Book Reviewer In this memoir of her early years, Julie Andrews tells a tale of an often insecure life disrupted by her parents' divorce, ... more J. North Conway - Book-signing Event at Barnes and Noble May 22, 2008. 9 May 08, 19:55 ET Please support Cape Cod Maritime Museum on May 22, 2008 by shopping at the CCMM/Barnes and Noble Bookfair* at the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis and attending a ... more Two excellent histories released as audio books 9 May 08, 19:42 ET Audio books have proven a wonderful way for me to multi-task on the computer, while others listen to them driving, jogging, or otherwise engaged in tasks ... more Book examines 'how love is expressed in religion' 9 May 08, 19:38 ET By Mark Pinsky ORLANDO, Fla. -- "Encyclopedia of Love." The title alone sounds like an author's hot ticket to "Oprah" or "The View. ... more Faith -- Book looks for parables in Dr. Seuss stories 9 May 08, 19:37 ET By Joseph White AP What about "The Cat in the Hat" and "The Lorax"? Are those characters metaphors for Christ? And "Oh, the Places You'll Go! ... more Book happenings and events 9 May 08, 19:37 ET • Chad Corrie, author of The World of Tralodren series, will have several appearances to celebrate the release of his latest title, "The Adventures of ... more Books -- 'Night Train' examines rural life in Minnesota 9 May 08, 19:27 ET By Elizabeth M. Jones Lise Erdrich says that at first, the short stories in her debut collection, titled "Night Train," confused her. ... more Animation Book Look Back In LA 9 May 08, 19:21 ET The Van Eaton Galleries and The Creative Talent Network in Los Angeles will co-host the second annual Animation Book Look on Saturday, May 17. ... more God Will Make a Way -- New Book Begins The Grandma Series of ... 9 May 08, 19:20 ET LAKE PARK, Fla., May 9, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- When life brings heartache so deep that we feel hopeless, it is at that moment that God creates a way for ... more Discover a Lost Era with Tales from Piney Grove -- New Book Tells ... 9 May 08, 19:20 ET ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 9, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Looking back at the past has its unforgettable and golden moments. Get ready to experience a fascinating ... more Books do furnish a room 9 May 08, 19:17 ET There has always been something forbidding about Granta. It was something, perhaps a little offputtingly, you had to read, and a must-read often becomes an ... more Circuit City allows Blockbuster, Icahn to review books; promises ... 9 May 08, 19:15 ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Circuit City Stores Inc. on Friday gave in to pressure from activist shareholders, essentially putting itself up for sale and agreeing ... more Photographer compiles stunning tropical garden book 9 May 08, 19:09 ET By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Graeme Teague's legs were scratched by thorns while hiking the wild parks on Curacao and Bonaire as he took photos of the giant ... more Urdu literary forum holds book launch 9 May 08, 18:49 ET BAZM-e-Urdu Qatar (BUQ), the oldest Urdu literary organisation in Qatar, has held a book launching for the Urdu language poetry collection, Khayal Chehra ... more Book Review: The Dark Tide by Alex Gross 9 May 08, 18:37 ET The Dark Tide is a suspense-filled thriller written by Alex Gross. The story begins with explosions in Grand Central Station, which widow the protagonist, ... more Adelaide And Australian Olympic Team Book Friendly 9 May 08, 18:30 ET Adelaide United FC will play its final trial match against the Qantas Under 23s at Parramatta Stadium in Sydney this Monday, May 12 ahead of the club’s ... more Journey of healing: Bluffton man writes book after accident 9 May 08, 18:26 ET Fort Wayne, Ind. (WANE) - Battered and bruised after a car accident, a Bluffton man barely hangs on to life. His body was broken, but not his spirit. ... more Skipping away to the record books 9 May 08, 18:23 ET IT'S not everyday you get the chance to become part of a world record breaking attempt. But that is just what was on offer for more than 75 students from ... more Book fair notices 9 May 08, 18:23 ET New Delhi, May 9: The Supreme Court today issued notices to the defence ministry and the Bengal government on an appeal against a bar on holding the ... more Students skipping into record books 9 May 08, 18:21 ET By Kerrie Alezander More than 40 Hervey Bay High students jumped in on the attempt to break a Guinness World Record yesterday. As part of National Heart ... more Saying goodbye: Former Camera staffer turns Pulitzer-winning ... 9 May 08, 18:12 ET By Verna Noel Jones, Special to the Rocky Mountain News Initially, former Camera and Rocky Mountain News staffer Jim Sheeler was opposed to making a book ... more AP: The gospel according to Who? New book looks for parables in ... 9 May 08, 18:07 ET AP What about “The Cat in the Hat” and “The Lorax”? Are those characters metaphors for Christ? And “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” — if you’ll only follow the ... more Book-Finding Web Site Will Be Helpful 4U 9 May 08, 17:58 ET By SHARON TATE MOODY Genealogists are among the world's most voracious readers. Perhaps that is due, in part, to the fact that we have to be well-versed in ... more SC notice to residents opposed to Book Fair 9 May 08, 17:57 ET New Delhi, May 9 The Calcutta High Court’s decision to cancel the world’s largest non-trade book carnival on environmental grounds came under the scanner of ... more Book of Golden Deeds recipient announced 9 May 08, 17:50 ET By Melissa Shriver The Quincy Exchange Club recognized a local Volunteer today during its 56th annual Golden Deeds award. The honor went to Gerald Mast of ... more Our Eyes and “Dreams of Home” - Book Review by Jim Miles 9 May 08, 17:41 ET by Jim Miles Our Eyes and “Dreams of Home” created by the children of Lajee Center with Rich Wiles. Lajee Center, Bethlehem, Palestine. 2007. ... more Research institute launches book to solve global food crisis 9 May 08, 17:40 ET Lagos, Nigeria (PANA) - As the global food crisis persists, the London-based International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) has launched a ... more Erra receives book on Balakot housing project 9 May 08, 17:33 ET ISLAMABAD: Saudi Public Assistance for Pakistan Earthquake Victims (SPAPEV) Media Director Abdullah Al-Baraak met Erra Deputy Chairman Lt-Gen Nadeem Ahmed ... more PAL includes three more books in Pakistani Adab Ke Memar 9 May 08, 17:33 ET ISLAMABAD: The book on the life and poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is a significant addition to the series of Pakistani Adab Ke Memar. ... more Circuit City to open its books to Blockbuster, Icahn 9 May 08, 17:32 ET By Ed Oswald, BetaNews Retailer Circuit City has secured Goldman Sachs to advise it on its future moves and confirmed it had received information on how a ... more 2008 Philadelphia Book Festival Blends Books, Music, High-Tech ... 9 May 08, 17:08 ET PHILADELPHIA, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 60 of the nation's top writers, including celebrity author Barbara Walters, will gather in Philadelphia for ... more Book review: 'Meditations from the Mat' 9 May 08, 17:04 ET EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado — Movies and TV shows have always thrived on making fun of what people don’t understand, so have many ignorant folks in the world. ... more 2008 Philadelphia Book Festival Blends Books, Music, High-Tech Games, Barbara Walters Tops List of Celebrity Authors 9 May 08, 17:04 ET More than 60 of the nation's top writers, including celebrity author Barbara Walters, will gather in Philadelphia for the second Philadelphia Book Festival, the Free Library's annual celebration of reading and literacy. more Book Design with Lulu 9 May 08, 17:03 ET If you want to sell your projects publicly, the next step is setting a price. Choose how much revenue you'd like to take in from the sale of your book, ... more A Sleepwalking Penguin? Blooming Tree Press Releases Latest ... 9 May 08, 17:02 ET (PRWEB) May 9, 2008 -- Blooming Tree Press has released its latest children's book, a 32-page picture book sure to be a delight for readers of all ages. ... more Book club reads about WASPs for Memorial Day 9 May 08, 16:49 ET In honor of Memorial Day and the National WASP World War II Museum in Sweetwater, May’s title for the Cover-to-Cover Book Club, which will meet at 7 pm May ... more book group expo Founder Receives PageTurner Award - Ann Kent ... 9 May 08, 16:42 ET New York, NY (PRWEB) May 9, 2008 -- James Patterson announced today the 34 US winners and 3 Canadian winners of the 3rd annual James Patterson PageTurner ... more Border Poverty the Focus of New Book 9 May 08, 16:36 ET The authors took a critical look at the ways Mexico’s recent economic crises and US immigration and border security policies have shaped the quality of life ... more Indiana Sues Book Publisher 9 May 08, 16:28 ET By Lynn Andriani -- Publishers Weekly, 5/9/2008 12:28:00 PM Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is suing book publisher Airleaf, formerly known as Bookman ... more Circuit City settles with shareholder, opens books to suitor 9 May 08, 16:28 ET Richmond-based Circuit City has settled a dispute with a dissident shareholder and opened its books to a potential suitor. Circuit City, once the nation’s ... more Literary Lions Book Club to read Buckley satire 9 May 08, 16:08 ET Thank You for Smoking, a well-received satirical novel by Christoper Taylor Buckley that later became a highly rated film directed by Jason Reitman will be ... more Erica Wagner on the Scottish Book Trust's search for a star author 9 May 08, 16:07 ET WELCOME, WELCOME the first warm days. Summer suddenly seems conceivable, and my thoughts - like yours, I'm sure - turn to the possibility of getting away ... more Hot Type: Gossip from the world of books 9 May 08, 16:07 ET By Nicholas Clee The science-fiction writer John Scalzi is philosophical about his one-star Amazon reviews, posting them on his blog. ... more Engineer makes world's largest book 9 May 08, 16:04 ET ARNOT , Hungary, May 9 (UPI) -- A Hungarian engineer said he is in the process of constructing the largest book ever made -- more than three times the size ... more High Times for Children's Picture Book in CNN Potfecta 9 May 08, 16:04 ET So, I've got CNN Headline News on in the background (Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares is over) and my ears pick up when I hear the words: "Controversy. ... more Book Review: State of the Wild 9 May 08, 16:02 ET State of the Wild is a textbook sized collection of essays and conservation information from the Wildlife Conservation Society. The book deals with myriad ... more Book Review 9 May 08, 16:00 ET Alan Adler, a Topanga screenwriter and novelist, has written a compelling noir novel with petty gangsters and a menacing mountain lion. ... more Mom, daughter sign new book Saturday 9 May 08, 16:00 ET Mother and daughter author team Joan and Maddy Lambur will celebrate Mother’s Day weekend in a different way Saturday. The pair will be at Chapters in ... more Circuit City allows Blockbuster, Ichan to review books; promises ... 9 May 08, 15:54 ET By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM AP Writer AP - Friday, May 09, 2008 Circuit City Stores Inc. on Friday gave in to pressure from activist shareholders, ... more Circuit City allows Blockbuster, Icahn to review books 9 May 08, 15:27 ET By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM AP Writer AP Photo/Ron Heflin RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Circuit City Stores Inc. on Friday gave in to pressure from activist shareholders, ... more Strongsville Library to sell JFK memorabilia at book sale 9 May 08, 15:25 ET The Friends of the Strongsville Library will host a book sale to raise money for the Cuyahoga County Library System. The sale will include books and printed material from the John F. Kennedy era collected by the Friends of... more Circuit City agrees to open books to Blockbuster, settle ... 9 May 08, 14:39 ET In this April 14, 2008 file photo, shoppers walk out of a Circuit City store in Richmond, Va.. Circuit City Stores says it received a letter Friday, May 9, ... more To get skinny, read: Plethora of diet books promise the answers to ... 9 May 08, 14:31 ET NEW YORK — One plan advises you to follow it three times a week. Another allows no snacks - except on certain days. And a third advocates for eating up to ... more Italian Comic Book "Dylan Dog" to Become Feature Film Starring ... 9 May 08, 14:30 ET Platinum Studios’ Scott Mitchell Rosenberg to produce, alongside Hyde Park chairman and CEO Ashok Amritraj. Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group, ... more Friends of Ferguson Book & Author Luncheon features attorney ... 9 May 08, 14:29 ET By Ferguson Library Renowned attorney and published author Mickey Sherman will headline the Friends of Ferguson 27th Book & Author Luncheon Thursday, ... more State sues Martinsville book publisher 9 May 08, 14:26 ET Airleaf LLC, a Martinsville book publisher formerly known as Bookman Publishing LLC, has been sued by Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter for allegedly ... more Book Challenges Old Myths and Uncovers New Surprises About Famed ... 9 May 08, 14:23 ET By Raphael Mostel Olivier Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time,” which premiered in Stalag VIIIA on the Polish-German border in sub-zero weather in ... more Olympic Boycott of 1980 Documented in New Book 9 May 08, 14:19 ET York, NY (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- Stories of American athletes denied the opportunity to compete in the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow – due to geopolitical ... more Schools forge ties through books 9 May 08, 14:17 ET "This is the first lot of chairs and books. We know Koro High has been doing well and we want to give as much as possible," said Ms Korare. ... more A comic book called "O+Men" features heroes with HIV in a bid to ... 9 May 08, 14:16 ET Like most comic books, this one features superheroes who gain super abilities through some act of misfortune. But in this case, that misfortune is HIV. ... more Star Jones Responds to Barbara Walters' Book 9 May 08, 14:02 ET By: AP NEW YORK - (AP) Nearly two years after Star Jones left "The View" on rocky terms, the 46-year-old TV personality has criticized former boss Barbara ... more Morgan and Levesque book tickets for Beijing after medal wins at ... - Metro Canada 9 May 08, 14:02 ET MIAMI - Keith Morgan and Marylise Levesque are going to the Olympic Games in Beijing after winning medals at the Pan American judo championships. ... more Morgan and Levesque book tickets for Beijing after medal wins at ... 9 May 08, 13:46 ET MIAMI — Keith Morgan and Marylise Levesque are going to the Olympic Games in Beijing after winning medals at the Pan American judo championships. ... more New book tries to bring gaming research to a wary public 9 May 08, 13:43 ET By John Timmer | Published: May 09, 2008 - 12:37PM CT It often seems like discussions of the impact of violent games occupies three separate worlds. ... more Bittinger's Books 9 May 08, 13:43 ET CUMBERLAND - Blame it on "Bunnicula" and a few trips to a grocery store in Grantsville Plaza. Frank E. Bittinger has no trouble remembering where his love ... more Circuit City opens books to Blockbuster 9 May 08, 13:42 ET By John Simons, writer (Fortune) -- After a several weeks of playing coy, Circuit City has agreed to allow potential suitor Blockbuster to review its books, ... more Spring Books at the Library 9 May 08, 13:40 ET Whether you are thinking of adopting a pet or putting in a patio, the Manchester Public Library has books on many popular spring activities. ... more Kolkata Book fair: SC issues notice to WB govt 9 May 08, 13:37 ET New Delhi: The Supreme Court today issued notices to West Bengal government and other respondents in a case, in which, Calcutta High Court had banned the ... more Rain fails to dampen book-lovers' spirits 9 May 08, 13:21 ET By BEN STANLEY - Waikato Times | Saturday, 10 May 2008 Bookworms queued in the pouring rain outside Hamilton's Te Rapa Racecourse yesterday for the opening ... more Circuit City to open its books to Blockbuster 9 May 08, 13:19 ET By Karen Jacobs ATLANTA, May 9 (Reuters) - Circuit City Stores Inc on Friday reversed course and said it would open its books to suitor Blockbuster Inc and ... more Prof. Wineapple to discuss new book on Emily Dickinson 9 May 08, 13:16 ET Brenda Wineapple, the Doris Zemurray Stone Professor of Modern Literary and Historical Studies, will talk about her upcoming book, “White Heat: The ... more Washington Police Chief Requires Officers To Read Book On Social ... 9 May 08, 13:15 ET Washington, DC (AHN) - To curb the wave of crimes in the national capital, Washington Police Chief Cathy Lanier made a book on social epidemics a required ... more Book of the week: Where Underpants Come From 9 May 08, 13:13 ET UNDIES WHERE? Joe Bennett's quest to get to the bottom of his $8.59 five-pack of unmentionables is thought-provoking and entertaining. ... more Burning Phone Books Split into Three Fires 9 May 08, 13:09 ET PHARR - Firefighters say someone lit a pile of phone books on fire. That blaze split into three smaller fires. It happened on South San Antonio and Las ... more Circuit City Finally Admits It's Failing; Opens Books to Blockbuster 9 May 08, 13:08 ET Circuit City (CC) CEO Phil "The Shill" Schoonover must be looking at sales numbers for the current quarter. Schoonover has finally decided to open the books ... more Book examines myths, facts about megachurches 9 May 08, 13:06 ET By Greg Bagley | for The Christian Chronicle A friend, a fellow preacher, recently told me he always turned his car a couple of blocks before passing the ... more Book of the Week 9 May 08, 12:39 ET By Michael Savage As the state of Israel celebrated it's 60th birthday this week, there was no shortage of media coverage on the issue. ... more A blend of brew and books 9 May 08, 12:37 ET By Janette Huang-Teves KANGAROO Coffee Company. The name of one of the latest coffee shops to open in Davao excited me. "This must be foreign franchise", ... more iRex announces iLiad Book Edition, a Digital Book Reader 9 May 08, 12:36 ET iRex Technologies, the Dutch pioneer in electronic paper, brings out a new digital reader dubbed the iLiad Book Edition. It eliminates the burden of ... more New book by retired minister looks for parables in the stories of ... 9 May 08, 12:35 ET When "Horton Hears a Who," is there a sermon to be heard? What about "The Cat in the Hat" and "The Lorax"? Are those characters metaphors for Christ? ... more Author Releases New E-Book Entitled Negotiate: Lose Your Fear of "No" 9 May 08, 12:34 ET Osprey, Florida (PRWEB) May 9, 2008 -- The new e-book, entitled "Negotiate: Lose your fear of No", is designed to help people overcome their fear of ... more Guest Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night ... 9 May 08, 12:33 ET This is another Guest Book Review by fiction writer Jessica Schneider who also writes for Cosmoetica, is Book Editor for Monsters and Critics and is the ... more 8:57 am: Rescue team members to sign history book 9 May 08, 12:31 ET REDLANDS - The San Bernardino County sheriff's San Gorgonio Search and Rescue team has released a book on its 50-year history and members will be signing ... more Beach Cottages Book Review and Interview with Author Mary Emmerling 9 May 08, 12:30 ET I love books! My apartment may be tiny, but my stacks of books are huge! It’s always such a treat when I can escape into a bookstore and explore what’s on ... more