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Books explore relatively new territory
In a recent column, I was whining about the dearth of truly new material in children's picture books. Here, I'm contradicting myself and celebrating some recently published books that strike out into unexplored (relatively) territory.
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Clearing out books is toughest form of de-cluttering
Books differ from other material items. I can toss away old clothes and knickknacks without much trouble, but when it comes to an author's typeset words, I hesitate. Do I really want to give it away? Will I miss it if it's gone? Will the children want it? Or the grandchildren?
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Millville students write books
MILLVILLE - Several new authors proudly read copies of their books to an appreciative audience Monday at Lakeside Middle School. Students in Melissa Colon's English as a Second Language class were honored at an Author's Reception, as seven members of the class read their stories aloud.
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Books bounce back
With draconian censorship lifted, bookstores in east Libya are experiencing a resurgence.
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Oxfam's events and features for books lovers
Oxfam loves books... And so do you. Every month £1.6 million worth of books are donated and sold through Oxfam shops. It’s that thirst for words that inspired our Talking Books section.
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FSU study finds gender bias in books
A recent children's books study led by a Florida State University sociologist has shown that throughout the 20th century there has been bias toward males as lead characters.
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Obama's books net millions
US President Barack Obama was worth millions of dollars in 2010, mostly due to royalties from the sale of his books, financial disclosure forms showed on Monday.
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Books-A-Million opens Laredo store
share: digg facebook twitter It has been a year and four months since Laredo operated without a national book retailer, but Thursday Books-A-Million opened up shop at Mall del Norte.
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Glencore to close books early on IPO
HONG KONG: Commodities trader Glencore will close the books for its planned US$11 billion (US$1 = RM3.01) initial public offering (IPO) a day ahead of schedule, underscoring strong investor demand for its shares despite volatile commodity markets. According to details in a term sheet seen by Thomson Reuters IFR and confirmed by sources close to the deal, subscriptions to the IPO will now close ...
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Braille system text books sent to districts
By Our Staff Reporter Bhopal, May 16: The State Government has made available braille text books of primary level to all the districts for visually impaired students of the state.
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School Library Hit by Katrina Gets New Books
Studentreasures Publishing donates Scholastic books to benefit elementary school in Harvey, Louisiana. (PRWeb May 16, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8406964.htm
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The day of books and roses
MANILA, Philippines -- I have been told that in Spain, Valentine’s Day is hardly celebrated. Instead, the day of books, or Dia del Libro fills Spanish hearts and minds. The tradition of Dia del Libro is based on legends of chivalry associated with St. George’s Day. Begun originally in Barcelona, Spain, sweethearts exchange gifts on this day; the men give roses to the women and the women give ...
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