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Rough Crossing
In Robin Romm’s account of her mother’s death from cancer, her fury is transformed into an instrument for pursuing truth.
New York Times – Jan 2, 2009 3:13 PM [GMT] – comment?
In Robin Romm’s account of her mother’s death from cancer, her fury is transformed into an instrument for pursuing truth.
New York Times – Jan 2, 2009 3:13 PM [GMT] – comment?
Mystified? Solve It With Science
Whodunit? Was it Dr. Jones, in the lab, with the beaker? Eric and Natalie Yoder may have the answer. They are authors of One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science, a new book that uses mysteries and problem solving to get kids energized about science.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 3:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Whodunit? Was it Dr. Jones, in the lab, with the beaker? Eric and Natalie Yoder may have the answer. They are authors of One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science, a new book that uses mysteries and problem solving to get kids energized about science.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 3:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
The Invention Of Air
How are the discovery of oxygen, the founding of the Unitarian Church and ecosystem science linked? Author Steven Johnson tells the story of scientist and theologian Joseph Priestley, a protégé of Benjamin Franklin and friend of Thomas Jefferson, in The Invention of Air.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 3:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
How are the discovery of oxygen, the founding of the Unitarian Church and ecosystem science linked? Author Steven Johnson tells the story of scientist and theologian Joseph Priestley, a protégé of Benjamin Franklin and friend of Thomas Jefferson, in The Invention of Air.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 3:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Award-winning poet Sean O'Brien writes Gaza poem
The award-winning poet Sean O'Brien has written a new poem in response to Israel's bombing of Gaza.O'Brien, who in 2007 became the only poet to win the UK's two top poetry awards, the Forward and TS Eliot prizes, in one year, said the poem, Katyusha, Katyusha - a nod to the Katyu ... more »
The Guardian – Jan 2, 2009 1:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
The award-winning poet Sean O'Brien has written a new poem in response to Israel's bombing of Gaza.O'Brien, who in 2007 became the only poet to win the UK's two top poetry awards, the Forward and TS Eliot prizes, in one year, said the poem, Katyusha, Katyusha - a nod to the Katyu ... more »
The Guardian – Jan 2, 2009 1:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
Charity begins at the bookshop
Between a slew of unwanted Christmas presents and a stack of new year's resolutions to clear out shelves, it's boom time for selling secondhand books online. But selling books online can feel pretty soulless, knowing the $0.89 cents (60p) you get for your ratty paperback isn't helping ... more »
The Guardian – Jan 2, 2009 10:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
Between a slew of unwanted Christmas presents and a stack of new year's resolutions to clear out shelves, it's boom time for selling secondhand books online. But selling books online can feel pretty soulless, knowing the $0.89 cents (60p) you get for your ratty paperback isn't helping ... more »
The Guardian – Jan 2, 2009 10:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
Princess Leia’s Wit Tames the Dark Side
The title of Carrie Fisher’s funny, sardonic little memoir is a bit misleading.
New York Times – Jan 2, 2009 07:19 AM [GMT] – comment?
The title of Carrie Fisher’s funny, sardonic little memoir is a bit misleading.
New York Times – Jan 2, 2009 07:19 AM [GMT] – comment?
Mystery writer Donald Westlake dies at 75
Prolific mystery writer Donald Westlake has died at age 75 of an apparent heart attack. Westlake wrote more than 100 books.
USA Today – Jan 2, 2009 01:10 AM [GMT] – comment?
Prolific mystery writer Donald Westlake has died at age 75 of an apparent heart attack. Westlake wrote more than 100 books.
USA Today – Jan 2, 2009 01:10 AM [GMT] – comment?
Nechama Tec watches the filming of her book Defiance
When historian Nechama Tec was invited to watch the filming of her book Defiance, she didn't expect to enjoy it. But she had a surprise in store ...
The Guardian – Jan 2, 2009 12:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
When historian Nechama Tec was invited to watch the filming of her book Defiance, she didn't expect to enjoy it. But she had a surprise in store ...
The Guardian – Jan 2, 2009 12:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
Donald E. Westlake, Mystery Writer, Is Dead at 75
The prolific, award-winning novelist pounded out more than 100 books and five screenplays during his career.
New York Times – Jan 1, 2009 8:40 PM [GMT] – comment?
The prolific, award-winning novelist pounded out more than 100 books and five screenplays during his career.
New York Times – Jan 1, 2009 8:40 PM [GMT] – comment?
Xan Brooks: Happy birthday JD Salinger
It's JD Salinger's 90th birthday, the party starts at three and the world and his wife are invited. Actually they're not. Instead, Salinger will be spending this anniversary as he is reputed to have spent the last 40 or 50: holed up in Cornish, New Hampshire surrounded by a stack of u ... more »
The Guardian – Jan 1, 2009 10:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
It's JD Salinger's 90th birthday, the party starts at three and the world and his wife are invited. Actually they're not. Instead, Salinger will be spending this anniversary as he is reputed to have spent the last 40 or 50: holed up in Cornish, New Hampshire surrounded by a stack of u ... more »
The Guardian – Jan 1, 2009 10:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
