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New book is trying to dispel myths surrounding three Norwich estates
Norwich Evening News The North Earlham, Larkman and Marlpit areas of Norwich are not always blessed with the best of reputations. However, the estates actually have a … |
‘Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified’ and ‘Expect the Best’
Clinical psychologist Dr. Cheryl Carmin tells us that 6 to 9 million Americans are affected by OCD in her book “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified: An Essential Guide for Understanding and Living with OCD” (Da Capo Lifelong Books; $15.95). Step-by-step she walks you through the disease, dispelling myths, describing symptoms and telling stories of patients (Sarah’s contamination symptoms …
Report finds wide disparities in gifted education
ATLANTA (AP) — When Liz Fitzgerald realized her son and daughter were forced to read books in math class while the other children caught up, she had them moved into gifted classes at their suburban Atlanta elementary school.
Books of the decade
The world was rocked by terrorism, climate change became an emergency, celebrity culture moved from our TVs to our bookshelves, and a boy wizard held millions spellbound. Love them or hate them, these are the 50 books that defined the decade 2000 Julian Barnes on White Teeth , by Zadie Smith (Penguin) When I began to read White Teeth (as a judge for the Guardian First Book award) my preponderant …
New book explores similarities between Mormons, Masons
As finals are quickly approaching, students sometimes joke about living in the library. But when author Matthew Brown says he lives in the library, he’s not joking around. Brown, who recently released the book “Exploring the Connection between Mormons and Masons,” does most of the research for his books in the BYU library. “I live here in the BYU library and I’m not kidding,” Brown said. “I have …
TV talk shows for Dec. 9
6 a.m. The Daily Buzz 7 a.m. The Early Show: Books; dressing for holiday parties; holiday shopping. 7 a.m. Today: Clint Eastwood; Money 911; 10 toys under $20; Jenny McCarthy; Padma Lakshmi. 7 a.m. Good Morning America: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury; Barbara Walters; holiday gifts. 9 a.m. Access Hollywood: Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep and Steve Martin (“It’s Complicated”); “The Biggest …
Palin a Kid’s Book Hero
Former Alaska governor and best-selling author is heroine of new book ‘Help! Mom! Radicals Are Ruining My Country!’ | SLIDESHOW | ‘Going Rogue’ Goes Platinum
Sarah Palin Stars as Heroine in New Children’s Book
The former vice presidential candidate is the subject of new book ‘ Help! Mom! Radicals Are Ruining My Country!’
Book Club to return to TV screens
The book club made famous by presenters Richard and Judy is to return to TV screens, but with celebrity reviewers replacing the couple.
Lunar Luxe: $90,500 Table for Norman Mailer’s Apollo 11 Book
Marc Newson creates the perfect perch for a stellar book. So you’re one of Jeff Bezo’s billionaire buddies, agonizing over what to buy your filthy rich, space-obsessed best broheim this Christmas. Relax. We found the gift you’re looking for: The new edition of Norman Mailer’s Of a Fire on the Moon, his epic tale of the Apollo 11 moonlaunch. The billionaire hook? This one, reissued by Taschen …
ON THE BOOKSHELF: ‘Julie & Julia’ author Julie Powell is back with a meaty book on butchering
NEW YORK – Julie Powell’s new book is not for the squeamish, in more ways than one. It opens with her in the back of a butcher shop, flecked with blood and reeking of meat. She’s busy slicing a raw, slippery liver with a foot-long knife.