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10 quotes from "E.B. White on Dogs"
In "E.B. White on Dogs," the famed author and essayist discusses man's best friend. Here are a few choice samples of White's writing on dogs.
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Boston Marathon bombings: 5 books to read in the aftermath
In the wake of the tragedy, check out these five titles which address topics from patriotism to strength in the face of disaster.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner: 5 books about the world's most audacious art theft
These five books – fiction and nonfiction – share a connection to the notorious March 18, 1990, theft of 13 masterworks from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
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Dog breeds: The most popular pooches in US since 1880
The American Kennel Club has been tracking the popularity of purebred dogs for 128 years as the number of recognized breeds grew from nine to 177. Here's of the country's most popular dog breeds by the decade, according to data released by the AKC:
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The Super Bowl: 10 football books to gear you up for the big game
The biggest sports game of the year is just around the corner. Here are some books to put you in the mood.
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New test for developers in Maine: climate change
Huge development around Moosehead Lake would create 500,000 tons of CO2 over 50 years, environmentalists say.
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New test for developers in Maine: climate change
Huge development around Moosehead Lake would create 500,000 tons of CO2 over 50 years, environmentalists say.
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Don't just read for fun
We've taught kids to think reading is entertainment. But it's also a source of renewal.
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Items on and off the radar screen
'Radar' is so useful as a metaphor; what did people do before World War II?
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Home energy use gets a 'smackdown' on reality TV
Even an 'überenvironmentalist' family found it could save a lot more when a competition was at stake.
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Home energy use gets a 'smackdown' on reality TV
Even an 'überenvironmentalist' family found it could save a lot more when a competition was at stake.
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Why printer ink is so expensive
Complex technology and staunch patent enforcement help keep ink prices high. Still, some low-cost alternatives can be found.
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Five years and counting, a peace vigil stands firm
In Needham, Mass., peace activists make weekly pleas to end violence and remain hopeful that their message is heard.
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New Hampshire turning 'blue'
Most independents say they'll vote Democratic.
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The high cost of a free life
Novelist Ha Jin offers a realistic portrait of a Chinese immigrant’s search for purpose in the land of plenty.
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Why book tours are passé
Author readings and signing sessions, once the staple of publishing publicity, are being usurped by virtual encounters and promotional videos.
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Bloggers can make money, but most keep day jobs
The rise of 'contextual advertising' has created a 21st-century version of royalties.
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The artful garden
How to 'punctuate' your garden with art.
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The artful garden
How to 'punctuate' your garden with art.
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Monitor readers send six African girls to high school
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Monitor readers send six African girls to high school
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This summer, my tomatoes measured up
The first year I judged a state tomato contest, my own tomatoes were a total flop. What in the world had I done wrong?
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This summer, my tomatoes measured up
The first year I judged a state tomato contest, my own tomatoes were a total flop. What in the world had I done wrong?
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