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10 best books of January, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson shares her thoughts about the Amazon staff picks for the 10 best books of January 2013.
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9 chats with top true-crime authors
In 2012, writers pondered murder and mayhem across the globe and across centuries.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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'Zero Dark Thirty': Top 3 controversies from the Osama bin Laden film
"Zero Dark Thirty," which tells the story of the hunt and capture of Osama bin Laden, is already garnering critical accolades – and plenty of criticism, too. Here are the top three controversies currently surrounding the film.
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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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A vibrant song without words
Iranian Shirana Shahbazi contrasts natural objects with bold, artificial settings.
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Whose rules apply to the Web?
Sites go to extraordinary lengths to stay legal in a world where taboos vary.
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Hurdles ahead for Google's cellphone plan
Bringing Internet openness to the closed wireless world is bold but difficult, analysts say.
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Writers' strike: Fast-changing technology complicates talks with producers
Critical sticking point is the writers' demands for a bigger share of the burgeoning DVD market.
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Green roofs start to sprout on urban homes
Low-maintenance sedum cuts energy costs as well as greenhouse gases. Roofs are costly, though.
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Ikebana with a samurai swagger
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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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He shows visitors how to eat wild in New York's parks
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