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Bestselling books the week of 4/8/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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11 best books of December, according to Amazon's editors
Looking for a holiday read for yourself or a gift for a voracious reader? These are the best new titles this month, hand-picked by Amazon's editors. Amazon’s editorial director of books and Kindle Sara Nelson tells us why they were chosen.
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'Hello, Goodbye, Hello': 6 oddball meetings between celebrities
Richard Nixon met Elvis Presley? Here are 6 celebrity meetings you'd never imagine from Craig Brown's new book 'Hello, Goodbye, Hello.'
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10 amazing stories about the Olympics
As the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky’s latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne: 10 quotes on his birthday
Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered one of the fathers of the American literary cannon. Here are 10 memorable quotes to commemorate his July 4 birthday.
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Gears of War 3 review roundup
Gears of War 3 has arrived. Time to take cover.
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In Pictures: Europe's love-hate relationship with the Pope
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Top 5 ways to save on a honeymoon destination
So you’re about to tie the knot. Let me offer my congratulations! I do worry, though, about your bank account. Getting married is one of the costliest decisions of your life (financially, I mean). I remember the after-effects of our wedding on our finances … shock sums it up nicely. I don’t mean the wedding, which itself can cost a small fortune (an average $18,000, says the website Wedding Report). I mean the honeymoon. As someone who has researched honeymoon destinations and watched others decide their post-nuptials in exciting and different ways, I’ve compiled money-saving hints to keep you from incurring too much debt. Here are my Top 5 money-saving tips for a honeymoon destination:
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Even amid eurozone crisis, Italians chafe at deeper cuts
Italy is under pressure from the European Central Bank to adopt austerity measures, but Italians suffering financially resent the government's austerity plan and tax increases.
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New ways to rank 'green' cities
New York City's ban on smoking in parks gets high green marks. But what about other criteria?
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Sectarian worries as Scotland's 'Old Firm' renews its soccer rivalry
With Glasgow soccer teams Celtic and Rangers set to meet this weekend, Scotland is drafting new measures to stamp out Protestant-Catholic sectarianism rooted in the teams' culture.
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Denmark's election a litmus test for Europe's far-right politics
Denmark's election Thursday is the first national poll in northern Europe to gauge appeal for radical politics since the Norway killings carried out by far-right extremist Anders Behring Breivik.
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2020 Olympics: Six cities lodge bids for the games
2020 Olympics: Submitting bids to the International Olympic Committee by Friday's deadline were Rome; Madrid; Tokyo; Istanbul; Doha, Qatar; and Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Hurricane Irene and safety in a storm
A Christian Science perspective.
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An Unquenchable Thirst: Following Mother Teresa in Search of Love, Service, and an Authentic Life
A former nun, after 20 years of work with Mother Teresa, takes an unflinching look at her own experience and desires.
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Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy
The story of the power of the Papacy – and how it has waxed and waned over the centuries.
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International groups accelerate effort to relieve East Africa's famine
The first UN plane in two years is scheduled to go into the Somali capital's airport Wednesday carrying food aid. Some 3.7 million people in Somalia alone need help.
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Amanda Knox appeal gets support with DNA analysis(VIDEO)
Amanda Knox appeal of her murder conviction continues in an Italian courtroom. Analysis of DNA collection used in the original case for the Amanda Knox appeal shows mistakes were made.
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Michael Phelps ready for individual events at world championships
Michael Phelps is in China this week, competing at the world swimming championships. The first individual event for Michael Phelps will be the 200-meter freestyle race Tuesday night.
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Ireland moving to compel church to report sexual abuse
A new report that found a Catholic diocese failed to disclose allegations of sexual abuse of children to the police has many in Ireland pushing for new laws to punish priests to disclose information about alleged pedophiles.
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European markets tumble as investors fear Italian default
Investors in Europe have set their sights on Italy, speculating that if a Greek bailout isn't approved and Athens defaults on its government debt, Italy is next.
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Why Italy may need a bailout, too
With high debt and falling stocks, Italy appears to be the next European economy on the brink. Investors and European officials are now sounding alarm bells.
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Prayers optional: A vacation spent at Italy's religious guesthouses
Italy's Monasteries and convents offer a quiet cultural retreat to travelers.
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Africans planning electric power with climate change in mind
Africa is set to be hit hard by climate change, and it already faces the highest electric power costs in the world. But new initiatives could put Africa at forefront in adapting alternative energies.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/26
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Southwest Airlines sale: More $40 flights ahead?
Southwest Airlines is letting travelers go from, say, Seattle to Boise or Albany to Baltimore for $40. Some experts say the move by Southwest Airlines could spark a fare war in the industry.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day: 06/17
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City of Life and Death: movie review
In 'City of Life and Death,' a new Chinese take on the horrific massacre of Nanjing attempts to humanize the invaders.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 06/13
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Opinion: Seven reasons why Syrian opposition hasn't toppled Assad
Syrian protesters have so far been unable to topple the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in large part because physical repression has served as a powerful deterrent against their goals. The risk of death, torture, or imprisonment for life can shake even the most resolute, courageous, and determined demonstrator. Yet physical repression is not the only reason why the protesters have suffered serious setbacks. Middle East expert Bilal Y. Saab of The University of Maryland gives us seven other factors that explain why things might get worse before they get better for the protesters in Syria.
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