Topic: Simon Winchester
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5 books on understanding/preparing for natural and manmade disasters
The mix of natural and man-made disasters unfolding in Japan is almost incomprehensible. But it’s just at such moments that we most want to understand what can happen in our world. This history is still in the making, but my regular reading list is taking a break while I search out material on disasters past and future. What are you reading in the wake of the tragic events of the past few days? Here are a few potential places to start:
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Bestselling books the week of 1/6/2011, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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What to read? 8 noteworthy biographies coming in early 2011
The new year holds the promise of a fresh crop of intriguing titles. Here are eight biographies likely to attract attention in the new year.
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Bestselling books the week of 12/30/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 12/16/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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The Alice Behind Wonderland
Simon Winchester examines the story behind the discomforting photo taken of the little girl who inspired “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”
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5 books on understanding/preparing for natural and manmade disasters
The mix of natural and man-made disasters unfolding in Japan is almost incomprehensible. But it’s just at such moments that we most want to understand what can happen in our world. This history is still in the making, but my regular reading list is taking a break while I search out material on disasters past and future. What are you reading in the wake of the tragic events of the past few days? Here are a few potential places to start:
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Bestselling books the week of 1/6/2011, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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What to read? 8 noteworthy biographies coming in early 2011
The new year holds the promise of a fresh crop of intriguing titles. Here are eight biographies likely to attract attention in the new year.
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Bestselling books the week of 12/30/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 12/16/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 12/9/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 12/2/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent booksellers across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 11/23/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 11/18/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 11/11/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores all across America.
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Chapter & Verse
Writers rally for Haiti
Edwidge Danticat and Simon Winchester appeal for help to Haiti.
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China's eccentric champion
Joseph Needham put Chinese science on the world map.
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China's eccentric champion
Joseph Needham put Chinese science on the world map.
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