Man Recites Book Of Revelation From Memory KGTV San Diego A man recited one of the most important books of the Bible from memory at a Spring Valley church on Sunday. "I'm pretty good at actually recalling the exact chapter and verse," said Tom Meyer, who has memorized the entire book of Revelation. ... |
Book by Washington reporter about 1964 Civil Rights Act coming in 2014 Washington Post NEW YORK — A veteran Washington reporter's book about the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act will be released upon the legislation's 50th anniversary. Times Books, an imprint of Henry Holt and Company, announced Sunday that it will publish Todd S. Purdum ... |
Book signing at Wild Birds Unlimited UpperMichigansSource.com MARQUETTE -- A book signing is taking place at Wild Birds Unlimited in Marquette. It is the 10th anniversary of the book Stranger in the Woods. Carl Sams and Jean Stoick are signing their books for all of their fans. They are co-authors, ... |
 Bleacher Report | Colts Inching Closer to History Books for All the Wrong Reasons Bleacher Report The Indianapolis Colts dropped their 14th straight game, dating back to last season's AFC Wildcard round defeat to the New York Jets and kept their winless season alive by losing 24-10 to the AFC North division leading Baltimore Ravens today. ... |
 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | Book Review: And So It Goes Kurt Vonnegut Biography by Charles J. Shields Huffington Post (blog) Vonnegut knew he had a big book in him -- he had lived through the bombing of Dresden. I could not put this book down until I came to the chapter on Slaughterhouse Five. When it made number one on the New York Times, daughter Edie called it the Big ... 'And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut:" A Q&A with author Charles Shields The sophomore's sage |
Hot books for the real Detroiter on your shopping list Detroit Free Press Santa himself would be jealous of this sleigh-full of music, books, movies and more we've assembled. Read on for the best books for the Detroit lover on your list. Also check out our list of gifts for the music lovers and pop culture enthusiasts on ... |
Local books Cincinnati.com Provided We're highlighting recently published books that have local connections. If you know of such a book, email books@enquirer.com. “Shaken, Not Stirred...a Chemo Cocktail: A Comedy About My Tragedy,” memoir by West Chester Township breast cancer ... |
Newsweek/Daily Beast Writers' Favorite Books 2011 Newsweek From Tina Brown to Simon Schama to Michelle Goldberg, Newsweek and Daily Beast contributors and writers pick their favorite books of the year. A vivid, venal tale—couldn't put it down. It's about a rapacious real-estate developer pitted against a ... |
Looking for gift ideas? How about books by West Michigan authors? The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com Here are several of the self-published books and others with West Michigan ties we've heard about in recent months. For a look at a statewide list of exceptional Michigan books published in 2010, check out the Michigan Notable Books list. ... |
 Forbes | Book Notes: Islam's Quantum Question Forbes There have been several books published recently touting the historical contributions of Islamic scholars to the early history of science (in the Middle Ages), but fewer assessing the relationship between Muslim tradition and the challenges that modern ... |
Books to consider when filling holiday wish lists Chicago Daily Herald Books still make great holiday gifts for homeowners and gardeners. Not only do they fit all tastes, needs and budgets, but they are easy to mail. And while downloadable books are hard to beat for reading on cross-Atlantic flights, ... |
Beatles and hip-hop top gift-books list The Seattle Times 'Tis the season for coffee-table music books, with Fab Four and hip-hop fans particularly favored. Seattle Times music critic Paul de Barros and freelancer Andrew Matson offer gift ideas, including volumes about George Harrison, John Lennon, Lady Gaga, ... |
 Washington Times | BOOK REVIEW: 'Drop of the Hard Stuff' Washington Times This is not to say that the books in which these crime solvers appear are not enjoyable to read; they most definitely are. But Mickey Spillane wouldn't read past the first chapter. Now comes Matthew Scudder, long-time good guy created by Lawrence Block ... |
Buy books by local authors this holiday The Coloradoan We have authors, poets, journalists, publishers, songwriters, writing groups and book clubs. With this new monthly column, I look forward to keeping you in tune with the news, events and people involved in literary arts in our city. ... |
Santa's Book Bag to Help Those in Need Patch.com With another twist on the kindness of strangers during this holiday season, a women's book group from St. John's Church in Montclair, with ties also to Community Church in Cedar Grove, has started a NJ registered, nonprofit organization ... |
On Books: 'Emperor of All Maladies' surprisingly readable profile of cancer Anderson Independent Mail His first-person comments and the way he provides little, telling details about the researchers who worked in labs and hospitals as well oncologists and their patients make this book highly readable. His elegant, even humorous writing actually make it ... |
E-Book Must Reads: Amazon and Barnes & Noble Top Book Critics Praise Peter ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) The novel, inspired by Mr. Senese's own experiences, is presently available on E-book and will be available on hardcover wherever books are sold in the beginning of 2012. Peter Senese, in a continued commitment to assisting targeted children, ... |
Former LSU coach signs books, DVDs The Daily Advertiser Former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown signs copies of his book and chats with fans Saturday afternoon at Barnes & Noble in Lafayette. By Leslie Westbrook December 10, 2011 "He knows exactly where he's headed, and he's said he wants people to call him ... |
 The Boston Globe | E-book readers still choice for bookworms The Boston Globe Some tech gurus predicted that the tablet computer, with its versatility and color screen, would kill the standalone e-book reader, with its focus on books and its black-and-white screen. But Consumer Reports' latest ratings reveal that the e-book ... Good e-Reader Holiday Tech Guide 2011 Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 Review: An E-Reader That's Big on Style and Flexibility |
New kid's books celebrate the season Omaha World-Herald One of the best parts of the holidays is the crops of new children's books that celebrate the season. They are often the most beautiful, moving or interesting books of the year, and they offer great excuses to gather family for reading ... |
Several books for readers on your list Evansville Courier & Press So if the people on your gift list are leaving you befuddled, you might try one of the following books, sure to please even the most discerning reader. Published in November, Michael Pollan's "Food Rules: An Eater's Manual" is brought to life by Maira ... |
 The Boston Globe | A look at some holiday books for children The Boston Globe By David Biedrzycki David Biedrzycki's “Santa's New Jet'' puts a new turbo spin on Santa and his reindeer, without ever losing the essential sweetness of the original. Told in the first person by Mr. Claus himself we learn that the old ... |
Easton students collect books for children in need Enterprise News Anastasia Pavloff, 9, left, school principal Gary Mazzola, center, Olivia Pierce, 10, place books into a box that's set up in the lobby of the Olmsted School in Easton. The box is filled with donations of new and gently used books the two ... |
Texas gangsters, hamburgers featured in new books ReporterNews.com Illustrated with more than 200 black-and-white photos and numerous maps, the book covers the years 1918, the beginning of prohibition in Texas, to 1957, when Texas Rangers closed down the Galveston casinos. Baker said he became interested in gangster ... |
 Geeks of Doom | Book Review: Before I Go To Sleep Geeks of Doom Before I Go to Sleep is the thrilling debut novel by SJ Watson (watch the book trailer below). Here's a little back-story on how I found this gem in that vast pile of rubble known as the internet. A couple of months ago while perusing one ... |
