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Recharge your batteries at this peaceful spot nestled in the Red Hills of Georgia and Florida.

The "Quatuor pour la fin du Temps" uses elements that were close to Messiaen's heart: devout Catholic faith, birdsong, Eastern rhythms, and mysterious medieval modes.

Over the last fifteen years Sebastian Faulks has established himself as one of the most accomplished and successful authors in the UK.

After mixed reviews of his medical novel Human Traces, Sebastian Faulks is back on form with Engleby, recently released in paperback.

For most visitors the closeness of the front lines brings an emotional reaction which is only reinforced by visiting the Canadian War memorial on Hill 145.

Terrific nature and camping inspired crafts & activities for your kids' themed birthday party. Boy scout activities are tailored for younger kids in these party plans.

The theme dramatized in Thomas Hardy's "The Darkling Thrush" is the contrast between the joyous notes of a bird and the despair of the human listener.

Create a kid's birthday party around a camping or outdoor adventure theme. Incorporate scouting activities targeted at the kids for a wholesome, activity-based party.

At this year's Edinburgh Book Festival, local writer Ian Rankin, two years after announcing the title of his final Rebus novel, gave some details of his new novel.

"In Flanders Fields" is one of the most celebrated poems of the World War I era. Lt. Col. John McCrae was a surgeon in the Canadian Army, when he wrote this poem.

Sail around a landscape of limestone islands rising majestically from the sea, feast on fresh seafood and relax on deck to the sound of birdsong, in Halong Bay.

Written to celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth, Devil May Care is an exciting addition to the Bond canon.

As we move into summer, a struggle develops between domestic responsibilities and the freedom of high mountains and blue green evergreen forests.

Yala National Park lies in the deep south of Sri Lanka. Dawn safaris are one of the best ways to glimpse one of the park's favourite inmates, the elephants.

Rotorua artist Janet Keen found inspiration for her mosaic garden in an unlikely place. A visit to public conveniences led her to create her living work of art.

Learn how audio location recording in typical outdoor locations can enhance home-made podcasts and video recordings.

By 1964, Motown Records had become one of the largest and most successful record companies in the United States.

The Common Nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos, is not only a common bird; it's a well-known songster and subject of traditional tales all over the world.

Exploring a world without sight guided by a blind person is an enlightening journey towards empathy and appreciation. A new exhibit opens in Kansas City, Nov.14, 2008.

Poets have always celebrated nature. Now in a time of ecological crisis, their voices, speaking out against planetary plunder, are even more essential.

The tiny Panasonic WM61electret microphone has a response extending to around 60kHz. Some manufacuturers of bat detectors use these capsule for low cost bat detectors.

The Native American flute is a modern instrument deeply rooted in tradition. Discover the facinating history behind Native American flute making.

Great anticipation accompanied last summer's announcement that respected author Faulks was to pen the new James Bond novel. But is it any good?

Language for a New Century (W.W. Norton, 2008) is an exceptional anthology of contemporary Middle Eastern and Asian poetry featuring over 400 poems from 61 countries.

This re-telling of the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood by Josephine Brett-Secker and illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli gives us a different angle on the dangers

Saint Francois d'Assise (Saint Francis of Assisi), a French opera by Olivier Messiaen. Opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

Devil May Care, the new James Bond novel, is published in the US and overseas on 28 May 2008. The book launch marks the centenary of Bond creator Ian Fleming 1908-2008.

If you are looking for something a little different to do when in southern Spain, take a trip into the countryside and join in the local pastime of picking wild asparagus

Recorder plug-in-power is poorly specified and often too low to power the microphone properly on loud sounds leading to distortion on sounds like rock concerts.

After recent major refurbishment and expansion the Whitechapel Gallery is offering a variety of exciting Summer exhibitions featuring work by leading contemporary artists

From giant moose antlers to stunning peacock feathers, nature may owe a great deal of its beauty and diversity to the sexual impulse.

Books make excellent last minute gifts for moms and dads, and friends who are readers and writers. Consulting a good book list can ease the shopping pressures.

Eight of the top contestants from the first three seasons of Top Chef return to compete for a $20,000 prize in this holiday themed special competition.

Leyana Spa in Bangkok is located in a lush green garden, background to healing treatments that restore one's sense of completeness and aid relaxation.

Discover new ways to achieve relaxation with Susannah Marriott's compilation of stress-relieving strategies.

The rich variety of sub-tropical and tropical flora flourishing in the Concepcíon Garden is there to explore through its Historical Garden, themed gardens and walks

Chapter Preview: Chapter One - Labrynth by Kate Mosse (another weekend surprise from me)

When the weather cannot warm, the words of poets can. The best theme of those who write about winter is one of warmth within.