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Smog, earthquakes, Africa, Dalai Lama, human rights, finance and now Internet & media censorship are headlines that have become synonymous with the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Enid Blyton, children's author of the 20th century and J.K. Rowling, children's author of the 21st century have more in common than you might think.

Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.

There is more to the South Yorkshire indie rock scene than Arctic Monkeys - Little Man Tate, Richard Hawley and Reverend and the Makers have all been fostered there.

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This book by Linda Shute is not only great fun but a fine example of how to use strategy to solve a story problem. In March or any time of year students love this story.

Most working-class humans dream of never having to work again and of having someone do their work. This popular Grimm's fairy tale shows how it works for one couple.

Charles Chaplin's Little Tramp character is one of the most memorable in the movies. In City Lights his creation comes to the aid of a blind flower girl whom he loves.

When planning for a country music funeral, loved ones may include modern country music, older traditional western songs or hymns. Here are choices for a loving service.

The Moon is Down chronicles the experiences of fascistic invaders - a thinly veiled reference to Nazis - who have occupied a small coal mining town in Northern Europe.

Pirates of the Caribbean stays on top, while Cars hangs out at No.6, and A Scanner Darkly sneaks onto the Top 10.

The fourth child of Brooke Burke and Second for David Charvet has finally received a name after three weeks of indecisiveness and speculation sent the web into a tailspin

Brussels' Manneken Pis, a small statue of a little boy peeing, is a strange and mysterious tourist attraction. For centuries, people have been drawn to the boy, but why?

Fox's partly-animated Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties has been nominated for two Golden Raspberry awards. Awards call out the worst movies of the year.

Ever since his domestic debut in 1999/00, the Delhi boy has been a great scorer. He made his India debut in 2003 but cemented a place only during the last two seasons.

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Biography and novels of Louisa May Alcott, American author of children's books.

John Grogan's bestselling book about an unruly dog comes out on DVD

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Stephanie Plum and her off-beat friends and family are back for another improbable, yet fun romp around South Jersey.

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The Rugby World Cup is the showcase tournament of rugby. In 2007 the smaller nations are putting in big performances and winning over the hearts of fans around the world

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A profile of the world's best-selling writer, whose novels have now sold around 4 billion copies.

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A guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."

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Are twin baby boys about to come into your life? Here are some naming suggestions.

Bill Veeck ran many publicity stunts as owner of the Indians, Browns and the White Sox, but his best promotion involved a three-foot, seven inch dwarf named Eddie Gaedel.

In what would seem to be a perfect vehicle for his unique compositional voice, Desplat provides a pleasant but strangely uninspiring score.

In a Jimmy Carter-like move, ex-President Bill Clinton takes charge in North Korea.

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The book based on four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, is reflective of Alcott's own life growing up. She idealized her father, Amos Bronson Alcott.

Moving up the corporate ladder leads to a move up North to New Ulm, Minnesota.

Santa Clause is an American invention, blending the Dutch Sinter Klass the British Father Christmas and the German Christkindle.

Little Women is one of the most popular American novels of all time and its longevity shows no signs of waning.

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