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Iron CurtainYou won't find a better book about the beginnings of the Cold War than this National Book Award-nominated study by Anne Applebaum.
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Winter soil careGardeners who live in California and other mild climates can do their gardens a favor by getting a start now, in early winter, on improving and caring for the soil. That ensures future success.
Butternut squash pie with sorghum whipped creamFeeling聽adventurous聽this Thanksgiving? Experiment with butternut squash instead of pumpkin or sweet potato. Top your unique pie with homemade whipped cream infused with聽sorghum, or another sweet syrup.
Thanksgiving travel fun? Take the dog ... or cat or birdThanksgiving travel with pets doesn't have to be a recipe for disaster. It's easier these days to take your furry friend 鈥� just be sure that they're invited.
Roid rage: Steroid use common in 5 percent of teens in new studyTeens using steroids may be driven by high performance pressure in sports and a muscular body ideal projected by the media, according to a new study of 2,800 Minnesota teens; steroid use was found to be equally common among athletes and non-athletes.
Amazon's Jeff Bezos as 'Businessperson of the Year': Can the book world learn from him?Fortune Magazine awarded Bezos the title of 'business mind of 2012.'
Walkable CityThis timely, important book should be required reading for city planners 鈥� and anyone simply hoping for a more walkable downtown.
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Chris Evert will star on 'CSI' for a tennis-mystery episodeChris Evert will guest star on CSI along with fellow tennis players Lindsay Davenport and Justin Gimelstob.
'Game of Thrones': Season 3 premiere date and latest casting news'Game of Thrones': When is it coming back for a third season and who are the latest actors (and musicians) to sign on for appearances?
'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones': an action-packed trailer'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' is based on the first novel in writer Cassandra Clare's series.
'Heads in Beds': 6 crazy stories about working at a hotelIn "Heads in Beds," former hotel worker Jacob Tomsky reveals what really happens behind the scenes and offers suggestions as to how to ensure good service the next time you are a guest in a hotel.
'Put me in the story, mom!' Now you really canThe new app 'Put Me in the Story,' released by publisher Sourcebooks, will allow older readers to add the name of a younger one to Sourcebook titles.
Green bean casserole, two variationsGreen bean casserole is an American favorite, next to the turkey, at Thanksgiving dinner. Here are two versions to choose from.
American Music Awards: Justin Beiber wins big and brings MomAmerican Music Awards: Justin Beiber (favorite pop/rock male artist), Nick Minaj (favorite rap/hip-hop artist), and Taylor Swift (favorite country female artist). Other American Music Awards winners included Carly Rae Jepsen (favorite new artist) and Carrie Underwood (favorite country album).
Turnip puff with buttered breadcrumb toppingWondering what to do with turnips? Boil a batch with a potato to remove any bitterness, then mash, and bake them with brown sugar and nutmeg to bring out a sweet flavor. Top the whole thing with buttered breadcrumbs.
Mango upside down cakeTired of pies? Spice up your holiday dessert聽repertoire聽with this festive cake. Mango isn't just a summer flavor, when combined with cloves, ginger, and cinnamon it's warm聽and spicy.聽
'Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2' screening would have been the focus of his shooting spree, says Missouri residentA Bolivar, Mo. resident told authorities he'd planned to go on a shooting spree at a 'Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2' screening and at a Walmart on Sunday.
Denis Lavant gives an extraordinary shape-shifting performance in 'Holy Motors'Lavant wows as a man who impersonates 11 different people in the course of a day.
