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Amy Winehouse: 6 stories from 'Amy, My Daughter' by Mitch Winehouse Singer Amy Winehouse's father shares memories in his new book "Amy, My Daughter."
Google's Nexus 7 tablet: better than Kindle Fire?Google revealed its new Nexus 7 tablet device with fanfare, and early reviews are promising.
Fifty Sides of the Beach BoysA closer, deeper look at one of America's greatest pop bands of all time.
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Nora Ephron: 12 quotes to commemorate her life Recognized for her sharp and witty writing, Nora Ephron was one of a small number of women who successfully wrote and directed in the male-dominated film industry. Here are 12 memorable quotes from Ephron on love, life, and marriage.
Ayn Rand: filmmakers will try, try againDespite the massive failure of 'Atlas Shrugged, Part I,' 'Part 2' is scheduled for an October release.
12 quotes from Helen Keller on her birthday Helen Keller stands as an example of an individual's ability to overcome extraordinary odds. Here, to mark her birthday on June 27, are 12 of her memorable quotes.
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The Passage of PowerIn Volume IV of 鈥淭he Years of Lyndon Johnson,鈥� biographer Robert A. Caro concentrates on the succession of political triumphs and defeats that accompanied LBJ to the Oval Office.
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In Brazil's prisons, inmates shorten sentences by readingThe program is called Redemption Through Reading and allows for a maximum of 48 days off their sentence per year.
'The Receptionist': 6 memories from working at The New Yorker Writer Janet Groth recalls her days working as a receptionist at the New Yorker from 1957 to 1978.
'All Roads Lead to Austen': 4 stories from reading Jane in Latin America Writer Amy Elizabeth Smart traveled through several countries to see how Austen translated across cultures. Here are 4 of her stories.
A smart female detective on the job in a grim New OrleansSara Gran, author of 'Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead,' says discussing food or culture in New Orleans is ignoring the tragedy.
Pearl S. Buck: 12 memorable quotes on her birthday Here are 12 quotes from Pulitzer Prize winning author Pearl S. Buck to mark her birthday on June 26.
Listening and Longing: Music Lovers in the Age of BarnumDaniel Cavicchi takes a detailed look at 19th-century music consumers.
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88 books that shaped AmericaThe 88-book list published by the Library of Congress includes titles like 'To Kill A Mockingbird' and 'Little Women.'
10 quotes from George Orwell on his birthday Writer George Orwell was a man compelled to speak what he felt. Here are 10 memorable quotes to mark his June 25, 1903, birthday.
10 quotes from John Ciardi on his birthday John Ciardi a poet, translator, critic and etymologist. To mark his birthday on June 24, here are 10 of his most memorable quotes.
