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Readers Are Devouring Apple Book Apps
Demand for digital book applications on Apple devices gives developers and publishers fresh ways to make money—a mixed blessing for Amazon
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How Do You Make A Yugo Cool? Turn It Into A Book
The tiny, no-frills automobile imported from communist Yugoslavia during the 1980s is known to most Americans as the butt of many car jokes. Author Jason Vuic's book The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History reveals why it's the most famous lemon in automotive history.
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Ange had plastic surgery, book claims
ANGELINA Jolie has gone under the knife and had plastic surgery on her nose, eyes and other parts of her body, the author of a new book claims.
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Chicago police rule book gets edit after 40 years
For the first time in four decades, the Chicago Police Department's rule book is getting an edit.
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Weekly Book Buzz: New George R.R. Martin Novella
This week the Book Buzz features several high profile new hardcover releases. At the top of the list is Warriors, a new anthology from Tor Books. The anthology includes new stories by Robin Hobb, Joe R. Lansdale, Tad Williams...
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Book clubs for doctors show human side of medicine
Doctors, nurses and other health care workers are tapping into their inner Tolstoys to better connect with patients. With increasing regularity, they’re meeting in monthly book clubs to discuss medical-themed literature. Humanities courses are now required in many medical schools. “The humanities can remind them that they’re dealing with very complicated, whole individuals with their own needs ...
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First time in 40 years: Cops' rule book gets a makeover
Back in 1924, the Chicago Police Department's rule book could fit in the palm of an officer's hand. Now the rules are compiled in six ring binders -- a 16-inch stack of paper. "It's a mess," said Rachel Johnston, director of research and development. For the first time in 40 years, a team of officers and civilian employees is busy cleaning it up. The team is eliminating earlier versions of ...
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AP source: Beckham to miss World Cup
David Beckham will miss the World Cup and most if not all the Los Angeles Galaxy season after tearing his left Achilles' tendon Sunday while playing for AC Milan.
AP: Beckham out of World Cup after tearing Achilles' tendon
David Beckham's dream of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups looks to be over after he tore his left Achilles' tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo. The former England captain injured himself in the closing minutes of the match Sunday.
AP source: Beckham to miss World Cup
David Beckham will miss the World Cup and most if not all the Los Angeles Galaxy season after tearing his left Achilles' tendon Sunday while playing for AC Milan. His international career for England is all but over. It remains to be seen how much he'll have left for the Galaxy and Major League Soccer.
Beckham is likely out of World Cup
David Beckham will like likely miss the World Cup after tearing his Achilles tendon.
Oregon's Eaton breaks heptathlon world mark
Oregon senior Ashton Eaton broke Dan O'Brien's heptathlon world record at the NCAA indoor track and field championships.
Injured, tearful Beckham faces World Cup heartbreak
David Beckham's dreams of playing in a fourth World Cup looked doomed on Sunday after he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon injury.
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