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Meredith Kercher Book: Father Of Amanda Knox's British Roommate To Pen Memoir

The father of Meredith Kercher, the British woman Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito were accused of killing in 2007, is coming out with a book about his late daughter.

Nikki Haley Book: South Carolina Governor Talks Dirty Politics, Tea Party In ‘Can’t Is Not An Option’

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley released her memoir "Can't Is Not an Option: My American Story" on April 3.

Erotica Sales Soar: Hot Romance Novels Of The Moment

The popularity of "Fifty Shades of Grey" has brought new attention to the lure of erotic/romantic fiction. According to a new report by CNBC, romance is the best-selling fiction genre. It generates about $1.4 billion each year. With the rise of e-books, women are reading such novels more than ever.

EU RECEIVES PROPOSALS TO CLOSE E-BOOK PROBE

Apple Inc. and four international publishers have sent proposals to the European Commission to try to solve an e-books anti-trust case, a Commission statement said on Wednesday.

NUMBERS GAME: AMERICA'S STRUGGLE TO MAKE MATH FUN

In the American drive to boost science and math education, it's science that has all the kid-friendly sizzle: Robots and roller coasters, foaming chemical reactions, marshmallow air cannons.

U.S. SUES APPLE, PUBLISHERS IN E-BOOK PRICE SCHEME

Apple Inc and publishers Penguin and Macmillan have decided to fight U.S. government charges that they conspired to fix the prices of e-books, even as three other publishers agreed to a settlement aimed at lowering prices for consumers.

Finding Jane Austen Style Love In A Contemporary World

Over the past decade, much ink has been spilled on the perils of the hook-up culture and the hazards of cohabitation. A great deal of literature and research on the topics indicate that for a substantial number of individuals, the sexually liberated lifestyle isn't bringing fulfillment. While such information and commentary is necessary, also needed are authentic and realistic how-to-guides for alternatives to the currently accepted norms of love, dating, and marriage.

There's No Such Thing As Too Much Liberty

Some great books are products of lifetimes of research, reflection and discipline. Others are written during moments of passionate discovery, with prose that shines forth like the sun when new understanding first brings the world into focus.

US Sues Apple, 5 Publishers Over Alleged E-Book Price-Fixing

The U.S. Justice Department sued Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) and five publishing giants Wednesday, accusing them of conspiring to fix prices for e-books.

THREE IN A ROW: "HUNGER GAMES" LEADS BOX OFFICE

Movie sensation "The Hunger Games" survived fresh competition from the "Titanic" and the gross-out "American Pie" gang to notch its third domestic box office win over the weekend.

‘That Call Ended My Life’ Book by Murdered Meredith Kercher’s Father Reveals Heart-Wrenching Details

Coined "Meredith: Our Daughter's Murder and the Heartbreaking Quest for the Truth", the book will give a detailed account of the shocking incident by Meredith's father John and about the moment when he learnt of his daughter's death.

‘Fifty Shades Of Grey,’ Tiger Woods Book, And Other New Reads Out In Stores

Tired of "The Hunger Games?" Already read the "Harry Potter" series? Don't feel like touching "Twilight?" Look no further. These recently-released books are now available for purchase.

Fifty Shades of Grey: Songs For The Film's Soundtrack?

It was announced last month that "Fifty Shades of Grey" will hit (no pun intended) the big screen thanks to a Universal Pictures/Focus Features. The beyond-erotic submission tale tells the story of a sexually inexperienced college student, Anastasia Steele, and an achingly handsome millionaire, Christian Grey, who schools her in all things domination.

‘The Hunger Games' Trilogy, 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Among Most Challenged Books Of 2011: ALA Report

"The Hunger Games" trilogy took third place in a list of the most frequently challenged books of 2011.

Thomas Kinkade Dies At 54: 5 Things To Know About The Artist

American artist Thomas Kinkade passed away on Friday at the age of 54. A statement from his family reveals that he died in his Los Gatos home from what appears to be natural causes.

MORGAN SPURLOCK GETS INSIDE COMIC-CON WITH NEW FILM

Famous for skewering fast food restaurants in "Super Size Me" and product placement in "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold," Morgan Spurlock's latest film documentary takes an empathetic view of Comic-Con, the world's largest pop culture trade convention that hosts some 130,000 fans each summer in San Diego.

Book-Loving Family Wins 2012 FamilyFun/Disney Friends for Change Volunteers Contest

FamilyFun Magazine and Disney Friends for Change are honoring the Vercruysse-Vandeputte family as one of four Grand Prize winners for their family volunteer contest. Ward Vercruysse, Sofie Vandeputte, and their twins Olivia and Alec Vercruysse, age 10, have conducted book drives to collect over 6,000 books for 6 libraries in Botswana, Lesotho, and Ghana. The family can give the $5,000 prize to the charity of their choice, and they have decided to give it to the African Library Project to share t...

Another Educational System Fails to Educate

Throughout the United States, especially in the poor neighborhoods of large cities, too many public schools are failing to reach, teach, and engage thousands of struggling youths. Whether because of poor educational backgrounds, reluctance to be in the school environment, or both, they are failed by the schools they attend. As a result of these failures, thousands of school-age youths find themselves amongst the rising numbers of incarcerated juveniles. These students have already struggled grea...

Doug Dvorak Presents to the Lakes Waterford Health Care

Doug Dvorak will conduct a presentation and interactive workshop at Lakes Waterford Health Care on March 29, 2012. With this workshop, Dvorak intends to improve the level of focus on work and create more excitement in the work environment.

Varnish Fine Art Presents: SZUKALSKI

Varnish Fine Art is pleased to present Szukalski, a solo exhibition of works by the forgotten master artist, Stanislav Szukalski. The show includes Szukalski's bronze sculptures plus never before exhibited 2-D works, including original conté and pen & ink drawings. Hailed as an artistic genius from the age of six and lauded as Poland's "Greatest Living Artist," Szukalski lived in relative obscurity and varying levels of poverty after the Siege of Warsaw in 1939 led to the destruction or conf...

'Indian Secularism, Democracy Inseparable': Ganguly

Sumit Ganguly holds the Rabindranath Tagore Chair in Indian Cultures and Civilizations at Indian University Bloomington. His most recent book, India Since 1980, which he co-authored with Rahul Mukherji, was published last year. The political science professor talks about the book, Indian politics and the Kashmir conflict, among other issues.

Greg Mortenson: 'Three Cups Of Tea' Author Misspent Charity Money, Must Pay $1 Million

Renowned philanthropist and author Greg Mortenson has been accused of spending charity money on personal expenses, including gifts, vacations and charter flights. An investigative report released Thursdayclaims that Mortenson mismanaged his ostensibly nonprofit organization, and a settlement arranged with the state of Montana requires him to pay more than $1 million in restitution to his own charity.

Apple, Publishers Reported Resisting E-Book Settlement

Apple Inc and publishers Pearson and Macmillan are reluctant to agree to terms sought by U.S. and European antitrust authorities investigating possible electronic-book price-fixing, the Wall Street Journal cited sources as saying Wednesday.

Book Lovers Reading More Electronically: Survey

Readers are consuming more words electronically, a new survey suggests. Readers are consuming more words electronically, a new survey suggests. In November and December 2011, the Pew Internet & American Life Project surveyed 2,986 Americans aged 16 and older and found that 17 percent of readers ages 18 and older had read at least one book electronically during the year.

Interview With Guy Gallo: "Screenwriter's Compass" Author Talks Writing Compelling Movies

Many people have thought about writing their own film at one time or another. Whether your a seasoned writer or simply a movie lover who wants to share your stories with the world, the "Screenwriter's Compass: Character As True North" will be an indispensable tool. Written by writer and Columbia Film professor Guy Gallo, the book serves as an innovative guide to crafting a screenplay.

ONE-FIFTH OF U.S. ADULTS READ E-BOOKS AS MARKET BOOMS: SURVEY

One in five American adults read an electronic book in the last year, as gift-giving sped the shift away from the printed page, a Pew Research Center survey showed on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Geologist Finds Success as Louisiana Mystery Writer

The closure of Penn Square Bank followed by the collapse of the oil industry devastated Oklahoma's economy in the 1980s. Thousands lost fortunes overnight, geologist Gary Pittenger no exception. Caught up in this economic maelstrom, he lost in weeks what had taken him years to attain.

New Fitness And Exercise Book Reveals How Teeth, Jaws And Imagination Can Boost Health

Yin Ain't Yang, The Ancient Way To Better Health, by Lester Sawicki DDS, reveals how the teeth, tongue, and jaws are powerful tools that, combined with meditation and exercise, can unlock vital energy that may improve overall health, fitness and longevity.

New Picture Book Series For Children! Spunkie Hoodle Series by Susan Waterfield

These are darling little picture books about a rabbit named Spunkie Hoodle, his family and their friends at Woody Waters Creek. In Spunkie's Magical Garden, the wizard is summoned by Dodie (a cow) to help Spunkie and his friends make the mean alligator go away so that the animals can drink water from the pond.