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Brits claim to have read books they haven't
According to a recent survey, two out of three Britons have lied about what books they have read, with George Orwell's '1984' topping the 'literary fib list'. Organizers of the World Book Day conducted this survey... Michael Jackson is being sued by Arab sheikh
A troubled Michael Jackson is getting ready to face another problem. He is being sued by Prince Abdulla Al-Khalif of Bahrain for £4.3m for breach of contract in London High... 10 Titles for a George W Bush Autobiography
"President Bush says he has many regrets. He says that he is even considering writing a book about his presidency." Lost Agatha Christie Audiotapes Discovered
A large collection of previously unknown audiotapes recorded by acclaimed British mystery writer Agatha Christie have been discovered in one of her former houses in Devon. The tapes offer a highly personal...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 41 wks ago | updated 40 wks ago
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Cheeta the chimp's own story on list for book award
Tarzan's loyal and playful chimp Cheeta has his autobiography out in October and although not officially published yet has made the shortlist for the new Guardian book award. Now no one really believes that...Blair revealed loss of baby to avert Iraq panic
It's interesting to see how the different papers are reporting this revelations from Mrs. Blair's new book. The right-wing papers are saying Tony Blair used the miscarriage news "for Iraq spin" while the...Barbara Walters Affair with Republican Senator Edward Brooke
Barbara Walters will appear on Oprah on May 6th to chat about her new book. In her tell all she relates that she had an affair with U.S. Senator Edward Brooke of Massachusetts for years during the...A gamblers diary
Exhibit patience, Control your emotions, Exhibit patience, Control your emotions. I found my shelf repeating these two confirming statements over and over as I made my way to the front gate at Woodbine Racetrack....
created by mr.zoltanblack | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Patrick chased book deal during vote
As approval ratings for Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick continue to plumet, he's courted more controversy by skipping town during an important vote to negotiate a book deal for his autobiography....Holocaust Author Proven a Liar and a Fraud
Ok, I don't care if you do not believe in Hell, but for the sake of Misha Defoseca, who wrote, "Misha: A Memoire of the Holocasut Years," there should be a reserved room. The lying author admits that her memoir is... Reading Into Presidential Hopefuls
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Which type of book tells a more complete story about a presidential candidate? Autobiographical or biographical?
While opinions may vary as to what makes a good biography or expose, there is no... Cherie Blair strikes £1m deal for autobiography
"Cherie Blair has struck a deal to publish a "warts and all" autobiography in a deal reported to be worth £1m. Her memoirs will be published in October next year and will be awaited nervously by Gordon Brown and his allies. Although Tony Blair is now said to be on good terms...Keith Richards Autobiography Sparks Bidding War
A bidding war has erupted over Keith Richards' forthcoming autobiography. Several publishing companies have offered The Rolling Stones guitarist an advance of $7.3 million for a chance to publish the memoirs....
created by rockonthestreets | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Propaganda and the Politics of Perception by Michael Carmichael
"A version of this text was presented to the Kuala Lumpur Conference on War Crimes, Perdana Global Peace Organization, 5-7 February 2007. War propaganda glorifies military indoctrination as the highest form of patriotism while simultaneously demonizing the enemies of the...Winfrey chooses Sidney Poitier memoir
"Oprah Winfrey turned to an old acquaintance and personal idol for her first new book club choice since the James Frey scandal a year ago, announcing Friday that she had selected Sidney Poitier's "The Measure of a...
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