Writing elevated to another level (Monash Journal)

THE key to writing successful books is less talk, more action, says author Morris Gleitzman. Gleitzman, who is considered one of Australia’s most successful children’s authors, spoke to residents at the launch of the Monash Literature Festival last week.

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Writing elevated to another level (Monash Journal)

Book on Beckham Academy kick-off (Press Assoc. via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

The name of David Beckham is unlikely to appear in the canon of English literature any time soon, but the first of a series of children’s books based around his football academy is published.

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Book on Beckham Academy kick-off (Press Assoc. via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Lawyer’s Killing Is Still Unsolved (Washington Post)

Robert Wone’s 2006 stabbing death in a Dupont Circle townhouse continues to vex authorities.

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Lawyer’s Killing Is Still Unsolved (Washington Post)

Kosovo dispute spreads to classrooms (AFP via Yahoo! News)

The diplomatic battle for Kosovo may have slowed as the world court considers the case, but it rumbles on inside the breakaway Serbian province — notably in its classrooms.

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Kosovo dispute spreads to classrooms (AFP via Yahoo! News)

A history buff’s delight (New York Teacher)

With her master’s degree in history and his doctorate in literature, retirees Patricia and Robert Foulke have found success capitalizing on their common love of teaching and travel.

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A history buff’s delight (New York Teacher)

Canada’s ‘Prince of Pot’ at war with US drug war (AP via Yahoo! News)

Psychedelic rock booms through The Vapour Lounge. In the store, young and some not-so-young people smoke pot through a variety of devices. And owner Marc Emery stands in the middle of it all, proclaiming his goal of defeating the U.S

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Packing up for Peru (Ravalli Republic)

As one chapter ends, another begins. For literature lovers Jean Matthews and Russ Lawrence, the long-time owners of Chapter One Book Store in Hamilton, the newest chapter of their lives will soon unfold in Peru.

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Packing up for Peru (Ravalli Republic)

HIS TO GIVE (Randy Cohen via Yahoo! News)

I helped prepare a tax return for a man with a low income, about half from unemployment compensation.

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HIS TO GIVE (Randy Cohen via Yahoo! News)

Gappah launches debut short story anthology (The Herald)

BOOK lovers were treated to a memorable literature feast when award-winning author Petina Gappah launched her debut short story anthology — An Elegy for Easterly – at a colourful ceremony Amanzi Restaurant in Highlands last week.

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‘Part drill sergeant, part mom’: Williams’ yearbook adviser wraps up her career (Burlington Times-News)

Williams High School senior Al Lunsford was a student this year in Karen Garrison’s Advanced Placement literature class. But that’s not how he knows her best.

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‘Part drill sergeant, part mom’: Williams’ yearbook adviser wraps up her career (Burlington Times-News)

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