George Washington Owes $300000 in Book Fees
Region: New YorkGeorge Washigton was famous for supposedly not telling lies. Apparently his memory failed him according to New York Society Library. The library dsovered the founding father never returned two books way back in 1789 after ... more
Views: 2191LearningInfinity, Getting Kids Interested in School Post-Recession
Region: United States
With America on the rebound from an aching recession, there's a lot of area that needs fixing up. And President Obama is the right person for it, many say. Among the list of areas that require fixin' is banking, ins... more
Views: 1797Recession Challenge
Region: IndiaRecession Challenge Author: Ramesh Tehlani Page: 118 Price: Rs.125 Publisher: Unicorn Books "Recession Challenge" written by Ramesh Tehlani comes across as an eminently topical book. It's precise yet comprehensive, combin... more
Views: 1365Charles Darwin - Two Hundredth Birthday
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)Charles Darwin was born two hundred years ago on February 12th, 1809. His book, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, is one of the most controversial books ever written, especially if you believe in Inte... more
Views: 1556US Navy Veteran releases photography coffee table book on Asia
Region: United States
Photographer Mkemo London has compiled a compelling collection of black and white photographs for his first coffee table book, Portrait of Asia. Mr. London seized the opportunity to use his spare time while serving in the ... more
Views: 1696Harry Potter Fairy Tales Raise Millions for Charity
Region: California
The famous author JK Rowling said she was very much delighted by her new book sales. The new book named The Tales of Beedle the Bard, raised £4 million for the Children's High Level Group (CHLG) charity in its first ... more
Views: 1419First Lady & Daughter read from book at National Book Festival
Region: United StatesWASHINGTON, DC (GroundReport) - First lady Laura Bush and daughter Jenna read from their own book Saturday at the National Book Festival in Washington. As the mother and daughter writing team were about to read their new ... more
Views: 1160Costs and Content Driving Educators Online for Classroom Resources
Region: United States
Posted by Chris Coats to findingDulcinea With educational costs soaring for both students and schools, many are turning to online resources to supplement textbooks. From primary schools to college lecture halls, students... more
Views: 1180Small Children Learn in Toilet
Region: NepalSeventeen children in Western Nepal have been learning to read and write inside a toilet due to the lack of proper space management, reports the Janadisha daily. After the Room to Read provided about 3,000 books and other... more
Views: 1425Interview: Palestine as seen by Matt Rees, author of crime novels
Region: IsraelWhat is the right book to read during the celebrations for Israel 60th anniversary? Probably a crime fiction set in Palestine. That is, what Matt Rees' books are about. Matt Beynon Rees is (or he might prefer to say ... more
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