M2 Best Books articles from August 2003

M2 Best Books archives from August 2003

Deng Xiaoping's daughter releases second book in Russia.(Xiao Rong releases 'My Father Deng Xiaoping - Years in Cultural Revolution (1966-1976)')(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book about the late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping was launched in Russia this week by his youngest daughter Xiao Rong. 'My Father Deng Xiaoping - Years in Cultural Revolution...

Author claims Stalin wanted to assassinate John Wayne.(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Soviet ruler Joseph Stalin plotted to assassinate John Wayne because of his anti-communist beliefs, according to a new biography of the US actor. British writer and actor Michael Munn...

Book examines tensions in British Guiana.(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book called 'Order and Place in a Colonial City' looks at the struggle for equality in British Guiana, now known as Guyana. Author Dr. Juanita De Barros, assistant professor of...

Authors explain alternative health care practices.('Natural, Alternative and Complementary Health Care Practices' by Pam Shuler and Roxana Huebscher)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book is designed to teach patients and conventional health care providers about alternative methods of health care. 'Natural, Alternative and Complementary Health Care Practices',...

New York City cab driver releases book.(Jerry Tierstein releases 'The Meter's Running: Three Decades of the Adventures of New York City's No.1 Taxi Driver')(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A New York City taxi driver has released a book about some of the interesting characters that have sat in the back of his cab. Jerry Tierstein's 32 years as a New York City cab driver are...

Chilean Harry Potter fans urged not to buy illegal translation.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An illegal Spanish-language version of the latest Harry Potter book has been selling in Chile. The unofficial translation of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' is changing hands...

Book shows how everyday products can be used as home remedies.('Joey Green's Amazing Kitchen Cures: 1,150 Ways to Prevent and Cure Common Ailments With Brand-Name Products' is released)(Brief Article)
August 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A recently published book by Joey Green details over 1,000 home remedies to prevent and cure common ailments. The remedies featured in 'Joey Green's Amazing Kitchen Cures: 1,150 Ways to...

Experiences of student entrepreneurs told in new book.('Student Entrepreneurs: 15 Undergraduate All-Stars Tell Their Stories' is published)(Brief Article)
August 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The stories of 15 entrepreneurial students are told in a new book to be released later this year. 'Student Entrepreneurs: 15 Undergraduate All-Stars Tell Their Stories' has been written...

Novelist loses appeal over Indian TV series.(Barbara Taylor Bradford loses an appeal in her case against Sahara Television's 'Karishma - The Miracles of Destiny')(Brief Article)
August 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author Barbara Taylor Bradford has lost an appeal at India's Supreme Court to stop the broadcast of a television series which she claimed was based on her novels. Bradford alleged that...

New book guides parents on raising multiracial children.(Perseus Publishing releases 'Does Anybody Else Look Like Me? A Parent's Guide to Raising Multiracial Children')(Brief Article)
August 6, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book aimed at parents of multiracial children has been released by Perseus Publishing. 'Does Anybody Else Look Like Me? A Parent's Guide to Raising Multiracial Children' was...

George Plimpton signs deal to publish memoirs.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author and actor George Plimpton has signed a deal to write his memoirs. The 76-year-old, whose famous friends have reportedly included Ernest Hemingway, Robert Kennedy and Warren...

New York Public Library launches appeal for funds.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The New York Public Library is appealing for funds to pay for programming, books and material at its 85 branches and four research libraries. The three-year campaign aims to raise a...

Alternative Civil War outcome presented in new novel.('Gettysburg: A Novel of the Civil War' from Newt Gingrich, William Forstchen)(Brief Article)
August 7, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A second book has been written by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and author William Forstchen. 'Gettysburg: A Novel of the Civil War' presents an alternative history by...

New book prepares men for divorce proceedings.('The Man's Guide to the Art of Divorce' from Michael E. Young)(Brief Article)
August 7, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'The Man's Guide to the Art of Divorce' is a new book which teaches men how to defend themselves in a divorce court. Author Michael E. Young, J.D., LL.M. aims to help men prepare for...

Ideas for vegetarian entertaining featured in new book.('Entertaining for a Veggie Planet: 250 Down-to-Earth Recipes' written by Didi Emmons)(Brief Article)
August 7, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new recipe book features a wide selection of ideas for vegetarian dinner-party hosts. 'Entertaining for a Veggie Planet: 250 Down-to-Earth Recipes' is written by chef and author Didi...

New edition of 'PC Hardware in a Nutshell' published.(Brief Article)
August 8, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book published by O'Reilly is designed to provide readers with practical information about PC hardware. The third edition of 'PC Hardware in a Nutshell' contains information for...

Two men charged over illegal Harry Potter translation in Chile.(Brief Article)
August 8, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Police in Chile have charged two men with breaking copyright law for distributing an illegal Spanish-language version of the latest Harry Potter book. The men were reportedly found in a...

Madonna's first children's book to be published next month.('The English Roses')(Brief Article)
August 8, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pop star Madonna will attend the launch of her first children's book in Paris, France next month. The book, called 'The English Roses', will be published on 15 September and will be...

Gyldendal reorganises, cuts jobs within GB-forlagene A/S.(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Danish publisher Gyldendal said on Monday (11 August) that its subsidiary GB-forlagene A/S would implement organisational changes in order to reduce its costs. The reorganisation...

Private Jessica Lynch to tell her story in a book.(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Army Private Jessica Lynch, who was rescued from a hospital in Nasiriyah, Iraq, on 1 April, will reportedly tell the story of her capture and rescue in a book. A statement from...

New Mr Men book sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline.(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new Mr Men book has been released to help promote pharmaceutical group GlaxoSmithKline's anti-allergy medications. 'Mr Sneeze and His Allergies' was written by Adam Hargreaves, the son...

Author arrested after US Customs officials find ancient artefacts in his luggage.(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An author who wrote a book on rebuilding Iraq has been arrested for allegedly smuggling stolen artefacts out of Baghdad. Joseph Braude, who wrote 'The New Iraq: Rebuilding the Country...

Sponsored Mr Men book to be investigated by UK government watchdog.(Brief Article)
August 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new Mr Men book is to be investigated by a government watchdog in the UK amid concerns that the book was sponsored by pharmaceutical group GlaxoSmithKline. The book, 'Mr Sneeze and His...

Fox News sues comedian over book title.(news channel wants Al Franken to change title of 'Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right')(Brief Article)
August 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US-based Fox News Channel is reportedly suing comedian Al Franken and his publisher Penguin over the title of Franken's new book. The book, which is scheduled for release in...

Australian government will not prosecute 'Bromley Climbs Uluru' authors.(Brief Article)
August 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Australian federal government has decided not to pursue a legal test case against authors Alan and Patricia Campbell over their children's book 'Bromley Climbs Uluru'. The book...

REVIEW: China's New Rulers: The Secret Files.(Book Review)
August 13, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD This is an interesting book even if it is quite hard going in places. Based on a Chinese book called Disidai the editors have gone to a great deal of trouble to provide an accessible look at...

Fire at book distribution centre in Pennsylvania.(Brief Article)
August 13, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A book distribution centre in Pennsylvania was damaged by fire on Tuesday night (12 August). Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze at the National Book Network building in Blue...

Eckhart Tolle signs publishing deal with Penguin.(Penguin Group USA)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Eckhart Tolle, a spiritual teacher based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has signed a one-book deal with publisher Penguin Group USA. Tolle's earlier book 'The Power of Now' was a...

Tom Wolfe named winner of Chicago Tribune's 2003 Literary Prize.(Brief Article)
August 13, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author Tom Wolfe has been awarded the Chicago Tribune's Literary Prize for 2003. According to the newspaper the annual award is given to an author whose body of work has had a great...

REVIEW: Sex Wars: Genes, Bacteria, and Biased Sex Ratios.(Book Review)
August 14, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cambridge Professor of Genetics Michael E. N. Majerus has released a biological science book on sex ratios. According to the book's explanatory text, theory predicts that half of the...

REVIEW: Absolut: Biography Of A Bottle.(Book Review)
August 14, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Even those who do not frequent the liquor store or concern themselves with the different types of liquor available are still likely to know of the Absolut vodka bottle if only by seeing it on...

Barnes & Noble announces new stores in Missouri and California.(Brief Article)
August 14, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US book chain Barnes & Noble has announced two new bookstores. A new 23,000-square-foot bookstore will open on 27 August in the Wildwood Crossing shopping centre in Jefferson City,...

Author explores the stories of five courtesans.('Courtesans' is new book from Katie Hickman)(Brief Article)
August 14, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Courtesans', a new book published on 18 August, tells the stories of five of Britain's most powerful courtesans of the 18th and 19th centuries. The women featured in the book are shown...

Author recounts her transition from man to woman.('She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders' tells story of James Finney Boylan)(Brief Article)
August 14, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders' tells the story of James Finney Boylan's journey to becoming a woman. Now known as Jennifer Finney Boylan, the author details her transition to...

REVIEW: Telegram from Guernica.(book review)(Book Review)
August 15, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Telegram from Guernica' tells the story of the life of the war correspondent George Steer who covered both the Italo-Ethiopean War and the Spanish Civil War. The author, Nicholas...

New book chronicles American Indian college education movement.(the book 'Real Indians: Portraits of Contemporary Native Americans and America's Tribal Colleges' is released)(Brief Article)
August 15, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new hardback book to be released in the US chronicles the tribal college education movement. 'Real Indians: Portraits of Contemporary Native Americans and America's Tribal Colleges'...

History of oval racing in the southwest explored in new book.('Oval Racing in Devon and Cornwell' is released)(Brief Article)
August 15, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book by Andy Weltch, a former Exeter Express & Echo journalist, charts the history of oval track motor racing in the southwest of England. 'Oval Racing in Devon and Cornwall' is...

Penguin pays GBP1m advance for biography of Queen Mother - claim.(William Shawcross receives a large advance for a biography of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother)(Brief Article)
August 15, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author William Shawcross, who has been appointed the official biographer of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, will reportedly receive an advance in the region of GBP1m. Publisher Penguin...

REVIEW: Kepler's Conjecture.(Book Review)
August 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Kepler's Conjecture' by mathematician and journalist George G. Szpiro presents the history of the solution to one of mathematics oldest problems. First suggested in 1611 and finally solved...

Story of Enigma machine theft told in new book.('Hijacking Enigma, The Insider's Tale' is new book from Christine Large)(Brief Article)
August 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book to be published on 28 August tells the story of the theft of the code-breaking Enigma machine. The rare and valuable machine was stolen from Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire,...

Man Booker Prize 2003 longlist revealed.(Brief Article)
August 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The longlist for the 2003 Man Booker Prize has been announced, featuring 23 authors. The list was selected from 117 entries and the shortlist for the GBP50,000 prize will be announced on...

Author claims Princess Diana was murdered.('Diana: Secrets & Lies' is new book from Nicholas Davies)(Brief Article)
August 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book about Diana, Princess of Wales, will be released to coincide with the anniversary of her death on 31 August. 'Diana: Secrets & Lies' is written by Nicholas Davies, author of...

Penguin to publish two books about Sir Peter Blake.(Brief Article)
August 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Two new books about the murdered New Zealand yachtsman Sir Peter Blake are to be published by Penguin. Sir Peter's friend and business partner Alan Sefton has signed a two-book deal with...

October is National Book Month in the US.(Brief Article)
August 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The National Book Foundation in the United States has designated the month of October 2003 as National Book Month. The initiative is part of a national effort to raise the profile of...

Borders acquires Hawley-Cooke bookstores in Louisville.(Brief Article)
August 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US book chain Borders has acquired the assets of Hawley-Cooke Booksellers in Louisville, Ky. Hawley-Cooke has two stores in Louisville - on Gardiner Lane and Shelbyville Road - and these...

Book claims Cuban dissident is a government spy.(Brief Article)
August 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book by two Cuban journalists claims that prominent Cuban dissident Elizardo Sanchez is a government informant. The book, 'El Camajan', is said to have been published by the Cuban...

NavPress publishes Donald Whitney's latest book.('Simplify Your Spiritual Life')(Brief Article)
August 20, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Spiritual growth resource provider, NavPress has released Donald Whitney's latest book, 'Simplify Your Spiritual Life'. Whitney, an associate professor of spiritual formation at...

Waterstone's to open new store.(in Huddersfield, United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Bookstore chain, Waterstone's is to open a new store in the Kingsgate Center, Huddersfield, UK, in November 2003. The shop will reportedly be situated in a 3,500 square foot unit between...

Welsh to write book on Scottish food.(Irvine Welsh)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irvine Welsh, the author of 'Trainspotting', is currently writing a book that celebrates the fish supper and the deep-fried haggis. The book will be, according to the author, a profile...

REVIEW: Making Contact.(Book Review)
August 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The aim of this book is to present the reader with an overview of a number of instances when two cultures have come together, made contact and coexisted with each other. The four editors have...

Author shows how to make seasonal changes in the home.('Living with the Seasons' by Bonnie Trust Dahan to be released)(Brief Article)
August 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book from author Bonnie Trust Dahan shows how we can take design inspiration within the home from the changing seasons. 'Living with the Seasons', due for release in September,...

Reissued book charts Delaware's wartime role.('Delaware's Role in World War II')(Brief Article)
August 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Delaware's Role in World War II', first published in 1955, has been re-released by the Delaware Heritage Commission. The book chronicles the efforts of more than 10,000 citizens from...

Book explains how children feel during a divorce.('STOP My Childhood from Drowning! 39 Lessons From A Child Experiencing Divorce')(Brief Article)
August 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book from author Eleanor Reid White aims to show parents how children feel during a divorce. 'STOP My Childhood from Drowning! 39 Lessons From A Child Experiencing Divorce' is...

'Aussie Bible' released in Australia.(Book Review)
August 22, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australian author Kel Richards has released a new version of the Bible written in Australian slang. 'The Aussie Bible (Well bits of it anyway!)' was inspired by a version of the Bible...

Beckham autobiography to be released around the world.(David Beckham)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The forthcoming autobiography of footballer David Beckham will be released in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and China as well as in the UK. 'David Beckham: My Side',...

Comedian sued by Fox News releases book early.(Al Franken)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Comedian Al Franken is releasing his new book a month earlier than planned because of the publicity generated by a lawsuit launched by the US-based Fox News Channel. Fox News is suing...

Author rewrites novel that was banned in China.('K: The Art of Love')(Brief Article)
August 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A novel that was banned in China has been rewritten and will be published soon. According to UK-based author Hong Ying, 'K: The Art of Love' will released in China at the end of 2003 or...

Billy Crystal to publish two books for children.(Brief Article)
August 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US actor and comedian Billy Crystal has entered into a publishing deal with HarperCollins to release two children's books in North America. Crystal's first book, 'I Already Know I Love...

First part of 'His Dark Materials' trilogy published in Russia.(Brief Article)
August 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The first part of the trilogy 'His Dark Materials' by British author Philip Pullman has been released in Russia. The book, which in Britain was called 'The Golden Compass', is being...

Alastair Campbell's diaries could attract huge advance - report.(Brief Article)
August 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Publishers are reportedly keen to sign a deal to publish the diaries of Alastair Campbell, director of communications for British prime minister Tony Blair. Campbell quoted extracts from...

Children's charity criticises paedophile book.(Brief Article)
August 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK child protection charity the NSPCC has criticised a book which offers an alternative viewpoint on paedophile behaviour. 'Understanding Loved Boys and Boylovers' by David L. Riegel...

'TiVo Hacks' published by O'Reilly.(Brief Article)
August 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book published by O'Reilly shows how TiVo owners can make the most of their device. 'TiVo Hacks' by Raffi Krikorian is designed to help TiVo users of all levels make changes...

Fox News loses lawsuit against comedian's book.(Al Franken releases 'Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right' early to take advantage of publicity)(Brief Article)
August 27, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US-based Fox News Channel has lost its bid to halt the distribution of a new book by comedian Al Franken. Fox News objected to the title of the book - 'Lies and the Lying Liars Who...

Children's book about Palestinian boy prompts protests.('A Little Piece of Ground' is new book from Elizabeth Laird)(Brief Article)
August 27, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author Elizabeth Laird has caused controversy with her new book for children. The book, called 'A Little Piece of Ground', tells the story of a 12-year-old Palestinian boy growing up...

Norwegian journalist Aasne Seierstad to release new book.('A Hundred and One Days - A Reporting Trip')(Brief Article)
August 27, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Norwegian journalist and author Aasne Seierstad will soon release a book about her three months covering the US invasion of Iraq. Seierstad's last book, 'The Bookseller in Kabul', became...

REVIEW: Brand Failures; The Truth About the 100 Biggest Branding Mistakes of All Time.(Book Review)
August 28, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Everywhere you look you will see a brand of some sort, such as the Hewlett Packard PC I'm working on or the bottle of Pepsi on my desk. These brands are among the successful ones, however...

Harry Potter book will be translated into Gaelic.('Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone')(Brief Article)
August 28, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has agreed to release a Gaelic-language version of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'. Pupils at Glasgow Gaelic School in Scotland wrote to...

Collective novel written by four Italians nominated for Guardian book award.('Q')(Brief Article)
August 28, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A book written by four Italians has made it to the 10-book longlist for the Guardian First Book Award 2003 in the UK. The four go under the name of former Watford and England footballer...

New book about the history of adoption in Britain.('Relative Strangers: A History of Adoption and a Tale of Triplets')(Brief Article)
August 28, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The story of triplets who were separated as babies in 1932 is told in a new book, entitled 'Relative Strangers: A History of Adoption and a Tale of Triplets'. Author Hunter Davies...

Book teaches how to break the habit of perpetual lateness.(Brief Article)
August 29, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author Diana DeLonzor believes that people who always arrive late - whom she terms 'lateniks' - can change their behaviour. DeLonzor's recent book 'Never Be Late Again, 7 Cures for the...

Publisher withdraws from deal over murder charge.(HarperCollins, Michael Peterson)(Brief Article)
August 29, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Publisher HarperCollins reportedly pulled out of a deal to publish a book co-authored by Michael Peterson when it was discovered that the author was facing a murder trial for the death of his...

Author demonstrates new nutrition and fitness programme.(Tamir B. Katz)(Brief Article)
August 29, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book by Tamir B. Katz, M.D., features a diet and exercise programme designed to help the average person lose weight, become fitter and help prevent disease. 'TBK Fitness Program'...