M2 Best Books articles from February 2003

M2 Best Books archives from February 2003

REVIEW: The Accidental Zillionaire.(Book Review)
February 3, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'The Accidental Zillionaire' is apparently the first biography to be written about Paul Allen - Microsoft co-founder, sports team owner and movie mogul. As Allen has spent most of his adult...

REVIEW: Adobe Illustrator 10 Virtual Classroom.(Book Review)
February 3, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Adobe Illustrator 10 is an industry standard illustration tool which uses vector calculations rather than bitmaps to produce the final images. In short, this allows the designer to produce...

Irish writers sign up opposing Iraqi war.(Irish writers sign letter opposing war with Iraq)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Some of the most well respected writers in Ireland have signed a public letter opposing military action against Iraq. Published in the Irish Times, literary names attached to the letter...

Harry Potter and Tolkien under the hammer.(first edition copies of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,' 'The Lord of the Rings' auctioned off)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A signed first edition copy of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' and a first edition copy of 'The Lord of the Rings' have gone under the hammer at Lyon and Turnball auctioneers. ...

REVIEW: Spacefaring; The Human Dimension.(book review)(Book Review)
February 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Albert A. Harrison is a professor of Psychology at the University of California. Harrison's primary focus is reportedly human adaptation to spaceflight, and has produced a book 'Spacefaring;...

REVIEW: The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security.(book review)(Book Review)
February 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Suitably qualified to write a book about computer security, author and former hacker Kevin Mitnick approaches the subject of security in a truly unique way - from both points of view. From...

REVIEW: Business Law in Africa.(book review)(Book Review)
February 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The aim of this book is to present the system of law that is being used by the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA). As the authors state in the introduction,...

Amazon.com keeps free shipping offer on orders over USD25.(Brief Article)
February 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Online retailer Amazon.com has decided to keep its offer of free shipping in the United States on orders over USD25. Amazon.com first lowered the spending threshold for free shipping to...

Book of the Year Award nominations unveiled.(Brief Article)
February 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The nominations for this year's UK Book of the Year Award have been announced. Manchester United football star Roy Keane's autobiography - which was co-written with Eamon Dunphy - will...

Poets' daughter opposes forthcoming film.(Frieda Hughes )(Brief Article)
February 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frieda Hughes, daughter of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, has spoken out in an angry poem against the BBC's decision to make the film 'Ted and Sylvia', which is to explore the fiery...

Last minute reprieve for the Oscar Wilde bookstore.(oldest gay and lesbian bookstore in U.S.)(Brief Article)
February 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Situated in Greenwich Village, New York, the Oscar Wilde Bookshop - the oldest gay and lesbian bookstore in America - was scheduled for closure at the end of January 2003. However a...

Barnes & Noble to open new store in Niskayuna.(new 24,000 square foot bookstore)(Brief Article)
February 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Book chain Barnes & Noble has signed the lease for a new 24,000 square foot bookstore situated in the Mohawk Commons shopping plaza in Niskayuna, New York. The new store is scheduled to...

Ranya ElRamly receives Finnish Runeberg prize.('Auringon Asema' is honored)(Brief Article)
February 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ranya ElRamly, a debut author, has received the Finnish Runeberg award. The author received the award for his book 'Auringon Asema' (the sun's position), which the jury found to have an...

Biographer finds rare Hans Christian Andersen letter.(Kirsten Dreyer discovers letter at Copenhagen library)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The only known letter written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen to his mother has been discovered by a biographer of the fairy tale writer. The one-page letter was written in 1831...

Seventh edition of 'Encyclopedia of American Religions' published.(Brief Article)
February 6, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new edition of the 'Encyclopedia of American Religions' by J. Gordon Melton is now available. The seventh edition of the encyclopedia details 2,630 US and Canadian faith groups,...

Vatican approves of Harry Potter.(British priest Reverend Don Peter Fleetwood approves of Harry Potter books)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Speaking out at a Vatican press conference, British priest Reverend Don Peter Fleetwood approved the tales of the schoolboy wizard Harry Potter, saying that Roman Catholics could enjoy the...

REVIEW: E-Business Technologies.(Book Review)
February 7, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD As soon as I looked through the first few pages of this book I could tell that it was written primarily for use as a text book for a computers/e-business course. Included in the book are...

Canadian prime minister to write another book.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien is planning to write another book when he retires in February 2004. Chretien, who released a memoir in 1985 after 20 years in politics, has said...

EU booksellers group calls for 0% VAT rate on books.(European Booksellers Federation works on campaign for European Union policy on value added tax)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The European Booksellers Federation is reportedly planning to launch a campaign for a European Union policy on the value added tax (VAT) applied to books. The organisation, which...

Writer Dominick Dunne rejects Kennedy claims.(author reacts to statements of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author Dominick Dunne has rejected claims by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that he unfairly pushed for Kennedy's cousin Michael Skakel to be convicted of murder. In an Atlantic Monthly article...

Church minister releases book on transgender issues.('Transgender Good News' by Rev. Dr. Pat Conover)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book offers information and advice on integrating transgender people into the life of the church. 'Transgender Good News' includes an overview of transgenderism, a critique of some...

REVIEW: Airline Finance (second edition).(Book Review)
February 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD This is quite a specialist book dealing with a complex, but strangely interesting, subject: issues pertaining to airline finance. The first edition of this book was well received by the...

REVIEW: Cocoa Recipes for Mac OS X: The Vermont Recipes.(Book Review)
February 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD No, this has nothing to do with cooking or making hot beverages but you may use it to craft some 'hot code' or application for the Apple Macintosh OS X operating system. Cocoa is being...

REVIEW: Staffing the ATM System: The selection of air traffic controllers.(Book Review)
February 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pilots and cabin crew are generally known to endure a tough selection procedure as part of the employment process and that their ongoing employment is subject to a mass of rules, regulations...

REVIEW: Unix for Mac OS X.(Book Review)
February 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD It must have been my lucky day (for once!). Here, in my hands, a reasonably helpful book to provide a bit of education about 'Unix' and - to boot - it is tailored to the exact form that I'm...

REVIEW: Title: Bondetro och kyrkoro - Religios mentalitet i stormaktstidens Sverige (Faith and Disorder: Religious Mentality in Seventeenth Century Sweden).(Book Review)
February 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD In this book,which focusses on religious mentality, Goran Malmstedt investigates the attitudes and behaviour of the Swedish peasant church-goers in the 17th century. During this period,...

Film rights for Booker winner acquired by Fox.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Fox Studios has obtained the film rights to Yann Martel's Booker-winning tale 'Life of Pi', and although no cast or director has been announced, Dean Gorgaris has been confirmed as...

Publishers announce Puzo's successor.(Mark Winegardner will write "The Godfather Returns")(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mark Winegardner, director of the creative writing programme at Florida State University, has been named as the author chosen to pen 'The Godfather Returns', sequel to Mario Puzo's 1969...

Astrid Lindgren literary award created in Sweden.(Swedish government creates award for authors, illustrators)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Swedish government has reportedly created an annual literary award in memory of the Swedish children's author Astrid Lindgren. The award will be presented to authors, illustrators and...

Charities to receive profits from Charles Moose's book.(Montgomery Police Chief to donate proceeds of book 'Three Weeks in October: The Manhunt for the D.C. Sniper' to three charities)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Proceeds from the book 'Three Weeks in October: The Manhunt for the D.C. Sniper' by Montgomery Police Chief Charles Moose are to be shared between three charities. The charities which...

Record price set for new Harry Potter book.(Scholastic Children's Books prices 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' at $29.99)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The suggested US retail price for JK Rowling's 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' has been set at USD29.99 (GBP18.51) by Scholastic Children's Books, the US publisher of the Harry...

REVIEW: Naked Objects.(Book Review)
February 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD If you have not heard of this book before and are simply reading this review because of the title then this is probably not for you. The 'naked objects' that the authors are talking about is...

Ground zero book slammed by firefighters.(looting reference in 'American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Centre' infuriates firefighters, clergy)(Brief Article)
February 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD William Langwiesche, author of 'American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Centre', has infuriated members of the clergy and firefighters with a passage in his book which suggests possible...

Augusto Monterroso dies, aged 81.(Guatemalan writer, winner of Prince of Asturias literary prize)(Obituary)
February 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Guatemalan writer Augusto Monterroso, winner of Spain's Prince of Asturias literary prize, has died of heart problems in Mexico City where he lived with his wife, Mexican author Barbara...

Helsinki University Library should extend cooperation - report.(national library will expand cooperation with special, public libraries)(Brief Article)
February 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Helsinki University Library, which also doubles as the Finnish national library, is to intensify its cooperation with public and special libraries. A workgroup that has been studying...

New book in Finnish deals with phobias.('What's it all about, when people are scared: Phobias')(Brief Article)
February 13, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Mita on kysymys, kun ihminen pelkaa: Fobiat-kirja' (What's it all about, when people are scared: Phobias) is a Finnish book, written by Kerstin Hellstrom and Asa Hanell. In the book,...

Japanese textbook amended to remove estimate of Nanjing massacre victims.('Japanese History in Depth')(Brief Article)
February 13, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Japanese publisher has reportedly deleted a controversial passage from a school history textbook. The book 'Japanese History in Depth' from publisher Yamakawa Shuppansha Ltd contained...

Overstock.com offers to beat Amazon.com book prices by 20%.(Brief Article)
February 14, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Online retailer Overstock.com Inc is reportedly offering a 20% discount on Amazon.com prices on more than 100,000 books. In addition, shoppers will be able to view and compare the prices...

Novel speaks out in favour of world peace.
February 14, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new novel speaks out against nuclear war and in favour of disarmament, security and world peace. 'World Coup' by Marlo Melamed is a novel set in a future world similar to the present...

New anthology features tales of heartbreak and loss.("Dumped")
February 14, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Dumped' is a new anthology of stories about the pain of everyday life, featuring 23 tales of heartbreak and loss. Compiled by B. Delores Max - the pen name of New York book editor Lilly...

Romantic novel award shortlist unveiled.(2003 Parker Romantic Novel of the Year)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The shortlist for the 2003 Parker Romantic Novel of the Year has been announced. The eight nominees on the all-women shortlist are Sheila O'Flanagan, Sarah Mason, Kate Thompson, Vivien...

Book show organisers offer plaster casts of writers' genitals.(Brief Article)
February 17, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Plaster casts of the genitals of Dutch writers have been made at a book show in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Among the casts, which the show's organisers hope to sell, are the genitals of...

'The Story So Far' celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema.(Brief Article)
February 17, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book has been launched that looks at Indian cinema and covers a number of milestones in both Hindi film and music. 'The Story So Far' is published by the Indian Express Group of...

French government donates books to Jaffna Library, but opening delayed.(Jaffna Library in Sri Lanka)(Brief Article)
February 17, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The French government has donated about 800 books to the reconstructed Jaffna Library, in Sri Lanka. The public library was destroyed during an anti-Tamil arson attack 22 years ago. It...

Puffin signs publishing deal with mother and daughter.(Louisa and Isabel Young will write Lionboy triology for publisher )(Brief Article)
February 17, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A mother and her ten-year-old daughter have signed a publishing deal reputedly worth almost GBP1m with publisher, Puffin. Louisa Young and her daughter Isabel have produced a story about...

Axel Springer to sell book group to Random House.(Axel Springer Verlag to sell Ullstein Heyne List)(Brief Article)
February 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD German newspaper and magazine group Axel Springer Verlag has announced plans to sell its Ullstein Heyne List book group. The company is to sell the book group - which publishes Tom...

New book examines Allied bombardment of Germany in the Second World War.(Joerg Friedrich releases book)(Brief Article)
February 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book entitled 'The Fire - Germany and the Bombardment 1940-1945' has been released in Germany by historian Joerg Friedrich. The book looks at the Allied bombing attacks on German...

Fiction writer produces book on Abraham Lincoln's life.(Adam Braver )(Brief Article)
February 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Fiction writer Adam Braver has produced a book that explores the battles which confronted Abraham Lincoln. The book, 'Mr. Lincoln's Wars: A Novel in Thirteen Stories', focuses on the...

REVIEW: Programming for the Series 60 Platform and Symbian OS.(Book Review)
February 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD If you've ever used a mobile telephone then you've probably encountered the Series 60 platform, designed for the Symbian Operating System (OS). The platform supports mobile browsing,...

Australian book examines the plight of Aborigines.
February 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australia's Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has declared that 'Black Lives, Government Lies' should be read by governments across the world. The book looks at how...

Czech Republic police investigate racism claims against author.(Petr Bakalar's book "Taboos in the Social Sciences" is investigated)(Brief Article)
February 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Czech Republic is currently debating whether a book published last month is racist or scientific. Czech psychologist Petr Bakalar has released a 300-page book, 'Taboos in the Social...

Book provides statistics on Baltimore children.("Kids Count" fact book is introduced)(Brief Article)
February 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book provides statistical data on the lives of children in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The 'Kids Count' fact book is designed to help community leaders, legislators and others...

Author examines Pope's ethical philosophy.(Jose Ramon Garitagoitia Eguia publishes a new book)(Brief Article)
February 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book by Jose Ramon Garitagoitia Eguia looks at the Pope's ethical views on important social issues. 'John Paul II's Ethical and Political Thought' examines the ethical implications...

Guide to bird spotting in Alaska published.(American Birding Association introduces 'A Birder's Guide to Alaska')(Brief Article)
February 20, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book has been published by the American Birding Association that details the various types of bird that can be found in Alaska in the US. 'A Birder's Guide to Alaska' includes...

Beruit nightlife showcased in new book.(Nino Azzi's 'Mood Swings')(Brief Article)
February 20, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Mood Swings' by Nino Azzi and published by Art Lounge Publishing features 18 nighttime venues which depict the stylish design and architecture of Beruit's cosmopolitan bars, clubs and...

New publisher for Wainwright guides.(Frances Lincoln will publish Alfred Wainwright's illustrated guides to Lake District)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Publisher Frances Lincoln has said that it will publish Alfred Wainwright's 49 illustrated guides to the UK's Lake District following the decision by Michael Joseph - part of Penguin - to...

Couple boycott Borders after finding adult books in middle of store.(Borders Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A couple from the city of Bayswater in Australia have boycotted Borders bookstores after finding adult books in the middle of the Wantirna South store. The couple were said to be...

Professor says children's books could help prevent war.(German literature professor Thomas Kullmann believes adults should read children's literature)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Thomas Kullmann, a German literature professor from the University of Osnabruck, has said that reading books like JRR Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' could help prevent war. The professor...

German authors attempt to set world record.(German authors will attempt to write, print book in 12 hours)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Stiftung Lesen, a foundation which promotes reading, is attempting to set a new world record by producing a book within 12 hours. About 40 German authors will attempt to conceive, write...

Author works on second volume of the history of Algiers.(Allyson Ward)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Allyson Ward, author of 'Algiers: The Untold Story', is currently working on the second volume of the book that depicts the history of the African-American community in the town of Algiers,...

Midnight Special bookstore in Santa Monica will move premises.(Brief Article)
February 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Midnight Special bookstore on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica will close its doors on 24 February 2003 due to rent hikes. The owner of the store does plan to open the store...

Wesleyan University to buy bookstore.( Atticus Bookstore )(Brief Article)
February 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD After more than 25 years of serving as the university bookshop, the Atticus Bookstore & Cafe in Middletown, Connecticut, USA, is being bought by the Wesleyan University following disputes...

Nordic Council literature prize goes to Sweden.(poet Eva Strom wins award)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Nordic Council literature prize for 2003 is to be awarded to Eva Strom, a Swedish poet. The prize, which is DKK350,000 (about EUR47,000), will be awarded at the Nordic Council...

Comprehensive guide on the domestic cat published.(Iowa State Press publishes "The Cat: Its Behavior, Nutrition & Health" )(Brief Article)
February 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD University of Illinois researcher Linda P. Case has written a book on all things feline. 'The Cat: Its Behavior, Nutrition & Health', published by Iowa State Press, is aimed at animal...

Turtle's Bookstore opens at Oman's Seeb International Airport.(Brief Article)
February 21, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The first Turtle's Bookstore in Oman has opened at Seeb International Airport. The 900-square-foot bookstore is a three-way partnership between Dubai-based Magrudy's Bookstore, Asha...

Patriot Act leads bookstore to delete customer records.(Brief Article)
February 24, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A bookstore in Montpelier, Vermont has reportedly destroyed the records of books bought by members of its readers' club. The move is in response to the Patriot Act, which gives the US...

UK release of book on the euro delayed.(Profile Books postpones release of "The Case for the Euro" in the United Kingdom )(Brief Article)
February 24, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The UK publication of a book which argues in favour of the European Union's single currency has reportedly been postponed. Simon Buckby's 'The Case For The Euro' is now due to be...

Faber signs book about witchcraft written by vicar.(Brief Article)
February 24, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Reverend Graham Taylor of the Cloughton parish near Scarborough, UK, has been signed by publisher Faber after printing and distributing his first book via his parishioners. Taylor's...

New web site launched for buying and selling used college books.(Textbooks4U.com)(Brief Article)
February 24, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new web site has been launched that aims to provide a marketplace for US college students wanting to buy and sell the textbooks they need for their studies. The...

Barnes & Noble to open new store in Gilroy, California.(Brief Article)
February 24, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Bookseller Barnes & Noble has announced it is expecting to open a new bookstore in the Gilroy Crossing Shopping Centre at Pacheco Pass and U.S. Highway 101 in Gilroy, California in March...

Stanford Bookstore accidentally charges customers twice.(Stanford University)(Brief Article)
February 24, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Stanford University's bookstore has reportedly charged customers twice for purchases made on 7 January 2003 with credit or debit cards. Most of those affected received the initial charge...

REVIEW: Official Red Hat Linux Administrator's Guide.(Book Review)
February 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Written specifically with intermediate and advanced Linux administrators in mind, when I first picked up this book I felt just a little overwhelmed. However, as I braved the content I...

REVIEW: Formula One - The People, Money and Profits that Power the World's Richest Sport.(Book Review)
February 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD This book is a must-buy for all Formula One fans out there. I myself follow the races every fortnight when the season is underway and have my own favourite teams and drivers which I cheer on...

REVIEW: Rotten Rejections; The letters that publishers wish they'd never sent.(Book Review)
February 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD This is basically a book containing letters written by publishers to writers, who are now well known and successful, rejecting their work. It begins with an introduction by the American...

Michael Moore wins Book of the Year award.(at the British Book Awards)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author and film maker Michael Moore has been awarded the Book of the Year prize at the British Book Awards. Moore's book, 'Stupid White Men', was reportedly the surprise winner beating...

Soft Skull to reissue Michael Bellesiles' controversial book.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The controversial book 'Arming America' by Michael Bellesiles is to be reissued this autumn by Soft Skull Press. The disputed book about guns in the US was stripped of the prestigious...

Xlibris passes milestone of over USD1m in royalties paid to authors.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Xlibris, a provider of print-on-demand publishing services to self-published authors, has revealed that its authors have now received over USD1m in royalties. According to Xlibris, the...

eCampus.com launches eCampus StoreManager for school textbook sales.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Online textbook company eCampus.com has introduced eCampus StoreManager to help schools manage textbook and course material sales and distribution. The offering combines eCampus.com's...

REVIEW: The Mac OS X v. 10.2 Jaguar Book.(Book Review)
February 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Jaguar is the name for the latest and greatest operating system for the Apple Macintosh and, in many ways, it is a radical change over previous versions of Apple OS. Billed as the...

New book identifies which vehicles are environmentally friendly.(Green Book: The Environmental Guide to Cars & Trucks - Model Year 2003)(Book Review)
February 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book has been launched that ranks cars and trucks with regards to fuel consumption, air pollution, tailpipe emissions and global warming gas emissions. 'Green Book: The...

REVIEW: Excel Charts.(Book Review)
February 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Excel spreadsheet program has a lot to answer for. Certainly it has changed the way in which many people operate their businesses and private lives (some of us remember Lotus 1-2-3 but...

REVIEW: Suspect Identities: A history of fingerprinting and criminal identification.(Book Review)
February 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD For hundreds of years officialdom has been trying to keep track of its citizens, especially those who transgress the law, with varying degrees of success. From relying on the testimony...

REVIEW: Dijja Wanna Say Sumfing?(Book Review)
February 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD That woz pukka. English is such a rich language with all of its varied forms. Innit? Here you can confuse yourself by feasting your mince pies on this here Thomas if you are a pukka Cockney...

Investigation into violation of Karla Homolka's plea bargain after publication of book.(Brief Article)
February 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book detailing a Canadian sex-murder case has raised questions over a plea bargain for a woman involved in the crimes. Stephen Williams, the author of 'Karla: A Pact with the...