M2 Best Books articles from September 2003

M2 Best Books archives from September 2003

New book on reggae by Jamaican author.('Reggae Heritage: Jamaica's Music, Culture and Politics')(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book on the roots of reggae music has been published in Jamaica. 'Reggae Heritage: Jamaica's Music, Culture and Politics' is written by Jamaican author and radio broadcaster Lou...

Beatrix Potter illustrations discovered.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A collection of 23 illustrations by children's author Beatrix Potter has been discovered during filming of the BBC television programme 'The Antiques Roadshow'. The early watercolours...

Food of Lewis and Clark expedition detailed in new book.('The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark: Recipes for an Expedition')(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Culinary historian Mary Gunderson has written a book about the food that would have been eaten during Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's exploration of North America in the early 1800s. ...

REVIEW: Asteroids III.(Book Review)
September 2, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD This book is an extremely in-depth work on the science behind asteroids and comets and how this information can be applied to our understanding of planetary formation. The book features...

Book on Brisbane's historic buildings withdrawn due to errors.('The Building of Brisbane 1828-1940', by William Job)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book on the historic buildings of Brisbane, Australia, has been withdrawn from sale after a number of errors were discovered in the book. 'The Building of Brisbane 1828-1940',...

New book on raising children is critical of modern parenting.('The Epidemic: The Rot of American Culture, Absentee and Permissive Parenting, and the Resultant Plague of Joyless, Selfish Children' Robert Shaw)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book released in the US aims to teach parents how to raise children who are responsible and well-behaved. 'The Epidemic: The Rot of American Culture, Absentee and Permissive...

Author examines cyber-terrorism threat.('Black Ice: The Invisible Threat of Cyber-Terrorism' by Dan Verton)(Book Review)
September 2, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Former US intelligence officer Dan Verton reveals the vulnerability of some of the vital systems in the United States in his new book, 'Black Ice: The Invisible Threat of Cyber-Terrorism'....

New book claims French president may have a son in Japan.(French President Jacques Chirac)(Book Review)
September 3, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD French President Jacques Chirac may have an illegitimate son in Japan, according to a new book published this week in France. In his book 'Nos delits d'inities' (Our Insider Trading),...

Private Jessica Lynch signs book deal.(Brief Article)
September 3, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Private Jessica Lynch, the American soldier who was rescued from an Iraqi hospital by US forces, has signed a book deal with publisher Alfred A. Knopf. 'I Am a Soldier, Too: The Jessica...

Author and columnist John Gould dies.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 3, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author and newspaper columnist John Gould has died in Maine at the age of 94. Gould, who wrote a weekly column for the Christian Science Monitor for more than 60 years, also released 30...

Guide to long-term care published.(Book Review)
September 3, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book looks at long-term care, crisis management and caregiving for the elderly. Author Valerie VanBooven RN, BSN, CMC aims to provide information to help readers manage long-term...

REVIEW: An A-Z of Employment Law; A Complete Reference Source for Managers.(Book Review)
September 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The legislation surrounding employment can be very complex, with new regulations being introduced all the time. In order to aid employers in employment enactments, Peter Chandler - an...

Work on film version of 'The Alchemist' to start this year.(Brief Article)
September 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazilian author Paulo Coelho has selected the screenplay which will be turned into a film of his novel 'The Alchemist'. The author had reportedly been sent numerous scripts over 10 years...

Afghan bookseller unhappy about Aasne Seierstad's book.(Shah Mohammad objects to his portrayal in 'The Bookseller in Kabul')(Brief Article)
September 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The subject of a book by Norwegian journalist and author Aasne Seierstad has said that he is unhappy about the work, and has threatened to sue the author and her publisher. Seierstad...

New book claims FBI could have prevented 1993 World Trade Center bombing.('1000 Years for Revenge: International Terrorism and the FBI: The Untold Story' is new book from Emad Salem)(Brief Article)
September 4, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book claims that the FBI failed to follow up on warnings before the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. The book '1000 Years for Revenge: International Terrorism and the FBI:...

US strategy in Iraq criticised in book by former US Army secretary.(Brief Article)
September 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Former US Army secretary Thomas E. White has released a book which is critical of the Bush administration's strategy in Iraq since the end of the war was declared. White's book...

Overstock.com offers 25% off Amazon.com prices on bestsellers.(Brief Article)
September 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Online retailer Overstock.com has announced that it is cutting the prices of bestselling books to 25% of the price charged by rival Amazon.com. The discount applies to books on the...

New book details alternative methods of healing skin problems.('Healing Skin Disorders' is new book from Andrew Gaeddert)(Brief Article)
September 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alternative treatments for skin problems are examined in a new book by Andrew Gaeddert, president of Health Concerns. 'Healing Skin Disorders' provides hundreds of alternative approaches...

New illegal Harry Potter translation in Venezuela.(Brief Article)
September 5, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new unofficial translation of the latest Harry Potter book has reportedly appeared in Venezuela. The pirate Spanish-language version of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'...

REVIEW: What is World Literature?(Book Review)
September 8, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD In this book author David Damrosch attempts to define, categorise and give examples of what he calls world literature. The term world literature was first coined by the German poet...

Sales of novel to benefit Michigan crisis centre.('Goldfish Dreams' is new book from Jim Hines)(Brief Article)
September 8, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Goldfish Dreams' is a new fictional book which tells the story of a victim of sexual abuse. Written by Jim Hines, the book focuses on Eileen Greenwood, a student at a fictional Michigan...

Online bookseller opens real-world store.(A1Books.com is opening store in Morris Plains, New Jersey)(Brief Article)
September 8, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Online book retailer A1Books.com is to open its first real-world store in Morris Plains, N.J. A1 Value Books will offer remainders and bargain books and also a selection of new titles,...

Author claims Lord Lucan lived in Goa.('Dead Lucky' is new book from Duncan MacLaughlin)(Brief Article)
September 8, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book claims to reveal what happened to Lord Lucan, who disappeared in 1974 after his children's nanny was beaten to death in his home in London. The book, 'Dead Lucky', is written...

Madonna's children's book to be available in Faroese.(Brief Article)
September 9, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Copies of pop star Madonna's first children's book will go on sale in the Faroe Islands when the book, called 'The English Roses', is published on 15 September. The book will be released...

Author shows how to make the most of eBay.(Book Review)
September 9, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Author David A. Karp explains how to make the most of Internet auction site eBay in his new book 'eBay Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools'. The book provides tools and...

Saddam Hussein's book published in Russia.(Brief Article)
September 9, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Zabiba and the King', a book thought to have been written by former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, has been published in Russia. The Russian version of the novel is published by Amfora...

New book offers advice on recruitment.('The Keys to Successful Recruiting and Staffing')(Book Review)
September 9, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new guide to effective recruitment and staffing strategies has been written by Barry Siegel, president of Interactive and Staffing Solutions, Bernard Hodes Group. 'The Keys to...

Author examines Beethoven's interests.('Late Beethoven: Music, Thought, Imagination' is published)(Brief Article)
September 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book entitled 'Late Beethoven: Music, Thought, Imagination' looks at the composer's personal beliefs. According to author Maynard Solomon, Beethoven was attracted to a range of...

Finnish book deals with alcoholism from the family's perspective.('Pullon-kauloja - Kirjoituksia alkoholistien laheisista' is published)(Brief Article)
September 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new Finnish book dealing with people's experiences of alcohol abuse in the family has been published. The book, titled 'Pullon-kauloja - Kirjoituksia alkoholistien laheisista'...

New book shows businesses how to reduce chemicals and save money.('The Nontoxic CEO')(Brief Article)
September 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new business book entitled 'The Nontoxic CEO' offers a strategy of chemical management, focused on reducing hazardous chemicals while saving money. Author Mark Wysong provides a guide...

Criticism of US judiciary in new book.('Victimization by Justice')(Brief Article)
September 10, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Former attorney Teddy Moore has written a book highlighting what he believes are the problems caused in the US legal system by the judiciary. 'Victimization by Justice' claims that the...

New book about the Kennedys claims that Jacqueline contemplated suicide.('The Kennedys: America's Emerald Kings' is new book from Thomas Maier)(Brief Article)
September 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Jacqueline Kennedy talked about suicide in the months after the assassination of her husband, US President John F. Kennedy, according to a new book. 'The Kennedys: America's Emerald...

Japanese royal family's budget examined in new book.('The Imperial Family Purse' is new book from Yohei Mori)(Brief Article)
September 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An unprecedented glimpse into the life of Japan's royal family is provided in a new book, 'The Imperial Family Purse'. The book shows how Emperor Akihito spends his annual USD240m of...

Scottish campaign gathers 50,000 books for Iraqi university libraries.(Edinburgh University, Sunday Herald lead campaign)(Brief Article)
September 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A campaign to help replenish Iraq's looted university libraries is being run by Edinburgh University and Scottish newspaper the Sunday Herald. The campaign, which started in May, has so...

French government minister gave information to the CIA, claims new book.(according to 'Carnets Intimes de la BST' from Eric Merlen, Frederic Ploquin)(Brief Article)
September 11, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book on the French secret service contains allegations that a government minister passed information to the United States in the 1990s. According to the book 'Carnets Intimes de la...

REVIEW: Marketing Stripped Bare.(Book Review)
September 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD This book, by Patrick Forsyth, seems to have been written for the non-marketing professional. While most books on the subject are rather dull affairs with too many graphs and profit forecasts...

REVIEW: Hare Of The Dog.(Book Review)
September 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD This is quite a difficult book to describe. It is one of those books that you might be forgiven for overlooking if you are browsing in a store although you might just find the idiosyncratic...

French court to rule on racism charge against Italian author.(Brief Article)
September 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A French court is to decide whether Italian journalist and author Oriana Fallaci is guilty of inciting racial hatred in her bestselling book 'The Rage and the Pride'. The case is being...

Librarians protest over new doll.(librarians protest Archie McPhee and Co.'s Librarian Action Figure )(Brief Article)
September 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A five-inch model librarian is to go on sale in the US next month. The Librarian Action Figure wears spectacles, a cardigan, a long plain skirt and sensible shoes and she moves her index...

Icelandic publisher Edda establishes UK subsidiary.(Edda and Gudrun form a subsidiary in the United Kingdom called Edda UK)(Brief Article)
September 12, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Icelandic publishing company Edda and the small Icelandic publishing house Gudrun have reportedly established a new subsidiary in the United Kingdom. The subsidiary, called Edda UK, will...

REVIEW: Coaching Made Easy; Step-by-step Techniques That Get Results.(Book Review)
September 15, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 'Coaching Made Easy; Step-by-step Techniques That Get Results' has been produced by Mike Leibling and Robin Prior with the aim to help the reader to easily coach other people in a, while...

Finnish authors receive state support.(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Seven Finnish authors will receive state scholarships for five years and nine authors will receive three-year scholarships. A total of 39 Finnish authors will receive state scholarships,...

Jayson Blair signs book deal.(with New Millennium Press)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Former New York Times reporter Jayson Blair, who resigned from the newspaper amid accusations of plagiarism, has signed a book deal with New Millennium Press. Blair will release a memoir...

Madonna's first children's book released.('The English Roses')(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pop star Madonna has launched her first children's book, 'The English Roses'. The singer gave an invitation-only reading to children at a tea party in London, UK, yesterday (14...

Author claims UK foreign secretary had doubts about Iraq war.(Jack Straw)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book claims that Jack Straw, the UK's foreign secretary, expressed private doubts to Tony Blair about going to war against Iraq. Political journalist John Kampfner writes in...

REVIEW: Final Cut Express for Mac OS X (Visual QuickStart Guide).(Book Review)
September 16, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Final Cut Express (for the Apple Macintosh computer) is a very powerful video editing package which has many of the same functions as its "big brother" Final Cut Pro. Despite being a "cut...

Barnes & Noble to stock more Spanish-language books.(Brief Article)
September 16, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Book chain Barnes & Noble and its online store Barnes & Noble.com are to expand their selection of books in Spanish to meet a growing demand from customers. Some 488 Barnes & Noble...

Stephen King to receive lifetime achievement award.(National Book Awards)(Brief Article)
September 16, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Bestselling author Stephen King is to receive a National Book Award for lifetime achievement. The USD10,000 prize will be presented at the annual National Book Awards ceremony in the US...

Friend of Stephen Lawrence wins damages over claims in book.(Elvin Osei Oduro pressed libel charges against Duwayne Brooks, Simon Hattenstone - authors of 'Steve and Me')(Brief Article)
September 16, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A friend of murdered British teenager Stephen Lawrence has been awarded libel damages over claims made in a book written by another friend of Lawrence. Elvin Osei Oduro brought libel...

REVIEW: The Little Mac iApps Book.(Book Review)
September 17, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD One of the nice things about the freely-bundled applications with the Apple Macintosh OS X operating system is that they are so easy to use. As standard you get a free photo editing and...

REVIEW: Croatia; Travels in undiscovered country.(Book Review)
September 17, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD This book tells of the author's travels across Croatia including the sights and the people that he encountered along the way. The author, Tony Fabijancic, is Associate Professor of...

Booker Prize shortlist unveiled.(Brief Article)
September 17, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The shortlist for the 2003 Man Booker Prize has been announced, with some of the favourites and famous authors from the longlist omitted. Three first-time novelists are among the...

Second edition of C# handbook published by O'Reilly.('C# in a Nutshell, Second Edition: The Programmer's Companion to the C# Language' is new book from Peter Drayton, Ben Albahari, Ted Neward)(Brief Article)
September 17, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new handbook for C# programmers has been published by O'Reilly. 'C# in a Nutshell, Second Edition: The Programmer's Companion to the C# Language' is priced at USD44.95. The book,...

Three new Barnes & Noble stores to open next month.(Brief Article)
September 17, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US book chain Barnes & Noble has announced plans to open three new stores next month. A new 20,000-square-foot bookstore at the Riverbend Marketplace in Rome, Georgia will open on 1...

Harry Potter book to be released early in China.(the Chinese-language version of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' will be released earlier than originally planned)(Brief Article)
September 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Chinese-language version of the latest Harry Potter book will be released 10 days earlier than scheduled in an effort to stop the sale of poorly translated pirate copies. 'Harry...

Jenny Diski wins 2003 travel book award.(Jenny Diski wins The Thomas Cook Travel Book Award for 2003)(Brief Article)
September 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Thomas Cook Travel Book Award for 2003 has been awarded to Jenny Diski for her account of a journey across the USA by rail. 'Stranger on a Train', published by Virago Press, features...

Sales of Norwegian book rise after subject demands compensation.(Aasne Seierstad sees an increase in sales of 'The Bookseller of Kabul')(Brief Article)
September 18, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Norwegian journalist and author Aasne Seierstad has seen an increase in sales of 'The Bookseller of Kabul' since the subject of the book started protesting that it is a misleading portrayal...

New book shows how to fight cancer through detoxification.('The Complete Cancer Cleanse: A Proven Program to Detoxify and Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit')(Brief Article)
September 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book details detoxification cleansing programmes to help fight cancer. 'The Complete Cancer Cleanse: A Proven Program to Detoxify and Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit' outlines a...

World's largest book to be sold by Amazon.('Growing up in Bhutan')(Brief Article)
September 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The world's largest book will go on sale through online retailer Amazon.com in December. 'Growing up in Bhutan' will be printed on pages measuring 7 x 5 foot and each copy will cost...

Madeleine Albright releases autobiography.('Madam Secretary')(Brief Article)
September 19, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Madeleine Albright, who served in the Clinton administration as America's first female secretary of state, has published her memoirs. 'Madam Secretary' details Albright's career and also...

Subject of Norwegian book considers memoirs.
September 22, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Shah Mohammad, known from a book as "the bookseller in Kabul" has said that he is interested in writing his memoirs. Mohammad is currently in Norway to seek corrections for the parts of...

New German translation of the Bible uses "non-sexist" language.(Brief Article)
September 22, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new version of the Bible is reportedly being compiled by the German Evangelical Church. Passages that are thought to discriminate against women are being rewritten to use "unbiased"...

Collection of Reagan's letters to be published.(Reagan: A Life in Letters)(Brief Article)
September 22, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new collection of personal letters written by former US President Ronald Reagan will be published on Tuesday (23 September). 'Reagan: A Life in Letters' includes more than 1,000...

REVIEW: The Fall of France.(Book Review)
September 22, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A problem with historical accounts is that with each recorded report, with each examination and interpretation, the reality of an event is eventually lost. Fact is gradually replaced by...

REVIEW: Hard Core Management.(Book Review)
September 23, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The aim of this book by business management professional Jo Owen is to impart the reader with the huge amount of knowledge that the author has obtained throughout his 20 years in the...

Sunday Times signs serialisation deal for Robin Cook memoirs.(Brief Article)
September 23, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The forthcoming political memoirs of Robin Cook, a former UK foreign secretary, are to be serialised in the Sunday Times. The deal, reported to be worth GBP400,000, was agreed by...

Simon & Schuster recalls children's book.(Brief Article)
September 23, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Publisher Simon & Schuster has announced a recall of 26,000 'Dora the Explorer' children's books. The heavy-cardboard book has "Whose Birthday Is It?" printed on the cover in yellow...

Authors offer advice for fathers-to-be.(Book Review)
September 23, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A pregnancy guide for expectant fathers has been published by Chronicle Books. 'How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy', by Dr. Uzzi Reiss and Yfat M. Reiss, aims to inform new fathers about...

Author examines improbable scientific studies.('The Ig Nobel Prizes: The Annals of Improbable Research' is new from Marc Abrahams )(Brief Article)
September 24, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Marc Abrahams, founder of the Ig Nobel Prizes for achievements that "cannot or should not be reproduced", has compiled a book about unusual pieces of scientific research. 'The Ig Nobel...

New guide to birds of Oregon published.('Birds of Oregon: A General Reference' is new from Oregon State University Press)(Brief Article)
September 24, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book provides a comprehensive guide to the birds found in Oregon. 'Birds of Oregon: A General Reference' was written by about 100 authors and edited by David B. Marshall, Matthew...

UK author signs book and film deal for fantasy trilogy.(Jonathan Stroud signs publishing deal with Random House, movie deal with Miramax)(Brief Article)
September 24, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK author Jonathan Stroud has signed a book and film deal worth more than GBP2m. 'The Amulet of Samarkand', the first novel in a fantasy trilogy aimed at children aged 11 and over, will...

REVIEW: The complete guide to letting property.(Book Review)
September 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD This book is a guide to anyone considering letting out their own property, or to people who may be looking into buying property for investment purposes. The author, Liz Hodgkinson, rents...

Finnish book reveals information on Finns and KGB.(Salaisen poliisin valtakunta (The Kingdom of the Secret Police))(Brief Article)
September 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Almost all Finnish politicians of any consequence during the 1970s and 1980s were in the files of the Soviet Union's secret police KGB, according to a book on the secret police. The book...

REVIEW: Risky Business; Corruption, Fraud, Terrorism & other Threats to Global Business.(Book Review)
September 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The risks of businesses and employees in international markets has been brought into focus following the 11 September terrorist attacks. Stuart Poole-Robb and Alan Bailey have teamed up to...

New edition of Guinness book of records published.(Brief Article)
September 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The 2004 edition of 'Guinness World Records' is published in Britain this week. Priced at GBP18.00, the book features a Dutchman who owns a collection of 3,240 airline sick bags and a...

Spanish author denies plagiarism.(Brief Article)
September 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Spanish novelist Arturo Perez-Reverte has appeared in court to respond to allegations of plagiarism made by another Spanish novelist, Juan Madrid. Perez-Reverte denied plagiarising a...

New Barnes & Noble store in Raleigh, North Carolina.(Brief Article)
September 25, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US book chain Barnes & Noble has announced plans to open a new store in Raleigh, North Carolina next month. The 23,000-square-foot bookstore in the Brier Creek Commons at 8431 Brier...

Hillary Clinton's memoirs changed by Chinese publisher.(Brief Article)
September 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Chinese version of Hillary Clinton's memoirs reportedly omits passages criticising Beijing's record on human rights. US publisher Simon & Schuster claims that the changes to the text...

Madonna's children's book breaks UK picture book sales records.(Brief Article)
September 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pop star Madonna's first children's book 'The English Roses' reportedly sold more than 10,000 copies in the UK in its first week of sales. The book has become the UK's fastest-selling...

Rare book stolen from Oxford University was bought by Japanese university.(Brief Article)
September 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Japanese dental university unwittingly bought a rare book that had been stolen from Oxford University in England, and now the English university would like it to be returned. The 1552...

New book shows how to make the most of wireless technology.(Wireless Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools)(Book Review)
September 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new book published by O'Reilly provides advice and information on how to make the best use of wireless networking technology. 'Wireless Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools',...

Swedish annual book fair in Gothenburg has opened.(Brief Article)
September 26, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The 19th annual book fair in Gothenburg, Sweden has opened. The fair will last until Sunday (28 September) and offers visitors 2,100 programme points and authors from 63 countries. ...

Role of US police officers examined in new book.('Urban America and Its Police' is released)(Brief Article)
September 29, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The role of police officers in the United States from the post-colonial era through to the 1960s is examined in a new book, 'Urban America and Its Police'. Written by Judson L. Jeffries...

First lady calls for doctors to prescribe books for babies.(Laura Bush believes babies should be given books)(Brief Article)
September 29, 2003... M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Babies should be prescribed books during check-ups, according to the US first lady Laura Bush. Campaigning to boost literacy in America, Bush, a librarian and teacher, said that doctors...