Thomas Friedman scooped for 2012 NZ International Arts Festival

Renowned US writer to visit as Kennedy FellowInternationally renowned American author, reporter, and columnist Thomas Friedman will lead a top-shelf literary...

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Borders metamorphoses into Whitcoulls at 226 Lambton Quay

A mysterious something has happened in Lambton QuayUp until the last time I looked, 226-256 Lambton Quay was a big Borders store.Lambton Quay is one of...

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Novak Djokovic - I Need Time

Novak Djokovic said Sunday he needs "some time" to rediscover top form after his historic season was interrupted by a six-week injury break.The top-ranked Serb resumes at the Swiss Indoors with a 64-3 record this year, after a back muscle injury forced...

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Novak Djokovic Is The Man - Ivanovic

Serbian former No. 1 Ana Ivanovic has nothing but admiration for compatriot Novak Djokovic as the current top man in the game makes his return to tennis after six weeks away with a place at the Swiss Indoors.The Basel event in the hometown of Roger Federer...

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Wellywood or what?

What sign should be put on the hillside at Wellington International Airport?This one?  Or something more local?  A whimsy?  Or a symbol?Eighteen...

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Novak Djokovic - Warm Up In Basel

Sorry, I cannot seem to be able to embed this video so here is the link.http://www.videoportal.sf.tv/video?id=a0bf927c-d382-4169-9cee-6284666b8c5eFound on doartenisEDIThttp://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/28102011/58/djokovic-excited-return-basle.htmlFor...

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Novak Djokovic - Draw & Analysis

Novak has certainly been draw into the better half , avoiding local man Roger, in form Tipsy and big serving Roddick.Xavier may pose a slight problem...

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Happy birthday Statue of Liberty

Friday marks the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty's dedication.SlideshowThe statue was a gift of friendship from France, entitled "Liberty Enlightening...

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Spin-off for Icelandic literature

An unexpected benefit from being Frankfurt Book Fair's guest of honor, 2011Each year, the organizers of the great Frankfurt Book Fair nominate a country...

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Lessons from Novels

Self-help from classicsBookshelves groan with self-help books, from diet for arthritis to how to learn Zen, and Body Mind and Spirit books abound. ...

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Code of ancient secret society cracked

For three centuries a manuscript called the Copiale Cipher has kept its secrets Now a computer program has helped to reveal its hidden...

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Novak Djokovic - Arrives In Basel

Novak has been updating his Twitter account as he took a stroll around Basel. @DjokerNole: Arrived in Basel(Switzerland),and had a nice walk in the city with my team.It is beautiful piece of art on the wall ... http://t.co/2iYVgEjq@DjokerNole: Played...

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Novak Djokovic - Paris Press Accredication

It is getting close to the Paris Masters and I am getting myself ready for my trip behind the scenes.If anyone has something specific that they would like Novak then leave your question here and I'll do my best to get an answer.Tha...

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New Wiki Coffin story

The April issue of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine is coming out in January 2012Well, that is mysterious, but very pleasing for me, as the latest...

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British Library reinstates Amazon link

Should the BL catalogue direct browsers to Amazon online?Many people would say, NO!  And booksellers like British Waterstones agree.  However,...

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Jedi Reads #004 - Joker

Jedi Reads - Joker by Brian Azzarello & Lee Bermejo (art)I picked this up because of two things - Brian Azzarello and the cover. (Come on. The cover...

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Captain America Blu-ray - Deleted Scene! (just wait til the end. LOL!) Actually this is me getting away with posting crap and still put in an entry to this blog!...

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Jeffrey Paparoa Holman sets sail with Tupaia

Review in New Zealand Books"One of the great virtues of Joan Druett's style of historical writing in this extensive reassenssment of Tupaia's role in...

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WikiLeaks forced to suspend leaking

WikiLeaks closes downThe cause?  Simple lack of crucial funding.Follwing a boycott spearheaded by Visa nad Mastercard, dating back to December, funding...

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Novak Djokovic - Abu Dhabi Debut Next Year

Six stars from the current top 10, including three of the top four led by world number one Novak Djokovic, will once again put the tennis world's spotlight on Abu Dhabi from December 29-31 this year.Djokovic will be joined by world number two and 10-time...

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Michelle Obama to publish her first book

Inspirational, and what's more, it's about gardeningJason Boog of GalleyCat @ mediabistro.com, reports that Michelle Obama's  American Grown: How...

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A Curious Fellow

Another book for writers of historical fiction Son of a scientifically-minded Scottish aristocrat, Basil Hall joined the Royal Navy at the age of 13...

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Forgotten crime writers

What do Robert Twohy, Dennis Lynds, Leon Comber, and Barry Perowne have in common?They've all written at least one highly original detective story,...

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Novak Djokovic - Tennis Academy Named in His Honour

Starting from 1st of November, Academy named after the best Serbian and World tennis player- Novak Djokovic will begin its work.In this Academy 20 the most talented players of the tennis will make their path to fame. Trainings will be held during winter...

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Novak Djokovic - What A Point!!

BRILLIANT VIDEO, I love the cameo by Pierre :-)Courtesy: dule...

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Rare naval uniform found in attic

A boon for naval historians and writers of historical fictionDescribing naval uniform in both nonfiction and fiction can be quite a problem, as I have...

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Paris Press Pass

Here is the website I am reporting for. We have been able to get one of our writers apress pass into the BNP Paribas Paris Masters...

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Sorry for the neglect

But i'll be back in action once Novak steps back on court in Basel.I am currently putting together a dossier on the players to take with me to Paris. Just little bits of info that may help me should I ask any questions in the pressers. Still cannot...

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Self-pub eBooks on NYT bestseller list

The Mill River Recluse and The Abbey maintain ratingsPrint and eBook Fiction Combined List:<><> 1. THE BEST OF ME, by Nicholas Sparks....

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Kindles for Japan

Another Frontier for Kindle: Japan Both the Nikkei business daily and Jiji press in Japan report that the company is close to launching a Japanese Kindle...

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ePublishing conference in San Francisco

Hopefully the next step is a conference in Australasia (we wish!) or a CD to sellPublishers Launch San Francisco: eBooks for Everyone ElseWednesday, November...

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Very Special Announcement

Fellow tennis fans, I have some fantastic news. I have received Press Accreditation for the Paris Masters next month :-)How great is that? I shall be working for The Tennis Times but don't worry, everything I write will be linked here. This is a great...

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10 minutes with King Baratheon....

Game of Thrones. I love that series. And guess what? Even before you pheasants (ehehe! I kid! I kid!) even got a whiff of watching that brilliant HBO...

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Into the Battle of the E-Readers, Superheroes Fly

The Tablet Wars have BegunOr so David Streitfield reveals, in today's New York Times.Superheroes are the prize, he says — or perhaps the victim....

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