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11 Sep, 2008

Reading The Romance Novels »
Many people start their writing careers by writing romance novels. Some move on to pure fiction or even script writing, but any of them find that they love to write romance, and they stick with it. Some of these authors put out book after book, and their fans are loyal. Take Danielle Steele for example. She’s not really referred to as a romance writer, but many of her stores heavily revolve around romance. She is a fiction writer, but many that love romance novels also love to read her work.

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01 Nov, 2007

The Best Books on Complete Eye Surgery »
Lasik eye surgery can provide good vision

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24 Oct, 2007

Best Mystery Books »
Some of the best mystery books I have read are those I read when I was a kid. My first exposure to the genre came by way of the set of Nancy Drew mystery books......

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09 Oct, 2007

Mission - Some extracts from the novel »
Mission is an African novel set in Kenya by Philip Spires. The book is fiction and deals with the concept of identity, seen through filters of poverty, religion, politics and, underpinning everything, justice.

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09 Oct, 2007

A reflection on Saville by David Storey and a bit of Rugby League »
Philip Spires reviews David Storey's Saville, a novel about life in a working class village in the north of England. Reading the book forty years on provides a new perspective on how the area has changed since the mining industry it used to depend on was closed down.

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09 Oct, 2007

Restless by William Boyd - A review by Philip Spires »
Restless by William Boyd deals with World War Two espionage. Philip Spires reviews the book and finds that much more general themes underpin the story.

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09 Oct, 2007

A review of Julian Barnes' Arthur and George by Philip Spires, author of Mission »
Arthur and george by Julian Barnes is set in nineteenth century England. It deals with racism, social class, bigotry, and personal struggle. Philip Spires reviews the book and finds the social class element most convincing.

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09 Oct, 2007

Something of a disappointment - Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie »
Philip Spires reviews Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimanada Ngozi Adichie. The setting of Nigeria in the Biafran war is powerful and the book is a success, but only partially.

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09 May, 2007

Fishing For Answers: Risks Of Marine Fishing »
Marine fishing has always been one of the most dangerous jobs because man cannot control the natural environment. With the increase in the number of hurricanes, commercial fisherman and people who fish for fun need to use more caution. Even the death of the famous “Crocodile Man,” who was struck dead by a stingray while filming a documentary, has drawn attention to the unpredictability of the ocean and its inhabitants.

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22 Mar, 2007

Great Ways For Locating Sports Event Tickets »
Popular sports event tickets can be purchased many different way. Outlined here are the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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04 Mar, 2007

How to Find a Home in Orlando for Rental during Vacation »
Orlando Florida is a sure destination for family fun vacation

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04 Mar, 2007

Your Inner Music Lyrics Put Money in the Bank »
Many of us are creating an internet marketing business from home while working other jobs, or caring for children at home, at the same time.

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04 Mar, 2007

Poker Game Overview »
Poker is not just a game of luck- poker is also a gambling game of skill and strategy. Without understanding the basic tips and strategies of playing a game of poker, players can run the risk of losing a lot of money. When players understand these basic strategies, it is easy to play a game of poker with confidence.

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03 Mar, 2007

Performers Should Shut Up! »
Dixie Chicks, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, Martin Sheen, Sean Penn, Barbara Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, and on and on this list of politicial pundits goes. All have forgotten or ignore Richard Widmark.

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03 Mar, 2007

The Options Available for Getting Discount Tickets to Broadway Shows »
This article contains information on how to get discount tickets for Broadway Shows.

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