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Military police seize old training manuals from book shop
19 Apr 2011 14:49
Military Police have raided a Canberra bookstore to confiscate what they described as classified material, even though the books they took were old training manuals that are easily bought on the internet or found in the Australian War Memorial library.
Martin Amis attacks Royal family as
18 Apr 2011 15:23
Martin Amis, one of Britain's most influential novelists has launched a scathing attack on the Royal Family, calling them "philistines".
60 Minutes’ Casts Doubt on Book
18 Apr 2011 14:37
An investigation by “60 Minutes” casts doubt on the accuracy of the inspirational bestseller “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson, saying it is filled with inaccuracies. It also says that Mr. Mortenson’s charitable organization, the Central Asia Institute, has taken credit for building schools that don’t exist.
"America and Political Islam" reprinted
17 Apr 2011 16:48
The 2nd edition of "America and Political Islam" by Fawaz Gerges has been translated by Seyyed Mohammad Kamal Sororian. The book was released by the Research Institute of Strategic Studies.
Public discussion of
17 Apr 2011 15:00
Public discussion under the title "In the Context of Social Development and Strong Economy" of a book "Azerbaijani Model of Development" by Academician Ramiz Mehdiyev, Chief-of-Staff the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration, was held.
Trump: Bill Ayers Wrote Obama
17 Apr 2011 11:28
During an interview aired Friday night on Sean Hannity's TV show, Donald Trump branched out beyond his simple commitment to birtherism as a political issue -- and also advocated vigorously for another conspiracy theory regarding President Obama, alleging that Bill Ayers was the true author of Obama's 1995 book, Dreams From My Father!
Criticism of Eastern Autocracy vs. Democracy
17 Apr 2011 11:09
"The Myth of Autocracy and Refusal of Democracy" will be displayed for the first time in 24th TIBF. Authors of this volume have criticized the concept of eastern autocracy, a concept that is supposed – by some intellectuals – to be the basis of eastern countries' policies and government.
Turkish scientist’s book against Armenian slanders published in Moscow
16 Apr 2011 12:17
The presentation ceremony of the book “The Armenian question in 120 documents from the Russian state archives” by Turkish scientist Mehmet Perinchek will be held in Moscow Book House (Noviy Arbat street, 8) on April 20. Mehmet Perinchek told APA about it.
Paul Allen says new book isn
16 Apr 2011 11:25
The controversy over Paul Allen's new book, which hits stores next week, has taken a different turn, with Allen playing defense against critics over the memoir's sometimes negative portrayal of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-20054041-75.html#ixzz1JfK3EFHq
Award-winning Sherman Alexie novel among challenged books
13 Apr 2011 17:17
Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, winner of a National Book Award for young people's literature, has become one of the most challenged books in the U.S., according to the American Library Association.
Abby Sunderland writes book about her epic adventure at sea
12 Apr 2011 17:41
Just like every teenager out there, Abby Sunderland wants to get her license.
Mass. Gov. Patrick chronicles his life in new book
12 Apr 2011 11:44
In his new book, "A Reason to Believe," the Massachusetts Democrat tells his version of the American rags-to-riches story, chronicling what he dubs his "improbable" rise from a broken home and poverty on the Chicago's South Side to the upper echelons of American politics, including offering tidbits of political advice to longtime friend Obama when he was running for president.
Turkey to be promoted in 11 languages with book
11 Apr 2011 13:54
A book introducing Turkey’s economy, politics and culture to the world has been prepared by the General Directorate of Press & Information, or BYEGM, and published in 11 languages as of this year
Assassination of Malcolm X, names alleged triggerman
10 Apr 2011 13:53
Forty-six years after Malcolm X predicted his own assassination, the question of who pulled the trigger remains unanswered among many scholars who study his life. A book out Monday resurrects the long-standing mystery and suggests that some of those responsible for the activist minister’s death have never been prosecuted.
ISSI brings to light memoirs of a Pakistani economist
10 Apr 2011 12:56
The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with Ferozsons Pvt Limited on Friday arranged a seminar at the book launching ceremony of Pervez Hasan's book on 'My life, My country: Memoirs of a Pakistani Economist' at ISSI premises.
133 works released on Imam Khomeini, Islamic Revolution
9 Apr 2011 15:20
Last year, the Institute for persevering and publishing Imam Khomeini's works printed 133 book titles of Imam's works or books which were authored about him as well as the Islamic Revolution. The books were released in Persian and other languages. The institute averagely markets a book in every two days.
Shortlist of Poetry works for 1st Persian Gulf Award
6 Apr 2011 16:44
The secretariat of the 1st national Persian Gulf Award has revealed the shortlist of its poetry and fiction works. The laureates will be awarded in Bandar Abbas, a port city on the Persian Gulf, on April 20, 2011.
Caspian Sea
6 Apr 2011 15:50
The latest book of Abdul Rahman Emadi entitled "Hundred names of Caspian Sea" will be released soon. According to him the book holds more than 300 names of the Caspian Sea which are mostly inspired from Iran's ancient scripts and Pahlavi derivations.
New Book: Women Better Than Men
3 Apr 2011 13:52
A new book is on the way that's bound to make some men fighting mad.
Pakistan to write to pope, Interpole for Flourida quran descration
1 Apr 2011 14:39
Pakistan will write to Pope Benedict XVI and the Interpol for taking appropriate action against controversial US pastor Terry Jones, who oversaw the burning of a copy of the Quran at his small Florida church last Sunday after the revered Islamic book was put on trial.
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