LONDON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- A rare copy of John James Audubon's "Birds of America," called the world's most expensive book, is to be auctioned in London, officials say. Birds of America - John James Audubon - London - Sotheby - England

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LONDON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- A rare copy of John James Audubon's "Birds of America," called the world's most expensive book, is to be auctioned in London, officials say

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Your first greeting upon entering Read More Books often came compliments of a friendly feline. The next nod was from the unassuming, bespectacled fellow behind the counter, who, more often than not, had his nose buried between pages.

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It is a rare day when Pentagon leaders and peace activists are reading from the same page, but the crush of two ongoing wars and the deep recession have forged a broad and unlikely alliance arguing for significant cuts in U.S. military spending.

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Military spending

He was the author of over 130 books and one of the finest writers for the young of his time, but William Mayne's reputation collapsed after his conviction in 2004 of indecent assaults against young girls, starting 40 years before.

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William Mayne: Award-winning children's author whose career ended in disgrace

It's strange to see MPs from different parties finally agree about something. What a pity this rare consensus has been reached on an issue that outrages just about everyone else in the country.

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What are MPs, Senators hiding?

Auditor General Sheila Fraser can't look at MPs' and Senators' spending habits.

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Government should open books to its own auditor general

Tunis A number of books of Tunisian National Library recently jointed the digital era. Electronic books in Arabic and French as part of the eBooks Project in Tunisia can be downloaded via smart phones such as iPod, iPhone and iPad.

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Tunisia : National Library Books Digitized

At Hull House, in the squalid slums of Chicago's West Side, Jane Addams, a priestess of understanding among neighbors and of peace among nations, kept open hours for prince and pauper alike. It was her shrine and it will remain her monument.

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Jane Addams A Foe of War and Need

Games based on movies? Dime a dozen.

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Games for bookworms