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Ġesù Kristu Sultan by Lawrenz Sciberras

Wednesday, 8 November 2017, 12:15 Last update: about 9 years ago

Mgr Lawrence Scibberas' latest publication is a collection of reflections upon the regal, priestly and prophetic role of the Lord Jesus Christ, a triple role that Christianity celebrates on Palm...

British blues: New book heralds early days of Fleetwood Mac

Wednesday, 8 November 2017, 09:43 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Mick Fleetwood was 16 when he left school, told his parents he wanted to pursue a career in rock 'n' roll, and went to London in search of gigs. A common tale, true, but this one has a happy...

Il-Kulleġġ tal-Prinċpijiet Perfetti

Tuesday, 7 November 2017, 14:14 Last update: about 9 years ago

What would you do if your son told you that he wants to start going to ballet lessons, or that he wants to take up dressmaking or open a nail salon? Would you: a)     ...

Essays on country women go beyond traditional narratives

Tuesday, 7 November 2017, 09:39 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

There's an ongoing discussion among music writers, musicians and music fans about how female artists are treated compared with their male counterparts. Some common examples include referring to a...

'Quick and Dirty' returns to Barrington's detective roots

Monday, 6 November 2017, 09:55 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Stone Barrington's newest "adventure," and that is, really, what this sophisticated, smart and well-heeled guy seeks on a regular basis to keep him interested beyond his world of private jets and...

New characters give 'Thomas & Friends' a jolt of girl power

Sunday, 5 November 2017, 09:54 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Girls are finally getting a bigger role in Thomas the Tank Engine's boy-dominated world. Mattel, the toy maker that owns the Thomas brand, will add two female main characters to the "Thomas &...

George Will's next book takes long view of conservatism

Friday, 3 November 2017, 09:53 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

George Will's next book takes a long view on the conservative movement and the "intellectual vandalism" he believes threatens it now. The best-selling author and syndicated columnist has a deal...

'Fire Road' adds napalm girl's voice to famous photo

Thursday, 2 November 2017, 11:52 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

In many ways, Kim Phuc has never left Route 1 in Vietnam, the highway where Associated Press photographer Nick Ut captured her running on June 8, 1972. It's one of the most enduring images of the...

Malta Book Festival 2017

Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 11:18 Last update: about 10 years ago

This Malta Book Festival 2017 opens on Wednesday, 8 November with a conference on 'Truth in Fiction and Non-Fiction' at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, MCC, Valletta, starting 19:00 hours. Both the participants...

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