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Does it matter who speaks?

Sunday, 22 June 2014, 11:55 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

This excellent book brings together a number of papers on postmodern issues in politics, ethics and education. They reflect the author’s lifelong professional interest in the areas mentioned in...

First World Cup book in Maltese

Sunday, 22 June 2014, 11:54 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Horizons has launched the first and only extensive book about the World Cup, in Maltese, covering the initial 1930 edition, and going up to 2010. This hardcover book covers in detail all the editions,...

Q&A: Tatum, Hill on their sequel satire '22 Jump'

Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 15:29 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The comic duo of Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill began with an intentionally bad idea.   Hill called up Tatum: "So I have this probably terrible idea, but I want to see if you're...

'I Am Pilgrim' has intriguing protagonist

Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 15:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"I Am Pilgrim" (Atria/Emily Bestler Books), by Terry Hayes   A man with ties to a top-secret unit of the federal government has to fight his instincts to stop a madman in Terry...

The history behind Unione Cattolica San Giuseppe

Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 18:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A book that was launched on Thursday 5 June tells the remarkable story of an organisation born in 1910 and still existing, albeit on its last legs these days.   In fact, the Unione Cattolica...

Eros, gender roles turn at novel's heart

Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 15:23 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Euphoria" (Atlantic Monthly Press), by Lily King   Lily King's new novel, "Euphoria," unfolds on a South Pacific island where a trio of young anthropologists lives...

Clinton defends initial resistance to gay marriage

Monday, 16 June 2014, 15:19 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Hillary Rodham Clinton tersely defended her initial opposition to gay marriage, denying in a radio interview that political reasons were behind her shift last year to supporting same-sex marriage. She...

The history behind Unione Cattolica San Giuseppe

Sunday, 15 June 2014, 19:07 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A book that was launched on Thursday 5 June tells the remarkable story of an organisation born in 1910 and still existing, albeit on its last legs these days.   In fact, the Unione Cattolica...

Bormla: struggling community

Sunday, 15 June 2014, 19:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Coming at a moment when historic Bormla (one of the 'Three Cities' of Malta’s magnificent Grand Harbour facing Valletta) is just possibly beginning to shake off decades of neglect, this...

'Untamed' captures woman conservationist

Saturday, 14 June 2014, 14:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island" (Grove Press), by Will Harlan   Boys and men who love the rugged outdoors have long had plenty of role...

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