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A State of Identity

Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 08:21 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Another in a series of extremely strong offerings in a new wave of exciting Maltese literature is the debut novel of thirty-something lawyer Philip M. Magri: Il-Poeta, published by Merlin Publishers,...

Book celebrating a Traditional Artist

Monday, 26 November 2012, 07:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The Presidential Palace, San Anton, was recently the prestigious venue that showcased the work of a prolific Maltese artist who passed away two years ago at the age of 85. ALDO MICALLEF-GRIMAUD...

Complexities of Lincoln's faith explored

Sunday, 25 November 2012, 09:20 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Lincoln's Battle with God: A President's Struggle with Faith and What it Meant for America" (Thomas Nelson), by Stephen Mansfield   He has previously explored the faith of...

'The Panther' is suspenseful action free-for-all

Saturday, 24 November 2012, 09:18 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Panther: a Novel" (Grand Central Publishing), by Nelson DeMille   Nelson DeMille brings back federal agent John Corey to tackle a high-ranking al-Qaida terrorist in his latest...

Of marionettes, eros and death

Friday, 23 November 2012, 09:15 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A certain amount of literary agitation always surrounds the publication of a new anthology by Mario Azzopardi.   Horizons has just published the latest book by this writer who has been...

Webster's Third and the war over words

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 09:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Story of Ain't: America, Its Language, and the Most Controversial Dictionary Ever Published" (Harper), by David Skinner   David Skinner's "The Story of...

A third volume of prayers by St George Preca

Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 09:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the death of St George Preca, the Society of Christian Doctrine (M.U.S.E.U.M.), through its publishing house Preca Publications, has just published ...

How Jefferson brought creme brulee to America

Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 09:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    "Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America" (Quirk Books), by Thomas J....

Roger Moore dishes on 007 in 'Bond on Bond'

Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 09:10 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Bond on Bond: Reflections on 50 years of James Bond Movies" (Lyons Press), by Roger Moore   Peppered with fun facts and cheeky asides, actor Roger Moore's book looking back on...

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