He caught David Halberstam, who went on to write 19 books, when he was fresh back from Vietnam and had written none.

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The revamp plans include decorating the walls of the loos with famous quotes, having fresh flowers, better quality soap and books to browse sponsored by local shops.

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Since the Securities Act of 1933, public companies have been required to get independent audits each year, assuring investors that a fresh set of eyes has inspected the books.

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Amazon also has her last two books, The Irish Farmers Market Cookbook and Fresh From the Sea.

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These visitors, and online ones too, can also buy spiritual books, the work of local artisans, gardening supplies and fresh produce, including the monks' tasty white oyster mushrooms.

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"BBC 7's fresh on-air sound and its addictive mix of archive comedy, drama and books is proving a great hit with our listeners, " said head of programmes Mary Kalemkerian.

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Along the way to the holy site, shops sell everything from Japanese books to handcrafted teapots to sake, while restaurants and stalls serve up fresh noodles, baked goods and a wide range of seafood.

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That's a fresh trick for e-readers, and one that may appeal to customers hoping to digest books while they drive or cook.

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