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Qantas to fly the literary skies

Australia's Qantas Airlines is promoting the announcement of its extended flight routes by commissioning a series of books that last exactly as long as each flight. 

When Words Collide - A Crippled Bat(man) Doesn't Fly

Last week, Tim caught up with some comic book reading. Today, he discusses what he discovered, including some classic Batman stories, "Uncanny Avengers," "FF," "Happy" and more.

Compare Airline Fees: What it Really Costs to Fly

Everyone loves finding cheap airfare. But as airlines struggle to stay profitable by moving to a la carte style pricing, the ticket price that looked so low on a booking site may turn out to be the starting point, not your final price. Before you book your next plane ticket, compare airline fees and take [...]Show More Summary

Murakami’s Latest is Flying Off the Shelves

Haruki Murakami’s latest book – the title of which translates to Colourless Tsukuru Tazaki and the Year of His Pilgrimage – went on sale in Japan last month, and in that time it’s been selling over a million copies a week. You can catch a glimpse of the book’s first and earliest reviews over at [...]Show More Summary

Jessica Alba Flies Home to Kids After Texas Book Signing

Jessica Alba wears all black while making her way through LAX Airport on Friday (May 10) in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old actress arrived back home on the west coast after attending a book signing for her book “The Honest Life” the night before in Austin, Tex. When she arrived home, Jess visited her office with [...]

Have You Read Fear of Flying by Erica Jong?

2 weeks agoNews : CitizenSugar

Good news for Erica Jong fans - her controversial novel Fear of Flying will soon be adapted for the big screen. First published in 1973, the smart book made waves with its frank, feminist perspective on women's sexual attitudes. In it, a young married woman lives out her sexual fantasies while traveling in Europe. Show More Summary

Believe It or Not This Concrete RC Plane Actually Flies

2 weeks agoTechnology / Gadgets : Gizmodo

Had the Wright Brothers foolishly chosen to build their original flyer from concrete, their names probably wouldn't have gone down in the history books. But South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students David Haberman and Tyler Pojanowski did, and were the first to fly and safely land an 18 pound remote control concrete aircraft. Read more...

Topsy Turvy World: surreal kids' picture book

3 weeks agoOdd : Boing Boing

TOPSY TURVY WORLD is one of the new titles from Flying Eye, the kids' imprint of London's wonderful NoBrow publishing. Like the rest of the line (recently reviewed titles include Welcome to Your Awesome Robot, Monsters and Legends and Akissi), Topsy Turvy World is brilliantly conceived, beautifully executed, and not quite like anything else in [...]

GoNintendo 'End of Day' thought - Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is a Wii U seller...for one man

Monday seemed to fly by. That's always a good thing in my book. Had some interesting conversations today, both related to work and my life outside of the site. Should lead to more fun things for everyone! On that cryptic note, see you...Show More Summary

Is This Behind-the-Back Save by AHL Goalie Drew MacIntyre the Save of the Year?

For the last couple of years, the AHL’s Toronto Marlies have enjoyed some extra attention from Toronto hockey fans come playoff time because the NHL’s Maple Leafs had gotten into the habit of booking tee times instead of charter flights come April. However, this year things are different. The Leafs don’t suck, Toronto hockey fans [...]

App helps wealthy travelers hitch rides on private jets

TORONTO (Reuters) - Wealthy travelers wanting to fly in style can book empty seats on private planes with a new app for a jet-sharing service.

Monsters and Legends: kids' reference book on the origin of monsters

3 weeks agoOdd : Boing Boing

Monsters and Legends is part of the fabulous debut lineup of titles from Flying Eye, a kids' imprint spun out of London's NoBrow (they're the publishers of recently reviewed books like Welcome to Your Awesome Robot and Akissi). The book, written by Davide Cali and illustrated by Garbiella Giandelli, is a fascinating reference work for [...]

German Sex-Ed Book For Kids Would Never Fly In This Country

Admittedly, I was a little shocked that the book was being circulated to first graders. I hate to admit that - because I don't think our prudish views on sex education in this country are getting us anywhere. I'm just not sure aboutShow More Summary

Dennis O’Neil: Flying High

Larry Tye’s book was on the living room shelf for a month or more before I got around to reading it last week, and I’m not exactly sure why. I‘ve spent time with Larry and never doubted that he’d do good work, and he was kind enoughShow More Summary

Books on Sale: Historical Romances from Cathy Maxwell at $1.99

by SB Sarah Avon has a selection of Cathy Maxwell's historical romances on sale for $1.99. If you're flying to RT soon, or about to find yourself with some reading time, you can have a pile of historical romances to read for a few dollars - spiffy! Which of these do you recommend for readers? When Dreams Come True was originally published in 1998. Show More Summary

Last Minute Flight to Muskoka (CYQA)

It was Sunday afternoon when I decided to see if there was a plane available at 6pm. I called up the airport, and indeed there was! So far, the new booking policy at TAL has paid off. For me specifically, I’ve been able to fly exactly...Show More Summary

Currently- April 2013

Book Photography books. Trying to learn how to get the most from my camera. I'm not quite there, unfortunately. Music Ari Hest- Bird Never Flies Perfume Guerlain Philtre d'Amour.It cheers me up. Makeup The bluer the merrier. Frequently Worn Item/Outfit Jersey dresses, long and short. Show More Summary

Brothers Face Discrimination in First Class

Miles and MacCraig Warren were booked to fly from Denver to Phoenix after attending a family funeral. Their tickets were for first class on an...

Picture Book & Review: The Atlanta Dogwood Festival @ Piedmont Park!

Photos & Review by Deidra Pinion Perfect spring weather, kites flying in the air, a nice game of Frisbee between friends, and the sound of kids laughing and playing…the Atlanta Dogwood Festival had arrived at Piedmont Park. Tents lined the sidewalk, with artwork, jewelry, photography, and crafts for sale. A lot of amazing rides filled [...]

Sandra Chevrier Mixes Media With Comic Book Portraits [Art]

Sandra Chevrier creates strange and dramatic portraits by adding comic book collages to watercolored portrait features. Superman, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern fly and punch in the place of the portraits' eyes, noses and mouths.... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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