Books

US psychiatry gets makeover in new manual

WASHINGTON, May 19 — The latest makeover to a massive psychiatric tome honoured by some, reviled by others and even called the “Bible” of mental disorders is being released ...

‘Harry Potter’ first edition annotated by author up for auction

LONDON, May 18 — Ever wondered what went through author J.K. Rowling’s mind when she wrote the first “Harry Potter” novel?Fans of books about the boy wizard will have a chance to ...

Four Nigerians among five shortlisted for writing prize

JOHANNESBURG, May 17 — Four of the five writers shortlisted for this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing are from Nigeria, a first for the prestigious award, organisers ...

Book Talk: Of apes and atheists - is empathy evolution?

JOHANNESBURG, May 16 — For biologist Frans de Waal, a peaceful species of great ape in Africa is a mirror of humanity and a living argument that empathy and cooperation are far ...

Jeff Kinney, VlogBrother win Children’s Choice Book Awards

LOS ANGELES, May 15 — The author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, Jeff Kinney, has been named the 2013 Children’s Choice Book Award author of the year for “Diary of a Wimpy ...
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