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Rowling: New book is for the fans

Author J.K. Rowling said on Thursday that it was demand from Harry Potter fans that prompted her to publish her latest work "The Tales of Beedle the Bard."

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:07:41 GMT
Money, mistletoe and the gift of nookie

Watch out for flirty friendships that become intensified by all the holiday exuberance, saysIan Kerner.A kiss under the mistletoe can easily lead to more. Need to holiday-proof your relationship this year? Sex therapist Dr. Ian Kerner highlights four triggers that can easily hijack emotions, escalate tensions, and put a serious damper on all that good cheer.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:48:04 GMT
World's sexiest islands 2008

Tasmania, Australia is perfect for the been-there, done-that crowd looking for an off-the-grid utopia.Whether you choose a beachy scene like Mykonos or an energetic city island like Hong Kong, these are the places where it's okay to forget about the horrors of the boring old real world and get back to sexy.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 19:51:16 GMT
Stacy solves your winter style issues

Have a clothing crisis this season? Wondering how to belt your sweaters or tuck jeans into your boots? Have no fear. TODAY style contributor Stacy London tackles some of your burning fashion dilemmas.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:06:04 GMT
Great wines from off the beaten track

Trying to scale back on your wine budget but still drink well? TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch says it worth considering bottles from the Languedoc region in the far south of France.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:31:10 GMT
Amputee sprinter races to inspire kids

Dec. 4: TODAYs Meredith Vieira talks to runner April Holmes about competing in the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing.(Today Show)April Holmes has turned the loss of her leg into a career as a world-champion amputee sprinter and an inspirational speaker. God kept me alive for a reason, she said. I realized I had work to do.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:06:36 GMT
Top 2008 baby names: Aiden and Emma

Sorry baby Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale, you're in the minority.When parents were asked what they wanted a name to represent, they said the most important qualities for boys and girlskindness and compassion.Babies Zuma Nesta Rock and Bronx Mowgli, you're in the minority. Most parents abandoned unusual names for their children, a U.S. survey reveals, opting instead for traditional names such as Emma and William.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:27:19 GMT
Author, 9, reveals how to pick up girls

Dec. 4: TODAYs Meredith Vieira talks to 9-year-old Alec Greven about his book of dating advice, How to Talk to Girls.(Today Show)Alec Greven isnt yet old enough to shave, but that hasnt stopped him from publishing a book for boys on how to approach the fair sex. They were having a lot trouble getting girls to like them, so I wanted to write a book to kind of help them, he explained.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 14:55:30 GMT
Rare Rowling book on display in NY

One of only seven original copies of "The Tales of Beedle the Bard," created, handwritten and illustrated by J.K. Rowling was made available for public viewing by the book's owner Arthur A. Levine.A rare original edition of J.K. Rowling's latest book "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" is going on display at the New York Public Library. It will be there till January 4, 2008. She originally gave this copy to Arthur Levine at Scholastic.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:25:46 GMT
Obamas campaign manager to write book

David Plouffe will also write about the intense Democratic primary race against Hillary Rodham Clinton, who has since been picked by Obama to be secretary of state. In a book tentatively titled "The Audacity to Win," David Plouffe plans to give an inside look at the Obama run, the historic election victory and also offer advice for how to manage a large organization.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:25:09 GMT
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