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Necropolis: London and Its Dead By Catharine Arnold From burial mounds to charnel houses, the capital's first crematoriumto the black crepe and floral tributes of East End memorials, Catharine Arnold's account of death in London is by turns fascinating, stomachchurning and poignant. She is especially good on the endlessly over-the-top Victorian funeral business. Price: £7.99 (Pocket Books)
The Ten Best History Books
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The Ten Best Photography Books
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Get inspired with our choice of photography books.
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" width="66" height="106"/>The 50 Best Winter Reads
Saturday, 15 November 2008
Gripped by thrillers? Hooked on classics? Our panellists select the hottest books for colder months – whatever your literary leaning.
The Ten Best Comedy DVDs
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Laugh it up with this selection of hilarious comedy DVDs.
At this price, a diary worth buying even if you don?t need one, for the super-cute pictures of baby animals, including hugging orang-utans, fluffy Bengal tigers and grizzly-bear cubs.
Price: £2.99; www.amazon.co.uk
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The 50 Best Autumn Arts Events
Saturday, 6 September 2008
From a day out with Durer to an evening with James Bond, The Independent's critics select the new season's most exciting fine art, film, theatre, television, music - and more.
The Ten Best Thrillers
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
If you have a penchant for things that go bump in the night, our guide to the best thrillers should provide a spooky read.
The Ten Best DVD box sets
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The Ten Best World Music Albums
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
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92 Acharnon Street - John Lucas
John Lucas recounts, poetically and passionately, a year spent as a professor of English in Athens, in this award-winning personal portrait of Greece, its people and its tavernas.
Eland, £12.99
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Wednesday, 23 July 2008
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The Audacity of Hope - Barack Obama
Obama's autobiography is a thought-provoking, intimate and humorous look into the mind of a young senator, presenting his vision for America and his hopes for a new democracy.
Canongate Books, £8.99
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Can't tell Boris from Blair? Brush up on your knowledge of current affairs with our guide to the best political books.
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