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Beijing
\"Recounts the fascinating and tumultuous history of the city, from the days when Peking Man roamed its fertile plains until the present day, and explores unique features such as Tiananmen Square, its imperial lakes, princely mansions and art districts ... Jaivin also provides an eclectic mix of tips for the traveller, from where to shop for Chinese musical instruments to the wonders of the Police Museum and how to party like you're from Vladivostok\"--From publisher description.
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Many voices and much to say; REVIEW OF THE WEEK
A masterful collection of short stories in a second language impresses LINDA JAIVIN. A Thousand Years of Good Prayers By Yiyun Li Fourth Estate, 203pp, $45
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Art is for all, no buts about it; PODIUM
AT HIS first press conference as Premier, Morris Iemma was at pains to distinguish himself from his predecessor, the famously bookish Bob Carr. \"I'm a different person with a different background,\" he informed us. \"I'm a family man with simple tastes. That's Morris Iemma. I respect our artistic community but prefer football to opera.\"
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A flirtation with desire; SEXUALITY
A therapist prescribes fantasy, mystery and even adultery to help put the fire into lust-less relationships.; A therapist prescribes fantasy, mystery and even adultery to help put the fire into lust-less relationships.
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The getting of wisdom COVER STORY
Information v knowledge, prejudice v justice, convention v innovation ... at a time when intellectual elites are under attack, Linda Jaivin and Marcus Einfeld stand up for an education that teaches Australians how to think.
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