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Tue, 07/07/2009

Kicking Butt, by Candace Havens:

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I'm not sure I could write a wimpy heroine if my life depended on it. Okay, maybe if there were a gun to my head, but that would be the only reason. I just can't relate to women who don't want to solve their own problems.

That's one of the reasons I love the Caruthers sisters so much. They are tough chicks, whose job it is to save the world. That doesn't mean they don't have screwed up love lives, or that things are easy for them. Life is messy, and no one knows that better than the Caruthers sisters.

In the new book, "Dragons Prefer Blondes," Alex Caruthers is responsible for keeping the dragons under control. It's one of the toughest jobs for the Guardian Keys, and it's somewhat warped her outlook on life. She has a difficult time trusting people, and she's one tough chick.

Posted by Penguin Group USA on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 3:20pm. in
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Tue, 07/07/2009

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» Nandan Nilekani discusses his book, which examines questions about India's past, present and future amid economic growth.

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Posted by Penguin Group USA on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 11:07am. in
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Tue, 07/07/2009

Favorite Emails, by Danica McKellar:

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One of my favorite things about writing books like Kiss My Math is the happy emails I receive from my readers. I get messages from students, parents, teachers, aunts, uncles and grandparents who have bought the book for themselves or a loved one who is struggling in math, and the success stories are amazing.

I love hearing from parents how I've made homework time less stressful, or how the books have given teachers new ideas for making lesson plans easier and more fun!

Here are some of my favorite emails from students. I get so many of these every day, and they make me so happy - it never, ever gets old and I know it never will.

One of my favorite things about emails from teenagers is the hyperbole. The extra exclamation points, the saving of lives - it's just adorable and I love it.

Your book "Kiss My Math" saved my life! I'm in algebra in the eighth grade and your book covers it all. I have hated math all my life and now I am enjoying math class! Thank you so much!!

Kate, age 13, Missouri
Posted by Penguin Group USA on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 10:53am. in
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