A Few Good Reads
What are you in the mood for? Whether you're looking for a little mystery, some inspiration, something thought provoking, or maybe even a good laugh - chances are there is a book waiting to take you there. Don't know which book to pick? Senior Editor Claire talks with Nicole about a few of their latest favorites.
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Angels & Demons (and bears, oh my!)
Do you remember all the buzz surrounding The Da Vinci Code? I remember reading the book and thinking, “that’s it?” I never understood why people got so worked-up over a work of fiction. For me, a novel doesn’t have a lot of impact on my personal faith. But back in the heady days of the book’s popularity I... >Read More
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The Da Vinci Code: Whose Code Is It?
It seems like everywhere you turn someone is reading, has read, or plans to read Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. There is something exhilarating about discovering something that was hidden. An inside look, a covert meaning, a new voice testifying to supposedly new facts-- the plot thickens.
So why is this style of writing so tantalizing? What...... >Read More
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Engaging the Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code has hit #1 on every bestsellers list in America. It is being translated into more than 35 languages. With more than 4 million copies in print, Brown was able to sell the movie rights this summer to Columbia pictures for $6 million. Ron Howard was signed to direct and Brian Grazer to produce... >Read More
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Chicken... The Wanna-be Meat
Sometimes I feel like being controversial. Then other times I feel like stating the obvious. In this article, I am going to state the obvious which in turn will create controversy.
Chicken is not meat.
There you have it. It seems like a simple statement but from informal polling done over the last year, it seems that other than men, many... >Read More
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First Light
For many years it was my habit to start the day with the newspaper. I savored my customary peanut butter and honey sandwich (lightly buttered) and washed it down with milk, while digesting the Calgary Herald, a long-time friend who greeted me seven days a week at our front door. As a writer and editor, I need to be... >Read More
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