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In Lisa Smith’s ‘Jamaica Road,’ a sensitive portrayal of growing up Black in London
It is 1981 and Daphne is 12 years old when the proverbial stranger comes to town, the opening incident of Lisa Smith’s ...
From Sherlock Holmes to Poirot, Bridget Phillipson reveals the books which inspired her to read growing up
Exclusive: The education secretary has written for The Independent about the books that inspired her growing up and the joy ...
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Study Confirms Growing Up in a Home Filled With Books Is Good for You
Written by: Emily Petsko This article was originally published on Mental Floss. The post Study Confirms Growing Up in a Home ...
'Superman's' real super man is St. Louis native James Gunn
Growing up in Manchester in St. Louis County, a young James Gunn devoured DC Comics. He had no idea about the full circle ...
From conflict zones to Icelandic calm: A Canadian diplomat’s unusual path
That spark eventually led her across continents and conflict zones — and ultimately to Reykjavik, where she now serves as Canada’s ambassador to Iceland.
Embeth Davidtz says ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ tells a story she knew well
The film tells the story of Rhodesia’s transformation from British colony into the independent nation of Zimbabwe through a ...
‘Countdown’ Boss, Star Jessica Camacho on Jensen Ackles Chemistry and Action-Packed Stunts
"They wanted us to have a lot of fun, that was a priority. And so Jensen took that to heart," says Camacho of joining the ...
DF Capital hails ‘continued momentum’ and asset finance launch as new loans reach record high
DF Capital said new loan origination reached a record high of £828m, up 16.8% on 2024. In the second quarter its loan book ...