MAIN NEWS HEADLINES January 04 - January 11 , 2007 Edition Thriller Writers Begin New Year With Big Plans NEW YORK, NY/1/2/2007The International Thriller Writers Association, one of the fastest-growing authors organizations in America, ended its second year in 2006...
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Jimmy Carter to Share Bible Lessons in Audios
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Scholastic Reports Positive Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2007
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Simon & Schuster Sets One-Week Record With Times Bestsellers
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Random House CEO Touts 06 Successes, Sees Tough Year Ahead
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Carroll & Graf Names Strachan Editor in Chief
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Zika Named Executive Editor for Bookspans Madison Park Press
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