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Just because we get older doesn't mean the life lessons we learn from children's books are any less important. 

We asked Louise Lareau, the managing librarian at the Children's Center at the New York Public Library, to recommend the books that every adult should read again.

Here are 19 of the most compelling. You can see more recommendations at the New York Public Library's website here.

"Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery

"Anne of Green Gables" is a bestseller for good reason. Читать дальше...

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Being more productive is about working smarter, not harder, and making the most of each day.

While this is no easy feat, getting more done in less time is a much more attainable goal if you're not sabotaging yourself with bad habits.

Following are 16 things you should stop doing right now to become more productive.

Aaron Taube contributed to an earlier version of this article.

1. Hitting the snooze button

It might... Читать дальше...

Analysts say FICC's poor performance has hit a low point and will bounce back.

MINNEAPOLIS - Prince's family members say they are planning an official memorial service to say goodbye to the late music superstar.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prince's family members say they are planning an official memorial service to say goodbye to the late music superstar.

Prince's six surviving siblings said in a statement Friday that, contrary to reports, no public memorial, funeral or tribute service has been organized or authorized by his family or Paisley Park representatives. Prince's family says the "Purple Rain" star and his music "influenced so many people that we feel inspired to celebrate his life and legacy in just the right way."

Labour's Marvin Rees has been elected as Bristol city's mayor, ousting George Ferguson as council leader.

Gene Ormsby scores two of Warrington's 13 tries as the Super League leaders thrash Oldham to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

A Stephen Kingsley own goal was the lone goal for West Ham, which lost to Swans at home for the first time since 1956.

In 2005, communities near military installations in Georgia hired consultants and other experts to help protect their military bases. Despite the hard work, the state lost Fort McPherson in Atlanta, Fort Gillem in Forest Park, Naval Air Station Atlanta in Marietta and Navy Supply Corps School in Athens. Nearly 13,000 workers were impacted by the closures. Now, state lawmakers have created a committee to prepare for another possible round of base closures.

Palace safe from relegation after comeback win.

LOS ANGELES - In a story May 3 about California State University faculty approving a tentative three-year contract, The Associated Press reported erroneously that one provision would extend tenure vestment from five to 10 years for employees hired after July 1, 2017. The provision actually applied to retiree health benefits.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a story May 3 about California State University faculty approving a tentative three-year contract, The Associated Press reported erroneously that one provision would extend tenure vestment from five to 10 years for employees hired after July 1, 2017. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The union representing nearly 30,000 teachers in the nation's largest public university system said Tuesday that its rank-and-file members have overwhelmingly approved a new, three-year contract that grants raises... Читать дальше...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Scandal-ridden Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak secured a major victory for his ruling coalition in elections Saturday in the country's biggest state, boosting his rule despite corruption allegations.

Hamilton Academical secure their top flight status for next season with victory over Dundee at Dens Park.

Nothing gets people together like a classic matchup between Switzerland and Kazakhstan at the World Hockey Championships…OK maybe not, but something memorable definitely came out of this one. Avalanche goaltender Reto Berra was between the pipes for Switzerland and he let in a goal from way, way, way out. Kazakhstan’s Roman Savchenko fired a puck […]

More than 80,000 people have evacuated.

REUTUM - Met een Europese titel bij de mannen voor Hendrick Rüdebusch is het Duitse feestje zaterdagmiddag compleet op de tweede wedstrijddag van het EK Klootschieten. De Duitsers toonden zich, zoals vooraf al verwacht, heer en meester bij het zetten.

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Cameroonian Patrick Ekeng died on the field during a match in Romania's Liga I.

The Dinamo Bucharest midfielder had come on to the pitcher as a substitute only seven minutes earlier. While standing in the middle of the field, he suddenly collapsed without contact. 

Medical personnel quickly rushed to Ekeng and he was taken away in an ambulance within minutes. 

"Resuscitation attempts were made for an hour and half without success," said Dinamo team doctor Liviu Paltinean (via AFP). Читать дальше...

Cumhurbaşkanı Tayyip Erdoğan, Malatya'da toplu açılış töreninde konuştu. Erdoğan paralel yapının ABD bağlantılarını işaret ederek "Neymiş o paralel devlet. Boşuna heveslenmesinler, Amerika'da 400 dönüm...Devamı için tıklayınız

– Ghollywood actress Yvonne Nelson has released the trailer of her new project a TV series called “Heels & Sneakers”. – Staring Tana Adelana, Kweku Elliot, and loads more, the drama focuses on different individuals and their quest for survival. Synopsis: The drama series revolves around Pinto who loses everything in Jamaica and returns back home, […]

A 28-year-old ex-junior high school teacher from Breaux Bridge has pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state has won the VIP category of the Okpekpe road race in the state. NAIJ.com’s correspondent in the state reports that international mountain version of the race which is in its fourth consecutive year, was won by east Africans yet again. Below are some photos of the governor lifting ‘breasting […]

Piloten van een KLM-toestel zijn vrijdagavond geconfronteerd met een drone die op een afstand van ongeveer dertig meter passeerde. Het toestel, een Boeing 737, landde zonder problemen. De bemanning heeft het incident gemeld aan de luchtverkeersleiding die aangifte heeft gedaan bij de luchtvaartpolitie, zei een woordvoerster.