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Book review: "Autophobia" and "Just After Sunset" (International Herald Tribune)

In his work Brian Ladd looks at what has been said, by whom and for what reason, and why none of the voluminous critiques of the car have mattered much. Stephen King's new collection of short stories mines the rest-stop idea to the max.

Origins, By Amin Maalouf, trans Catherine Temerson (Independent)

Amin Maalouf is the celebrated author of novels such as Samarkand, Leo the African and The Rock of Tanios. They re-conjure Omar Khayyam in 11th-century Persia, the Christian Inquisition in North Africa, and the imperialist torsions of 19th-century Lebanon. Rather than sturdy historical narratives or perky metafictions, Maalouf's novels exemplify the elementary arts of invention.

When Times Get Tough, the Tough Invent (O'Reilly Media)

The best ideas are risky ... and often are not necessarily beneficial to the originator. At O'Reilly we recently had a discussion about the distinction between invention and innovation. Invention, the creation of truly novel ideas, especially the paradigm changers, is comparatively rare. It requires focused dedication, persistence, intelligence and a willingness to fight the status quo. This is ...

Who knew? A Rochester man invented the car! (News 10 NBC Rochester)

Born in Clarkson in 1846, city historians say inventor George Selden had terrible accidents while riding horses. While it's not entirely clear if that's why...

Why the car industry is worth saving (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

The continuing economic upheaval is threatening to claim another victim: the domestic automobile industry. Without help, General Motors Corp. could run out of cash by January. Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler L.L.C. also need quick government intervention to stay solvent.