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...pair do gardening, shopping and housework together, punctuated by regular outings to the house's beachfront--"Belle and Bea, by the sea, hand in hand." The tact with which Bea fills a maternal role is touching, the warmth of their bond palpable. One day Belle ventures onto the beach by herself and chases her big red ball into the sea. A crisis ensues that teaches her the true measure of Bea and the true meaning of friendship. In a poignant twist, the book's final page reveals the identity of grownup Belle: author Stewart...
...meaning in your own world as well. Some families rein in the gift frenzy and gain treasured time together by chipping in for a family ski trip or beach vacation. According to the Knox study, people reported having happier holidays when they instituted environmentally friendly practices like using a live Christmas tree or eliminating wrapping paper. Bill McKibben, author of Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas, suggests making presents or giving the gift of time, offering to help a sibling with homework or to pay for ballet lessons...
...providing infrastructure and slashing red tape for new resorts, business centers and port facilities. The sheik's tax-free policies have helped attract global brands like Microsoft to set up in Internet City, a free-trade zone for ebusinesses. Some 5 million tourists a year stream to Dubai's beach resorts, anchored by the superluxe Burj al Arab. The sheik's latest projects are a series of man-made islands featuring luxury hotels, and purportedly the world's tallest building. Dubai's GDP has rocketed from $8 billion to $20 billion since 1995. Says Osama Gargash, senior manager of Emirates...
DEXTER FORD Manhattan Beach, Calif...