The ObserverFilmShe was a singer, actress, model, junkie. She grew up on the pages of the tabloid press. But the death of her rock-star father, her relationship with John Lennon's son Sean and her role in the new Larry Clark movie has given Bijou Phillips a new lease of life... and she is still only 21Bijou Phillips has already been famous for a third of her life. Which can be pretty tough when you're only 21. Read More...
Religious studies and theologyThe essential Bible storiesThe top five stories from the good bookNoah's ArkGod, horrified by man's wickedness, decided to flood the earth. He told Noah, a "righteous man", to build a wooden ark and, when the floods came, to take his family and two of every living creature on board. The rain fell for 40 days and 40 nights, and every living thing on dry land perished. After 40 days, Noah sent out a dove but it could find nowhere to set its feet so it flew back. Read More...
Walk this walkway … the Promenade Plantée, also know as the Coulée verte René-Dumont. Photograph: AlamyView image in fullscreenWalk this walkway … the Promenade Plantée, also know as the Coulée verte René-Dumont. Photograph: AlamyFree worldParis holidaysAt times 10 metres above street level, this free, scenic three-mile stroll from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes was the world’s first elevated park walkway – and has become a cherished part of the city Read More...