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The Orpheus Clock: The Search for My Family's Art Treasures Stolen by the Nazis

Simon Goodman · Scribner Book Company
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

The passionate, gripping, true story of one man's single-minded quest to reclaim what the Nazis stole from his family, their beloved art collection, and to restore their legacy.Simon Goodman's grandparents came from German-Jewish banking dynasties and perished in concentration camps....
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Beeswax Alchemy: How to Make Your Own Soap, Candles, Balms, Creams, and Salves from the Hive

Petra Ahnert · Quarry Books
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback

Modern beekeepers - take notice! Here we have the answer to one of the most common questions related to beekeeping: what do I do with all of this beeswax? In fact, the possibilities are seemingly endless! As beeswax has multiple holistic and decorative uses, projects can vary from beauty...
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Let Freedom Ring: Stanley Tretick's Iconic Images of the March on Washington

Kitty Kelley · Thomas Dunne Books; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

A bestselling author and legendary photographer present an illuminating look at a pivotal moment in our nation's history: The March on WashingtonDespite the heat and humidity, people came in droves from across the country and around the world, heading for the towering spire of the Washington...
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The Happy Cook: 125 Recipes for Celebrating Every Day Like It's the Weekend

Daphne Oz · William Morrow
Pages: 336
Format: Print book

The bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning cohost of ABC's The Chew takes the intimidation out of cooking and shows you how to savor life fully every day with this gorgeous cookbook featuring more than 125 easy, healthy, and delicious timesaving recipes.For many people, especially those...
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President Me: The America That's in My Head

Adam Carolla · HarperCollins
Pages: 277
Format: Hardcover

Imagine a world where New York Times bestselling author, comedian, actor, television, and podcast host Adam Carolla is the President of the United States. Can't do it? You don't have to! Adam has done it for you!Podcast king Adam Carolla first shared his unique, but always funny...
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Big Girl: How I Gave Up Dieting and Got a Life

Kelsey Miller · Grand Central Publishing, 2016.
Pages: 278
Format: Print book

A hilarious and inspiring memoir about one young woman's journey to find a better path to both physical and mental health. At twenty-nine, Kelsey Miller had done it all: crash diets, healthy diets, and nutritionist-prescribed "eating plans," which are diets that you pay more money...
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Under the Same Sky: From Starvation in North Korea to Salvation in America

Joseph Kim · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015.
Pages: 274
Format: Print book

A searing story of starvation and survival in North Korea, followed by a dramatic escape, rescue by activists and Christian missionaries, and success in the United States thanks to newfound faith and courage Inside the hidden and mysterious world of North Korea, Joseph Kim lived a young...
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Ninety Percent of Everything: Inside Shipping, the Invisible Industry That Puts Clothes on Your Back, Gas in Your Car, and Food on Your Plate

Rose George · Metropolitan Books; First American Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Eye-opening and compelling, the overlooked world of freight shipping, revealed as the foundation of our civilizationOn ship-tracking websites, the waters are black with dots. Each dot is a ship; each ship is laden with boxes; each box is laden with goods. In postindustrial economies, we no longer...
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Make: Getting Started with Processing: A Hands-On Introduction to Making Interactive Graphics

Casey Reas · Maker Media, Inc
Pages: 238
Format: Paperback

Processing opened up the world of programming to artists, designers, educators, and beginners. This short book gently introduces the core concepts of computer programming and working with Processing. Written by the co-founders of the Processing project, Reas and Fry, Getting Started with...
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Take a Bandana: 16 Beautiful Projects for Your Home

Jemima Schlee · GMC Publications
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback

The TAKE A...series offers fun and inventive ways to "upcycle" everyday items to create practical and attractive accessories for your home. With the imaginative book Take a Bandana, the beloved bandana is transformed. The 16 projects are divided among four main sections (4 projects...
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