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Waiting for the Punch: Words to Live by from the WTF Podcast

MARC MARON · Flatiron Books
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

"I'm British, so I'm medically dead inside, but even I can't help but open up whenever I talk to Marc. He uses his honesty like a scalpel, cutting himself open in front of anyone he's talking to, and in doing so, invites you to do the same. " -- John Oliver Each week over a million...
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Canada

Mike Myers · Doubleday Canada
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

In this instant national bestseller, comedy superstar Mike Myers writes from the (true patriot) heart about his 53-year relationship with his beloved Canada. Mike Myers is a world-renowned actor, director and writer, and the man behind some of the most memorable comic characters of our time....
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Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence

AMY ALKON · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

Amy Alkon presents Unf*ckology, a "science-help" book that knocks the self-help genre on its unscientific ass. You can finally stop fear from being your boss and put an end to your lifelong social suckage. Have you spent your life shrinking from opportunities you were dying to seize...
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Parental Discretion Is Advised: The Rise of N.W.A and the Dawn of Gangsta Rap

Gerrick Kennedy · Atria Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Discover the stunning rise, fall, and legacy of N.W.A, one of America's most revered and iconic enduring music groups, who put their stamp on pop culture, black culture, and who changed hip-hop music forever in this comprehensive and authoritative work of music journalism.In 1986, a rap group...
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Introduction to Game Development Using Processing

J.R. Parker · Mercury Learning & Information; Pap/Cdr edition
Format: Book

This book will guide you through the basic game development process, covering game development topics including graphics, sound, artificial intelligence, animation, game engines, Web-based games, etc. Real games will be created, and significant parts of a game engine will be built and made...
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Understanding Minecraft: Essays on Play, Community and Possibilities

Nate Garrelts · McFarland
Format: Print book

Since its official release in 2011, Minecraft has sold over 48 million copies across all gaming platforms. The premise of Minecraft is simple: destroy, collect, build and interact in a world made entirely of colored cubes. Unlike Lego blocks or other construction toys, Minecraft's digital...
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The End of the Moment We Had

Toshiki Okada · Pushkin Press
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Two brilliant, multi-layered stories from the winner of the Kenzaburo Oe Prize: part of our Japanese novella series, showcasing the best contemporary Japanese writing.On the eve of the Iraq War, a man and a woman meet in a nightclub in Tokyo. They go to a love hotel, and spend the next...
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Who I Am

Charlotte Rampling · Icon Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Oscar-nominated Charlotte Rampling most recently appeared in HBO's Dexter, and the feature film 45 Years. Her career has spanned popular entertainment and arthouse cinema, having starred in English, French and Italian films from 1966's Georgy Girl (opposite Lynn Redgrave) , to films with...
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Minecraft: The Ultimate Guide: Unofficial Minecraft Guide

A. Isaac · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Format: Paperback

Master Minecraft Today! In this guide, you will learn everything that you need to play Minecraft like a pro, whether youve only been playing for 2 days or 2 years! Created by Minecraft experts, and revised until only the most valuable information was left behind, this book will cause you to become...
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Politics and Film: The Political Culture of Television and Movies

Daniel P Franklin · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 237
Format: Hardcover

Politics and Film examines popular movies and television shows as indicators of social and political trends to explore the political culture of the United States. Updated to include the popular and controversial movies and shows American Sniper, House of Cards, Orange Is the New Black,...
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The Anthology Part 1 Limited Edition

Garth Brooks · Pearl Records
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

The first five years were filled with high adventure, with dreams coming true, with new friendships beginning and old friendships growing. Most of all, though, the years were filled with music being made. We thought about songs night and day, chased the things. I was surrounded by songwriters,...
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And Then We Danced: A Voyage into the Groove

Henry Alford · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Equal parts memoir and cultural history, from acclaimed comic stylist and professional hobbyist Henry Alford comes a hilarious journey through the world of dance that will inform, entertain and leave readers tapping their toes.When Henry Alford wrote about his experience with a Zumba class...
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She Wants It: Desire, Power, and Toppling the Patriarchy

Jill Soloway · Crown Archetype
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series Transparent, a poignant memoir of personal transformation set against the profound cultural upheaval and shifting power dynamics that continue to shape our society.In She Wants It, Jill Soloway takes us on a patriarchy-toppling...
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