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Midnight in Siberia: A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia
David Greene - W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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Travels with NPR host David Greene along the Trans-Siberian Railroad capture an overlooked, idiosyncratic Russia in the age of Putin.Far away from the trendy cafs, designer boutiques, and political protests and crackdowns in Moscow, the real Russia exists.Midnight in Siberia chronicles... |
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The Lost Art of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts
Karen Armstrong - Knopf Format: Hardcover
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Today the Quran is used by some to justify war and acts of terrorism, the Torah to deny Palestinians the right to live in the Land of Israel, and the Bible to condemn homosexuality and contraception. The significance of scripture may not be immediately obvious in our secular world, but its misunderstanding... |
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Robert Rauschenberg
Robert Rauschenberg - Museum Of Modern Art Format: Print book
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The early 1950s, when Robert Rauschenberg launched his career, was the heyday of the heroic gestural painting of Abstract Expressionism. Rauschenberg challenged this tradition, inventing new intermedia forms of art making that shaped the decades to come. Published in conjunction with the inaugural... |
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Fortune's Fool: The Life of John Wilkes Booth
Terry Alford - Oxford University Press; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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With a single shot from a pistol small enough to conceal in his hand, John Wilkes Booth catapulted into history on the night of April 14, 1865. The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln stunned a nation that was just emerging from the chaos and calamity of the Civil War, and the president's... |
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Good Hunting: An American Spymaster's Story
Jack Devine - Sarah Crichton Books; 1St Edition edition Format: Hardcover
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"A sophisticated, deeply informed account of real life in the real CIA that adds immeasurably to the public understanding of the espionage culture--the good and the bad." --Bob WoodwardJack Devine ran Charlie Wilson's War in Afghanistan. It was the largest covert action of the Cold... |
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The Enemies of Rome: The Barbarian Rebellion Against the Roman Empire
Stephen Kershaw PhD - Pegasus Books Format: Hardcover
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A fresh and vivid narrative history of the Roman Empire from the point of view of the "barbarian" enemies of Rome. History is written by the victors, and Rome had some very eloquent historians. Those the Romans regarded as barbarians left few records of their own, but they had a tremendous... |
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Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System
Cyntoia Brown-Long - Atria Books Format: Hardcover
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In her own words, Cyntoia Brown shares the riveting and redemptive story of how she changed her life for the better while in prison, finding hope through faith after a traumatic adolescence of drug addiction, rape, and sex trafficking led to a murder conviction. At the age of sixteen, Cyntoia... |
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Hand Hewn: The Traditions, Tools, and Enduring Beauty of Timber Framing
Jack A. Sobon - Storey Publishing, LLC Format: Hardcover
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Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance, resilience, and the warmth of the wood. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack... |
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The Invisible Front: Love and Loss in an Era of Endless War
Yochi Dreazen - Crown Format: Hardcover
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The unforgettable story of a military family that lost two sons - one to suicide and one in combat - and channeled their grief into fighting the armed forces' suicide epidemic.Major General Mark Graham was a decorated two-star officer whose integrity and patriotism inspired his sons,... |
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Meet Me in Atlantis: My Obsessive Quest to Find the Sunken City
Mark Adams - Dutton Books Format: Hardcover
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"Adventurous, inquisitive and mirthful, Mark Adams gamely sifts through the eons of rumor, science, and lore to find a place that, in the end, seems startlingly real indeed." -Hampton Sides "Infused with humor and pop culture references, Adams makes what could have been a tedious... |
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God's Almost Chosen Peoples: A Religious History of the American Civil War
George C. Rable - The University of North Carolina Press; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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Throughout the Civil War, soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict saw the hand of God in the terrible events of the day, but the standard narratives of the period pay scant attention to religion. Now, in God's Almost Chosen Peoples, Lincoln Prize-winning historian George... |
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Crude Nation: How Oil Riches Ruined Venezuela
Raul Gallegos - Potomac Books Format: Hardcover
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Beneath Venezuelan soil lies an ocean of crude - the world's largest reserves - an oil patch that shaped the nature of the global energy business. Unfortunately, a dysfunctional anti-American, leftist government controls this vast resource and has used its wealth to foster voter support,... |
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The Long Shadow: The Legacies of the Great War in the Twentieth Century
David Reynolds - W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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Winner of the 2014 PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize for the Best Work of History. "If you only read one book about the First World War in this anniversary year, read The Long Shadow. David Reynolds writes superbly and his analysis is compelling and original." -Anne Chisolm, Chair of the PEN Hessell-Tiltman... |
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Serious Eater: A Food Lover's Perilous Quest for Pizza and Redemption
Ed Levine - Portfolio Format: Hardcover
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"A hilarious and moving story of unconventional entrepreneurialism, passion, and guts." --Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group; Founder of Shake Shack; Author of Setting the TableOriginal recipes by J. Kenji Lpez-Alt of The Food Lab and Stella Parks... |
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Three Women
Lisa Taddeo - Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster Format: Hardcover
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "THIS IS THE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR. This is it. This is the one...It blew the top of my head off and I haven't been able to stop thinking or talking about it since." - Elizabeth Gilbert "Taddeo spent eight years reporting this groundbreaking... |
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American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes
Anne Byrn - Rodale Format: Print book
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Cakes have become an icon of American cultureand a window to understanding ourselves. Be they vanilla, lemon, ginger, chocolate, cinnamon, boozy, Bundt, layered, marbled, even checkerboard--they are etched in our psyche. Cakes relate to our lives, heritage, and hometowns. And as we look... |
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The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told: Thirty-Six Unforgettable Dog Tales
Sherwood, Patricia M. - LYONS PR
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The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told is an enthralling compilation of some of the most moving and illuminating stories ever penned on the subject of our canine companions. The stories in this book can stand on their own, but once you read one you'll want to read them all Here, you'll... |
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Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians
Austen Hartke - Westminster John Knox Press Format: Paperback
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In 2014, Time magazine announced that America had reached "the transgender tipping point," suggesting that transgender issues would become the next civil rights frontier. Years later, many people - even many LGBTQ allies - still lack understanding of gender identity and the transgender... |
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My Life, as I See It: An Autobiography
Dionne Warwick - Atria Books; First Printing edition Format: Hardcover
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Dionne Warwick made her singing debut in church at the request of her grandfather, the Reverend Elzae Warrick, when she was six years old. No one knew then that she would become an international music legend, but what she knew—as words of wisdom passed down from her grandfather—was... |
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Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor - The University of North Carolina Press Format: Hardcover
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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2019 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDBy the late 1960s and early 1970s, reeling from a wave of urban uprisings, politicians finally worked to end the practice of redlining. Reasoning that the turbulence could be calmed by turning Black city-dwellers into homeowners, they passed the Housing... |
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How Poems Get Made
James Longenbach - W. W. Norton & Company Format: Paperback
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A comprehensive guide to writing or reading poetry, by "one of our most lucid and important critics" (American Academy of Arts and Letters) . Why does a great lyric poem ask to be reread, even after we know it by heart? In How Poems Get Made, acclaimed poet and critic James... |
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Women Warriors: An Unexpected History
Pamela D. Toler - Beacon Press Format: Hardcover
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Who says women don't go to war From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and WWII Russian fighter pilots, these are the stories of women for whom battle was not a metaphor.The woman warrior is always cast as an anomaly--Joan of Arc, not GI Jane. But women, it turns... |
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Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America
Zeke Jarvis - Greenwood Format: Hardcover
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Censorship has been an ongoing phenomenon even in "the land of the free." This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and effects of censorship, shows us how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helps readers to understand... |
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Elemental Knits: A Perennial Knitwear Collection
Courtney Spainhower Format: Hardcover
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Elemental Knits is for women who aspire to be ever stylish, more comfortable, and less wasteful. With knitwear designer Courtney Spainhower, you'll craft an appearance that truly reflects your spirit with a collection of 20 knitting patterns designed to enhance your wardrobe year-round.... |
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Wicked River: The Mississippi When It Last Ran Wild
Lee Sandlin - Pantheon; First edition Format: Hardcover
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From award-winning journalist Lee Sandlin comes a riveting look at one of the most colorful, dangerous, and peculiar places in America’s historical landscape: the strange, wonderful, and mysterious Mississippi River of the nineteenth century. Beginning in the early 1800s and climaxing... |
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A Brief Stop On the Road From Auschwitz
Goran Rosenberg - Other Press (NY) Format: Hardcover
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This shattering memoir by a journalist about his father's attempt to survive the aftermath of Auschwitz in a small industrial town in Sweden won the prestigious August PrizeOn August 2, 1947 a young man gets off a train in a small Swedish town to begin his life anew. Having endured... |
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Even This: Getting to the Place Where You Can Trust God With Anything
Emily Freeman - Shadow Mountain Format: Paperback
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Even This invites readers to make room for daily personal experiences with God. From the very first page readers will walk down a spiritual path meant to remind each of us that God will meet us in the unexpected, bringing His goodness, giving us cause to trust, reminding us of His capacity.... |
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Kangaroo Squadron: American Courage in the Darkest Days of World War II
Bruce Gamble - Da Capo Press Format: Hardcover
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The dramatic untold story of the first US Army unit to cross the Pacific and strike back at the Japanese after Pearl HarborIn early 1942, while most of the American military was still in disarray from the devastating attacks on Pearl Harbor and the Philippines, a single squadron advanced... |
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The Education of a Young Poet
DAVID BIESPIEL - Counterpoint Format: Hardcover
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"Lyrical, affectionate . . . Graceful reflections on creativity." -- Kirkus Reviews The Education of a Young Poet is David Biespiel's moving account of his awakening to writing and the language that can shape a life. Exploring the original source of his creative impulse... |
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A Year Off: A story about traveling the world - and how to make it happen for you
Alexandra Brown - Chronicle Books Format: Hardcover
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Wait for me... Who knew these three words said to a near stranger would start an international travel adventure?A Year Off is one part travel guide, one part travel essays and photos, and one part memoir documenting the story of Alexandra and David Brown, a couple who decided to take a year... |
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Goebbels: A Biography
Peter Longerich - Random House; 1st edition Format: Hardcover
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From renowned German Holocaust historian Peter Longerich comes the definitive one-volume biography of Adolf Hitler's malevolent minister of propaganda. In life, and in the grisly manner of his death, Joseph Goebbels was one of Adolf Hitler's most loyal acolytes. By the end, no one in the Berlin... |
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Your One Wild and Precious Life
Sarah Wilson - Dey Street Books Format: Hardcover
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The New York Times bestselling author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful tackles the loneliness epidemic, encouraging readers to view solitude through a spiritual lens, and embrace the art of being alone. This is not just a book for single people, introverts, or the self-proclaimed lone... |
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The Glass Universe
Dava Sobel - Viking Format: Print book
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New from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel, the "inspiring" (People) , little-known true story of women's landmark contributions to astronomy"A joy to read." - The Wall Street JournalNamed one of the best books of the year by NPR,... |
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The Practical Astronomer, 2nd Edition: Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky
Anton Vamplew - DK Format: Paperback
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A complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky, explaining and demystifying stargazing to recognize objects and explain how they move through the sky over the night and the year.Explore the wonders of the night sky in The Practical Astronomer. Informative and easy-to-use... |
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Eat Delicious: 125 Recipes for Your Daily Dose of Awesome
Dennis Prescott - William Morrow Cookbooks Format: Hardcover
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Energetic, classic, adventurous and completely satisfying, Eat Delicious is packed with stunning photography and big bold recipes-- perfect for fans of Jamie Oliver, Smitten Kitchen and the hundreds of thousands of followers of Dennis the Prescott on Instagram.From the creator of the wildly... |
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Voice Lessons: A Sisters Story
Cara Mentzel - St. Martin's Press Format: Hardcover
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Voice Lessons is the story of one younger sister growing up in the shadow of a larger-than-life older sister -- looking up to her, wondering how they were alike and how they were different and, ultimately, learning how to live her own life and speak in her own voice on her own terms. As Cara... |
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Makery: Sewing: Over 300 Projects for the Home, to Wear And to Give
Kate Smith - Mitchell Beazley; Ill edition Format: Print book
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An inspirational collection of one-of-a-kind sewing projects from The Makery.Makery Sewing is the latest craft book from Kate Smith, owner of the thriving Makery sewing caf workshops. Now shes been busy with her needle and sewing machine to bring you a collection of 30 sewing projects... |
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Standoff: How America Became Ungovernable
BILL SCHNEIDER - Simon & Schuster Format: Hardcover
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Bill Schneider, former CNN senior political analyst, takes us inside the voting booth to show how Americans vote and why their votes sometimes seem to make no practical sense.In the 1960s, a rift developed between the Old America and the New America that resulted in a populist backlash... |
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Every Father's Daughter: Twenty-four Women Writers Remember Their Fathers
Margaret McMullan - McPherson & Company Format: Hardcover
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What is it about the relationship between fathers and daughters that provokes so much exquisite tenderness, satisfying communion, longing for more, idealization from both ends, followed often if not inevitably by disappointment, hurt, and the need to understand and forgive, or to finger... |
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The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Transforming Lessons from Ancient China
John D Day M.D. - Harper Paperbacks Format: Hardcover
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From a renowned Johns Hopkins- and Stanford-educated cardiologist at Intermountain Medical Center - a hospital system that President Obama has praised as an "island of excellence" - comes the story of his time living in Longevity Village in China, and the seven lessons he learned... |
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Marilyn Monroe Day by Day: A Timeline of People, Places, and Events
Carl Rollyson - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Format: Hardcover
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From hefty biographies and fact-based novels to photograph collections and memoirs, more books have been written about Marilyn Monroe than any other female over the past century. However, no biography - regardless how authoritative - can contain all of the facts and events of an individual's... |
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The Unnatural World: The Race to Remake Civilization in Earth's Newest Age
David Biello - Scribner Format: Print book
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With the historical perspective of The Song of the Dodo and the urgency of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, a brilliant young environmental journalist argues that we must innovate and adapt to save planet Earth.Civilization is in crisis, facing disasters of our own making on the only... |
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Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South
Vivian Howard - Little Format: Print book
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The definitive Southern cookbook for a new generation from the star chef and co-creator of PBS's "A Chef's Life""Deep Run Roots "is Vivian Howard's comprehensive record of modern Southern cooking, filled with stories and more than 200 recipes that celebrate... |
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Esther the Wonder Pig: Changing the World One Heart at a Time
Steve Jenkins - Grand Central Publishing Format: Print book
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FARUnlikely pig owners Steve and Derek got a whole lot more than they bargained for when the designer micro piglet they adopted turned out to be a full-sized 600-pound sow In the bestselling tradition of pet memoirs such as Oogy,... |
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Sex on Earth: A Celebration of Animal Reproduction
Jules Howard - Bloomsbury USA Format: Hardcover
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One thousand million years ago, a huge revolution occurred on Earth--sex happened for the first time. From that moment on, the world became ever more colorful and bizarre, ringing with elaborate songs and dances, epic battles, and rallying cries as the desires of males and females collided,... |
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Time to Take Flight: The Savvy Woman's Guide to Safe Solo Travel
Jayne Seagrave - TouchWood Editions Format: Print book
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Take it from a friend who knows: "travel is not scary or difficult for the mature single woman. Confidence and planning are the keys."Rome, Chicago, London, Vienna, Berlin . . . best-selling author and entrepreneur Jayne Seagrave has traveled there, and she's done it solo.... |
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GoatMan: How I Took a Holiday from Being Human
Thomas Thwaites - Princeton Architectural Press Format: Print book
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The dazzling success of The Toaster Project, including TV appearances and an international book tour, leaves Thomas Thwaites in a slump. His friends increasingly behave like adults, while Thwaites still lives at home, "stuck in a big, dark hole." Luckily, a research grant offers... |
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WHAT WE DO NOW: Standing Up for Your Values in Trump's America
Dennis Loy Johnson - Melville House Format: Print book
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An inspiring handbook for people troubled by the election of Donald Trump, by some of the biggest names in progressive politics. Meant to give people heart and actual strategies about how to advance a variety of causes. |
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Left Bank: Art, Passion, and the Rebirth of Paris, 1940-50
Agnès Poirier - Henry Holt and Co. Format: Hardcover
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An incandescent group portrait of the midcentury artists and thinkers whose lives, loves, collaborations, and passions were forged against the wartime destruction and postwar rebirth of ParisIn this fascinating tour of a celebrated city during one of its most trying, significant, and ultimately... |
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Valley Walls
Glen Denny Format: eBook : Document : English
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Half a century ago a rag-tag group of innovators was building a foundation for modern American rock climbing from a makeshift home base in Yosemite. Photographer Glen Denny was a key figure in this golden age of climbing, capturing pioneering feats on camera while tackling challenging ascents... |
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Contempt: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation
KEN STARR - Sentinel Format: Book
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Twenty years after the Starr Report and the Clinton impeachment, former special prosecutor Ken Starr finally shares his definitive account of one of the most divisive periods in American history.
You could fill a library with books about the scandals of the Clinton administration,... |
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The Word Made Flesh: Literary Tattoos from Bookworms Worldwide
Justin Taylor - Harper Perennial; First Edition edition Format: Paperback
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A beautifully packaged full-color collection of literary tattoos and short personal essays, The Word Made Flesh is an intimate but anonymous confessional book, in the vein of thought-provoking anthologies like PostSecret and Not Quite What I Was Planning. Gorgeous photographs and candid... |
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Conran on Color
Terence Conran - Conran Octopus Format: Hardcover
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Terence Conran shares a lifetime of experience as one of the world's leading designers and retailers to explain how to make the most of this vibrant and dynamic ingredient in your homeSubtle and allusive, bold and invigorating, color is one of the single most powerful elements in design... |
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Bicycle Repair Manual, 6th Edition
Chris Sidwells - DK Format: Paperback
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From regular maintenance for optimum performance to emergency repairs, this illustrated guide is the perfect handbook for beginners and experienced cyclists alike.. The Bike Repair Manual is packed with insightful information on the anatomy and functioning of all types of bikes - road,... |
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The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation
Sheri Salata - Harper Wave Format: Hardcover
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"Thursday morning.One hundred pounds overweight, no man in sight, and rounding the bend to 57 years old - a full-blown catastrophe."What happens when you realize you've had the career of your dreams, but you don't have the life of your dreams? This was the stark reality facing... |
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See What Can Be Done: Essays, Criticism, and Commentary
Lorrie Moore - Knopf Format: Hardcover
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A New York Times Critics Top Pick of the Year. This essential, enlightening, truly delightful collection shows one of our greatest writers parsing the political, artistic, and media landscape of the past three decades. These sixty-six essays and reviews, culled from the pages of The New York... |
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Make It Sparkle: 25 Dazzling Jewelry Designs to Make Any Occasion Special
Lindsay Burke - Interweave Pr Format: Print book
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A little shine--a lot of fun! Stand out from the crowd with the cute and carefree jewelry in Make it Sparkle! Inside, jewelry junkie Lindsay Burke of Fusion Beads shares 25 colorful, sparkling pieces that will make any outfit pop. Pair crystals and bangles for Pink Party Bracelets, perfect... |
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The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America
Ai-jen Poo - The New Press, 2015. 2015 Format: Print book
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By 2035, 11.5 million Americans will be over the age of eighty-five, more than double today's 5 million, living longer than ever before. To enable all of us to age with dignity and security in the face of this coming Age Wave, our society must learn to value the care of our elders.... |
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The Planets: Photographs from the Archives of NASA
Anthony Casillo - Chronicle Books Format: Hardcover
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This magnificent volume offers a rich visual tour of the planets in our solar system. More than 200 breathtaking photographs from the archives of NASA are paired with extended captions detailing the science behind some of our cosmic neighborhood's most extraordinary phenomena. Images of newly... |
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HOW TO BREAK UP WITH YOUR PHONE : the 30-day plan to take back your life
CATHERINE PRICE - Ten Speed Press Format: Paperback
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Packed with tested strategies and practical tips, this book is the essential, life-changing guide for everyone who owns a smartphone. Is your phone the first thing you reach for in the morning and the last thing you touch before bed? Do you frequently pick it up "just to check,"... |
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An Arabian Journey: One Man's Quest Through the Heart of the Middle East
Levison Wood - Atlantic Monthly Press Format: Hardcover
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Following in the footsteps of famed explorers such as Lawrence of Arabia and Wilfred Thesiger, British explorer Levison Wood brings us along on his most complex expedition yet: a circumnavigation of the Arabian Peninsula.Starting in September 2017 in a city in Northern Syria, a stone's... |
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Sketching Basics: One Point Perspective
Ruzaimi Mat Rani - Rockport Publishers Format: Paperback
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Watch your sketches take on a life of their own with the help of Sketching Basics: One Point Perspective. Master the art of producing quality one point perspective sketches via detailed, easy-to-learn sketching methods and step-by-step illustrations. Artists at all levels will find this... |
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The Gene: An Intimate History
Siddhartha Mukherjee - Thorndike Press Large Print Format: Large Print Hardcover
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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of "The Emperor of All Maladies" a magnificent history of the gene and a response to the defining question of the future: What becomes of being human when we learn to read and write our own genetic information? The extraordinary... |
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Letters to the Church
FRANCIS CHAN - David C. Cook Format: Paperback
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If God had it His way, what would our churches look like? In his most powerful book yet, Pastor Francis Chan digs deep into biblical truths, reflections on his own failures and dreams, and stories of ordinary people God is using to change the world.As Chan says, "We've strayed so far from... |
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Java: The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Java Programming
Steve Tale - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Format: Paperback
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Java: The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Java Programming More than anything, what you have to understand about Java is that it is a general purpose, object-oriented programming language - which means that it is easier to understand than other programming languages. It was designed primarily... |
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South and West: From a Notebook
JOAN DIDION - Knopf Format: Hardcover
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From the best-selling author of the National Book Award-winning The Year of Magical Thinking: two extended excerpts from her never-before-seen notebooks--writings that offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of a legendary writer. Joan Didion has always kept notebooks:... |
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Welding For Dummies
Steven Robert Farnsworth - Wiley Format: Paperback
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Get the know-how to weld like a pro Being a skilled welder is a hot commodity in today's job market, as well as a handy talent for industrious do-it-yourself repairpersons and hobbyists. Welding For Dummies gives you all the information you need to perform this commonly used, yet complex,... |
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How to Write an Autobiographical Novel: Essays
ALEXANDER CHEE - Mariner Books Format: Paperback
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From the author of The Queen of the Night, an essay collection exploring his education as a man, writer, and activist - and how we form our identities in life and in art. As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as "masterful" by Roxane Gay, "incomparable" by Junot... |
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Who Is Rich?: A Novel
Matthew Klam - Random House Format: Hardcover
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A provocative and hilarious satire of love, sex, money, and politics in our new gilded age - the long-awaited first novel from the the acclaimed author of Sam the CatEvery summer, a once-sort-of-famous forty-two-year-old cartoonist named Rich Fischer leaves his wife and two kids... |
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Calming Your Anxious Child: Words to Say and Things to Do
Kathleen Trainor - Johns Hopkins University Press Format: Print book
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Ten million children in the United States--two million of them preschoolers--suffer from anxiety. Anxious children may be afraid to be out of their parents' sight; they may refuse to talk except to specific people or under specific circumstances; they may insist on performing tasks such... |
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The Recording Engineer's Handbook 4th Edition
Bobby Owsinski - Bobby Owsinski Media Group Format: Paperback
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Bobby Owsinski's The Recording Engineer's Handbook has become a music industry standard, and this fully updated fourth edition once again offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the art of audio recording. Written with special emphasis on today's technology... |
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How Democracies Die
STEVE LEVITSKY - Crown Format: Hardcover
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Comprehensive, enlightening, and terrifyingly timely." - New York Times Book Review"Cool and persuasive... How Democracies Die comes at exactly the right moment." - The Washington PostDonald Trump's presidency... |
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Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood
William J. Mann - Harper; First Edition edition Format: Hardcover
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New York Times BestsellerEdgar Award winner for Best Fact CrimeThe Day of the Locust meets The Devil in the White City and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil in this juicy, untold Hollywood story an addictive true tale of ambition, scandal, intrigue, murder, and the creation of the modern... |
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Sisters and Rebels: A Struggle for the Soul of America
Jacquelyn Dowd Hall - W. W. Norton & Company Format: Hardcover
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Three sisters from the South wrestle with orthodoxies of race, sexuality, and privilege.Born in late nineteenth-century Georgia, Elizabeth, Grace, and Katharine Du Pre Lumpkin grew up in a culture of white supremacy. Their father was a member of the KKK; the older girls performed at rallies... |
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Beyond ADHD: Overcoming the Label and Thriving
JEFF EMMERSON - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Format: Hardcover
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Beyond ADHD weaves Emmerson's personal story of his ADHD diagnosis, exploring along the way the latest medical, scientific and societal explanations and tools for managing and living with the condition. Including interviews with a number of experts at the forefront of next-generation ADHD... |
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Amigurumi
Lan-Anh Bui - Guild of Master Craftsman Format: Paperback
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The craze for crocheting cute characters has swept through Japan and around the world-and now everyone can get caught up in this irresistible new hobby. Amigurumi, which literally means crocheted stuffed toy, is fast, fabulous, and fantastic fun. It takes just a few minutes to learn the techniques,... |
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Belonging: Finding the Way Back to One Another
Sharon A. Hersh - NavPress Format: Paperback
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Belonging offers a fresh perspective on common grace, leading us out of self-destructive narcissism and into whole and healthy relationships with God and others.The reality is, God created us with an innate desire to belong to something more than us. When we integrate our story within God's... |
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Tories: Fighting for the King in America's First Civil War
Thomas B. Allen - Harper; 1st edition Format: Book
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From historian Thomas B. Allen, author of Remember Pearl Harbor and George Washington, Spy Master comes a sweeping, dramatic history of the Americans who fought alongside the British on the losing side of the American Revolution. Allen’s compelling account comprises an epic story... |
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By the Shore: Explore the Pacific Northwest Coast Like a Local
NANCY BLAKEY - Sasquatch Books Format: Paperback
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From whale watching to squid jigging to making your own sea salt, this adventure guide to the iconic Pacific Northwest coast has something for vacationers and locals alike!Celebrate the wild beauty of the Northwest Coast as you learn how to catch and cook seasonal seafood, including recipes... |
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Secrets of Closing the Sale
Zig Ziglar - Revell Format: Hardcover
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Full of entertaining stories and real-life illustrations, this classic book will give you the strategies you need to become proficient in the art of effective persuasion, including how to project warmth and integrity, increase productivity, overcome objections, and deal respectfully with... |
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The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know
June Casagrande - Ten Speed Press Format: Paperback
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Language columnist June Casagrande presents a fun and breezy guide to everything a grown-up interested in grammar needs to know.When it comes to grammar, it seems like everyone--even die-hard word nerds--feel they "missed something" in school. The Joy of Syntax picks up where... |
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Social Insecurity: 401(k)s and the Retirement Crisis
James W. Russell - Beacon Press Format: Hardcover
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How 401(k) s have gutted retirement security, from charging exorbitant hidden fees to failing to replace the income of traditional pensions. Named one of PWs Top 10 for Business & Economics A retirement crisis is looming. In 2008, as the 401(k) fallout rippled across the country, horrified... |
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Brutus: The Noble Conspirator
Kathryn Tempest - Yale University Press Format: Hardcover
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A compelling new portrait of Marcus Brutus delves behind the ancient evidence to set aside the myths that surround the ancient world's most famous assassin Conspirator and assassin, philosopher and statesman, promoter of peace and commander in war, Marcus Brutus (ca. 85-42 BC) was a controversial... |
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Decoded
Jay-Z - Spiegel & Grau; First Edition edition Format: Hardcover
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Decoded is a book like no other: a collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time."Hip-hop's renaissance man drops a classic. . . . Heartfelt,... |
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No Scrap Left Behind: 16 Quilt Projects That Celebrate Scraps of All Sizes
Amanda Jean Nyberg - C&T Publishing / Stash Books Format: Paperback
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Rescue your fabric scraps -- even the smallest pieces -- with 16 satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan... |
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Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi
YOTAM OTTOLENGHI - Ten Speed Press Format: Hardcover
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A collection of over 110 recipes for sweets, baked goods, and confections from superstar chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Yotam Ottolenghi is widely beloved in the food world for his beautiful, inspirational, and award-winning cookbooks, as well as his London delis and fine dining restaurant. And while... |
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Ten Restaurants That Changed America
Paul Freedman - Liveright Publishing Corporation Format: Print book
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From Delmonico's to Sylvia's to Chez Panisse, a daring and original history of dining out in America as told through ten legendary restaurants. Combining a historian's rigor with a foodie 's palate, Ten Restaurants That Changed America reveals how the history of our restaurants reflects... |
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You'll Grow Out of It
Jessi Klein - Grand Central Publishing Format: Hardcover
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PEOPLE'S BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR! ONE OF NEW YORK TIMES' NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2016!INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!YOU'LL GROW OUT OF IT hilariously, and candidly, explores the journey of the twenty-first century woman. As both a tomboy and a late bloomer,... |
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Rise: How a House Built a Family
Cara Brookins - St. Martin's Press Format: Print book
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If you were inspired by Wild and Eat, Pray, Love, you'll love this extraordinary true story of a woman taking the greatest risk of her life in order to heal from the unthinkable. After escaping an abusive marriage, Cara Brookins had four children to provide for and no one to turn... |
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The News Sorority: Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, Christiane Amanpour-and the
Sheila Weller - Penguin Press Format: Hardcover
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"Weller rivetingly recounts these gutsy ladies' time on the front lines... an inspiration for future generations of journalists." --Vanity FairFor decades, women battered the walls of the male fortress of television journalism. After fierce struggles, three women - Diane Sawyer,... |
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Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers
Devin Olsen - Stackpole Books Format: Hardcover
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Devin Olsen explains how the techniques he has used to become a repeat medalist in fly fishing competitions around the world can be adapted to everyday fly fishing situations. He covers strategies, tactics, and flies for rivers, small streams, and still waters, allowing anyone to fish more... |
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The Homing Instinct: Meaning & Mystery in Animal Migration
Bernd Heinrich - Mariner Books Format: Hardcover
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"A noted naturalist explores the centrality of home in the lives of humans and other animals . . . A special treat for readers of natural history" (Kirkus Reviews) . Every year, many species make the journey from one place to another, following the same paths and ending up in the same... |
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Before I Do: A Legal Guide to Marriage, Gay and Otherwise
Elizabeth F Schwartz - New Press Format: Print book
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Not long ago, same-sex couples had to jump through endless hoops to make their relationships even close to legal. Happily, those days are over. Same-sex couples no longer have to operate as outlaws - they too can have in-laws! But here's the rub: many gay and lesbian couples, accustomed... |
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Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas
TOM PAPA - St. Martin's Press Format: Hardcover
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"I have been a close friend of Tom Papa for 17 years. His lack of ability to perceive even the most basic principles of human functioning have made him an invaluable asset to me as a friend and colleague. Because he sees nothing, knows nothing and understands nothing, I always seek... |
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Inspired Bead Embroidery: New jewelry designs by Sherry Serafini
SHERRY SERAFINI - Kalmbach Books Format: Hardcover
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For years, fans have been asking for a new title from Internationally known artist and instructor Sherry Serafini, renowned for her lavish beaded surfaces -- and this book is it! Sherry's adventurous designs have appeared in numerous books and well-known magazines. Rock stars Steven... |
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Saving the Season: A Cook's Guide to Home Canning, Pickling, and Preserving
Kevin West - Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Format: Print book
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One of The Atlantic's Best Food Books of the Year A Los Angeles Times Holiday Gift-Giving Pick An Amazon Best Cookbook & Food Writing Book of the YearStrawberry jam. Pickled beets. Homegrown tomatoes. These are the tastes of Kevin West's Southern childhood, and they are the tastes... |
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100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations
Carrie Miller - National Geographic Format: Hardcover
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Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the world--from the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesia--through stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cutting-edge travel advice.Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives... |
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Modern Man: The Life of Le Corbusier, Architect of Tomorrow
Anthony Flint - New Harvest Format: Hardcover
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From the award-winning author of Wrestling with Moses comes a fascinating, accessible biography of the most important architect of the twentieth century. Modern Man is a riveting biography of Le Corbusier—a man who invented new ways of building and thinking. Modern... |
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The Trials of a Scold: The Incredible True Story of Writer Anne Royall
Jeff Biggers - Thomas Dunne Books Format: Hardcover
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"A role model for those of us living in the age of Trump" -- Dorothy AllisonThe Trials of a Scold, by American Book Award-winning author Jeff Biggers, is a well-researched and passionate biography of Anne Royall, one of America's first female muckrakers, who was convicted... |
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Never a Dull Moment: 1971--The Year That Rock Exploded
David Hepworth - Henry Holt and Company Format: Print book
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A rollicking look at 1971 - the busiest, most innovative and resonant year of the 70s, defined by the musical arrival of such stars as David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Joni MitchellOn New Year's Eve, 1970, Paul McCartney told his lawyers to issue the writ at the High Court... |
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Thunder in the Mountains: A Portrait of American Gun Culture
Craig Collins - Globe Pequot Press; First edition Format: Hardcover
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In this beautifully written and powerful memoir author Craig K Collins ushers readers down a remarkable path one that wends from the American frontier to present-day suburbia Along the way he explores the meaning of a history of his familys and his countrys that is infused with the culture... |
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Tattoo Masters
Lal Hardy - Michael O'Mara Books Format: Print book
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Tattoo artist Lal Hardy examines some of the best-known names in the tattoo business, and how they got to the top Renowned tattoo artist Lal Hardy introduces some of the world's most esteemed tattoo artists, and selects some of their finest work. One of the most popular modern art forms,... |
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All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood
Jennifer Senior - Ecco Format: Hardcover
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Thousands of books have examined the effects of parents on their children. In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior now asks: what are the effects of children on their parents?In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior tries to tackle this question,... |
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Microtrends Squared: The New Small Forces Driving the Big Disruptions Today
Mark Penn - Simon & Schuster Format: Hardcover
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Ten years after his bestseller Microtrends, Mark Penn identifies the next wave of trends reshaping the future of business, culture, and politics.Mark Penn has boldly argued that the future is not shaped by society's broad, general forces but by quiet changes within narrow slices... |
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The Big Cloud
Camille Seaman - Princeton Architectural Press Format: Hardcover
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Our culture is addicted to weather: hourly forecasts, apps, radio, TV channels, alerts, warnings, and watches. And understandably - our food, clothing, livelihoods, and, increasingly, safety are tied directly to the weather and climate change. In The Big Cloud, photographer Camille Seaman... |
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The St. Louis Anthology
Ryan Schuessler - Belt Publishing Format: Paperback
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St. Louis is undoubtedly fragmented, physically so in that the city is dissected by rivers, highways, walls, and fences; but also in a more insidious way. It's a city (like many) where race, class, religion, and zip code might as well be cards in a rigged poker game, where the winners'... |
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Chevrolet Corvette. '97-'13
Haynes Publishing - Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc. Format: Paperback
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With a Haynes manual, you can do simple maintenance and basic repairs yourself, because Haynes writes every book based on a complete tear down of the vehicle. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you can save big with these helpful manuals! Chevrolet Corvette, '97 - '13 includes... |
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Quick & Easy Quilts: 20 machine quilting projects
Lynne Goldsworthy - Taunton Press Format: Paperback
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Quick & Easy Quilts is a collection of 20 simple and colorful quilt projects perfect for beginners or quilters who want to start and finish a project in a weekend. The 20 projects include 12 quilts and 8 smaller projects, all featuring straightforward designs focused on time- and money-saving... |
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