The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary (P.S.)
by Simon Winchester


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The Professor and the Madman, masterfully researched and eloquently written, is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary -- and literary history.... (read more)

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Bitter Is the New Black: Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass, Or, Why You Should Never Carry a Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office
by Jen Lancaster




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Jen Lancaster was living the sweet life — until real life kicked her to the curb. She had the perfect man, the perfect job — hell, she had the perfect life — and there was no reason to think it wouldn't last. Or maybe there was, but... (read more)

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On Writing Well 30TH Anniversary Edition
by William Zinsser


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On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age of e... (read more)

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Found II: More of the Best Lost, Tossed, and Forgotten Items from Around the World
by Davy Rothbart


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Found II, the follow-up to the acclaimed national bestseller, contains an engrossing, eye-opening assortment of the latest and greatest lost, tossed, and forgotten items — love notes, shopping lists, doodles, and diary entries — from around the... (read more)

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HarperCollins Student Notebook Webster's Dictionary
by Harpercollins


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Quick reference and grammar for papers and tests More than 75,000 references and definitions with clearly indicated usage and pronunciation Ideal for school and finishing homework... (read more)

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The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World
by A J Jacobs


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33,000 PAGES 44 MILLION WORDS 10 BILLION YEARS OF HISTORY 1 OBSESSED MAN Part memoir and part education (or lack thereof), The Know-It-All chronicles NPR contributor A.J. Jacobs's hilarious, enlightening, and seemingly impossible quest to read the... (read more)

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Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner
by Dean Karnazes


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Ultrarunning legend Dean Karnazes has run 262 miles-the equivalent of ten marathons-without rest. He has run over mountains, across Death Valley, and to the South Pole-and is probably the first person to eat an entire pizza while running. With an insight,... (read more)

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Merriam-Webster's Notebook Thesaurus
by Websters


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A compact compendium designed for 3-ring binders. More than 85,000 words. Includes synonyms, related words and antonyms.... (read more)

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Merriam Webster Dictionary New Edition
by Merriam Webster


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The new edition of this authoritative dictionary of the words most frequently used in English contains more than 75,000 definitions, 2,000 new word entries, and an overview of the Internet.... (read more)

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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
by Thomas C. Foster


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What does it mean when a fictional hero takes a journey? Shares a meal? Gets drenched in a sudden rain shower? Often, there is much more going on in a novel or poem than is readily visible on the surface — a symbol, maybe, that remains elusive, or... (read more)

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Penguin Sudoku 2006
by David J. Bodycombe


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Penguin Sudoku 2006 contains 365 brainteasers, randing from easy to mind-bogglingly difficult. It provides a daily fix for the hardened Sudoko fan and sets an addictive challenge for novices.... (read more)

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Merriam Websters Collegiate Dictionary 11TH Edition
by Merriam Webster


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The new Eleventh Edition of America's best-selling dictionary merges print, CD-ROM, and Internet-based formats to deliver unprecedented accessibility and flexibility at one affordable price. Fully revised print content features more than 225,000 clear... (read more)

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Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (Sixth Edition, 2 Volumes; with CD-ROM)
by Oxford University Press




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This updated two-volume edition is as wonderful as expected and is the next best thing to owning the 20-volume granddaddy version. Word-nerd heaven. Recommended by Kay, Powells.com... (read more)

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Merriam Webster Thesaurus New Edition
by Websters


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New edition! An all-purpose thesaurus at an attractive price. More than 150,000 synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idioms. Abundant usage examples. Alphabetically organized for ease of use. Brief definitions describe shared meanings.... (read more)

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A Writer's Commonplace Book
by Rosemary Friedman


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In effect the personal notebook of a distinguished and highly individualistic novelist and writer, this is an eclectic collection of more than 1,000 short quotations that have struck a chord with the author in the course of her life and work. Drawing on... (read more)

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Vox Super Mini Spanish & English Dic 2ND Edition
by Vox


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For when you need the right word in Spanish--fast At the office, on the road, or in the school room, no portable Spanish/English dictionary offers you more of what you need in order to understand or be understood than Vox Super-Mini Spanish and English... (read more)

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The Areas of My Expertise
by John Hodgman




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Which state is known for its mustaches? How much should you tip a lullaby singer? Hodgman is a genius. Who knew that complete world knowledge could be so hysterically funny? Recommended by Dave, Powells.com... (read more)

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Cities Ranked & Rated: More Than 400 Metropolitan Areas Evaluated in the U.S. and Canada (Cities Ranked & Rated)
by Bert Sperling


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The Latest Facts & Figures on the Best Places to Live in North America For anyone thinking about relocating-or interested in the demographics of American life--Cities Ranked & Rated offers unbeatable insights into more than 400 metropolitan areas in the... (read more)

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