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Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation
Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation
by Michael Pollan
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Fire, water, air, earth — our most trusted food expert recounts the story of his culinary education In Cooked, Michael Pollan explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen. Here, he discovers the enduring power of the four... (read more)

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This Is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't
This Is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't
by Augusten Burroughs
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Running With Scissors comes a groundbreaking book by Augusten Burroughs that explores how to survive what you think you can't. If you're fat and fail every diet, if you're thin but can't get... (read more)

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How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick
How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick
by Letty Cottin Pogrebin
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Everyone knows someone who's sick or suffering. Yet when a friend or relative is under duress many of us feel uncertain about how to cope. Throughout her recent bout with breast cancer, Letty Cottin Pogrebin became fascinated by her friends and family's... (read more)

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How to Be Interesting: (In 10 Simple Steps)
How to Be Interesting: (In 10 Simple Steps)
by Jessica Hagy
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You want to leave a mark, not a blemish. Be a hero, not a spectator. You want to be interesting. (Who doesn't?) But sometimes it takes a nudge, a wake-up call, an intervention! — and a little help. This is where Jessica Hagy comes in. A writer and... (read more)

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Crapalachia: A Biography of Place
Crapalachia: A Biography of Place
by Scott McClanahan
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Crapalachia is a portrait of Scott McClanahan's formative years, coming of age in rural West Virginia, during a stretch of time where he was deeply influenced by his Grandma Ruby and Uncle Nathan, who suffered from cerebral palsy. Peopled by colorful... (read more)

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The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow
The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow
by Bobbie Thomas
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"Everyone gets dressed and getting dressed affects everything."—Bobbie Thomas, the TODAY show style editor Beyond understanding your best colors and figure-flattering clothes, Bobbie takes a unique step back in this inspiring guide to... (read more)

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The Still Point of the Turning World
The Still Point of the Turning World
by Emily Rapp
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Like all mothers, Emily Rapp had ambitious plans for her first and only child, Ronan.  He would be smart, loyal, physically fearless, and level-headed, but fun. He would be good at crossword puzzles like his father. He would be an avid skier like... (read more)

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What My Mother Gave Me: Thirty-One Women on the Gifts That Mattered Most
What My Mother Gave Me: Thirty-One Women on the Gifts That Mattered Most
by Elizabeth Benedict
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Women look at the relationships between mothers and daughters through a new lens: a daughter's story of a gift from her mother that has touched her to the bone and served as a model, a metaphor, or a touchstone in her own life. The contributors of these... (read more)

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Loving Someone with Anxiety: Understanding and Helping Your Partner (Loving Someone)
Loving Someone with Anxiety: Understanding and Helping Your Partner (Loving Someone)
by Kate N. Thieda
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Dealing with an anxiety disorder is hard, but loving someone with an anxiety disorder can be equally as difficult. If your partner suffers from extreme anxiety, they may have panic attacks, constantly be voicing their worried thoughts, or may not be... (read more)

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How to Change the World (School of Life)
How to Change the World (School of Life)
by John-Paul Flintoff
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We all want to live in a better world, but sometimes it feels like we lack the ability to make a difference. Author, broadcaster, and journalist John-Paul Flintoff offers a powerful reminder that through the generations, society has been transformed by... (read more)

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You Are More Than That: A Guide to Embracing the Spiritual Being Within and Becoming Fully Human
You Are More Than That: A Guide to Embracing the Spiritual Being Within and Becoming Fully Human
by Rajiv Juneja, M.d.
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The Rules of Parenting: A Personal Code for Raising Happy, Confident Children, Expanded Edition (Richard Templar's Rules)
The Rules of Parenting: A Personal Code for Raising Happy, Confident Children, Expanded Edition (Richard Templar's Rules)
by Richard Templar
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107 bite-size, easy-to-use rules for becoming a happier and more successful parent from Richard Templar. Some parents make it all look easy. They always seem to know the right things to do and say, however tricky the situation. They have a seemingly... (read more)

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The 9 Week Miracle: A Son's Incredible Survival Story
The 9 Week Miracle: A Son's Incredible Survival Story
by Maryanne Shaw
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Nick was a hardworking, well-liked guy in love with his wife of almost two years. But on one fateful July afternoon everything changed. When his boat exploded in a freak accident, Nick suffered burns covering 46% of his body and required 4 skin graft... (read more)

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The Art of Insight: How to Have More AHA! Moments
The Art of Insight: How to Have More AHA! Moments
by Charles Kiefer
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Inspiration Whenever You Need It We have all experienced it: the jolt of an insight arriving like a thunderclap, unexpectedly and without warning. But what if insights could be accessed more reliably? Drawing on years of research, reflection, and... (read more)

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Tiger Babies Strike Back: How I Was Raised by a Tiger Mom But Could Not Be Turned to the Dark Side
Tiger Babies Strike Back: How I Was Raised by a Tiger Mom But Could Not Be Turned to the Dark Side
by Kim Wong Keltner
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An answer to Amy Chuas Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, author Kim Wong Keltners Tiger Babies Strike Back takes the control-freak beast by the tail with a humorous and honest look at the issues facing women today—Chinese-American and otherwise.... (read more)

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I've Never Met an Idiot on the River: Reflections on Family, Photography, and Fly-Fishing
I've Never Met an Idiot on the River: Reflections on Family, Photography, and Fly-Fishing
by Henry Winkler
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Now in paperback, this New York Times best-selling collection of humorous anecdotes and heartfelt observations from Henry Winkler shares the joy and wisdom hes accumulated while honing his skills as a fly-fisherman. An accomplished sportsman who... (read more)

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Grandmother Remembers: A Written Heirloom for My Grandchild [With Gift Wrap and Notecard(s)]
Grandmother Remembers: A Written Heirloom for My Grandchild [With Gift Wrap and Notecard(s)]
by Judith Levy
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Grandmother Remembers is the original, bestselling keepsake book for grandmothers to record important memories, family traditions, favorite recipes, and special stories to pass along to their grandchildren. With more than 1.6 million copies sold, the... (read more)

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The Autism Puzzle: Connecting the Dots Between Environmental Toxins and Rising Autism Rates
The Autism Puzzle: Connecting the Dots Between Environmental Toxins and Rising Autism Rates
by Brita Belli
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"The Autism Puzzle unlocks many alarming truths about this worldwide epidemic and raises the deeper question: What are you going to do about it?” —Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Autism Book (Sears Parenting Library) With 1 in 88 American... (read more)

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Wild Mind: A Field Guide to the Human Psyche
Wild Mind: A Field Guide to the Human Psyche
by Bill Plotkin
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Our human psyches possess astonishing resources that wait within us, but we might not even know they exist until we discover how to access them and cultivate their powers, their untapped potentials and depths. Wild Mind identifies these resources &... (read more)

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Quiet Influence: The Introvert's Guide to Making a Difference
Quiet Influence: The Introvert's Guide to Making a Difference
by Jennifer Kahnweiler
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Introverts Do It Quietly Introverts may feel powerless in a world where extroverts seem to rule, but theres more than one way to have some sway. Jennifer Kahnweiler proves introverts can be highly effective influencers when, instead of trying to act like... (read more)

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