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Who Moved My Cheese?
Who Moved My Cheese?
by Spencer Johnson
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With Who Moved My Cheese? Dr. Spencer Johnson realizes the need for finding the language and tools to deal with change--an issue that makes all of us nervous and uncomfortable. Most people are fearful of change because they don't believe they have any... (read more)

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Naked, Drunk, and Writing: Shed Your Inhibitions and Craft a Compelling Memoir or Personal Essay
Naked, Drunk, and Writing: Shed Your Inhibitions and Craft a Compelling Memoir or Personal Essay
by Adair Lara
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The material is right there in front of you. You’ve known yourself for, well, a lifetime—and you finally feel ready to share your story with the world. Yet when it actually comes time to put pen to paper, you find that you’re stumped. &#... (read more)

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New Comprehensive A-Z Crossword Dictionary
New Comprehensive A-Z Crossword Dictionary
by Edy Garcia Schaffer
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With more than 50,000 new words added-now over 225,000 entries-the world′s most extensive, up-to-the-minute and easy-to-use crossword puzzle dictionary is bigger and better than ever! Arranged alphabetically... (read more)

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Calvin and Hobbes
Calvin and Hobbes
by Bill Watterson
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The first collection of the increasingly popular comic strip that features a rambunctious 6-year-old boy and his stuffed tiger who comes charmingly to life.... (read more)

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The New York Times Keep Calm and Crossword on: 200 Easy Puzzles (New York Times)
The New York Times Keep Calm and Crossword on: 200 Easy Puzzles (New York Times)
by Will Shortz
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When the going gets tough, the tough solve crosswords!  Based on the British WWII poster, "Keep Calm and Carry On", this lighthearted collection is sure to make every clever crossword fan smile.  This book packs hours of solving... (read more)

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Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes
Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes
by Todd Downs
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This revised, updated, expanded fifth edition is indispensable-with all the latest models, parts, and repair techniques, and terrific money-saving tips to keep any ride in tip-top shape Since its first publication, Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to... (read more)

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Second Nature: A Gardener's Education
Second Nature: A Gardener's Education
by Michael Pollan
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Michael Pollan may be incapable of uninteresting writing. Discerning and lucid, his works tend to provoke the reader to engage themselves (at least in thought, if not deed) well beyond the final page. Second Nature: A Gardener's Education is Pollan's... (read more)

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The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (the Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (the Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race
by Jon Stewart
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You already know from the title whether you want this book. If you love The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, and their first book, America (the Book), then prepare yourself for a hilarious, tear-stained laugh-fest that will send neighbors running with alarm... (read more)

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The Best American Sports Writing (Best American Sports Writing)
The Best American Sports Writing (Best American Sports Writing)
by Jane Leavy
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The Best American Series(R) First, Best, and Best-Selling The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction. Each volume's series editor selects notable works from hundreds of magazines... (read more)

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I Am Better Than Your Kids
I Am Better Than Your Kids
by Maddox
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Alphabet of Manliness comes I Am Better Than Your Kids, an outrageous, laugh-out-loud critique of children’s artwork that finally cuts those smug little know-it-alls down to size. If you think... (read more)

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Merriam Webster Dictionary 11TH Edition
Merriam Webster Dictionary 11TH Edition
by Webster
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A completely revised and updated edition of this best selling language reference is now available. COvers the core vocabulary of everyday life with over 75,000 clear, concise definitions. Inlcudes pronunciations, word origins and synonym lists. Special... (read more)

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Kerplunk!: Stories
Kerplunk!: Stories
by Patrick F Mcmanus
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Patrick F. McManus's gently comic stories about outdoor life have earned him millions of fans worldwide. With Kerplunk!, McManus delivers a collection of folksy, wonderfully wise depictions of country life worthy of Mark Twain. In these tall tales... (read more)

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The Wave Watcher's Companion: Ocean Waves, Stadium Waves, and All the Rest of Life's Undulations
The Wave Watcher's Companion: Ocean Waves, Stadium Waves, and All the Rest of Life's Undulations
by Gavin Pretor Pinney
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A lively, revealing look at waves of all kinds from the bestselling author of The Cloudspotter's Guide Get ready for a global journey like no other-a passionate enthusiast's exploration of waves that begins with a quiet afternoon at the shore and ends... (read more)

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Bees, Wasps, and Ants: The Indispensable Role of Hymenoptera in Gardens
Bees, Wasps, and Ants: The Indispensable Role of Hymenoptera in Gardens
by Eric Grissell
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Few insects are more important than bees, wasps, and ants. They maintain the garden's biological balance, fertilize vegetables, fruits, and flowers, and recycle nutrients within the soil. It's no exaggeration to say that a garden can't be understood... (read more)

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The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World
The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World
by James Kakalios
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A highly entertaining exploration of the complicated science of quantum mechanics made easy to understand by way of pop culture. As a young science fiction fan, physicist James Kakalios marveled at the future predicted in the pulp magazines, comics, and... (read more)

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Assorted Foxtrot
Assorted Foxtrot
by Bill Amend
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With 20 successful collections and more than 1.75 million FoxTrot books already in circulation, creator Bill Amend shows no sign of slowing down. Amend proves again and again he's a master at playing up the Fox family's eccentricities in that quirky... (read more)

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Extraordinary Pigs
Extraordinary Pigs
by Stephen Green Armytage
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From the author of Extraordinary Chickens comes the latest extraordinary animal--the pig. One of the most intelligent animals on earth, the pig is a fascinating creature with an abundance of personality. Photographer Stephen Green-Armytage captures... (read more)

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Mushroom Magick: A Visionary Field Guide
Mushroom Magick: A Visionary Field Guide
by Arik M Roper
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For centuries hallucinogenic mushrooms have participated in a sublime relationship with humankind, thanks to their psychoactive chemicals that shift and modify the human mind. Arik Roper's exquisite painted portraits of magic mushrooms illustrate more... (read more)

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Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons (Calvin and Hobbes)
Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons (Calvin and Hobbes)
by Bill Watterson
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Calvin and Hobbes are back. The energetic six-year-old and his sidekick tiger endure all the trials of youth and continue to endear themselves to millions of loyal readers in the latest collection of their shenanigans. This latest assembly of Calvin and... (read more)

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The New York Times Brilliant Book of Crosswords
The New York Times Brilliant Book of Crosswords
by Will Shortz
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Puzzle fans everywhere agree that the New York Times crossword is the gold standard of crossword puzzles.  The New York Times Brilliant Book of Crosswords is going to show off that title inside and out with 165 easy to hard puzzles in a gorgeous... (read more)

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