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Catch-22
Catch-22
by Joseph Heller
Staff Pick
If your only experience with Catch-22 was reading it for a class in high school — or if you haven't even read it at all — you owe it to yourself to revisit this book. It's a comic masterpiece, yes, but more than that: Catch-22 is a blast of anarchic... (read more)

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The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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This is the definitive, textually accurate edition of a classic of twentieth-century literature, The Great Gatsby. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan has been acclaimed by generations of readers... (read more)

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The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea
by Ernest Hemingway
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Despite a long and varied literate life, I somehow made it to 2010 without having ever read Hemingway, even compulsory high-school Hemingway. Intimidated by his bravado and bullfighting, I steered clear of ol' Papa. It only hit me a few months ago, after... (read more)

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The Sun Also Rises
The Sun Also Rises
by Ernest Hemingway
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The Sun Also Rises was Ernest Hemingway's first big novel, and immediately established Hemingway as one of the great prose stylists, and one of the preeminent writers of his time. It is also the book that encapsulates the angst of the post-World War I... (read more)

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For Whom the Bell Tolls
For Whom the Bell Tolls
by Ernest Hemingway
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In 1937 Ernest Hemingway traveled to Spain to cover the civil war there for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Three years later he completed the greatest novel to emerge from "the good fight," For Whom the Bell Tolls. The story of Robert Jordan, a... (read more)

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Merriam Websters Collegiate Dictionary 11TH Edition
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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A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms
by Ernest Hemingway
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The best American novel to emerge from World War I, A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his passion for a beautiful English nurse.... (read more)

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The practical Japanese-English dictionary
The practical Japanese-English dictionary
by Noah Brannen
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Perfect for the tourist in Japan or student of Japanese, this handy pocketsize dictionary contains over 8,000 entries, selected and compiled with an emphasis on usefulness and naturalness of expression. For those concerned about their less-than-perfect... (read more)

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Being and Nothingness
Being and Nothingness
by Jean Paul Sartre
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The often criticized philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre encompasses the dilemmas and aspirations of the individual in contemporary society. This work of power and epic scope provides a vivid analysis for all who would understand one of the most influential... (read more)

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Lies My Teacher Told Me
Lies My Teacher Told Me
by James W Loewen
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Winner of the 1996 American Book Award and the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist Scholarship Americans have lost touch with their history, and in this thought-provoking book, Professor James Loewen shows why. After surveying twelve... (read more)

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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary (50th Anniversary Edition)
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary (50th Anniversary Edition)
by Merriam-Webster
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A high-quality, economical language reference covering the core vocabulary of everyday life. -- Over 70,000 clear, concise definitions -- Includes pronunciations, word origins, and synonym lists -- Special sections and... (read more)

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Guide To Reading & Writing Japanese 3RD Edition
Guide To Reading & Writing Japanese 3RD Edition
by Florence Sakade
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A best-seller trusted by beginning and intermediate students since 1959 and now in its third edition, this affordable study guide includes all 1,945 current joyo kanji. Detailed entries for all 1,009 "essential" kanji include stroke order, meanings, and... (read more)

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The Jungle (Bantam Classics)
The Jungle (Bantam Classics)
by Upton Sinclair
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Upton Sinclair's The Jungle is a vivid portrait of life and death in a turn-of-the-century American meat-packing factory. A grim indictment that led to government regulations of the food industry, The Jungle is Sinclair's extraordinary contribution to... (read more)

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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Quotations
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Quotations
by Websters
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More than 4,000 thought-provoking quotations from the world's most celebrated authors, politicians, philosophers, media personalities, and others--offering both contemporary reflections and traditonal gems--are found in this convenient reference... (read more)

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Miss Honey's Busy Day
Miss Honey's Busy Day
by Richard Scarry
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It's a busy, busy world in Busytown. Children and parents alike will love keeping up with all of Richard Scarry's cherished characters.... (read more)

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Merriam Websters Collegiate Dictionary 10TH Edition
Merriam Websters Collegiate Dictionary 10TH Edition
by Websters Merriam Web
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Merriam Webster, America's foremost dictionary publisher, continues its 150-year tradition of excellence with a new edition of America's bestselling dictionary.... (read more)

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Vox New College Spanish and English Dictionary (National Textbook Language Dictionaries)
Vox New College Spanish and English Dictionary (National Textbook Language Dictionaries)
by Vox
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Boost your word power with Vox! The Vox New College Spanish and English Dictionary gives you the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference to the words and phrases you need to know and understand to communicate effectively. Inside you'll find thousands of... (read more)

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America (the Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction
America (the Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction
by Jon Stewart
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Why do we love America so much? For the much-celebrated naked pictures of Supreme Court justices? The flashbacks to those stultifyingly dull high school textbooks? Or can it be that seeing the polished irreverence of the Daily Show writers in book form... (read more)

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Merriam-Webster's Notebook Dictionary
Merriam-Webster's Notebook Dictionary
by Websters
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You're most likely to want a dictionary when you're reading or writing. Merriam-Webster's Notebook Dictionary gives you the reference information you need in a convenient, slim-line format that fits easily into your three-ring binder to give you language... (read more)

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The Good Earth: Oprah Book Club #6
The Good Earth: Oprah Book Club #6
by Pearl S. Buck
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ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP A poignant tale about the life and labors of a Chinese farmer during the sweeping reign of the country¹s last emperor. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: • A concise introduction... (read more)

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