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Literature
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The Known World
The Known World
by Edward P. Jones
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In one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, Edward P. Jones, two-time National Book Award finalist, tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in... (read more)

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Photography
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Fields of Vision: The Photographs of Marion Post W: The Library of Congress
Fields of Vision: The Photographs of Marion Post W: The Library of Congress
by Marion Post Wolcott
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Each volume in this brand new series, presents 50 striking images by an individual photographer from the Library of Congress' Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI) collection, recreating a picture of American life prior... (read more)

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Children's
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Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step Into Reading: A Step 3 Book)
Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step Into Reading: A Step 3 Book)
by Martha Brenner
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Illus. in full color. Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, started out in life as an absent-minded frontier lawyer. How did he nudge his memory? He stuck letters, court notes, contracts, and even his checkbook in his trademark top hat. When... (read more)

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A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire #1
A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire #1
by George R. R. Martin
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If you're a "read-the-book-first" type, you might want to get started now on George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series. HBO has optioned the first book, A Game of Thrones, as a series, and 10 episodes are slated to begin filming in Ireland in... (read more)

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Religion Eastern
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The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
by Dalai Lama
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"Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, the very purpose of our life is happiness, the very motion of our life is towards happiness." – H.H. the Dalai Lama, from The Art of Happiness So... (read more)

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Corps #03: Counterattack
Corps #03: Counterattack
by W E B Griffin
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From the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to America's first bold counterstrike against the Japanese on the beaches of Guadalcanal, this compelling novel takes readers to the front lines of victory and defeat.... (read more)

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The Pillars of the Earth
The Pillars of the Earth
by Ken Follett
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Ken Follett, internationally-acclaimed master of split-second suspense, author of six #1 bestsellers, reaches beyond the expected to achieve his most brilliant and remarkable novel. The epic story of the building of a cathedral in 12th century England... (read more)

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The Secret Art of DR. Seuss
The Secret Art of DR. Seuss
by Dr. Seuss
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These fabulous, whimsical paintings, created for his own pleasure and never shown to the public, show Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) in a whole new light. Depicting outlandish creatures in otherworldly settings, the paintings use a dazzling rainbow of hues... (read more)

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Westerns
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Bloodshed of Eagles
Bloodshed of Eagles
by William W Johnstone
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William W. Johnston is Zebra and Pinnacle's most prolific writer, with over 100 books to his credit -- and over 10 million copies of his books in print. In 2000, Johnstone celebrates his 20th anniversary with Kensington, as well as the launch of two... (read more)

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World History
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The Diary of a Young Girl
The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank
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Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic -- a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis... (read more)

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Optimum Sports Nutrition: Your Competitive Edge - A Nutritional Guide for Optimizing Athletic Performance
Optimum Sports Nutrition: Your Competitive Edge - A Nutritional Guide for Optimizing Athletic Performance
by Michael Colgan
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A comprehensive nutritional guide to direct athletes, body builders, and other serious sport and fitness conscious consumers. Provides all the do's and dont's, the why's and how's of optimal athletic performance. Presents scientific information in an... (read more)

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101 French Idioms
101 French Idioms
by Jean Marie Cassagne
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Humor
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Don't Get Too Comfortable: The Indignities of Coach Class, the Torments of Low Thread Count, the Never-Ending Quest for Artisanal Olive Oil, and
Don't Get Too Comfortable: The Indignities of Coach Class, the Torments of Low Thread Count, the Never-Ending Quest for Artisanal Olive Oil, and
by David Rakoff
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Rakoff takes readers on a bitingly funny grand tour of the culture of excess. He shows that far from being bobos in paradise, mankind is in a special circle of gilded-age hell.... (read more)

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