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Literature
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1984 (Signet Classics)
1984 (Signet Classics)
by George Orwell
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View our feature on George Orwell’s 1984. Written in 1948, 1984 was George Orwell’s chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, Orwell’s narrative is timelier than ever. 1984 presents a startling and haunting... (read more)

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Photography
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Portraits (Contemporary Artists.)
Portraits (Contemporary Artists.)
by Steve Mccurry
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Steve McCurry never set out to take portraits. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last twenty years he has worked on numerous assignments, travelling extensively throughout the Middle and Far East... (read more)

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Children's
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The Little Prince
The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Howard's new translation of the beloved classic beautifully reflects Saint-Exupery's unique and gifted style. Full color.... (read more)

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Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Wildwood
Wildwood
by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis
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Prue McKeel's life is ordinary. At least until her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows. And then things get really weird. You see, on every map of Portland, Oregon, there is a big splotch of green on the edge of the city labeled "I.W." This... (read more)

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Religion Eastern
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Tantric Quest
Tantric Quest
by Daniel Odier
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The author tells of his search for spirituality and passion with a Tantric yogini who taught him the divine nature of love.... (read more)

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Popular Fiction
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Skeleton Coast: An Oregon Files Novel
Skeleton Coast: An Oregon Files Novel
by Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul
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The explosive New York Times bestselling Oregon Files series returns! Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the covert combat ship Oregon have barely escaped a mission on the Congo River when they intercept a mayday from a defenseless boat under fire off... (read more)

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Mystery
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The Likeness
The Likeness
by Tana French
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The Likeness is another masterpiece of suspense by Tana French. Reminiscent of The Secret History, this psychological thriller is wonderfully written and impeccably paced — a perfect summer read.... (read more)

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Graphic Novels
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Air Gear 2
Air Gear 2
by Oh Great
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GIRL TROUBLE! When his new Air Treck skates need maintenance, Itsuki Minami takes them to a local sports shop, where he finally meets Simca Noyamano, the mysterious and very sexy girl hes had his eye on. Ringo and the Sleeping Forest may not like it, but... (read more)

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Westerns
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Day Breakers #3: The Daybreakers: The Sacketts
Day Breakers #3: The Daybreakers: The Sacketts
by Louis Lamour
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Tyrel and Orrin Sackett hit the trail west and fight to tame the West.... (read more)

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World History
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Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster
Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster
by Svetlana Alexievich
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Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award On April 26, 1986, the worst nuclear reactor accident in history occurred in Chernobyl and contaminated as much as three quarters of Europe. Voices from Chernobyl is the first book to present personal... (read more)

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Sports and Fitness
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Hoop Dreams: True Story of Hardship and Triumph, the
Hoop Dreams: True Story of Hardship and Triumph, the
by Ben Joravsky
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For nearly five years Arthur Agee's and William Gates' remarkable lives were chronicled by a team of filmmakers. Roughly 250 hours of film were devoted to their journeys from the playgrounds to high school competition to college recruitment and --... (read more)

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Foreign Languages
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Amo, Amas, Amat and More: How to Use Latin to Your Own Advantage and to the Astonishment of Others (Hudson Group Books)
Amo, Amas, Amat and More: How to Use Latin to Your Own Advantage and to the Astonishment of Others (Hudson Group Books)
by Eugene Ehrlich
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A witty and entertaining guide to the use of Latin expressions for one's own advantage in the modern world.... (read more)

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Humor
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Me Talk Pretty One Day
Me Talk Pretty One Day
by David Sedaris
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Completely autobiographical and, as always, hilarious, Me Talk Pretty One Day is my favorite of all the David Sedaris collections. The first half of the book focuses on his childhood in North Carolina and his very unusual family; the second half details... (read more)

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