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Run (P.S.) Run (P.S.)
by Ann Patchett
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Since their mother's death, Tip and Teddy Doyle have been raised by their loving, possessive, and ambitious father. As the former mayor of Boston, Bernard Doyle wants to see his sons in politics, a dream the boys have never shared. But when an argument... (read more)

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Photography

Adobe Photoshop Cs3 on Demand Adobe Photoshop Cs3 on Demand
by Ronald Anderson
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'Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 FOR THOSE WHO WOULD RATHER BE SHOWN HOW THAN TOLD HOW SEE HOW TO • Browse, organize, and process files using Adobe Bridge and Version Cue • Use automatic layer alignment and blending to work with objects &bull... (read more)

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter #07) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter #07)
by J. K. Rowling
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The seeds planted throughout the series bear fruit in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. How did Dumbledore's nose get broken? Or his hand burned to a crisp? You will find all the answers here. This is the finest book in the series; the writing is... (read more)

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Science Fiction and Fantasy

The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One
by Patrick Rothfuss
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The riveting first-person narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime- ridden city, to his daringly... (read more)

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Religion Eastern

Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
by Thich Nhat Hanh
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Anger. It can not only ruin our health and our spirits, but destroy lives as well. In this timely, compassionate, and important new book, the great spiritual teacher and author of Living Buddha, Living Christ provides real help for transforming the... (read more)

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Popular Fiction

The Chase The Chase
by Clive Cussler
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For decades, Clive Cussler has been delighting readers with novels filled with suspense, action, and sheer audacity. Now he does it again, in one of the wildest, most entertaining historical thrillers in years. April 1950: The rusting hulk of a steam... (read more)

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Mystery

Heartsick Heartsick
by Chelsea Cain
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One of the best thrillers I've read in years, Heartsick is taut, edgy, and disturbing, and Archie Sheridan is a compelling new character. I eagerly anticipate the next book in this new series. Recommended by Carrie, Powells... (read more)

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Graphic Novels

Y: The Last Man #06: Girl on Girl Y: The Last Man #06: Girl on Girl
by Brian K. Vaughan
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After a mysterious plague kills every living being with a Y chromosome, escape artist Yorick Brown inexplicably became the last man on Earth. In the second volume of this riveting series, the far-reaching ramifications of the loss of half the world's... (read more)

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Westerns

The Lonesome Gods The Lonesome Gods
by Louis Lamour
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The Lonesome Gods is Louis L'Amour's biggest and most important historical novel to date, a sweeping adventure of the California frontier. Here is the fascinating story of Johannes Verne, a young man left to die by his vengeful grandfather, rescued by... (read more)

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World History

Blood and Roses: One Family's Struggle and Triumph During the Tumultuous Wars of the Roses Blood and Roses: One Family's Struggle and Triumph During the Tumultuous Wars of the Roses
by Helen Castor
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The Wars of the Roses tore England asunder. Over the course of thirty years, four kings lost their thrones, countless men lost their lives on the battlefield or their heads on the block, and others found themselves suddenly flush with gold. Yet until now,... (read more)

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Sports and Fitness

In Search of Captain Zero Pa: PB Reprint In Search of Captain Zero Pa: PB Reprint
by Allan Weisbecker
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In 1996, Allan Weisbecker sold his home and his possessions, loaded his dog and surfboards into his truck, and set off in search of his long-time surfing companion, Patrick, who had vanished into the depths of Central America. In this rollicking memoir... (read more)

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Foreign Languages

The New World Spanish/English, English/Spanish Dictionary The New World Spanish/English, English/Spanish Dictionary
by New World
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This updated dictionary is the perfect tool for students, teachers, business people, or anyone wanting to write, speak or understand Spanish. With clear translations and 3,000 more definitions than previous editions, this is the best value on the market.... (read more)

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Humor

Found II: More of the Best Lost, Tossed, and Forgotten Items from Around the World Found II: More of the Best Lost, Tossed, and Forgotten Items from Around the World
by Davy Rothbart
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Found II, the follow-up to the acclaimed national bestseller, contains an engrossing, eye-opening assortment of the latest and greatest lost, tossed, and forgotten items — love notes, shopping lists, doodles, and diary entries — from around the... (read more)

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