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by Beth, July 16, 2010 11:39 AM
In the vein of The Omnivore's Dilemma, Four Fish looks at the current state of tuna, bass, salmon, and cod. Fished, farmed, modified, and championed, these four make up the bulk of our fish consumption. New York Times magazine writer Greenberg explores the past, present, and future of global
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by Beth, June 17, 2010 4:42 PM
The new work from acclaimed science writer Jonathan Weiner is a remarkable book about a remarkable idea: immortality. As globe-trotting as a Dan Brown novel, Long for This World introduces an international cast of scientists, researchers, and dreamers, all working to outsmart
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by Beth, April 16, 2010 3:29 PM
Nathaniel Philbrick, author of Mayflower, has written a gripping history of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Cinematic in scope and deft in characterization, The Last Stand captures a defining moment in our nation's past. It's history at its
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by Beth, March 12, 2010 2:11 PM
Richard Holmes's The Age of Wonder is at once a history of Regency-era scientific discovery and a meditation on what the pursuit of science says about us as individuals and as a culture. Scrupulously researched and deftly told, this book is an epic journey of the
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by Beth, February 17, 2010 3:29 PM
Peterson's delightful memoir shows the progression from a childhood packed with End Times gospel to an adulthood filled with whale watching and seal protecting. I Want to Be Left Behind puts a human face on fundamentalists, be they environmental or
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by Beth, January 7, 2010 5:48 PM
Artisan Breads at Home is the latest offering from the Culinary Institute, and it's a wonder to behold, with 170 gorgeous photographs to accompany the recipes, tips, and tricks. Keep your kitchen warm all winter trying out the dozens of recipes — or give it as a gift to a culinary-minded
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by Beth, January 7, 2010 5:07 PM
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks tells the tale of a woman whose cells were used — without her knowledge — in breakthrough medical research after her 1951 death. Skloot's moving story of faith, family, and science uses the past to teach us about ourselves and our modern
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by Beth, October 23, 2009 2:48 PM
Imagine Jane Austen wrote nautical fiction. That gives you a feel for the first several volumes in the series. Patrick O'Brian isn't writing about the beginning of the 19th century; he's writing as if he's in the 19th century. Wonderful characters, gripping stories. Indulge in all 20
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by Beth, June 17, 2009 9:45 AM
Your Call Is (Not That) Important to Us shows what it's like to be on the other end of your business phone call. Emily Yellin gives insight into why good customer service is so hard to find. It's an absorbing
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