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The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts מאת Maja Säfström New York Times bestseller • An artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja Säfström. Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Or that ostriches can't walk backward? Or that a group of owls is called a parliament, or that they have three eyelids? Sea otters hold hands in their sleep, bees never sleep, and penguins laugh when they're tickled! This charming compendium contains over 100 pages of fascinating facts about the animal kingdom illustrated with whimsical detail....

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The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread מאת Peter Reinhart Co-founder of the legendary Brother Juniper’s Bakery in Sonoma, California, author of the landmark books Brother Juniper’s Bread Book and Crust & Crumb, and distinguished instructor at the world’s largest culinary school, Peter Reinhart has been a leader in America’s artisanal bread movement...

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Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide מאת Paul Stamets From the author of Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms comes the only identification guide exclusively devoted to the world's psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Detailed descriptions and color photos for over 100 species are provided, as well as an exploration of their long-standing use by ancient...

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College Rules!: How to Study, Survive, and Succeed in College (College Rules: How to Study, Survive, & Succeed in College) מאת Sherrie Nist-Olejnik In high school, students have lots of safety nets. In college, they sink or swim. This completely revised guide to college success educates students in the basic college survival skills that professors don't teach, such as how to study, take tests, balance school and social life, and more. F...

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Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms מאת Paul Stamets After years of living in awe of the mysterious fungi known as mushrooms-chefs, health enthusiasts, and home cooks alike can't get enough of these rich, delicate morsels. With updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation, detailed growth parameters for 31 mushroom species, a trou...

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Crust and Crumb: Master Formulas for Serious Bread Bakers מאת Peter Reinhart Discover the true heart and soul of bread in CRUST & CRUMB, from whole-wheat, sourdough, and rye to pita, focaccia, and naan. In this classic cookbook, expert baker Peter Reinhart shows how to produce phenomenal bread, explaining each step of the process in detail and giving you knowledge and confid...

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Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World מאת Paul Stamets More mushrooms, less pollution! Yes, you heard right: growing more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment. Microscopic cells called "mycelium"—the fruit of which are mushrooms —recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal d...

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Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor מאת Peter Reinhart With this whole grain follow-up to the acclaimed BREAD BAKER'S APPRENTICE, home and professional bakers will be making whole grain loaves so delicious that they put white breads to shame. After much tinkering and trial and error (with help from more than 250 recipe testers), beloved baking i...

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Thinkpak: A Brainstorming Card Deck מאת Michael Michalko Looking for a unique invention, an untapped market for an existing product, or a new solution? Stretch your imagination with Thinkpak, a creative-thinking tool designed by Michael Michalko, author of the groundbreaking book Thinkertoys. This deck of illustrated idea-stimulating cards distills one of...

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Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day מאת Peter Reinhart Renowned baking instructor Peter Reinhart distills his professional techniques down to the basics, delivering artisan bread formulas that require minimal effort and time. PETER REINHART'S ARTISAN BREADS FAST replaces the breakthrough methods of the past, the various preferment methods, and the no-kn...

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The Seventh Daughter: My Culinary Journey from Beijing to San Francisco מאת Cecilia Chiang A pioneer in the food world, Cecilia Chiang introduced Americans to authentic northern Chinese cuisine at her San Francisco restaurant, the Mandarin, in 1961, earning the adoration of generations of diners, including local luminaries such as Marion Cunningham, Ruth Reichl, and Chuck Williams...

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Ad Boy: Vintage Advertising with Character מאת Warren Dotz More than 450 American ad characters, industry icons, and product personalities hailing from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s pack the pages of this vibrant, vintage collection. The postwar economic boom launched a generation of charming, cheeky, and relentlessly cheerful critters and characters tha...

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101 Mission Statements from Top Companies: Plus Guidelines for Writing Your Own Mission Statement מאת Jeffrey Abrahams A clear statement of intent and purpose should provide a blueprint for a company's future success. In 101 MISSION STATEMENTS, top businesses share the missions that have inspired greatness, from Fortune 500s like Microsoft to thriving indie entrepreneurs like Ben & Jerry's. Start-ups, nonpro...

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The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the Retired, Unemployed and Overworked- 21st Century Edition מאת Ernie J. Zelinski Ernie Zelinski has taught more than 150,000 people what THE JOY OF NOT WORKING is about: learning to live every part of your life—work and play, employment, and retirement alike—to the fullest. In this completely revised and expanded edition, you’ll learn how to create an excellent work/life b...

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Furry Logic Wild Wisdom מאת Jane Seabrook A wise frog once said, "If the meaning of life doesn't soon become clear, I may have to request an extension." Thankfully, Jane Seabrook and a fresh flock of animal friends are here to the rescue, ready to help those less furtunate in times of need. When it feels like all hope is lost, a pla...

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The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) מאת Mollie Katzen Since the original publication of the MOOSEWOOD COOKBOOK in 1977, author Mollie Katzen has been leading the revolution in American eating habits. MOOSEWOOD was listed by the New York Times as one of the top ten best-selling cookbooks of all time, and no wonder. With her sophisticated, easy-to...

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The Complete Modern Blacksmith מאת Alexander Weygers A truly unusual and unique resource, this extremely hands-on book brings together three popular but long-out-of-print classics (THE MODERN BLACKSMITH; THE RECYCLING, USE, AND REPAIR OF TOOLS; and THE MAKING OF TOOLS) essential for anyone interested in the making, repair, maintenance, or arcana of to...

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Baking מאת James Peterson James Peterson is the premiere go-to source for home cooks of every level. His newest book and the second in a series of instructional tomes, BAKING teaches all the essential basics--how to make fail-proof tender pie dough, a fabulous birthday cake, sourdough starter that actually works, legendary b...

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How Walmart Is Destroying America (And the World): And What You Can Do about It מאת Bill Quinn After carving up the once lovingly cared-for downtowns of Small Town America, Wal-Mart launched a frontal assault on mom-and-pop businesses all over the globe. With 1.5 million employees operating more than 3, 500 stores, Wal-Mart is now the world’s largest private employer. In this third edition ...

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Getting the Best Out of College: A Professor, a Dean, & a Student Tell You How to Maximize Your Experience מאת Peter Feaver Everyone knows that getting into the college of your choice is tough, but few realize that getting out of college what you want (and need) can be even tougher. Going beyond basic study skills, GETTING THE BEST OUT OF COLLEGE explains everything freshmen orientation doesn't, such as how to develop re...

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What color is your parachute ? - A PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR JOB-HUNTERS CAREER CHANGERS Richard Nelson Bolles

What color is your parachute ? - A PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR JOB-HUNTERS CAREER CHANGERS מאת Richard Nelson Bolles

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101 Toughest Interview Questions: And Answers That Win the Job! (101 Toughest Interview Questions & Answers That Win the Job) מאת Daniel Porot Nothing is as crucial to landing the perfect job as a stellar performance in the interview, that nerve-wracking finish to an arduous job search. This portable handbook prepares job seekers for the 101 toughest and most commonly asked questions and arms them with the kind of can't-miss, sure-hire ans...

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Birthing the Elephant: The Woman's Go-For-It! Guide to Overcoming the Big Challenges of Launching a Business מאת Karin Abarbanel Customized for the female entrepreneur's unique psychological experience of launching a business, BIRTHING THE ELEPHANT goes beyond logistics to prepare women for the emotional challenges they will face, with expert advice on reshaping one's business identity, giving up the paycheck mentality, antic...

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The Soup Peddler's Slow and Difficult Soups: Recipes and Reveries מאת David Ansel With just a custom-made yellow bike, a used bike trailer, and a few two-quart containers of homemade gumbo, David Ansel began peddling soup to his friends and neighbors in the close-knit community of Bouldin Creek in Austin, Texas. Many flat tires and gallons of soup later, his delivery route has gr...

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The Damn Good Resume Guide: A Crash Course in Resume Writing מאת Yana Parker Damn Good Resume Guide A Crash Course in Resume Writing, Revised by Yana Parker Yana Parker has helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers write and refine their resumes to damn near perfection. Her resume guides have been praised for their user-friendly style and savvy advice and, rig...

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Light of India: A Conflagration of Indian Matchbox Art מאת Warren Dotz With all the zany vibrancy of a Bollywood musical, the colorful matchbox labels of LIGHT OF INDIA present a fascinating confluence of popular culture and a sophisticated graphic arts tradition that stretches back for centuries. Populated with pouncing Bengal tigers, regal jungle elephants, a...

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Mollie Katzen's Recipes Salads (Mollie Katzen Easel Editions) מאת Mollie Katzen Credited with moving vegetarian cooking from the fringes of American society to mainstream dinner tables, Mollie Katzen has proved that there's more to salad than tossed greens. With fresh fruits and vegetables, pungent cheeses, beans, oils, herbs, and nuts, a salad can be a hearty meal in itself. C...

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Job-Hunting Online: A Guide to Job Listings, Message Boards, Research Sites, the UnderWeb, Counseling, Networking, Self-Assessment Tools, Niche Sites (Job Hunting on the Internet (Online)) מאת Mark Emery Bolles The Internet can be an invaluable tool in any job hunt--but only when you know how to use it. Cowritten by career guru Richard Nelson Bolles and his son, nontraditional career expert Mark Emery Bolles, JOB-HUNTING ONLINE helps job seekers navigate the overwhelming amount of information available on ...

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Eat-a-bug Cookbook: 33 ways to cook grasshoppers, ants, water bugs, spiders, centipedes, and their kin מאת David George Gordon Gordon, a naturalist and author of the popular "Compleat Cockroach", has researched the practice of eating bugs and presents the results with relish . . . or at least a light cream sauce. Recipes include Really Hoppin' John (grasshoppers add extra kick), Pest-O (common garden weevils in a creamy bas...

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Truffles, Candies, and Confections: Techniques and Recipes for Candymaking מאת Carole Bloom Guided by Carole Bloom’s so clear, so simple you’ll-kick-yourself-for-not-doing-this-sooner instructions, you’ll be on your way to making batches of some of the 90-plus treats found in TRUFFLES, CANDIES, AND CONFECTIONS in no time. Featuring Orange Chocolate Truffles, Vanilla Cream Caramels, R...

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The Bar: A Spirited Guide to Cocktail Alchemy מאת Olivier Said In a dynamic and fun-to-read format, THE BAR omprehensively profiles the hundreds of varieties of spirits essential to any bartender ’s repertoire. Restaurateur Olivier Said and food writer James Mellgren outline the historical background of each spirit, how it is produced, and how best to enjoy i...

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The Packing Book: Secrets of the Carry-on Traveler מאת Judith Gilford This completely revised and updated edition of the best-selling PACKING BOOK offers carry-on packing strategies tailored for today’s travelers. Filled with checklists for every kind of trip, this indispensable guide presents organizational tips and information to help you effortlessly manage secur...

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How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art מאת Kathleen Meyer An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art Our once-pristine wildlands are threatened by ever increasing problems of pollution. Since its first publication in 1989, How to Shit in the Woods has been adopted by outdoor enthusiasts everywhere as part of the solution. In this updated editi...

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The Cannabible 3 (v. 3) מאת Jason King When Jason King blew our minds with the first two CANNABIBLE books, we never imagined that the best was still to come. In CANNABIBLE 3, he's back with a whole new crop of marijuana strains, accompanied by informative and entertaining notes on their flavors, aromas, and effects. King heralds ...

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Why Paint Cats: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics מאת Burton Silver In 2002, WHY PAINT CATS ruffled fur with its scholarly study of a controversial art movement that treats cats as canvas. This seminal book in feline aesthetics is now offered in a new pocket-size edition, making it a purrfect gift for cat lovers and art lovers alike....

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Longhi's: Recipes and Reflections from Maui's Most Opinionated Restaurateur מאת Robert Longhi In the almost unbearable romantic town of Lahaina, on Maui, Longhi's equally romantic restaurant is where locals and visitors alike go for simple, fresh, great-tasting Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. This book features 75 recipes, including Longhi's classic dishes, new favorites, and famous desserts...

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What Color Is Your Parachute for Teens: Discovering Yourself, Defining Your Future מאת Richard N. Bolles Based on Richard Nelson Bolles's What Color Is Your Parachute?, the best-selling job-hunting book in the world, What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens teaches high school and college students to zero in on their favorite skills and apply that knowledge to get the most out of school, s...

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Sweets: Soul Food Desserts and Memories מאת Patty Pinner Growing up in a large African-American family in a small town in Michigan, Patty Pinner spent her childhood helping the women of the house--the Queens of Soul Food--whip up the sweet treats that crowned family dinners, neighborhood gatherings, and church socials. In SWEETS, Patty shares her ...

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Furry Logic: Don't Worry! מאת Jane Seabrook A wise mouse once said, "One of my clever ways of fighting back against the world is by boldly going to bed." If you've ever been so bold, you're in good company with Jane Seabrook's plucky menagerie. When the horizon is gray, a bright parrot reminds itself (and you) that "A better time is coming--i...

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Dirty Wow Wow and Other Love Stories: A Tribute to the Threadbare Companions of Childhood מאת Cheryl Katz DIRTY WOW WOW AND OTHER LOVE STORIES is a celebration of the lovey, binky, or blankie--known as the "transitional object" in psychoanalytic terms--that eased us through the uncertainties and loneliness of childhood. Bundles of comfort and security fashioned from fluff and fur, these treasure...

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You Say I'm a Diva Like It's a Bad Thing מאת Ed Polish Bold and defiant, like the women profiled between its covers, YOU SAY I'M A DIVA LIKE IT'S A BAD THING is a cranked-up collection of affirmations for mommies on the edge, self-styled drama queens, and domestic goddesses everywhere. Featuring full-color advertising images from the 1950s and 1960s pai...

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Purry Logic (Furry Logic Book) מאת Jane Seabrook Filled with wry witticisms to perk up even the most finicky cat lovers, PURRY LOGIC puts a distinctly feline twist on Jane Seabrook's popular FURRY LOGIC books. This delightful collection presents cuddly cats offering purr-worthy pick-me-ups like, "My only purpose in this life is to rest and recover...

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Home Cooking with Charlie Trotter (Gourmet Cook Book Club Selection) מאת Charlie Trotter Charlie Trotter's most approachable cookbook, HOME COOKING WITH CHARLIE TROTTER is designed for casual home cooks who appreciate top-quality cuisine. Trotter begins by discussing classic methods of preparing food, from braising to grilling to sautéing. He then presents a variety of uptown tradition...

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Charlie Trotter's Vegetables מאת Charlie Trotter This sensational celebration of vegetables presents 100+ seasonal vegetable recipes. Organized by month, each chapter features four or five savory dishes and one sweet course highlighting seasonal ingredients at the peak of their freshness. Wine notes. 25+ color photos....

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How to Grow More Vegetables and Fruits (and Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine מאת John Jeavons A classic in the field of sustainable gardening, HOW TO GROW MORE VEGETABLES shows how to produce a beautiful organic garden with minimal watering and care, whether it's just a few tomatoes in a tiny backyard or enough food to feed a family of four on less than half an acre. Updated with the...

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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2010: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers מאת Richard N. Bolles What Color Is Your Parachute? has been the bestselling job-hunting book in the world for more than three decades, in good times and bad, and it continues to be a fixture on best-seller lists, from New York Times to BusinessWeek. It has sold more than 10 million copies and has been translated ...

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Nitty-Gritty Grammar: A Not-So-Serious Guide to Clear Communication מאת Edith H. Fine With clear text, appealing cartoons, and a focus on common errors and how to correct them, this little volume is a real gem that should find a permanent place with companies, universities, and anyone seeking a user-friendly guide to style and usage. Designed for anyone who wants to refresh, review, ...

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Simply Mexican מאת Lourdes Castro In SIMPLY MEXICAN, Castro presents authentic Mexican recipes that don't require a fortnight to prepare or extra shopping forays to find rare ingredients. A prodigious traveler who has taught students from all over the Americas, Castro honed her knowledge of fundamental south-of-the-border meals by t...

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The Great Garlic Book: A Guide with Recipes מאת Chester Aaron Packed with dozens of recipes from restaurants around the world, "The Great Garlic Book", from the irrepressible author of "Garlic Is Life", never fails to delight the eyes and the tastebuds. Gorgeous full-color photos illustrate such rare garlics as the Mexican Celaya Purple, French Red Rocambole, ...

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The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People (Career Guide For...) מאת Carol Eikleberry You don't have to stifle your creative impulses to pay the bills. For anyone who's ever been told, "Don't quit your day job," career counselor Carol Eikleberry is here to say, "Pursue your dreams!" Now in its third edition, her inspiring guide provides knowledgeable career guidance, real-lif...

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What color is your parachute? a practical manual for job-hunters & Richard Nelson Bolles

What color is your parachute? a practical manual for job-hunters & מאת Richard Nelson Bolles

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The Career Counselor's Handbook מאת Richard N. Bolles Updated to address the specifics of today's job market, THE CAREER COUNSELOR'S HANDBOOK is a one-stop resource for counselors looking to break into the business, be more efficient, or simply get a recharge of inspiration and ideas. From practical matters to ethical concerns, Figler and Bolle...

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Gelato!: Italian Ice Creams, Sorbetti, and Granite מאת Pamela Sheldon Johns The perfect treat for a hot summer day, homemade gelato and its fruit-based cousins, sorbetti and granite, are easy to make and richer than ordinary ice creams and sherbets, yet less fattening. Pamela Sheldon Johns provides 50 recipes for gelato and other icy desserts, along with tasty accompaniment...

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What Color Is Your Parachute? for Retirement: Planning Now for the Life You Want מאת Richard N. Bolles For more than 35 years, WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? has guided millions of job-hunters to find satisfying careers. Now, PARACHUTE FOR RETIREMENT will help them plan for the next stage of life. Going beyond financial planning, Richard N. Bolles and retirement expert John E. Nelson tackle re...

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The Best Dog in the World: Vintage Portraits of Children and Their Dogs מאת Donna Long Move over Timmy and Lassie! Packed with gorgeous sepia-toned photographs, THE BEST DOG IN THE WORLD is a timeless tribute to loyal canine companions and the kids who adore them. Historian and dog lover Donna Long's insightful text provides a window into the lives of children during this golden age...

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Secrets of a Jewish Baker: Recipes for 125 Breads from Around the World מאת George Greenstein For more than 20 years, George Greenstein owned and operated a Jewish bakery in Long Island. In this highly acclaimed cookbook, he reveals the unwritten tips that were passed down in his family through three generations of bakers. With a broad selection of basic breads, authentic New York-st...

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Mollie Katzen's Recipes: Desserts מאת Mollie Katzen Mollie Katzen has been credited with moving vegetarian cooking from the fringes of American kitchens to mainstream dinner tables. She knows there are few pleasures greater than pulling perfectly moist brownies out of the oven or polishing off the perfect cheesecake. Celebrating the MOOSEWOOD COOKBOO...

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The Bold Truth About Investing: Ten Commandments for Building Personal Wealth מאת Adam Bold As a radio personality and investment adviser, Adam Bold meets people every day who, overwhelmed by the intricacies of investing, happily cede control of their investments to brokers--who don't always have their best interests in mind. In THE BOLD TRUTH ABOUT MONEY, Bold urges readers to take back c...

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The Overnight Résumé, 3rd Edition: The Fastest Way to Your Next Job (Overnight Resume: The Fastest Way to Your Next Job) מאת Donald Asher Call from a headhunter? Layoffs getting a little too close for comfort? Hear about a great new internal opportunity? Getting out of the military? Or just frustrated and wonder if you could do better someplace else?  This is the definitive guide to getting you on the market fast. The third e...

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EcoBeauty: Scrubs, Rubs, Masks, and Bath Bombs for You and Your Friends מאת Lauren Cox What's the hippest way to be green? Making your own hair conditioner, mouth rinse, lip gloss, and hand cream would be a start. Natural beauty maven Lauren Cox is bringing bath and body into the twenty-first century with easy, economical, and eco-friendly projects, featuring au courant ingredients--h...

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Lessons in Excellence from Charlie Trotter מאת Paul Clarke Charlie Trotter's Chicago restaurant is not only one of the premiere eating experiences in America, it serves also as the model of a thriving business whose cutting-edge approach to management is setting new standards for quality, efficiency, and profitability. In fact, people in just about any fiel...

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Dynamic Cover Letters Revised מאת Katharine Hansen This popular guide contains everything you need to create a stunningly effective cover letter. The first edition of DYNAMIC COVER LETTERS helped over 100,000 job-hunters dress up their resumes and job applications with the kind of spirited, informative letters that employers respond to. And respond ...

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Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments מאת David Lebovitz Ripe seasonal fruits. Fragrant vanilla, toasted nuts, and spices. Heavy cream and bright liqueurs. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Every luscious flavor is grist for the chill in David Lebovitz's ecstatic guide to the pleasures of homemade ice creams, sorbets, granitas, and more. W...

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Arthur Schwartz's Jewish Home Cooking: Yiddish Recipes Revisited מאת Arthur Schwartz Arthur Schwartz knows how Jewish food warms the heart and delights the soul, whether it's talking about it, shopping for it, cooking it, or, above all, eating it. JEWISH HOME COOKING presents authentic yet contemporary versions of traditional Ashkenazi foods--rugulach, matzoh brei, challah, brisket,...

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Asian Dumplings: Mastering Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Samosas, and More מאת Andrea Nguyen Pot stickers, gyoza, spring rolls, samosas--whether wrapped or rolled, steamed or fried, Asian dumplings are surprisingly easy to prepare, as Andrea Nguyen demonstrates in ASIAN DUMPLINGS. Her crystal-clear recipes for more than 75 of Asia's most popular savory and sweet parcels, pockets, packages, ...

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Furry Logic Parenthood מאת Jane Seabrook From the author-illustrator of the best-selling FURRY LOGIC comes a book of smile-provoking, truth-telling adages just for parents. Accompanied by touching water-color paintings of the most expressive animals you’ve ever seen, FURRY LOGIC PARENTHOOD will speak to the hearts, souls, and funny bones...

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The Art of Gaman: Arts and Crafts from the Japanese American Internment Camps 1942-1946 מאת Delphine Hirasuna In 1942,Executive Order 9066 mandated the incarceration of 110,000 Japanese Americans, including men, women, children, the elderly, and the infirm, for the duration of the war. Allowed only what they could carry, they were given just a few days to settle their affairs and report to assembly centers....

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Passion for Pinot: A Journey Through America's Pinot Noir Country מאת Jordan Mackay Silky, complex, and incredibly versatile, Pinot Noir is the perfect food wine; full of charm and intrigue, it drinks beautifully on its own. California and Oregon are home to Pinot's greatest expressions in the New World. In PASSION FOR PINOT, award-winning photographers Robert Holmes and Andrea Joh...

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Why Paint Cats: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics מאת Burton Silver Why did a woman in California pay an artist $5,000 to paint her cat to look like a pig? What made a New York stockbroker spend even more than that to have the image of Charlie Chaplin painted on his cat'¬?s posterior? WHY PAINT CATS reveals that, far from being an amusement for the idle rich, this ...

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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2010: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers מאת Richard N. Bolles There is no book that is more vital to job-hunting in this economy than WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? It has been honored and celebrated for nearly 40 years, but in our current global recession, the reason why it is so popular becomes painfully apparent: It works! People buy the book because it r...

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Odd Jobs: Portraits of Unusual Occupations מאת Nancy Rica Schiff Odd Jobs Portraits of Unusual Occupations by Nancy Rica Schiff Who blows the bugle at the Kentucky Derby? Who dusts the dinosaur bones at the Smithsonian? Who sniffs dog breath for a living? Who measures the breasts of real models? ODD JOBS introduces you to the real people who perform these trul...

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A Foot in the Door: Networking Your Way into the Hidden Job Market מאת Katharine Hansen This empowering and accessible guide shows career rookies how to get a foot in the door--and then kick it wide open. The revised second edition emphasizes the importance of contemporary social networking, such as discussion groups and forums, online portfolios, and blogging. Featuring a list of netw...

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The Savage Garden: Cultivating Carnivorous Plants מאת Peter D'Amato In addition to the familiar Venus flytrap, there are several hundred species of carnivorous plants on our planet. Most can be grown in the amateur gardener's backyard or even in a window box. Full-color photos show the plants at work and at rest and tell you everything you need to successfully grow ...

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10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College: The Know-How You Need to Succeed מאת William D. Coplin A college diploma can open many doors, but it’s just an expensive piece of paper if you don’t have what employers seek. Long-time professor and student adviser Bill Coplin surveyed the nation’s top companies and identified the essential skills recent grads need to survive and succeed in the jo...

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Charlie Trotter's Seafood מאת Charlie Trotter His Chicago restaurant is praised in the food press from coast to coast, and now, Charlie Trotter, master of culinary innovation, tests new waters with this collection of recipes for astonishing new dishes featuring freshwater fish and seafood. 100+ recipes. 75 duotone photos....

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You Say I'm a Bitch Like It's a Bad Thing מאת Ed Polish Bold and defiant like the women profiled between its covers, YOU SAY I’M A BITCH LIKE IT’S A BAD THING is a cranked-up collection of affirmations for mommies on the edge, self-styled divas, and domestic goddesses everywhere. Featuring full-color advertising images from the 1950s and 1960s paired...

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A Pony in the Picture: Vintage Portraits of Children and Ponies מאת Victoria Randall Children everywhere have always loved ponies. Those lucky enough to grow up with horses invariably recall them as the keepers of their happiest childhood memories. But for most, a brief ride on a rented pony was the closest they would ever get to a horse of their own. A PONY IN THE PICTURE i...

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Firecrackers!: An Eye-Popping Collection of Chinese Firework Art מאת Warren Dotz Firecrackers, sparklers, and rockets offer maximum flash for minimum cash, and over the years, manufacturers have created dazzling labels to hype their pyrotechnic products. FIRECRACKERS! pays tribute to this eye-popping art form, featuring some of the most vibrant and eccentric labels from the 1950...

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Coffee Drinks מאת Michael Turback North Americans brew 235 million cups of java every day, making it the most popular drink in the country. Whether you're attracted to the aroma, the ritual, the caffeine, or all of the above, COFFEE DRINKS explores the full range of custom-crafted possibilities--piping hot, icy cold, milky, foaming,...

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Mail order moonlighting Cecil C Hoge

Mail order moonlighting מאת Cecil C Hoge

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Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors מאת Andrea Nguyen When author Andrea Nguyen's family was airlifted out of Saigon in 1975, one of the few belongings that her mother hurriedly packed for the journey was her small orange notebook of recipes. Thirty years later, Nguyen has written her own intimate collection of recipes, INTO THE VIETNAMESE KITC...

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Vintage Knits for Modern Babies מאת Hadley Fierlinger From adorable bonnets and booties to blankies and cardigans, VINTAGE KNITS FOR MODERN BABIES presents 25 precious baby keepsakes that families will cherish for years to come. Popular baby-wear designer Hadley Fierlinger specializes in classic hand-knit designs that hearken back to the styles of th...

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I Bitch, Therefore I Am מאת Ed Polish The eagerly anticipated third book in the BITCH series, I BITCH, THEREFORE I AM is a saucy collection of fiercely feminist declarations paired with kitschy vintage advertising images in an easel-backed book that demands to be displayed. Quite possibly more daring and defiant than its predece...

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Family-Style Meals at the Hali'imaile General Store מאת Beverly Gannon On the road to Haleakala, Maui's most famous dormant volcano, is one of the island's favorite destinations--where a laid-back atmosphere and top-flight menu welcome both residents and tourists. Developed from the restaurant's ever-popular repertoire, this all-new recipe collection is scaled for sit-...

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Eat, Drink, Think in Spanish: A Food Lover's English-Spanish/Spanish-English Dictionary מאת Lourdes Castro Bilingual culinary expert Lourdes Castro deftly explains the differences between south-of-the-border items in EAT, DRINK, THINK IN SPANISH. Featuring pithy definitions of ingredients, cooking methods, condiments, traditional dishes, kitchen equipment, and beverages including wine and spirits, EAT, D...

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Furry Logic: A Guide to Life's Little Challenges מאת Jane Seabrook Guaranteed to coax a smile from the grumpiest of grumps, FURRY LOGIC is a charming little book with a big heart and sly humor. Exquisitely detailed watercolor paintings depicting animals caught up in the joy and drudgery of life are paired with old adages given a new spin for our times. Tender thoug...

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Teens Cook Dessert מאת Megan Carle From quick treats to impressive sweets, TEENS COOK DESSERT is a step-by-step guide to making delicious desserts—the kinds teens like to make and eat. Sisters Megan and Jill Carle understand what other teens know and don’t know about baking, and they clearly describe and explain everything their ...

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The New Taste of Chocolate: A Cultural & Natural History of Cacao with Recipes מאת Maricel E. Presilla This lively and meticulously researched book on the history, production, and global economic and environmental impact of cacao makes it the preeminent go-to reference for anyone seeking a fascinating survey on the "food of the gods." Consumer interest in chocolate continues to grow as its numerous h...

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The Food Lover's Guide to Florence: With Culinary Excursions in Tuscany מאת Emily Wise Miller More than a million English-speaking visitors descend on Florence annually, but few venture beyond the usual circuit of tourist restaurants to experience authentic Tuscan cuisine. This updated guide to the best gourmet restaurants and off-the-beaten-path locales offers in-depth profiles of t...

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Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, with Recipes מאת Jennifer McLagan Duck fat. Caul fat. Leaf lard. Bacon. Ghee. Suet. Schmaltz. Cracklings. Jennifer McLagan knows and loves cooking fat, and you'll remember that you do too once you get a taste of her lusty, food-positive writing and sophisticated comfort-food recipes. Dive into more than 100 sweet and savory recipes ...

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Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life מאת Louisa Shafia Words like "organic," "seasonal," and "local" are on everyone's mind, but how do we integrate food politics into a daily practice that is convenient, affordable, and delicious? Sustainable chef and caterer Louisa Shafia shows eco-conscious home cooks how to green their cuisine by making earth-friend...

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Cool Colleges: For the Hyper-Intelligent, Self-Directed, Late Blooming, and Just Plain Different (Cool Colleges: For the Hyper-Intelligent, Self-Directed, Late Blooming, & Just Plain Different) מאת Donald Asher Profiling more than 40 innovative and unorthodox schools, COOL COLLEGES is the only guide that reveals which colleges don't require SAT scores, which ones don't give grades, and even which ones are totally free--as well as which ones reject more than 90 percent of their applicants. Independe...

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Outsmarting the SAT מאת Elizabeth King Outsmarting the SAT is the next best thing to having a private session with Elizabeth King, one of the country's top SAT coaches. King's tried-and-true innovative strategies are proven to help high schoolers boost their SAT scores higher than they thought possible. Her methods and no-fear app...

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Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day מאת Diana Henry Whether deciding how to dress up a tub of ice cream or determining what fish to choose for a simple weeknight dinner, Diana Henry shows how to make each dish memorable. Her classic recipes focus on enhancing simple food with fresh ingredients and pantry staples, like Pear, Fig, and Prosciutto Salad ...

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Common Sense Management מאת Roger Fulton Experienced management leader Roger Fulton distills the wisdom from two previous books, COMMON SENSE LEADERSHIP and COMMON SENSE SUPERVISION, into this streamlined volume of helpful advice for anyone new to a management position. With practical sections on winning respect, improving confidence, and ...

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The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields מאת John Jeavons This introduction to biointensive gardening shows that it is not only possible but easy to grow astonishing crops of healthful organic vegetable and fruits, while conserving resources and helping the soil....

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Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement מאת Alan Gelb Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's holistic strategy and reassuring voice takes out the intimidation factor. Students will identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to co...

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The Inventor's Bible, 3rd Edition: How to Market and License Your Brilliant Ideas (Inventor's Bible: How to Market & License Your Brilliant Ideas) מאת Ronald Louis Docie Sr. The Definitive Guide for Inventors Features the PATENT AND NEW PRODUCT MARKETING WORKBOOK that takes you step-by-step through: • Protecting Your Idea (choosing the right steps)• Patenting (how, when, and why)• Selecting Manufacturers (that will do the best job)• Finding the B...

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Write Right!: A Desktop Digest of Punctuation, Grammar, and Style מאת Jan Venolia In this age of electronic correspondence and self-produced documents, we need a useful and reliable writing guide more than ever. WRITE RIGHT! covers the essentials of good writing in a concise and easy-to-follow format. The new edition of this classic handbook takes you through the entire writing p...

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Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads: Finding a Path to Your Perfect Career מאת Sheila J. Curran Most people would love to have 20/20 hindsight on their careers. In Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads, college career experts Sheila Curran and Suzanne Greenwald have assembled the next best thing: the collective wisdom of a diverse and inspiring cast of success stories—twenty-three liberal arts ...