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Delete This at Your Peril: One Man's Hilarious Exchanges with Internet Spammers מאת Bob Servant "Genius! Highly entertaining and brilliantly deranged."—Maxim Spam is the plague of the electronic age, comprising 90% of all e-mails and illegally netting millions of dollars each year. Into this frustrating wave of directed marketing steps the brave figure of Bob Servant, a former ...

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Hot Cougar Sex: Steamy Encounters with Younger Men מאת Ilona Paris An erotic pillow book for women of a certain age.These are confessions, and Ilona Paris—and her cougar pals—have plenty to confess. And they're proud of it. A "cougar" is a woman in her forties (or so), who indulges in the pleasures of younger men in a quest for terrific sex without the h...

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Iranian Rappers and Persian Porn: A Hitchhiker's Adventures in the New Iran מאת Jamie Maslin A backpacker’s charming, hilarious account of the secret world of counterculture Iran. Iran looms large in the psyche of modern America. For decades, it has been “the enemy,” its government taunting us and attacking our Western, secular lifestyle. That is largely the Iranian ...

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Clock Repairing as a Hobby: An Illustrated How-To Guide for the Beginner מאת Harold C. Kelly All of the precise and delicate gears and levers in a clock can appear dizzying to the amateur, but this guide, with its wonderfully detailed diagrams, can clear things up. It covers the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels...

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Montgomery Ward & Co. Catalogue and Buyers' Guide 1895 מאת Montgomery Ward & Co. Before the Internet, Wal-Mart, and the shopping mall, there was Montgomery Ward. "Our mail order methods meet many wants," wrote a poetic but anonymous copywriter on a page of the 1895 Montgomery Ward & Co. catalogue. He had a gift for understatement. At its zenith from the 1880s t...

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Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners: An Illustrated Introduction to the World's Hottest Martial Arts Discipline מאת David Walker Jiu-jitsu for all, from white belt to green belt, illustrated in full color.Martial arts are more popular today than ever, and jiu-jitsu is one of the most practiced martial arts disciplines in the world. It is perfect both for beginners looking to exercise, or serious fighters looking to tak...

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Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Lines, and Leaders מאת Lindsey Philpott From the International Game Fish Association and expert Lindsey Philpott comes a clear visual guide to tying every fishing knot you'll ever need to know. Whether you're fly-fishing, trolling, spinning, or surfcasting, your knots must hold well, be easy to remember, and help the ...

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Siesta Lane: A Year Unplugged, or, The Good Intentions of Ten People, Two Cats, One Old Dog, Eight Acres, One Telephone, Three Cars, and Twenty Miles to the Nearest Town מאת Amy Minato A poet at heart, Amy Minato rejects her life of consumption in Chicago to go back to nature—specifically, to a commune in Oregon, where she rediscovers herself. ...

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Life After Favre: A Season of Change with the Green Bay Packers and their Fans מאת Phil Hanrahan A Wisconsin native returns to Green Bay to cover the Packers’ tumultuous first season following the departure of their legendary quarterback, Brett Favre. The 2008 football season was one of transition for the Green Bay Packers and their legion of loyal fans. For the first time i...

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Secret Germany: Stauffenberg and the True Story of Operation Valkyrie מאת Michael Baigent The story of the hero behind the attempt to kill Hitler, the subject of Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise, set for June 2008 release. By July of 1944, the Third Reich's days were numbered. Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, a general staff insider with open eyes (and access to ...

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Griswold and Wagner Cast Iron Cookbook: Delicious and Simple Comfort Food מאת Joanna Pruess A cast iron cookbook as original as its namesake: Griswold. Cast iron is an original material that evenly holds even heat and lasts virtually forever. Yet there has not been a cookbook that lives up to cast iron’s versatility and timeless appeal. Until now. With this gorgeous, co...

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The Goodness of Guinness: A Loving History of the Brewery, Its People, and the City of Dublin מאת Tony Corcoran Celebrate 250 years of Guinness! There is no other company, industry, or premises more closely aligned—indeed almost synonymous—with its hometown than Guinness’s St. James’s Gate Brewery and the city of Dublin. From the company’s modest beginnings in 1759 to its heyday...

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Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey מאת Richard LeMieux “The book reads like a novel . . . But it has the ring of truth, and an uplifting message that endures.”—The New York Times Once a happily married businessman, avid golfer, and the proud owner of several luxury cars and three boats, conservative-minded Richard LeMieu...

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Born in the USA: The American Book of Origins מאת Trevor Homer From Bubble Wrap to Bubblegum, from Men-on-the-Moon to Monopoly, from Kidney Transplants to Kool-Aid, to microwave ovens to M & M’s, America has been at the forefront of the main advances of the human race for the last two centuries. America has given birth to more new products, devices, medicine...

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Francis Bacon: Anatomy of an Enigma מאת Michael Peppiatt An outstanding and authoritative biography of one of Britain's greatest masters. Francis Bacon was one of the most powerful and enigmatic creative geniuses of the twentieth century. Immediately recognizable, his paintings continue to challenge interpretations and provoke controvers...

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The Complete Book of Surf Fishing מאת Al Ristori A full color guide to catching more and bigger fish from the beach—from a leading expert. Fishing from beach or rocky coastline presents challenges not faced by anglers who head out to sea. Written to open new frontiers to the old hand and provide advice to novice surf fisherme...

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Brain Teasers: 211 Logic Puzzles, Lateral Thinking Games, Mazes, Crosswords, and IQ Tests to Exercise Your Mind and Keep You Sharp 'til You're 100 מאת Allen Bragdon All the games your brain can handle. A great way to have fun and build brain power, Brain Teasers offers a variety of games to delight and challenge even the most advanced puzzler. Brain Teasers shows off some outrageously fun new mindbenders, like anasear...

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Kick Boxing: The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning, Sparring, Fighting and More מאת Pat O'Keeffe With its intense action and the unbelievable skills of its athletes, kickboxing has gained worldwide popularity in a way that few international sports ever do.  It requires perfect timing, incredible speed, and relentless power, and this guide details the techniques and methods needed to win. ...

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Vampire Stories מאת Arthur Conan Doyle The first collection of vampire stories from the creator of Sherlock Holmes! Who would suspect that the same mind that created the most famous literary detective of all time also took on the eternally popular genre of vampires? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a contemporary of Bram Stoker,...

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Maverick Military Leaders: The Extraordinary Battles of Washington, Nelson, Patton, Rommel, and Others מאת Robert Harvey From the high seas at Trafalgar to the dusty battle fields of Sinai, the course of history has been changed by military mavericks who lead from the front. In the current age of backroom generals who command from far behind the front lines, it is often forgotten that wars have been won or ...

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Quartered Safe Out Here: A Harrowing Tale of World War II מאת George MacDonald Fraser George MacDonald Fraser—beloved for his series of Flashman historical novels—offers an action-packed memoir of his experiences in Burma during World War II.  Fraser was only 19 when he arrived there in the war’s final year, and he offers a first-hand glimpse at the camaraderie, da...

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Run for Life: The Breakthrough Plan for Fast Times, Fewer Injuries, and Spectacular Lifelong Fitness מאת Roy M. Wallack Over 35 and want to win your age group and run injury-free for the next 50 years? Run for Life lays out a plan for remarkably fit athletic aging that can increase strength and speed on less workout time and leave you in a position to, as author Roy M. Wallack says, "Run to 100. Not jus...

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Hunting with Barracudas: My Life in Hollywood with the Legendary Iris Burton מאת Chris Snyder Hollywood’s famous child star agent Iris Burton launched the careers of the world’s current movie stars and celebrities including Drew Barrymore, Tori Spelling, River and Joaquin Phoenix, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Johnny Depp, and Kirstin Dunst. But what was Iris Burton like to work for? Her...

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With Hitler to the End: The Memoir of Hitler's Valet מאת Heinz Linge The remarkable memoir of a man who was by Hitler’s side from 1935 to 1945. Heinz Linge worked with Adolf Hitler for a ten-year period from 1935 until the Führer’s death in the Berlin bunker in May 1945. He was one of the last to leave the bunker and was responsible for guardin...

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Knockout Fitness: Boxing Workouts to Get You in the Best Shape of Your Life מאת Andy Dumas Two certified boxing trainers show you how to use boxing in order to get in outstanding shape. Fully endorsed by the World Boxing Council (WBC), and featuring a foreword by world champion Julio César Chávez, professional, certified boxing instructors Andy and Jamie Dumas ...

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The 30 Greatest Sports Conspiracy Theories of All-Time: Ranking Sports' Most Notorious Fixes, Cover-ups, and Scandals מאת Elliott Kalb In The 30 Greatest Sports Conspiracy Theories of All Time, long-time TV sports statistician and self-professed skeptic Elliott Kalb examines the most notable conspiracies in sports history, from Major League baseball, the NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA, Olympics, NASCAR, the horse track and th...

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge מאת Federal Aviation Administration An updated edition of the essential FAA resource for both beginner and expert pilots. Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. An indispensable and invaluable ency...

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Home Brewing: Self-Sufficiency (The Self-Sufficiency Series) מאת John Parkes What could be better than an enjoying a home-brewed organic beer? This new handbook book includes everything you’ll need to brew a variety of beers at home, from the equipment and techniques needed, to inside secrets from a professional brewer. John Parkes, an experienced brewmas...

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1969: The Year Everything Changed מאת Rob Kirkpatrick An original look at a pivotal year in America—on its fortieth anniversary. For the fortieth anniversary of 1969, Rob Kirkpatrick takes a look back at a year when America witnessed many of the biggest landmark achievements, cataclysmi...

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Backyard Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies מאת Julie Bruton-Seal "A wonderful book that all herbalists need. It embodies a heartfelt love of herbalism combined with clearly articulated scientific insights."—David Hoffmann B.Sc., FNIMH, Medical Herbalist Backyard Medicine is a beautiful book, packed with nearly 300 color photographs...

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Risky Living: Interviews with the Brave Men and Women who Work the World's Most Dangerous Jobs מאת Tom Jones 45 revealing interviews with fearless workers that will appeal to fans of Studs Terkel and television’s Deadliest Catch. Risky Living is a fascinating collection of candid and intimate conversations with forty-five men and women who describe, in gripping detail,...

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Small Track Betting: Pick More Winners Using this Sure-Fire Eight-Point System of Race Analysis מאת C.N. Richardson This authoritative guide will make horseplayers a lot of money.  Respected racing author C.N. Richardson takes would-be winners through his eight-point system for betting.  Most important, by working his strategy at small tracks (including Finger Lakes Racetrack, Great Lakes Downs, Lone Star ...

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The CIA World Factbook 2009 מאת Central Intelligence Agency A comprehensive, country-by-country look at our world.From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2009 is full of complete and up-to-date information on the world's countries. This all-inclusive reference guide has been updated for 2009 with detailed information on politics, m...

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Classic Country Toys מאת Bruce Wexler 150 beloved toys—from Woodhaven tin tractors to the Red Ryder BB gun to Woody from Toy Story. In Classic Country Toys, Bruce Wexler takes us all on a trip down memory lane—if memory lane were a country road that led directly to the toy chest of our fantasies. ...

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Iron Heart: The True Story of How I Came Back from the Dead מאת Brian Boyle “Not since Lance Armstrong has an American athlete been so celebrated for dodging death and competing again.”—Washington Post It was a horrific car crash. On the way home from swim practice, eighteen-year old Brian Boyle’s future changed in an instant when a dump t...

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Instrument Procedures Handbook מאת Federal Aviation Administration No pilot, flight instructor, or aviation student should be without this official handbook of procedures. Designed as a technical reference for instrument-rated pilots who want to maximize their skills in an "Instrument Flight Rules" environment, the Federal Aviation Administration'...

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Generation Change: 150 Ways We Can Change Ourselves, Our Country, and Our World מאת Melissa Bolton-Klinger By and for the Obama Generation—a guide to making real change in the world! On November 4, 2008, the world entered a new era as Barack Obama was elected 44th president of the United States of America. With this momentous occasion, a new generation of foot soldiers was mobilized, ...

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The Tangled Web: The Life and Death of Richard Cain - Chicago Cop and Mafia Hitman מאת Michael J. Cain "One of the most important mob books ever written."—Ray Gibson, Chicago Tribune The Tangled Web tells the dramatic story of detective Richard Cain's criminal career as revealed by his half-brother, Michael. Cain led a double-life—one as a well-known cop who...

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The Men Who Tried to Kill Hitler מאת Roger Manvell "Well written and accurate."—New York Review of BooksAn enormous success upon its original publication in 1964, The Men Who Tried to Kill Hitler investigates the July 20, 1944, bombing of Hitler's infamous Wolf's Lair, a conspiracy led by Claus von Stauffenberg, a staff inside...

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The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants מאת Department of the Army In survival situations, often wild plants are the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death. The Complete Guide to Wild Edible Plants describes habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, and edible parts ...

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Matt Hoover's Guide to Life, Love, and Losing Weight:Winner of "The Biggest Loser" TV Show מאת Matt Hoover Matt Hoover lost 157 pounds and found confidence, love, and a brighter perspective on life. Now it's your turn!No one says losing weight is easy, but Matt Hoover is here to tell you that if he can do it, you can, too. Matt began gaining weight in college, depressed after failing to achieve th...

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The CIA World Factbook 2010 מאת Central Intelligence Agency A country-by-country guide to the world—the product of 67 years of CIA intelligence. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2010 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world’s nations. This all-inclusive reference guide has been updated for 201...

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Napoleon's Hemorrhoids: And Other Small Events That Changed History מאת Phil Mason Why does Canada owe its economy to a red fox? What were Einstein’s last words? How did Charlton Heston’s broken nose land him the part of Moses? Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon’s Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for s...

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Around the World in 80 Lays: Adventures in Sex Travel מאת Joe Diamond "Joe Diamond is the Gulliver of sex travels." —Larry Flynt As globalization erodes national borders and the Internet spawns online communities for every conceivable interest or fetish, sex tourism is surging. Around the World in 80 Lays is the first book to explore t...

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Did Thomas Crapper Really Invent the Toilet?: The Inventions That Changed Our Homes and Our Lives מאת Catherine O'Reilly The Book of Useless Information for the practical world.Which came first, sliced bread or the toaster? When did most people begin wearing deodorant? Who invented the electric blanket? Catherine O'Reilly tackles questions such as these with a keen curiosity and well-honed writing skills...

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A Hunter's Fireside Book: Tales of Dogs, Ducks, Birds, & Guns מאת Gene Hill The legendary American outdoor writer’s finest collection. For decades, Gene Hill’s articles and books have captured the spirit of the outdoors in a way that inspires and entertains millions of readers. A Hunter’s Fireside Book captures the essence of the life of a s...

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Sweet and Savory Swedish Baking מאת Leila Lindholm Take a colorful and mouthwatering journey through the Swedish world of baking. In Sweet and Savory Swedish Baking—a book sure to inspire the complete beginner as well as the experienced baker—Swedish chef Leila Lindholm offers over 200 recipes for cookies, cupcakes, cr...

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U.S. Army First Aid Manual מאת Department of the Army The United States military’s official guide to first aid. U.S. Army First Aid Manual offers skills and knowledge necessary for many life-threatening situations, with an emphasis on treating oneself and aiding others—of use to soldiers in the field, to outdoorsmen, or t...

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Literary Hoaxes: An Eye-Opening History of Famous Frauds מאת Melissa Katsoulis The ultimate reader’s-guide to the works that fooled publishers, readers, and critics the world over. When Dionysus the Renegade faked a Sophocles text in 400 BC (cunningly inserting the acrostic “Heraclides is ignorant of letters”) to humiliate an academic rival, he paved th...

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The Max Golf Workout: A Proven Regimen to Improve Your Strength, Flexibility, Endurance, and Distance Off the Tee מאת John Little The first book on golf fitness to provide a complete weight training program specifically targeting the muscles used in the golf swing.For years, strength training was dismissed as an unimportant consideration in improving the golfer's game. But now that more and more professional and amateur...

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The 80-Yard Run: A Twenty-Week, Coast-to-Coast Quest for the Heart of High School Football מאת Theron Hopkins Traveling to twenty towns in twenty weeks, author Theron Hopkins examines the magic of high school football in America. ...

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The Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing: 101 Tips for the Absolute Beginner מאת Tom Rosenbauer "Rosenbauer enables the weekend warrior to fish more insightfully." —Booklist This book, by America's oldest fishing tackle business, offers beginners a chance to learn the fundamentals of the great sport of fly fishing quickly and easily. The Orvis Guide to Beginning ...

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Richard Burton: Prince of Players מאת Michael Munn A fascinating, headlong dive into the world of starlets, directors, and drinking that defined Burton's rise to the top.From the depths of a small mining village in Wales to a star of Hollywood's silver screen, Richard Burton broke every rule in his quest for the American Dream. Burton made su...

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Endangered Words: A Collection of Rare Gems for Book Lovers מאת Simon Hertnon Afterwit, agathism, ambsace, anacampserote, antepenultimate, antimony, and more! “When a word perfectly captures a human truth, humans respond to it in the same way that they respond to a beautiful melody. They smile. They nod their heads. They tell others of their ...

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Aviation Weather Services Handbook מאת Federal Aviation Administration This jointly-published guide from the FAA and the NWS provides an authoritative tool for pilots, flight instructors, and those studying for pilot certification. It covers general weather service information as well as how to interpret and use coded weather reports, forecasts, and observed and p...

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Dawn of D-Day: These Men Were There, June 6, 1944 מאת David Howarth "In no other book is the atmosphere of those days so vividly and truly portrayed."—The Sunday TimesJune 6, 1944, is one of the most famous dates in world history, and, as David Howarth shows, a defining date in countless personal histories. In this intimate chronicle, the 7,000 vesse...

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The Big Book of Small Equines: A Celebration of Miniature Horses and Shetland Ponies מאת Johnny Robb A lavish look at the world’s most adorable breeds of horses. Although Miniature Horses and Shetland Ponies are smallest of all the equines, the enthusiasm of their owners and other fans is gigantic. And with good reason: Minis and Shetlands are as versatile as they are cuddly, fo...

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The Green Berets: The Amazing Story of the U.S. Army's Elite Special Forces Unit מאת Robin Moore Robin Moore became one of the first true embedded journalists by training with and fighting alongside the Green Berets in Vietnam. Though fictionalized, his work is an eye-opening exposé of the horrors of the Vietnam War and the basis for the hit John Wayne movie of the same title. Taut, fast-...

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The Man's Manual: Poker Secrets, Beer Lore, Waitress Hypnosis, and Much, Much More מאת Gregg Stebbin Everything a man needs to know—and more!—from an expert who has written for Men's Health and Esquire. Every man needs to know how to flirt with a waitress, right? And how to make sure beer is part of every meal, not just breakfast? And how to work out to act...

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Grandma Rules: Notes on Grandmotherhood, the World's Best Job מאת Jill Milligan A response to all those grandmother books with flowers and puppies on the cover, Grandma Rules is a book for the hip, baby boomer grandma who realizes that after all the work she put into her own kids, she can take a break and have fun with her grandkids. A perfect gift for the greatest gr...

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The Illustrated Hassle-Free Make Your Own Clothes Book מאת Joan Wiener Bordow "A simple, no-nonsense guide to home sewing."—Los Angeles TimesHere is the straight-up dope on how to make your own clothing. With or without patterns, machines, or fancy materials—anyone can do it! Got some old clothes that you love and that fit well? Use them as patterns for new ...

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My Life Was This Big: And Other True Fishing Tales מאת Lefty Kreh "Lefty Kreh is the Johnny Cash of fly-fishing writers." —Baltimore SunLefty Kreh takes his readers on an angling journey through the last half-century, when water was big and fishermen were bigger (maybe). But, despite all that's changed since the fifties, when Lefty began his career...

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Body Language 101: The Ultimate Guide to Knowing When People Are Lying, How They Are Feeling, What They Are Thinking, and More מאת David Lambert A full-color, illustrated guide to the hidden meanings in movements, gestures, and expressions. This amazing, revealing handbook contains all anyone will ever need to know about reading body language. With it, you can become a veritable human lie detector, spotting exactly when...

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The World According to Cycles: How Recurring Forces Can Predict the Future and Change Your Life מאת Samuel A. Schreiner Jr. A trove of eye-opening information about how the cyclical nature of the world works. Like most of humankind's great theories, the cyclical view of the universe is at once elegant in its sim-plicity and utterly persuasive. Scholars, pundits, and experts in all walks of life—f...

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Mafia: The Government's Secret File on Organized Crime מאת Bureau of Narcotics An exact facsimile of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics secret files on American’s mafia members. Only 50 copies of this report were ever made and circulated. These documents, complete with headshots, reveal what the government knew about well-known, soon-to-be-well-known, and obscure mobsters in ...

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Aircraft Inspection and Repair מאת Federal Aviation Administration With every deadly airplane disaster or near-miss, it becomes more and more clear that proper inspection and repair of all aircrafts is essential to safety in the air. When no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions are available, the Federal Aviation Administration deems Aircraft Inspecti...

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We Dare You: Hundreds of Science Bets, Challenges, and Experiments You Can Do at Home מאת Vicki Cobb “A science-experiment bonanza.” —School Library Journal Would you believe that you could throw an egg across the room without breaking it? Burn a candle underwater? We Dare You! is a gigantic collection of irresistible, easy-to-perform science experiments, t...

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Perfect Hostage: A Life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's Prisoner of Conscience מאת Justin Wintle "The trouble is that I know too much."—Aung San Suu KyiBurma is a country where, as one senior UN official puts it, "just to turn your head can mean imprisonment or death." Aung San Suu Kyi is considered to be Burma's best hope for freedom, and, because of her unwavering commitment to nonvi...

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Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual 2009 (FAR/AIM 2009) מאת Federal Aviation Administration All the information you need to operate in U.S. airspace.Don't be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the current environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the U.S. airspace system. In this newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, pro...

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True Genius: 1001 Quotes That Will Change Your Life מאת Elizabeth Venstra "Genius is a promontory jutting out of the infinite."—Victor HugoThe earliest form of the word "genius" referred to a person who powerfully influenced the character, conduct, or fortunes of another. Times have changed and with them the various connotations of the word "genius," but today we...

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The Book of Navigation: Traditional Navigation Techniques for Boating and Yachting מאת Tim Bartlett The Book of Navigation is the perfect reference for any seafarer requiring a knowledge of navigation. This highly practical book explains everything the reader needs to know to navigate a yacht or motorboat from one port to another safely and accurately. Using clear diagrams, worked example...

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The Quotable Billionaire: Advice and Reflections From and For the Real, Former, Almost, and Wanna-Be Super-Rich . . . and Others מאת Steven D. Price Quotations about money—lots of it—and how to make and use and lose it from the world’s richest men and women, past and present. What the super-rich and others have to say about money in these pages is sometimes enlightening, sometimes profound, often entertaining, and always ...

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A Magic Summer: The Amazin' Story of the 1969 New York Mets מאת Stanley Cohen A Magic Summer tells of that remarkable season by chronicling the major events as viewed twenty years later. Interviews conducted twenty years after with members of the team—Seaver, Ryan, McGraw, and others—provide immediacy and, with that, fascinating updates and insights. This is a ...

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Chasing China: How I Went to China in Search of a Fortune and Found a Life מאת Mark Kitto An astonishing, cautionary tale of how Westerner Mark Kitto built a successful media empire in China, creating and running 3 magazines, only to have the state take his business, and his livelihood, away. “I had fought off attacks from jealous rivals and been investigated by every bureau with th...

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Whole Heart, Whole Horse: Building Trust Between Horse and Rider מאת Mark Rashid Many horse trainers, even those who espouse the so-called natural horsemanship approach, take the position that horses who fail to obey a human's request are doing so as much out of perversity as ignorance. That's not Mark Rashid's view. In his words, "If we understand that horses can't separate the...

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Working at the Ballpark: The Fascinating Lives of Baseball People from Peanut Vendors and Broadcasters to Players and Managers מאת Tom Jones What if Studs Terkel wrote a book with Bill James? You'd have a book on what it's really like to make a living in the world of baseball.For everyone who ever dreamed of making their love of baseball into their vocation, Working at the Ballpark will provide a view at their lives that mi...

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Who's Better, Who's Best in Football?: Setting the Record Straight on the Top 60 NFL Players of the Past 60 Years מאת Steve Silverman A veteran football writer ranks the top 75 players in NFL history. Who are the best quarterbacks in NFL history? How about running backs? Wide receivers? How can we objectively rate the performance of individual defensive players? And how can we make reasonable judgments about play...

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The Mixed Martial Arts Handbook: The Insider's Guide to Fighting Techniques מאת John Ritschel Fighting techniques from the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame’s 2008 Fighter of the Year. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport in which a variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking techniques (kicks, knees, and punches) and grappling tec...

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Soapmaking: Self-Sufficiency (The Self-Sufficiency Series) מאת Sarah Ade Make your own luxurious, beautiful soaps at home—with all-natural ingredients. We often think about how the things we put into our body affect us, but how much time do we take to consider how the things we put onto our body? This timely book is packed full of he...

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U.S. Air Force Survival Handbook מאת United States Air Force A comprehensive manual of proven wilderness survival tactics for every situation. Written for use in formal United States Air Force survival training courses, the U.S. Air Force Survival Handbook iis the bible for pilots who want to stay alive—no matter what. Assuming,...

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The Art of the Compliment: Using Kind Words with Grace and Style מאת Christie Matheson A few well-chosen words can elicit smiles, inspire happiness, transform moods, and turn a bad day into a good one. Philosopher William James once said, “The deepest principle in human nature is the desire to be appreciated.” This is a fun, fabulous, reader-friendly book all about compliments—t...

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The Library: An Illustrated History מאת Stuart A P Murray Through the ages, humanity has created, destroyed, rescued, neglected, discovered, stolen, and cherished libraries—and no other institution so perfectly mirrors the human condition in any period of history. The Library tells the story of libraries and of the changing f...

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98 Ways to Find a Great Guy מאת Elizabeth Paulson Have you read He’s Just Not That Into You and thought, “Okay, dickwad. I get it. Now what?” Do The Rules make you shudder? Are you too cynical for the self-help section? Stress no more, solo girl: Here are ninety-eight solid suggestions for owning the dating scene. S...

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Trout Eyes: True Tales of Adventure, Travel, and Fly-Fishing מאת William G. Tapply Fly fishermen everywhere will enjoy these varied, witty, and engaging adventures by one of America’s finest outdoor writers.  There is a long section on trout fishing called “Brookies, Browns, and Bows,” and another on the challenges and excitement of saltwater fly fishing, and an exciti...

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The 7 Principles of Public Speaking: Proven Methods from a PR Professional מאת Richard Zeoli Frequently cited as the number one fear among A proven, gimmick-free lesson guaranteed to business executives, public speaking doesn’t make anyone a better speaker and come naturally to most people. Pitching an idea, presenter. selling a product, or presenting a program ...

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Beating the Odds: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of a Sports Handicapper מאת Stanley Cohen The amazing true story of one of the world’s greatest sports handicappers. The incredible rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-riches true life story of acclaimed sports tout Brandon Lang, subject of the motion picture Two for the Money (Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey). Beating...

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My Life as an Indian: The Story of a Red Woman and a White Man in the Lodges of the Blackfeet מאת J.W. Schultz “The most intimate revelation yet made of the domestic life of an Indian.”—The New York Times First published in 1907, My Life as an Indian is the memoir of J. W. Schultz’s life as a young white man among the Piegan Blackfeet in the Montana Territory. Out ...

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We Saw Spain Die: Foreign Correspondents in the Spanish Civil War מאת Paul Preston “The author paints a marvelous portrait of the world of the war correspondent.”—The Economist From 1936 to 1939, the eyes of the world were fixed on the devastating Spanish conflict that drew both professional war correspondents and great writers. Ernest Hemingway, J...

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Understanding the Golf Swing: Today's Leading Proponents of Ernest Jones' Swing Principles Presents a Complete System for Better Golf מאת Manuel De La Torre "Understanding the Golf Swing covers virtually every phase of the game in the same common sense and simple approach. It is a must read for every golfer."—Tommy Aaron, PGA Tour Professional and 1973 Masters ChampionThis modern classic of golf instruction by renowned teacher Manuel de ...

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Treehouse Book מאת Candda Collins A fabulous, full-color dream book for everyone who imagines a wondrous playroom high above their backyard. Tree houses have come of age. The image of a few planks nailed into the branches of a tree has changed into a new generation of specially designed and built structures, suitab...

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The CIA World Factbook 2008 מאת Central Intelligence Agency Chock full of up-to-date coverage of countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this fascinating reference—intended for use by government officials—should be on the shelf of every school, world traveler, and journalist. For each country, you’ll find: a thorough introduction with historical b...

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As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Escape from a Siberian Labor Camp and His 3-Year Trek to Freedom מאת Josef M. Bauer Reminiscent of Slavomir Rawicz's classic The Long Walk, an amazing narrative of escape and survival. In 1944, German paratrooper Clemens Forell was captured by the Soviets and sentenced to twenty-five years of labor in a Siberian lead mine. In the Gulags, this was virtuall...

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The Vampire Survival Guide: How to Fight, and Win, Against the Undead מאת Scott Bowen Now anyone can be safe from the undead—at home, at work, or out on the town.Vampires have walked among us for thousands of years. These reanimated corpses survive by draining and consuming the blood of the living, and their threat to humanity cannot be ignored. Throughout the centuries, pro...

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The Golden Warrior: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia מאת Lawrence James "James's narrative is readable, his research wide-ranging and his judgments informed and tough-minded."—The New York Times Book ReviewDuring the 1920s, T. E. Lawrence gained global attention, both for his involvement in the Middle Eastern anti-imperialist movement, and for his vivid ...

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The Snark Handbook: A Reference Guide to Verbal Sparring מאת Lawrence Dorfman Comebacks and flip flops--historical and contemporary--that capture the current era of snarky humor. It's impossible to go a full day without using snark, so why fight it? Snark is everywhere, from television to movies to everyday life. This lively collection provides hours of entertainment--better ...

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Look, Speak, & Behave for Women: Expert Advice on Image, Etiquette, and Effective Communication for the Professional מאת Jamie L. Yasko-Mangum C.I.C. For years, highly paid executives at major corporations have had the benefit of professional image consultants to give them feedback about their presentation in the workplace. That expert advice has helped them to dress properly for any business occasion, improve their public speaking an...

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The Adventurous Girls Handbook: Ages 9-99 מאת Laura Brennan The perfect book for smart and adventurous girls of all ages! The Adventurous Girl’s Handbook isn’t just a book for tomboys or girly-girls, it’s somewhere in between, like every girl out there. With a wide range of sections – from Arts & Crafts to hiking to baking to Yoga – and pa...

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Where the Hell is Matt?: Dancing Badly Around the World מאת Matt Harding Matt Harding, the YouTube sensation, turns his world travels into a unique book. Matt Harding created an Internet sensation with his awkward, limb-flailing dance of joy. His travels, and his bad dancing, have been viewed online nearly 75 million times. It started as a lark on a cur...

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Household Cleaning: Self-Sufficiency (The Self-Sufficiency Series) מאת Rachelle Strauss A handsome, practical green cleaning handbook for every eco-savvy consumer. Most conventional store-bought cleaning products are packed full of chemicals, many of which are harmful to the environment and your health, let alone your wallet. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to discov...

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Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual 2010 (FAR/AIM) מאת Federal Aviation Administration The new edition of an essential reference book for everyone who works in aviation. As every intelligent aviator knows, the skies have no room for mistakes. Don’t be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the current state of aviation regulations, there is simply no...