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Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says about Us) [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader]
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 Would you be surprised that road rage can be good for society? Or that most crashes happen on sunny, dry days? That our minds can trick us into thinking the next lane is moving faster? Or that you can gauge a nation's driving behavior by its levels of corruption? These are only a few of the remarkable dynamics that Tom Vanderbilt explores in this fascinating tour through the mysteries of the road. Based on exhaustive research and interviews with driving experts and traffic officials around the g... more info>>
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The Art of War [MultiFormat]
by Sun Tzu
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Sn Tzu wrote this classic treatise on warfare approximately 2500 years ago, during a time of great political uncertainty and sweeping military campaigns. Written simply without fanfare using military scenarios and recommended responses, The Art of War has proven to be inspirational to many people who have applied its theories in every day life. The work provides practical guidance for almost anything that may require strategy and tactics--from business to sports to actual warfare. [Translated fr... more info>>
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Bulfinch's Mythology [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Thomas Bulfinch
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 For almost a century and a half, Bulfinch's Mythology has been the text by which the great tales of the gods and goddesses, Greek and Roman antiquity, Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and myths, and the age of chivalry have been known. The forerunner of such interpreters as Edith Hamilton and Robert Graves, Thomas Bulfinch wanted to make these stories available to the general reader. A series of private notes to himself grew into one of the single most useful and concise guides to liter... more info>> (Published: 2000)
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Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Stephen E. Ambrose
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They came together in the summer of 1942. It was as good a rifle company as any in the world. Here is the story of E Company--men who went hungry, froze, and died for each other--from the rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to their disbanding in 1945. Advancing through Europe, the men of Easy Company found the closest brotherhood they'd ever know. (Published: 2002)
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In the Land of White Death [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Valerian Albanov & Jon Krakauer & David Roberts
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In 1912, six months after Robert Falcon Scott and four of his men came to grief in Antarctica, a thirty-two-year-old Russian navigator named Valerian Albanov embarked on an expedition that would prove even more disastrous. In search of new Arctic hunting grounds, Albanov's ship, the Saint Anna, was frozen fast in the pack ice of the treacherous Kara Sea-a misfortune grievously compounded by an incompetent commander, the absence of crucial nautical charts, insufficient fuel, and inadequate provis... more info>> (Published: 2001)
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The Sociopath Next Door [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Martha Stout
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Who is the devil you know? Is it your lying, cheating ex-husband? Your sadistic high school gym teacher? Your boss who loves to humiliate people in meetings? The colleague who stole your idea and passed it off as her own? In the pages of The Sociopath Next Door, you will realize that your ex was not just misunderstood. He's a sociopath. And your boss, teacher, and colleague? They may be sociopaths too. We are accustomed to think of sociopaths as violent criminals, but in The Sociopath Next Door... more info>>
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101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived: How Characters of Fiction, Myth, Legends, Television, and Movies Have Shaped Our Society, Changed Our Behavior, and Set the Course of History [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Dan Karlan & Allan Lazar
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 From Santa Claus to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, from Uncle Sam to Uncle Tom, here is a compelling, eye-opening, and endlessly entertaining compendium of fictional trendsetters and world-shakers who have helped shape our culture and our lives. The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived offers fascinating histories of our most beloved, hated, feared, and revered invented icons and the indelible marks they made on civilization, including: # 28: Rosie the Riveter, the buff, blue-collar factory wo... more info>>
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Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Elmore Leonard
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"These are the rules I've picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I'm writing a book, to help me show rather than tell what's taking place in the story."--Elmore Leonard. For aspiring writers and lovers of the written word, this concise guide breaks down the writing process with simplicity and clarity. From adjectives and exclamation points to dialect and hoopetedoodle, Elmore Leonard explains what to avoid, what to aspire to, and what to do when it sounds like "writing" (rewrit... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, from Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader]
by Jonah Goldberg
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"Fascists," "Brownshirts," "jackbooted stormtroopers"--such are the insults typically hurled at conservatives by their liberal opponents. Calling someone a fascist is the fastest way to shut them up, defining their views as beyond the political pale. But who are the real fascists in our midst? Liberal Fascism offers a startling new perspective on the theories and practices that define fascist politics. Replacing conveniently manufactured myths with surprising and enlightening research, Jonah Gol... more info>>
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Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader]
by Ed Begley, Jr.
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From The Pioneer Of Eco-Conscious Living.... A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to "live simply so others may simply live." Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't--and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone--whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a co... more info>>
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Adapting Your Novel for Film [MultiFormat]
by Pauline Baird Jones
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 Think your novel would make a great movie? Want to try your hand at writing the screenplay? Award-winning author Pauline Baird Jones now shares her years of expertise in a series of writer's handbooks, including Adapting Your Novel for Film, a helpful guide for turning your book into a film. A book and a movie are two entirely different mediums. Successful adaptation requires trimming down a story--it's not always easy! Strict formatting guidelines also must be followed or your script won't even... more info>> (Published: 2008)
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On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader]
by Harold McGee
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 Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking is a kitchen classic. Hailed by Time magazine as "a minor masterpiece" when it first appeared in 1984, On Food and Cooking is the bible to which food lovers and professional chefs worldwide turn for an understanding of where our foods come from, what exactly they're made of, and how cooking transforms them into something new and delicious. Now, for its twentieth anniversary, Harold McGee has prepared a new, fully revised and updated edition of On Food and Cooki... more info>>
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Barbara Kingsolver & Camille Kingsolver & Steven L. Hopp
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Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver returns with her first nonfiction narrative that will open your eyes in a hundred new ways to an old truth: You are what you eat. "As the U.S. population made an unprecedented mad dash for the Sun Belt, one carload of us paddled against the tide, heading for the Promised Land where water falls from the sky and green stuff grows all around. We were about to begin the adventure of realigning our lives with our food chain. "Naturally, our first stop was to buy ... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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The Blank Slate [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader]
by Steven Pinker
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In The Blank Slate, Steven Pinker, one of the world's leading experts on language and the mind, explores the idea of human nature and its moral, emotional, and political colorings. With characteristic wit, lucidity, and insight, Pinker argues that the dogma that the mind has no innate traits-a doctrine held by many intellectuals during the past century-denies our common humanity and our individual preferences, replaces objective analyses of social problems with feel-good slogans, and distorts ou... more info>>
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A Tale of Two Valleys: Wine, Wealth and the Battle for the Good Life in Napa and Sonoma [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Alan Deutschman
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When acclaimed journalist Alan Deutschman came to the California wine country as the lucky house guest of very rich friends, he was surprised to discover a raging controversy. A civil war was being fought between the Napa Valley, which epitomized elitism, prestige, and wealthy excess, and the neighboring Sonoma Valley, a rag-tag bohemian enclave so stubbornly backward that rambunctious chickens wandered freely through town. But the antics really began when new-money invaders tried to push out So... more info>> (Published: 2003)
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The Bartender's Bible: 1000 Mixed Drinks and Everything You Need to Know to Set Up Your Bar [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Gary Regan
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Now you can with this indispensable handbook, the most thorough'and thoroughly accessible'bartending guide ever created for both professional and home use. Encyclopedic in scope and filled with clear, simple instructions, The Bartender's Bible includes information on: Stocking and equipping a bar--from liquors and mixers to condiments, garnishes, and equipment; Shot-by-shot recipes for over 1,000 cocktails and mixed drinks from bourbon to rum to whiskey; Wine drinks; Beer drinks; Nonalcoholic dr... more info>> (Published: 2003)
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His Excellency: George Washington [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Joseph J. Ellis
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The author of seven highly acclaimed books, Joseph J. Ellis has crafted a landmark biography that brings to life in all his complexity the most important and perhaps least understood figure in American history, George Washington. With his careful attention to detail and his lyrical prose, Ellis has set a new standard for biography. Drawing from the newly catalogued Washington papers at the University of Virginia, Joseph Ellis paints a full portrait of George Washington's life and career--from hi... more info>>
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On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society [MultiFormat]
by Dave Grossman
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The good news is that the vast majority of soldiers is loath to kill in battle. Unfortunately, modern armies, using Pavlovian and operant conditioning, have developed sophisticated ways of overcoming this instinctive aversion. The psychological cost for soldiers, as witnessed by the increase in post-traumatic stress, is devastating. The psychological cost for the rest of us is even more so: contemporary civilian society, particularly the media, replicates the army's conditioning techniques and, ... more info>> (Published: 1995)
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The Rules: Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Ellen Fein
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You are a creature unlike any other (Rule #1)--that's why you need . . . The Rules. A simple set of dos and don'ts, The Rules will lead you to where you want to be: in a healthy, committed relationship. Unlike today's haphazard dating customs, The Rules recognizes certain facts of life. That men know what they want. That a man is either attracted to you--or not! That men want a challenge, not an instant or easy victory. When you follow these commonsense guidelines, you treat yourself with respec... more info>> (Published: 2001)
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Over There [MultiFormat]
by Robert Vaughan
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Volume two of Robert Vaughan's stunning American Chronicles follows the tumult of American during the second decade of the twentieth century. The indestructible Titanic goes down in the cold arctic sea, millions of immigrants flood into the country, a bloody worker's revolution occurs in Russia, and in Sarajevo an assassination quickly ignites the flames of the First World War. It is 1912, and the Lady Lucinda Chetwynd-Dunleigh can hear the final strains of the ship's orchestra as the famous Tit... more info>> (Published: 1992)
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The Greatest Generation [Secure eReader (recommended)/Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe Reader 7]
by Tom Brokaw
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"In the spring of 1984, I went to the northwest of France, to Normandy, to prepare an NBC documentary on the fortieth anniversary of D-Day, the massive and daring Allied invasion of Europe that marked the beginning of the end of Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. There, I underwent a life-changing experience. As I walked the beaches with the American veterans who had returned for this anniversary, men in their sixties and seventies, and listened to their stories, I was deeply moved and profoundly grate... more info>> (Published: 2000)
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How to Build a Time Machine [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader]
by Paul Davies
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With his unique knack for making cutting-edge theoretical science effortlessly accessible, world-renowned physicist Paul Davies now tackles an issue that has boggled minds for centuries: Is time travel possible? The answer, insists Davies, is definitely yes--once you iron out a few kinks in the space-time continuum. With tongue placed firmly in cheek, Davies explains the theoretical physics that make visiting the future and revisiting the past possible, then proceeds to lay out a four-stage proc... more info>>
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