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Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--And the Journey of a Generation»rank: 2122by: Sheila Weller
: :A groundbreaking and irresistible biography of three of America's most important musical artists -- Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon -- charts their lives as women at a magical moment in time.Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon remain among the most enduring and important women in popular music. Each woman is distinct. Carole King is the product of outer-borough, middle-class New York City; Joni Mitchell is a granddaughter of Canadian farmers; and Carly Simon is a child of the Manhattan ... |
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Sudoku: Medium to Hard»rank: 1225by: Zachary Pitkow
: :Sudoku craze and pairs the addictive logic-based game with a spectacularly handy format. Filled with 200 grids of varying difficulty, our pocket-sized hardcover notepads are perfect for strategizing on the bus or train. Now that's what we call a smart calculation! |
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Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy»rank: 3522by: Lawrence Lessig
: :The author of Free Culture shows how we harm our children—and almost anyone who creates, enjoys, or sells any art form—with a restrictive copyright system driven by corporate interests. Lessig reveals the solutions to this impasse offered by a collaborative yet profitable “hybrid economy”. Lawrence Lessig, the reigning authority on intellectual property in the lnternet age, spotlights the newest and possibly the most harmful culture war—a war waged against our kids and others who create and consume art. America’s copyright laws have ... |
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Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? (Classic Seuss)»rank: 1965624by: Dr. Seuss
: :lllus. in full color. A special paperback edition of the book accompanies the cassette, which features spirited original music, humorous sound effects, and John Cleese's hilarious narration. Cassette running time: approx. 20 min. Review:'When l was quite young and quite small for my size, l met an old man in the Desert of Drize.' The old man looks like a cross between a cartoon granddad and a swami; he sits on top of a cactus, and tells his young listener that ... |
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I Never Metaphor I Didn't Like: A Comprehensive Compilation of History's Greatest Analogies, Metaphors, and Similes»rank: 4086by: Mardy Grothe
: : The murals in restaurants are on a par with the food in museums. America is an enormous frosted cupcake in the middle of millions of starving people. Critics are like pigs at the pastry cart. Describing something by relating it to another thing is the essence of metaphorical thought. lt is one of the oldest activities of humankind—and one of the most impressive when done skillfully. Throughout history, many masters of metaphor have crafted observations that are so spectacular they have ... |
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Animals Should Definitely Not Act Like People»rank: 511303by: Judi Barrett
: :Animals should definitely not act like people. ...because it would be foolish for a fish, so silly for a sheep, and preposterous for a panda -- as Ron Barrett's wonderfully detailed drawings show. This book will show children a new way of looking at animals and people, even as they laugh. |
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Chosen By a Horse»rank: 1026by: Susan Richards
: :When she agrees to take on the care of one of the abused horses just rescued by the local SPCA, a new chapter opens in Susan Richards's difficult life. She lost her mother at the age of five and was raised by uncaring relatives; married unhappily and divorced; and suffered from alcoholism. While trying to capture another horse assigned to her, Lay Me Down, a skeletal mare, walks into Susan-s horse trailer of her own volition. Susan already owns one mare and ... |
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The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World, Book 1 (Greatest Dot-To-Dot Book in the World)»rank: 1711by: David Kalvitis
: :The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World is a challenging collection of connect-the-dot surprises that stands apart because of its complexity and variety. ln addition to traditional dot-to-dots, there are unique innovations and variations for those who can count into the hundreds and follow simple instructions. Readers will appreciate the fact that they can't tell what the images are before they start, as well as the twists and playful challenges that maintain excitement throughout the book. The final pictures cover a broad ... |
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Go Dog Go»rank: 3452198by: P. D. Eastman
: :lllus. in full color. Many kinds of dogs in a variety of fun-filled activities. Review:Life lessons? Romance? Literary instruction? Go, Dog. Go! offers all this and more, wrapped up in one simply worded, warmly hued package. Using single-syllable words in rhythmic repetition, and introducing colors and prepositions, this Seuss-styled classic has been an early favorite of children since 1961. For those looking for deeper meaning in a beginning reader book, here you'll find nothing less than a microcosm of life. Green ... |
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I Am America (And So Can You!) 2009 Desk Calendar»rank: 900by: Stephen Colbert
: :Stephen Colbert's l am America ( And So Can You!) is now a 365 days calendar- because eveyone needs a daily dose of truth. |

Where the NBA Dynasty series (the other initial entry is the slightly meatier Los Angeles Lakers: The Complete History) outdoes Ultimate Jordan is in the six playoff games--one for each year--as they were originally broadcast, minus halftime and commercials. Having the nearly complete game (usually running 90-100 minutes, from the TV introductions to post-game interviews) means you can skip straight to John Paxson's clutch basket or what was expected to be the final shot of Jordan's career. Or you can savor each game in its entirety, all the better to appreciate the artistry of Jordan in his three-pointer barrage against Portland or his "flu game" against Utah. You can see other great players too, of course, including Jordan's teammates--Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant, Dennis Rodman--and those opponents unfortunate enough to face the Bulls--Clyde Drexler, Charles Barkley, John Stockton, Karl Malone, and others. Because these are all NBA Finals games, you won't see Jordan's shot over Craig Ehlo or his 63-point coming-out party against Boston, but the 1990s Chicago Bulls were a team for the ages, and merely having their games--some of them all-time classics--available for home viewing is a major milestone in archived sports. --David Horiuchi

While last-minute heroics tend to be the standard by which we define excellence, there are many other moments that have left an indelible impression, many of them highlighted here. The video clips fall into 10 categories: Dunks, Alley-oops, Assists, Steals, Blocks, Teamwork, the Clutch Shot, Moves, Hustle, and Buzzer-Beaters. At the beginning of each section is a brief introduction. Before showing the top 10 dunks of all time, for example, we learn about the evolution of the dunk--from the first slam to the man who could fly, Michael Jordan--and we hear background commentary from NBA legends such as Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Dr. J, and Bill Russell. This video recalls familiar moments of NBA lore that you will want to own for countless repeat viewings. --Jeremy Storey