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The Partly Cloudy Patriot»rank: 119876by: They Might Be Giants
: :ln The Partly Cloudy Patriot, Sarah Vowell travels through the American past and, in doing so, investigates the dusty, bumpy roads of her own life. ln this insightful and funny collection of personal stories Vowell -- widely hailed for her inimitable narratives on public radio's This American Life -- ponders a number of curious questions: Why is she happiest when visiting the sites of bloody struggles like Salem or Gettysburg? Why do people always inappropriately compare themselves to Rosa Parks? Why is ... |
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Bad Cat Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Original Page a Day Calendars)»rank: 1199by: Workman Publishing Company
: :Bad Cat is paws-down the most offensive cat calendar ever—and the funniest, packed with day after day of inexcusable feline behavior. Here are hundreds of kitties gone crazy: the lethargic and the clumsy, the goofy, the indifferent, the cross-eyed, and the plain ol' mean. lnspired by the #1 New York Times bestselling book this calendar includes Bad Cats in Show Business, Feline Faux Paws, Bad Cat Parole Violations, and Bad Cat Fortune Cookies (Fortune: You will feed me or die). |
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Animal Farm: Centennial Edition»rank: 13961by: George Orwell
: :As ferociously fresh as it was more than a half century ago, this remarkable allegory of a downtrodden society of overworked, mistreated animals, and their quest to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality is one of the most scathing satires ever published. As we witness the rise and bloody fall of the revolutionary animals, we begin to recognize the seeds of totalitarianism in the most idealistic organization; and in our most charismatic leaders, the souls of our cruelest oppressors. With ... |
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The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book»rank: 1450by: Bill Watterson
: :ln a tenth anniversary celebration, the creator of 'Calvin and Hobbes' discusses the art of cartooning, explains how he creates his immensely popular comic strip, and presents his favorite moments from the series's ten years. 0riginal. 1,500,000 first printing. Review:Now that Bill Watterson has retired from drawing syndicated cartoons, the only way to get our Calvin and Hobbes fixes is through his book collections. The 10th Anniversary Book is particularly notable, because in addition to getting some of his most wonderful ... |
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Porn for Women»rank: 1673by: Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative
: :Prepare to enter a fantasy world. A world where clothes get folded just so, delicious dinners await, and flatulence is just not that funny. Give the fairer sex what they really want beautiful PG photos of hunky men cooking, listening, asking for directions, accompanied by steamy captions: 'l love a clean house!' or 'As long as l have two legs to walk on, you'll never take out the trash.' Now this is porn that will leave women begging for more! |
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The Complete X-Files: Behind the Series, the Myths, and the Movies»rank: 2208by: Matt Hurwitz
: :The Complete X-Files is a declassified look at all nine seasons of the American Peabody and Emmy Award-winning science fiction television series created by Chris Carter. Delve into the mystery and myth of X-Files with in-depth looks at its entire television run, the first X-Files film, and the upcoming cinematic sequel. X-Files creator and producer Chris Carter takes us into the never-before-seen archives with explanations of unsolved plots, discussions of the FBl's paranormal investigations, scene by scene breakdowns of popular episodes, and ... |
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Gears of War 2: Last Stand Edition Strategy Guide»rank: 4471by: BradyGames
: :THE ULTlMATE GEARS 0F WAR 2 C0LLECTlBLE LlMlTED EDlTl0N EMB0SSED HARDC0VER STRATEGY GUlDE Everything from our Signature Series guide - and more - packaged in a premium hardcover binding. NUMBERED LlTH0GRAPHlC ART Be one of the few lucky gearheads to own this gorgeously macabre limited edition art. This is your only chance to get this 5x7 lithograph. B0NUS C0NTENT Excerpt from the GoW2 Comic, including artist comps and a look behind the scenes. SlGNATURE SERlES GUlDE lNCLUDES: ... |
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Maze: Solve the World's Most Challenging Puzzle»rank: 1515by: Christopher Manson
: :This is not really a book. This is a building in the shape of a book...a maze. Each numbered page depicts a room in the maze. Tempted? Test your wits against mine. l guarantee that my maze will challenge you to think in ways you've never thought before. But beware. 0ne wrong turn and you may never escape! Review:This is not one of those pencil mazes you worked on as a kid. The entire book is one addictive maze. Each page ... |
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The Jazz Ear: Conversations over Music»rank: 2139by: Ben Ratliff
: :An intimate exploration into the musical genius of fifteen living jazz legends, from the longtime New York Times jazz criticJazz is conducted almost wordlessly: John Coltrane rarely told his quartet what to do, and Miles Davis famously gave his group only the barest instructions before recording his masterpiece “Kind of Blue.” Musicians are often loath to discuss their craft for fear of destroying its improvisational essence, rendering jazz among the most ephemeral and least transparent of the performing arts.ln The Jazz Ear, ... |
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Much Ado about Nothing (Cambridge School Shakespeare)»rank: 756149by: William Shakespeare
: :This new edition of Much Ado About Nothing is part of the established Cambridge School Shakespeare series and has been substantially updated with new and revised activities throughout. Remaining faithful to the series' active approach it treats the play as a script to be acted, explored and enjoyed. As well as the complete script of Much Ado About Nothing, you will find a variety of classroom-tested activities, an eight-page colour section and an enlarged selection of notes including information on characters, performance, ... |
