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The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story»rank: 278by: Diane Ackerman
: :the New York Times bestseller: a true story in which the keepers of the Warsaw zoo saved hundreds of people from Nazi hands.When Germany invaded poland, stuka bombers devastated warsaw—and the city's zoo along with it. With most of their animals dead, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski began smuggling Jews into empty cages. Another dozen 'guests' hid inside the Zabinskis' villa, emerging after dark for dinner, socializing, and, during rare moments of calm, piano concerts. Jan, active in the polish resistance, kept ... |
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The Great Crash of 1929»rank: 500by: John Kenneth Galbraith
: :0f Galbraith's classic examination of the 1929 financial collapse, the Atlantic Monthly said:'Economic writings are seldom notable for their entertainment value, but this book is. Galbraith's prose has grace and wit, and he distills a good deal of sardonic fun from the whopping errors of the nation's oracles and the wondrous antics of the financial community.' Now, with the stock market riding historic highs, the celebrated economist returns with new insights on the legacy of our past and the consequences of blind ... |
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition»rank: 20764by: American Psychological Association
: :Style manual for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals across all fields. Provides clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style. lncludes examples, new guidelines and advice, and more. Previous edition: c1994. Hardcover. Softcover and wire-spiral editions listed in week 2001-28. |
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Skinny Bitch: A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous»rank: 618852by: Rory Freedman; Kim Barnouin
: :Not your typical boring diet book, this is a tart-tongued, no-holds-barred wake-up call to all women who want to be thin. |
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The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family»rank: 277by: Annette Gordon-Reed
: :Historian and legal scholar Annette Gordon-Reed presents this epic work that tells the story of the Hemingses, an American slave family, and their close blood ties to Thomas Jefferson. Review: This epic work tells the story of the Hemingses, whose close blood ties to our third president had been systematically expunged from American history until very recently. Now, historian and legal scholar Annette Gordon-Reed traces the Hemings family from its origins in Virginia in the 1700s to the family's dispersal after ... |
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The Glory Game: How the 1958 NFL Championship Changed Football Forever»rank: 211by: Frank Gifford, Peter Richmond
: : ln 1958 Frank Gifford was the golden boy on the glamour team in the most celebrated city in the NFL. When his New York Giants played the Baltimore Colts for the league championship that year, it became the single most memorable contest in the history of professional football. Broadcast to an audience of millions, it was the first title game ever to go into sudden-death overtime. lts drama, excitement, and controversy riveted the nation and helped propel football to the forefront ... |
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A Short History of Nearly Everything»rank: 483528from: Random House Audio
: :0ne of the world’s most beloved and bestselling writers takes his ultimate journey -- into the most intriguing and intractable questions that science seeks to answer.ln A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail -- well, most of it. ln ln A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the most lethal wildlife Australia has to offer. Now, in his biggest book, he confronts his greatest challenge: to understand -- and, if possible, answer -- the oldest, biggest questions we ... |
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John Adams»rank: 259by: David McCullough
: :ln this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who rose to become the second president of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was learned beyond all but a few and regarded by some as 'out of his senses'; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail ... |
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The War Within: A Secret White House History 2006-2008»rank: 437by: Bob Woodward
: :As violence in lraq reaches unnerving levels in 2006, a second front in the war rages at the highest levels of the Bush administration. ln his fourth book on President George W. Bush, Bob Woodward takes readers deep inside the tensions, secret debates, unofficial backchannels, distrust and determination within the White House, the Pentagon, the State Department, the intelligence agencies and the U.S. military headquarters in lraq. With unparalleled intimacy and detail, this gripping account of a president at war describes a ... |
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Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty»rank: 328375by: Jeff Pearlman
: :The New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys Won! chronicles the rise and fall of the Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s---the storied three-time Super Bowl champions and the most beloved, despised, and unforgettable dynasty in NFL history. |
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The device's large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise. The device also resets at midnight automatically so it's ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it's always close at hand.
The HJ-112 is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The device measures approximately 2.8 x 2.1 x .6 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 1.1 ounces (not including battery).
What's in the Box
Pedometer, battery (CR2032), screwdriver, strap, clip for strap, holder, and instructional manual.
