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Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman (Hardcover)

By Robert K. Massie
$35.00
ISBN-13: 9780679456728
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Published: Random House, 11/2011
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What an amazing story! 15 years old, with no blood claim to the throne, Catherine becomes the Grand Duchess of Russia, ruling Russia for over 30 years. An inspiring true-life fairy tale. Recommended by Sally

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything (Paperback)

By Joshua Foer
$16.00
ISBN-13: 9780143120537
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Published: Penguin (Non-Classics), 2/2012
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Foer begins by seeking "The Smartest Man in the World" and ends up embarking on an amazing adventure. Moonwalking with Einstein is a fascinating look at memory and the brain with an engaging cast of characters. You will want to share this book with your friends! Recommended by Jane

Collected Columns of Colonel Wingnuts (Paperback)

By Dr. Walt McKeown
$15.95
ISBN-13: 9780983091950
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Published: Cypress House, 11/2011
I loved this book. This collection of science articles is as relevant today as when originally published in the 1970s, and the science is made more enjoyable by the author's sense of humor and his insightful perspective on each topic. Recommended by Terry.

Just My Type: A Book About Fonts (Hardcover)

By Simon Garfield
$27.50
ISBN-13: 9781592406524
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Published: Gotham, 9/2011
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Look around -- type is everywhere!  This is a fascinating collection of stories about fonts.  From Gutenberg to Helvetica to Steve Jobs to Ikea to Obama -- fonts have the power to stir our emotions and evoke strong gut reactions ... Recommended by Joan

Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President (Hardcover)

By Candice Millard
$28.95
ISBN-13: 9780385526265
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Published: Doubleday, 9/2011
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The amazing story of James Garfield's brief presidency, his lasting legacy, the madman who shot him, and the inept doctors who actually killed him. Candice Millard is a genius at bringing history back to life (See also River of Doubt). This book should be required reading for every U. S. History Class. Recommended by Terry

Birds: Explore the Symbology and Significance of These Divine Winged Messengers (Paperback)

By Arin Murphy-Hiscock
$19.95
ISBN-13: 9781440526886
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Published: Adams Media Corporation, 1/2012
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I'm adding this to my collection of spiritual and symbolic reference books I use in dream work & daily walkabouts. A great way to attune to messages delivered by our beautiful feathered friends. Recommended by Alena

Pasta by Design (Hardcover)

By George L. Legendre, Stefano Grazini
$29.95
ISBN-13: 9780500515808
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Published: Thames & Hudson, 9/2011
Recommended by Christie

What the F*@# Should I Make for Dinner?: The Answers to Life's Everyday Question (in 50 F*@#ing Recipes) (Hardcover)

By Zach Golden
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780762441778
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Published: Running Press, 8/2011
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Either you think it's funny or you don't ... I think it's really f*cking funny. Also, good recipes. This is my new favorite gift for busy parents, because I'm telling you: we're sick of answering this question. Recommended by Christie

Fire Monks: Zen Mind Meets Wildfire at the Gates of Tassajara (Hardcover)

By Colleen Morton Busch
$25.95
ISBN-13: 9781594202919
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Published: Penguin Press HC, The, 7/2011
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How to fight a fire with calmness and courage. Here's spiritual grace under pressure with Zen teaching and fire lore covering the 2008 Tassajara Fire. Recommended by Katy

Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom (Paperback)

By Jennifer S. Holland
$13.95
ISBN-13: 9780761159131
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Published: Workman Publishing, 6/2011
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Awwhhh ... all animal lovers will enjoy this no matter what their ages -- a Pit Bull and a Siamese ca that love baby chicks -- snake and hamster friends -- owls and dogs who enjoy each other. We all need friends no matter what our species. Recommended by Katy

Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain (Hardcover)

By David Eagleman
$26.95
ISBN-13: 9780307377333
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Published: Pantheon, 5/2011
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I purchased this book as a gift for a friend and it spawned many, many nights of interesting conversations; learning so much about how we can manage our lives better with some brain knowledge. How and why it does what it does!! Recommended by Mary

The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan: Lose Weight through Better Sleep (Hardcover)

By Michael Breus, PhD, Debra Fulghum Bruce, Ph.D
$25.99
ISBN-13: 9781609611330
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Published: Rodale Books, 5/2011
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I used this book as a resource for getting a better night's sleep. It worked! Recommended by Alena

The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared (Hardcover)

By Alice Ozma, Jim Brozina
$24.99
ISBN-13: 9780446583770
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Published: Grand Central Publishing, 5/2011
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When she was is fourth grade, Alice and her father made a pact to read aloud together for 100 consecutive nights. This ritual went well beyond the 100 nights and so began: "The Streak" -- which lasted until Alice went away to college. This book is more important now than it has ever been before. At the end is a list of all the books they read during "The Streak". This book is a treat. Father's Day gift idea. Recommended by Sally & Terry.

Two Coots in a Canoe: An Unusual Story of Friendship (Paperback)

By David E. Morine
$14.95
ISBN-13: 9780762770366
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Published: Globe Pequot, 5/2011
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In 2003, retired CEO Ramsey Peard asked longtime friend & conservationist, Bugsy Morine, to go on a 400 mile-long canoe trip down the Connecticut River. They had not seen each other in 20 years. Both agreed: No Camping! (They were too old to sleep on the ground.) They would rely on the kindness of strangers along the way for food & beds. Their story is funny, honest, terminal, yet hopeful. An enjoyable read. Great Father's Day gift. Recommended by Sally.

The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder (Hardcover)

By Richard Louv
$24.95
ISBN-13: 9781565125810
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Published: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 5/2011
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Recommended by Terry

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Paperback)

By Rebecca Skloot
$16.00
ISBN-13: 9781400052189
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Published: Broadway, 3/2011
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Recommended by Terry

NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children (Paperback)

By Po Bronson, Ashley Merryman
$14.99
ISBN-13: 9780446504133
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Published: Twelve, 1/2011
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Surprising, fascinating new research into how children develop, learn, and behave. This is compelling reading for anyone who has - or was - a child! Recommended by Christie

Cleopatra: A Life (Hardcover)

By Stacy Schiff
$29.99
ISBN-13: 9780316001922
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Published: Little, Brown and Company, 11/2010
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Why would anybody want to read a biography of Cleopatra?  That was what I wondered when I first saw this book, but Schiff is a seductive writer who reveals Cleopatra to be far more than a sexpot.  I was fascinated to learn she successfully ruled a powerful empire for 20 years.  Recommended by Jeanette

Peace and Plenty: Finding Your Path to Financial Serenity (Hardcover)

By Sarah Ban Breathnach
$24.99
ISBN-13: 9780446561747
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Published: Grand Central Publishing, 11/2010
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You may recognize this author from two of her bestselling titles, "Simple Abundance" and "Something More." Sara provides support and simple, sound advice for women who have lost their financial way in the world. Recommended by Sally.

Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies (Paperback)

By Alice Medrich
$25.95
ISBN-13: 9781579653972
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Published: Artisan Publishers, 11/2010
Who doesn't like Caramel Cheesecake Bars? (Recipe in the "gooey" section). YUM! Recommended Sally

I Remember Nothing: and Other Reflections (Hardcover)

By Nora Ephron
$22.95
ISBN-13: 9780307595607
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Published: Knopf, 11/2010
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For Fans of Ephron's I Feel Bad About My Neck, this book is similar but perhaps more retrospective.  Of course it is witty and honest (it's Ephron), but evern more that that it will get you thinking.  When reading her list of "Things She Will Miss", you will be slently making your own list.  Trust me. Recommended by Sally

The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living (Hardcover)

By Mark Bittman
$35.00
ISBN-13: 9781439120231
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Published: Simon & Schuster, 10/2010
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5 minutes into looking into this cookbook I'm going "I'm buying this for me... and my sister... and my daughter... How about Raspberry Cabernet Sorbet or Gingered Pea Sandwiches or Quinoa Corn Black Beans with Shrimp or Nutbreaded Winter Squash -- now if I just had time to cook. Recommended by Katy

Outliers: The Story of Success (Paperback)

By Malcolm Gladwell
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780316017930
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Published: Back Bay Books, 10/2010
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Recommended by Christie

Tahoe Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Stories of America's Largest Mountain Lake (Paperback)

By Scott Lankford
$16.95
ISBN-13: 9781597141390
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Published: Heyday Books, 10/2010
If you want to look at Lake Tahoe in a whole new way read this book! Learn about the characters that made this lake a national treasure. Hidden stories from Native Americans, explorers, pioneers, naturalists, poets, writers, entertainers and more. Recommended by Katy

American Dippers: Singers in the Mountain Stream (Paperback)

By Mary F. Willson, Katherine M. Hocker
$12.95
ISBN-13: 9781578334926
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Published: Cinclus Press, 10/2010
Recommeded by Katy

Turned Round in My Boots (Paperback)

By Bruce Patterson
$18.95
ISBN-13: 9781597141444
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Published: Heyday Books, 10/2010
Out of poverty and hardship facing the returning Vietnam War vet, the author, with humor and wit, faces challenges and finds true love. Recommended by Katy

The River Cottage Bread Handbook (Hardcover)

By Daniel Stevens, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
$22.00
ISBN-13: 9781580081863
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Published: Ten Speed Press, 6/2010
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This is my favorite bread book! The writing is clear and engaging with just enough pictures to guide and inspire you. Whether you are a novice or an expert, The River Cottage Bread Handbook is an excellent resource. Recommended by Jane

Burning Horses: A Hungarian Life Turned Upside Down (Hardcover)

By Agatha Hoff
$24.95
ISBN-13: 9780979098710
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Published: Sweet Earth Flying Press, LLC, 4/2010
"Incredibly moving. The author has written her mother's memoir, in first person, based on writings and stories. Eva had a charmed, aristocratic childhood in Hungary, brought up Catholic and eventually married to a gentile. But her Jewish ancestry made her a target as the holocaust swept through Europe, and she struggles with her husband to protect herself and their two daughters. Eva's voice is strong on the page, and the fact that one of her young daughters is, in fact, the author adds another layer to this remarkable story." Recommended by Christie.

The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe (Hardcover)

By Theodore Gray, Theodore Gray, Nick Mann
$29.95
ISBN-13: 9781579128142
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Published: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 10/2009
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Gray brings the periodic table to life with beautiful photographs and simple but elegant text.  Great book to read aloud with friends.  Recommended by Lenora

This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life (Hardcover)

By David Foster Wallace
$14.99
ISBN-13: 9780316068222
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Published: Little, Brown and Company, 4/2009
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Recommended by Johanna

Clutter Busting: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back (Paperback)

By Brooks Palmer
$13.95
ISBN-13: 9781577316596
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Published: New World Library, 3/2009
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Recommended by Lenora

The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life (Paperback)

By Piero Ferrucci
$13.95
ISBN-13: 9781585425884
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Published: Tarcher, 10/2007
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I don't believe anyone could read this and not be touched. Thoughtful, insightful, hopeful -- truly a beautiful book. Recommended by Lenora

Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil (Paperback)

By Deborah Rodriguez, Kristin Ohlson
$14.95
ISBN-13: 9780812976731
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Published: Random House Trade Paperbacks, 12/2007
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I was fascinated by Rodriguez's account of starting a training program for hairdressers in Afghanistan. Her experiences, and those of the Muslim women she meets, are eye-opening and heart-rendering. Recommended by Jeanette

The Granite Avatars of Patagonia (Hardcover)

By Tom Reed
$49.95
ISBN-13: 9780981699752
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Published: Wild Coast Media, 4/2009
Recommended by Daney

Heal Your Headache: The 1-2-3 Program for Taking Charge of Your Headaches (Paperback)

By David Buchholz, Stephen G. Reich
$13.95
ISBN-13: 9780761125662
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Published: Workman Press, 8/2002
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This book changed my life. I was in the throws of perimenopause and getting headaches more than not. Now I still get the occasional headache but am free from the tyranny of headache pain. Good information AND enjoyable to read! Recommended by Alena

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life (Paperback)

By Anne Lamott
$15.95
ISBN-13: 9780385480017
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Published: Anchor, 9/1995
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My writing Bible! If you haven't read it yet, do. If you know someone who writes, give it to them. If you know someone who wants to write, give it to them. Funny. Human. Excellent tips & insights for writing & life.Recommended by Alena

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Hardcover)

By Natalie Goldberg
$18.95
ISBN-13: 9781590307946
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Published: Shambhala, 4/2010
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Any writing book by Natalie Goldberg is simple & profound. You can start at the beginning with "Writing Down the Bones" & "Wild Mind". Writing a memoir? Choose "Old Friend from Far Away". "Thunder & Lightning" helped me shape-shift to writing whole longer works after being a die-hard journaler. Recommended by Alena