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The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbookby Kathleen A. HandalISBN 0316736465 (0-316-73646-5)
Softcover, Little Brown & Co
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Armed Gunmen, True Facts, and Other Ridiculous Nonsense: A Compiled Compendium of Repetitive Redundanciesby Richard A. KallanISBN 0375423524 (0-375-42352-4)
Hardcover, Knopf Publishing Group
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The Bedford Companion to Shakespeareby Russ McDonaldISBN 0312248806 (0-312-24880-6)
Softcover, Bedford/st Martins
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The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Termsby Ross C. Murfin, Supryia M. RayISBN 0312259107 (0-312-25910-7)
Softcover, Palgrave Macmillan
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms'Book summary:The Bedford Glossary includes lengthy (and easy-to-follow) discussions of ideas including such biggies as cultural studies, deconstruction, feminist criticism, gender criticism, irony, Marxist criticism, the new historicism, poststructuralism, psychological criticism and psychoanalytic criticism, and reader-response criticism. More obscure terms--anagnorisis, epithalamium, Menippean satire, kenning--receive shorter but equally careful treatment. This is a clear and comprehensive reference for academics, intellectuals, and anyone else who wants to hold forth intelligently on subjects literary and critical. --Jane Steinberg [via]
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The Book of Listsby David Wallechinsky, Amy WallaceISBN 0316920290 (0-316-92029-0)
Softcover, Grand Central Pub
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Book of Tofuby William ShurtleffISBN 0345351819 (0-345-35181-9)
Softcover, Ballantine Books
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Bulfinch's Mythologyby BulfinchISBN 0375751475 (0-375-75147-5)
Softcover, Modern Library
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Bulfinch's Mythology'Book summary: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 stories are divided into three sections: The Age of Fable or Stories of Gods and Heroes (first published in 1855); The Age of Chivalry (1858), which contains King Arthur and His Knights, The Mabinogeon, and The Knights of English History; and Legends of Charlemagne or Romance of the Middle Ages (1863). For the Greek myths, Bulfinch drew on Ovid and Virgil, and for the sagas of the north, from Mallet's Northern Antiquities. He provides lively versions of the myths of Zeus and Hera, Venus and Adonis, Daphne and Apollo, and their cohorts on Mount Olympus; the love story of Pygmalion and Galatea; the legends of the Trojan War and the epic wanderings of Ulysses and Aeneas; the joys of Valhalla and the furies of Thor; and the tales of Beowulf and Robin Hood.
The tales are eminently readable. As Bulfinch wrote, "Without a knowledge of mythology much of the elegant literature of our own language cannot be understood and appreciated. . . . Our book is an attempt to solve this problem, by telling the stories of mythology in such a manner as to make them a source of amusement."
Thomas Bulfinch, in his day job, was a clerk in the Merchant's Bank of Boston, an undemanding position that afforded him ample leisure time in which to pursue his other interests. In addition to serving as secretary of the Boston Society of Natural History, he thoroughly researched the myths and legends and copiously cross-referenced them with literature and art. As such, the myths are an indispensable guide to the cultural values of the nineteenth century; however, it is the vigor of the stories themselves that returns generation after generation to Bulfinch. [via]More editions of Bulfinch's Mythology:
Caribbean Islesby Peter WoodISBN 0316846538 (0-316-84653-8)
Hardcover, Little Brown & Co
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The Celtsby Gerhard HermISBN 0312313438 (0-312-31343-8)
Softcover, Strategic Planning Management
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Coming into the Countryby John A. McPheeISBN 0374522871 (0-374-52287-1)
Softcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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A Complete Checklist of the Birds of the Worldby Richard Howard, Alick MooreISBN 0333362292 (0-333-36229-2)
Softcover, Macmillan
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The Complete Guide to Middle Earth : Tolkien's World from A to Zby Robert Hill FosterISBN 0345324366 (0-345-32436-6)
Softcover, Random House Publishing Group
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The Complete Guide to Middle-Earthby Robert FosterISBN 0345449762 (0-345-44976-2)
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EVERY CHARACTER
From Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragambaevery Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf, Man, Orc, or other resident of Middle-earth is vividly described and accurately located in proper place and time.
EVERY PLACE
Colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes.
EVERY THING
From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced.
HERE IS TRULY A MASTER KEY
TO TOLKIENS MIDDLE-EARTH
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The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth : Tolkien's World from A to Zby Robert FosterISBN 0345465296 (0-345-46529-6)
Hardcover, Random House Publishing Group
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EVERY CHARACTER
From Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragambaevery Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf, Man, Orc, or other resident of Middle-earth is vividly described and accurately located in proper place and time.
EVERY PLACE
Colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes.
EVERY THING
From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced.
HERE IS TRULY A MASTER KEY
TO TOLKIENS MIDDLE-EARTH
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The Curve of Binding Energyby John A. McPheeISBN 0374515980 (0-374-51598-0)
Softcover, Noonday Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Curve of Binding Energy'Book summary:Theodore B. Taylor was among the most ingenious engineers of the nuclear age. He created the most powerful and the smallest nuclear weapons of his time (his masterpiece, the Davy Crockett, weighed in at a svelte 50 pounds) and also spearheaded efforts to create a nuclear-powered spacecraft. But in his later years, Taylor became increasingly concerned that compact and powerful bombs could be easily built not just by nations employing experts such as himself, but by single individuals with modest technical ability and perseverance. McPhee tours American nuclear installations with Taylor, and we are treated to a grim, eye-opening account of just how close we are to witnessing terrorist attacks using homemade nuclear weaponry. The Curve of Binding Energy is compelling writing about an urgently important topic. [via]
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The Curve of Binding Energy: A Journey into the Awesome and Alarming World of Theodore B. Taylorby John McPheeISBN 0374133735 (0-374-13373-5)
Hardcover, Farrar, Straus & Giroux
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Dao De Jing: A Philosophical Translationby David L. Hall, Roger T. AmesISBN 0345444191 (0-345-44419-1)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Dao De Jing: A Philosophical Translation'Book summary:In 1993, archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient bamboo scrolls that contained the earliest known version of the Dao de jing. Composed more than two thousand years ago, this life-changing document offers a regimen of self-cultivation to attain personal excellence and revitalize moral behavior. Now in this luminous new translation, renowned China scholars Roger T. Ames and David L. Hall bring the timeless wisdom of the Dao de jing into our contemporary world.
In this elegant volume, Ames and Hall feature the original Chinese texts of the Dao de jing and translate them into crisp, chiseled English that reads like poetry. Each of the eighty-one brief chapters is followed by clear, thought-provoking commentary exploring the layers of meaning in the text. This new version of one of the worlds most influential documents will stand as both a compelling introduction to Daoist thought and as the classic modern English translation. [via]More editions of Dao De Jing: A Philosophical Translation:
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Dao de Jing : A Philosophical Translationby Roger T. Ames, David L. HallISBN 0345444159 (0-345-44415-9)
Hardcover, Random House Publishing Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Dao de Jing : A Philosophical Translation'Book summary:Composed more than 2,000 years ago during a turbulent period of Chinese history, the Dao de jing set forth an alternative vision of reality in a world torn apart by violence and betrayal. Daoism, as this subtle but enduring philosophy came to be known, offers a comprehensive view of experience grounded in a full understanding of the wonders hidden in the ordinary. Now in this luminous new translation, based on the recently discovered ancient bamboo scrolls, China scholars Roger T. Ames and David L. Hall bring the timeless wisdom of the Dao de jing into our contemporary world.
Though attributed to Laozi, the Old Master, the Dao de jing is, in fact, of unknown authorship and may well have originated in an oral tradition four hundred years before the time of Christ. Eschewing philosophical dogma, the Dao de jing set forth a series of maxims that outlined a new perspective on reality and invited readers to embark on a regimen of self-cultivation. In the Daoist world view, each particular element in our experience sends out an endless series of ripples throughout the cosmos. The unstated goal of the Dao de jing is self-transformationthe attainment of personal excellence that flows from the world and back into it. Responding to the teachings of Confucius, the Dao de jing revitalizes moral behavior by recommending a spontaneity made possible by the cultivated habits of the individual.
In this elegant volume, Ames and Hall feature the original Chinese texts of the Dao de jing and translate them into crisp, chiseled English that reads like poetry. Each of the eighty-one brief chapters is followed by clear, thought-provoking commentary exploring the layers of meaning in the text. The books extensive introduction is a model of accessible scholarship in which Ames and Hall consider the origin of the text, place the emergence of Daoist philosophy in its historical and political context, and outline its central tenets.
The Dao de jing is a work of timeless wisdom and beauty, as vital today as it was in ancient China. This new version will stand as both a compelling introduction to the complexities of Daoist thought and as the classic modern English translation. [via]More editions of Dao de Jing : A Philosophical Translation:
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The Deltoid Pumpkin Seedby John A. McPheeISBN 0374516359 (0-374-51635-9)
Softcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Deltoid Pumpkin Seed'Book summary:Since the explosion of the Hindenburg in Lakehurst, New Jersey, energy-efficient, lighter-than-air ships have given way to gas-guzzling jet aircraft. But in the 1960s, an unusual band of inventors, engineers and investors, again in New Jersey, created the Aereon, a strange, wingless hybrid airplane/dirigible. The Aereon--the Deltoid Pumpkin Seed-- promised to be a safe workhorse of the skies, capable of carrying the payload of entire freight trains with minimal cost.
In this exquisitely crafted tale of back-to-the-drawing-board perseverance, McPhee tells the story not only of the Aereon, but of any product development team. He astutely delineates the team members' personalities and interactions, delves back in time to the origins of lighter-than-air craft and the history of propellers, and in the end, makes us wonder why this promising technology hasn't been perfected. Like Aramis: Or the Love of Technology, this is a splendid book about a potentially superior aircraft which has yet to be adopted. [via]
Detectionaryby Otto Penzler, Chris Steinbrunner, Marvin LachmanISBN 0345290860 (0-345-29086-0)
Softcover, Random House Publishing Group
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The Dictionary of Composers and Their Musicby Gilder and PortISBN 0345280415 (0-345-28041-5)
Softcover, Ballantine Books
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Dictionary of Misinformationby Tom BurnamISBN 0345321340 (0-345-32134-0)
Softcover, Random House Publishing Group
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A Dictionary of Philosophyby Antony Flew, Stephen PriestISBN 0330487302 (0-330-48730-2)
Softcover, Pan Macmillan
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Fenway Park: Legendary Home of the Boston Red Soxby John Boswell, David FisherISBN 0316103373 (0-316-10337-3)
Hardcover, Little Brown & Co
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Glory and the Dream: A Narrative History of America 1932-1972by William Raymond ManchesterISBN 0316544965 (0-316-54496-5)
Hardcover, Little Brown & Co
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Great Thoughtsby George SeldesISBN 0345404289 (0-345-40428-9)
Softcover, Ballantine Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Great Thoughts'Book summary:Upon its publication, George Seldes's The Great Thoughts instantly took its place as a classic--a treasure house of the seminal ideas that have shaped the intellectual history of the world down through the ages. Seldes, a pivotal figure in the history of American journalism and a tireless researcher, spent the better part of his extraordinary lifetime compiling the thoughts that rule the world, casting his net widely and wisely through the essential works of philosophy, poetry, psychology, economics, politics, memoirs, and letters from the ancient Greeks to the modern Americans.
Now Seldes's splendid and important work has been revised and updated to include the great thoughts that have changed our world in the decade since the book's first appearance. Quotations from leaders as varied as Nelson Mandela, Lech Walesa, Yitzak Rabin, Newt Gingrich, and Jesse Jackson reflect the radical shifts in the world political scene. Toni Morrison and Cornel West speak out on the enduring vitality of African-American culture. Alvin Toffler and Arthur C. Clarke give us a glimpse into the future. Gloria Steinem and Monique Wittig define the motives and the goals of late twentieth-century feminism. Rachel Carson, Aldo Leopold, and Wallace Stegner ponder the meaning of wilderness in an increasingly populated and industrialized world. These and scores of other thinkers in all major disciplines have added their voices to this new edition of The Great Thoughts.
USA Today praised the first edition of The Great Thoughts as "a browser's delight." The work of a lifetime, brought up-to-date to reflect the global upheaval of the past decade, The Great Thoughts stands alone as an enduring achievement and an invaluable resource. [via] 
A Guide to Barsoom: Eleven Sections of References in One Volume Dealing with the Martian Stories Written by Edgar Rice Burroughsby John Flint RoyISBN 0345247221 (0-345-24722-1)
Hardcover, Ballantine Books
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A Guide to Middle-Earth.by Robert FosterISBN 0345249364 (0-345-24936-4)
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The Interpretation of Dreamsby Sigmund FreudISBN 0380010003 (0-380-01000-3)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Interpretation of Dreams'Book summary:Freud's Revolutionary Theory This ground-breaking work, which Freud considered his most valuable, forever changed the way we think. Now, in this definitive and bestselling translation by James Strachey, Freud's timeless exploration of the unconscious through the dream world is clearly and precisely rendered. Including dozens of case histories and detailed analyses of actual dreams, The Interpretation of Dreams remains an invaluable tool in helping us all discover the truth about ourselves. [via]
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The John McPhee Readerby John A. McPheeISBN 0374517193 (0-374-51719-3)
Softcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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The John McPhee Readerby William L. Howarth, John A. McPheeISBN 0374179921 (0-374-17992-1)
Hardcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The John McPhee Reader'Book summary:The John McPhee Reader, first published in 1976, is comprised of selections from the authors first twelve books. In 1965, John McPhee published his first book, A Sense of Where You Are; a decade later, he had published eleven others. His fertility, his precision and grace as a stylist, his wit and uncanny brilliance in choosing subject matter, his crack storytelling skills have made him into one of our best writers: a journalist whom L.E. Sissman ranked with Liebling and Mencken, who Geoffrey Wolff said is bringing his work to levels that have no measurable limit, who has been called a master craftsman so many times that it is pointless to number them.[via]More editions of The John McPhee Reader:
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Lao Tzu: Te-Tao Ching A New Translation Based on the Recently Discovered Ma-Wang-Tui Textsby Robert G. HendricksISBN 0345370996 (0-345-37099-6)
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Lao-Tzu: Te-Tao Ching a New Translation Based on the Recently Discovered Ma-Wang-Tui Textsby Lao-Tzu, Robert G. HenricksISBN 0345347900 (0-345-34790-0)
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Leave Me Alone, I'm Reading: Finding And Losing Myself in Booksby Maureen CorriganISBN 0375709037 (0-375-70903-7)
Softcover, Vintage Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Leave Me Alone, I'm Reading: Finding And Losing Myself in Books'Book summary:As book reviewer for NPRs Fresh Air and contributor to many publications, Maureen Corrigan literally reads for a living. For as long as she can remember, books have been at the center of her life, a never-failing source of astonishment, hard truths, new horizons, and welcome companionship. Now Corrigan has added a volume of her own to the shelf of classics, by reading her life of reading with all the attention to complexity, wit, and intelligence that any good bookor lifedeserves.
Part memoir, part coming-of-age story, and part reflection on favorite and influential books, Leave Me Alone, Im Reading views the world through an open book. From her unpretentious girlhood in the working-class neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens, to her bemused years in an Ivy League Ph.D. program, from the whirl of falling in love and marrying (a fellow bookworm, of course), to the ordeal of adopting a baby overseas, Corrigan has always had a book at her side.
We read this life in reverse as Corrigan begins the book as a professional reader always conscious of the many people, like her own mother, who dont get the power of reading, and we end up as a fly on the wall of this only child in Queens, transported to exciting yet threatening worlds beyond her small apartment, a block from the #7 subway.
Corrigans references range from Richard Wright to Philip Roth to Chekhov, but certain themes emerge. Corrigan subverts the classic man conquers mountain or ocean or battlefield genre by juxtaposing it with what she calls female extreme adventure novels books such as Charlotte Brontës Jane Eyre, the Collected Poems of Stevie Smith, and Anna Quindlens Black and Blue, which feature women quietly fighting for their lives.
Hard-boiled detective stories that cloak social criticisms of work and family beneath their protagonists trench coat-Dashiell Hammetts The Maltese Falcon, Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers, Sara Paretskys mysteriesare another abiding passion. More surprising, and perhaps more revealing, is her taste for tales of Catholic martyrs and secular saints, a holdover from her days in parochial school that left an indelible impression.
Moving from page to life and back again, Corrigan writes ultimately of fashioning a complicated, sometimes contradictory self out of her class background, her classroom teaching, and her own classics of literature; a list of favorite books is also included. In Leave Me Alone, Im Reading, Maureen Corrigan invites us to accompany her on the journey of a lifetime. [via]More editions of Leave Me Alone, I'm Reading: Finding And Losing Myself in Books:
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Levels of the Gameby John A. McPheeISBN 0374515263 (0-374-51526-3)
Softcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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Life on Earth: A Natural Historyby David AttenboroughISBN 0316057479 (0-316-05747-9)
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The Little, Brown Book of Anecdotesby Clifton FadimanISBN 0316273058 (0-316-27305-8)
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The Lost Road and Other Writings: Language and Legend before The Lord of the Ringsby J. R. R. Tolkien, Christopher TolkienISBN 0345406850 (0-345-40685-0)
Softcover, Del Rey
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Edited by Christopher Tolkien
INKLINGS OF GREATNESS . . .
J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis were friends and fellow members of the literary circle known as The Inklings. It is hardly surprising that, at one point, these talented gentlemen embarked on a challenge: Lewis was to write on "space-travel" and Tolkien on "time-travel."
Lewis' novel, Out of the Silent Planet, became the first book of a science fiction trilogy. Tolkien's unfinished story, The Lost Road, chronicles the original destruction of Númenor, a pivotal event of the Second Age of Middle-earth.
In this fifth volume of The History of Middle-earth, Christopher Tolkien brings Middle-earth to its state at the writing of The Lord of the Rings. Entertaining and informative, THE LOST ROAD AND OTHER WRITINGS offers fresh insights into the evolution of one of the world's most enduring fantasies. [via]More editions of The Lost Road and Other Writings: Language and Legend before The Lord of the Rings:
Mosby's Medical Dictionaryby Douglas M. Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, Lois E. Anderson, Walter D. GlanzeISBN 0323014291 (0-323-01429-1)
Hardcover, Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Mythologyby Edith HamiltonISBN 0316341517 (0-316-34151-7)
Softcover, Little Brown & Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mythology'Book summary:Edith Hamilton loved the ancient Western myths with a passion--and this classic compendium is her tribute. "The tales of Greek mythology do not throw any clear light upon what early mankind was like," Hamilton explains in her introduction. "They do throw an abundance of light upon what early Greeks were like--a matter, it would seem, of more importance to us, who are their descendents intellectually, artistically, and politically. Nothing we learn about them is alien to ourselves." Fans of Greek mythology will find all the great stories and characters here--Perseus, Hercules, and Odysseus--each discussed in generous detail by the voice of an impressively knowledgeable and engaging (with occasional lapses) narrator. This is also an excellent primer for middle- and high-school students who are studying ancient Greek and Roman culture and literature. --Gail Hudson [via]
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Fishes: North Americaby James D. Williams, Carter Rowell GilbertISBN 0375412247 (0-375-41224-7)
Softcover, Alfred a Knopf Inc
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Eastern Regionby William A. Niering, National Audubon Society, John W. Thieret, Nancy C. OlmsteadISBN 0375402322 (0-375-40232-2)
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Western Regionby Richard Spellenberg, National Audubon SocietyISBN 0375402330 (0-375-40233-0)
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The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musiciansby Stanley Sadie, George GroveISBN 0333231112 (0-333-23111-2)
Hardcover, Groves Dictionaries Inc
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North Woodsby Percy KnauthISBN 0316848328 (0-316-84832-8)
Hardcover, Little Brown & Co
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Out of the Loud Hound of Darkness : A Dictionarrativeby Karen Elizabeth GordonISBN 0375401989 (0-375-40198-9)
Hardcover, Knopf Publishing Group
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The People's Almanac Presents the Book of Lists/the '90s Editionby David Wallechinsky, Amy WallaceISBN 0316920797 (0-316-92079-7)
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Pieces of the Frameby John A. McPheeISBN 0374514984 (0-374-51498-4)
Softcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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The Pine Barrensby Bill Curtsinger, John A. McPheeISBN 0374233624 (0-374-23362-4)
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The Pine Barrensby John A. McPheeISBN 0374514429 (0-374-51442-9)
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Quarkxpress 6 for Macintosh and Windowsby Peter Lourekas, Elaine WeinmannISBN 0321205480 (0-321-20548-0)
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The Random House Thesaurusby Jess Stein, Stuart Berg FlexnerISBN 0345377788 (0-345-37778-8)
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Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionaryby Random House StaffISBN 0375425667 (0-375-42566-7)
Hardcover, Random House Information Group
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Random House Webster's Word Menuby Stephen GlazierISBN 0375700838 (0-375-70083-8)
Softcover, Random House Information Group
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Glazier's critically acclaimed Random House Webster's Word Menu is the definitive language reference for anyone who reads, writes creatively or simply loves to explore linguistic relationships.
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Random House Word Menuby Stephen GlazierISBN 0345414411 (0-345-41441-1)
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A Reader's Guide to Science Fictionby Baird Searles, Michael Franklin, Beth Meacham, Martin LastISBN 0380461285 (0-380-46128-5)
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Real World Camera Raw with Adobe Photoshop CS: Industrial-Strength Production Techniquesby Bruce FraserISBN 032127878X (0-321-27878-X)
Softcover, Peachpit Pr
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The Recipes from America's Restored Villagesby Jean AndersonISBN 0345347080 (0-345-34708-0)
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The Reporter's Handbook: An Investigator's Guide to Documents and Techniquesby Steve Honeyman, John UllmannISBN 0312673949 (0-312-67394-9)
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The Reporters Handbookby Ullmann, John and Honeyman, Stephen, Stephen HoneymanISBN 0312673930 (0-312-67393-0)
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Reverence for Woodby Eric SloaneISBN 0345319915 (0-345-31991-5)
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Roget's Desk Thesaurusby Enid Pearsons, Joyce O'ConnorISBN 0375425691 (0-375-42569-1)
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Sunset Western Garden Bookby Sunset BooksISBN 0376038918 (0-376-03891-8)
Softcover, Lane Pub Co
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The Survival of the Bark Canoeby John A. McPheeISBN 0374516936 (0-374-51693-6)
Softcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Survival of the Bark Canoe'Book summary:In an age of mass-produced and disposable objects, traditional crafts are becoming extinct, and appreciation for craftsmanship has become a hobby for the wealthy dilettante. But here and there, a few stalwart individuals carry on the old traditions. Henri Vaillancourt of Greenville, New Hampshire is in large part responsible for the continuing survival of the birch bark canoe. McPhee tells the story not only of Vaillancourt and his work, but of the canoe's role in American history. Many McPhee fans consider this lovely and lucid book one of his finest works. [via]
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Tolkien: A Look Behind the Lord of the Ringsby Lin CarterISBN 034527539X (0-345-27539-X)
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Wake Up and Liveby Dorothea BrandeISBN 0346124158 (0-346-12415-8)
Softcover, Simon & Schuster
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionaryby Random HouseISBN 0375425993 (0-375-42599-3)
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In an elegant classic binding, the deluxe edition of the popular
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The West: Encounters And Transformations to 1550by Michael Maas, Meredith Veldman, Edward Muir, Brian LevackISBN 0321384148 (0-321-38414-8)
Softcover, Longman Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The West: Encounters And Transformations to 1550'Book summary:The West: Encounters & Transformations takes a new approach to telling the story of Western Civilization. Rather than looking at Western Civilization only as the history of Europe from ancient times to the present, this groundbreaking book examines the changing nature of the Westhow the definition of the West has evolved and transformed throughout history.
The West explores the ways Western civilization has changed as a result of cultural encounters with different beliefs, ideas, technologies, and peoples, both outside the West and within it. Presenting a balanced treatment of political, social, religious, and cultural history, this text emphasizes the ever-shifting boundaries of the geographic and cultural realm of the West.
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Western Garden Bookby Sunset EditorsISBN 0376039167 (0-376-03916-7)
Softcover, Sunset Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Western Garden Book'Book summary:Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh-looking 8th edition of the " bible of Western gardening. " With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings--500 of them new--it`s THE essential book for gardeners in the Western states. What plants to grow, how to nurture them, and where they do the very best--it`s all here. You`ll also find updated information on the Western climate zones, 30 Plant Selection Guides, plus a Practical Guide to Gardening with basic advice on plant care and essential gardening techniques. New plant lists reflect current trends, such as Mediterranean gardening and easy-care plants for beginners. For more than 70 years, Sunset has been the source for no-nonsense gardening advice, easy-to-follow diagrams, and encyclopedic knowledge of plant varieties. In this edition, we introduce an exciting new feature: gardening tips from well-known plant experts throughout the West. The Western Garden Book has never been better! Features:8th Edition of this perennial bestsellerMore than 8,000 plant listings, 500 new, keyed to climate zones30 Plant Selection Guides to find the perfect plant for every situationSpecial contributions from 40 eminent Western garden expertsIntroduction by Sunset garden editor Kathleen N. Brenzel, with a photographic tour of gardens that are truly the `Best of the West` gardens
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Western Garden Bookby Norris BrenzelISBN 0376038756 (0-376-03875-6)
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The Wisdom of Laotseby Lao-Tzu, Yutang Lin, Chuang-Tz+UISBN 0313211647 (0-313-21164-7)
Hardcover, Greenwood Pub Group
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World Almanac Book of Inventionsby Valerie Giscard D'EstaingISBN 034532661X (0-345-32661-X)
Softcover, World Almanac Publications
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The World Treasury of Physics, Astronomy, and Mathematicsby Clifton Fadiman, Timothy FerrisISBN 0316281298 (0-316-28129-8)
Hardcover, Little Brown & Co
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The World Treasury of Physics, Astronomy, and Mathematicsby Timothy FerrisISBN 0316281336 (0-316-28133-6)
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An astonishing cast of more than ninety renowned writers provides thoughtful and lucid reflections on some of the major scentific topics of our time - from black holes and galaxies to artificial intelligence and chaos theory. Featuring essays, articles, and poems penned by notables in the worlds of both science and literature, this unique book will delight the science enthusiast and the inquisitive general reader alike. [via]
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Writing Fictionby Janet Burroway, Elizabeth Stuckey-FrenchISBN 0321277368 (0-321-27736-8)
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