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The complete idiot's guide to investing
by Edward T. Koch and Debra Johnson.
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xxii, 360 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Learn how to navigate the market-- even in volatile times. This guide will help you assess your risk factors so you can invest wisely and protect and grow your wealth.
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The conversation : how Black men and women can build loving, trusting relationships
by Hill Harper.
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xx, 268 p. ; 20 cm.
Counsels parents on how to counter disturbing trends in single-parent African-American households, addressing such topics as maturity, dating, and communication.
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A country of vast designs : James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the conquest of the American continent
Robert W. Merry.
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x, 576 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 25 cm.
Robert W. Merry is president and publisher of Congressional Quarterly, Inc. Formerly a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, where he covered national politics, Congress, and the White House, he is the author of the ward-winning Taking On the World: Joseph and Stewart Alsop -- Guardians of the American Century. He lives in McLean, Virginia.
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Design-it-yourself clothes : patternmaking simplified
Cal Patch.
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158 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
A former Urban Outfitters designer brings her youthful aesthetic to a how-to book. From taking measurements, drafting the patterns, and choosing fabrics, this DIY book covers everything an intermediate sewer needs to become a fabulous designer. Full color throughout.
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A different shade of blue : how women changed the face of police work
by Adam Eisenberg.
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xvi, 212 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
In 1961, a policewoman sued the city of New York demanding equal treatment to the male officers. She won. Her victory signaled the end of segregation in police departments nationwide, but real change would take decades and cause tremendous conflict and upheaval for both the male and the female officers.
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Divorce sucks : what to do when irreconcilable differences, lawyer fees, and your ex's Hollywood wife make you miserable
Mary Jo Eustace ; edited by Joanne Kimes.
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xiii, 225 p. ; 23 cm.
Hock the platinum. Take down the vacation photos. Cancel the joint checking account.There's no question . . . Divorce Sucks. And perhaps no one knows that better than author Mary Jo Eustace, whose ex-husband Dean McDermott married Tori Spelling a mere thirty days after their divorce was finalized. One part tell-all and one part guide to get readers on their feet after a bitter breakup, this hilarious addition to the bestselling Sucks series tells everything readers dont want to know about divorce - from what a phone call with a lawyer will cost; to how to handle your newer, younger replacement; to what Hollywood divorcees are actually thinking when they watch their ex walk the red carpet with a millionairess. Sometimes horrifying, sometimes gratifying, and never merciful, this book will give readers an inside look at one of todays most public divorces while reminding them - hey, it could always be worse.
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Dogtown : death and enchantment in a New England ghost town
Elyssa East.
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vii, 291 p. : map ; 24 cm.
An exploration of the strange, dark history of a wilderness ghost town and a brutal 25-year-old murder.
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Don't swallow your gum! : myths, half-truths, and outright lies about your body and health
Aaron E. Carroll and Rachel C. Vreeman.
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ix, 221 p. ; 19 cm.
Face it-- you have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet you still believe "facts" about your body and health that are still wrong. Take on these myths and misconceptions for what they are!
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An education : the screenplay
Nick Hornby.
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193 p. ; 20 cm.
From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "High Fidelity" and "About a Boy" comes this edition of the author's adapted screenplay to his award-winning film. "An Education" also features vivid stills from the movie.
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Extreme fear : the science of your mind in danger
Jeff Wise.
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viii, 246 p. ; 25 cm.
Fear is a mysterious force. It sabotages our ability to think clearly and can drive us to blind panic, yet it can also give us superhuman speed, strength, and powers of perception. Having baffled mankind for ages, fear is now yielding its secrets to scientific inquiry. The simple model of "fight or flight"--that people respond to danger either by fleeing in terror or staying to fight through it--has been replaced by a more complex understanding of the fear response. Veteran science journalist Jeff Wise delves into the latest research to produce an astonishing portrait of the brainâs hidden fear pathways. Wise, who writes the "I'll Try Anything" column for Popular Mechanics , favors a hands-on approach, volunteering to jump out of an airplane while wearing sensors and to endure a four-hour simulated missile attack on a Navy destroyer. He returns with a tale that combines lucid explanations of brain dynamics with gripping, true-life stories of mortal danger: we watch a woman defend herself against a mountain lion attack in a remote canyon; we witness a couple desperately fighting to beat back an encircling wildfire; we see a pilot struggle to maintain control of his plane as its wing begins to detach. By understanding how and why these people responded the way they did, Wise argues, we can better arm ourselves against our own everyday fears. Full of amazing characters and cutting-edge science, Extreme Fear is an original and absorbing narrative that will force you to reconsider the limits of human potential.
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Far flung and well fed : the food writing of R.W. Apple Jr. [foreword by Corby Kummer].
Apple, R. W. (Raymond Walter), 1934-2006.
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xx, 410 p. ; 25 cm.
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The flea markets of France
by Sandy Price ; photographs by Emily Laxer.
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248 p. ; 16 cm.
A visit to a flea market can be the highlight of a trip to France: a lively encounter with everyday French culture, an exciting way to spend a few hours, and a chance to pick up a unique souvenir or add to a collection.The Flea Markets of Franceis the indispensable tool for getting the most out of your visit, whether you’re a first-time visitor or an experienced shopper. Conversational and comprehensive, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about exploring markets all over France. Descriptions of more than thirty markets and their specialties, as well as practical advice on visiting them, is augmented by notes on regional items, tips on bargaining and collecting, a glossary of relevant French phrases, and a useful rating system which gives an overview of each market. Much more than a simple listing of French flea markets, Sandy Price’s warm suggestions of things to do nearby, places to eat, food specialties of the area, and local amenities are complemented by bits of history and cultural observations. Armed with this comprehensive guide, visitors to France will feel they are in good, reliable hands.
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