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  Zombies vs. Unicorns

  by Holly Black, Justine Larbalestier

  It's a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn? In this anthology, edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier (unicorn and zombie, respectively), strong arguments are made for both sides in the form of short stories. Half of the stories portray the strengths--for good and evil--of unicorns and half show the good (and really, really, really bad-ass) side of zombies.... (more)
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  The Shallows

  What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains

  by Nicholas G. Carr

  The best-selling author of The Big Switch returns with an explosive look at technology’s effect on the mind. “Is Google making us stupid?” When Nicholas Carr posed that question in a celebrated Atlantic Monthly cover story, he tapped into a well of anxiety about how the Internet is changing us. He also crystallized one of the most important debates of our time: As we enjoy the Net’s bounties, are we... (more)
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  How We Decide

  by Jonah Lehrer

  The first book to use the unexpected discoveries of neuroscience to help us make the best decisions. Since Plato, philosophers have described the decision-making process as either rational or emotional: we carefully deliberate, or we blink and go with our gut. But as scientists break open the mind's black box with the latest tools of neuroscience, they re discovering that this is not how the mind works. Our best... (more)
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  Shadows

  by John Saul

  They call it the Academy. A secluded, cliff-top mansion overlooking the rugged Pacific coast. A school for children gifted -- or cursed -- with extraordinary minds. Children soon to come under the influence of an intelligence even more brilliant than their own -- and unspeakably evil. For within this mind a dark plan is taking form. A plan so horrifying, no one will believe it. No one but the children. And for... (more)
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  Everything Bad is Good for You

  by Steven Johnson

  Forget everything you've read about the age of dumbed-down, instant-gratification culture. In this provocative, intelligent, and convincing endorsement of today's mass entertainment, national bestselling author Steven Johnson argues that the pop culture we soak in every day-from The Lord of the Rings to Grand Theft Auto to The Simpsons -has been growing more and more sophisticated and, far from rotting our... (more)
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  Bulging Brains (Horrible Science)

  by Nick Arnold

  These have been two of our most successful titles in the series, and it has been seen that our young readers particularly appreciate all the terrible detail of what goes on insidetheir bodies! From brains that smell of cheese to poos thatfloat, this is a child-friendly non-fiction book that may be too much for adult stomachs.
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  My So-Called Death

  by Stacey Jay

  Just because you don't have a pulse doesn't mean you can't be perky. One second, freshman Karen Vera's on top of the most fabulous cheer pyramid ever. The next, she's lying on the pavement with seriously unflattering cranial damage. Freakishly alive without a pulse, Karen learns that she's a genetically undead zombie. Soon, Karen is sent off to DEAD High, a boarding school for the "death-challenged," and... (more)
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  Splurch Academy for Disruptive Boys: Book 1

  The Rat Brain Fiasco

  by Julie Berry

  When Cody Mack is called to the principalÕs office yet again, he finds something far worse than detention awaiting him: Splurch Academy, a frightfully sinister boarding school for disobedient children run by a group of monstrous teachers.
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  World War Z

  An Oral History of the Zombie War

  by Max Brooks

  After the undead war - World War Z - a man named Max Brooks travels around the world to record the stories of those who have fought against the zombie uprising.
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  Only The Strong Can Survive

  Passions Desires Of Aleja The Poet (Volume 5)

  by Aleja Bennett

  This book of poems are all about what the title itself describes. Feelings of a heart felt poet can be very deep and run like the rivers of Jordan. these smooth relaxing poems are quite lovely.
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  Zombies Don't Cry

  A Living Dead Love Story

  by Rusty Fischer

  In the sleepy small town of Barracuda Bay, Maddy Swift leads the life of a fairly typical teenager, but while attending a party one night, Maddy is struck by lightning and awakens to realize she has been reanimated and turned into a zombie. While becoming acquainted with her new "lifestyle," Maddy stumbles upon two unexpected undead chaperones, fellow students Dane and Chloe, who begin to teach her the ways of... (more)
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  The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain

  The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind

  by Barbara Strauch

  A leading science writer examines how our brains improve in middle age. Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer Barbara Strauch explores the latest findings that demonstrate how the middle-aged brain is more flexible and capable than previously thought. In fact, new research from neuroscientists and psychologists suggests that the brain reorganizes, improves in important functions, and even helps us adopt a... (more)
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  Don of the Living Dead

  Don of the Living Dead

  by Robert DeCoteau

  If you like cynical humor and terrifying flesh eaters then this book is for you. Don Carver is the unlikely hero of a zombie outbreak. He must brave the savage streets to escape downtown Seattle in order to save his six-year-old son and his cruelly, vindictive ex-wife, but first he has to figure out how to escape the zombie standing outside the door of his bathroom stall. This tale is packed with dark humor,... (more)
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  White Trash Zombie: Book 1

  My Life as a White Trash Zombie

  by Diana Rowland

  Angel Crawford is a loserLiving with her alcoholic deadbeat dad in the swamps of southern Louisiana, she's a high school dropout with a pill habit and a criminal record who's been fired from more crap jobs than she can count. Now on probation for a felony, it seems that Angel will never pull herself out of the downward spiral her life has taken.That is, until the day she wakes up in the ER... (more)
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  Seasons With And Without Love (Volume 5)

  by Aleja Bennett

  This book can be given as a gift for any occasion or holiday especially valentines day. The poems are just beautiful, soothing and lovely as the Author expresses herself in poetic verse. It's about her life and ours as well.
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  All I Can Do Is Stand (Volume 5)

  by Aleja Bennett

  The book title speaks for itself. This will be a number one seller real soon
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  Thoughts Deeply Rooted Within Me

  by Aleja Bennett

  This poetic verse is just one of the six titles that the Author has written. Her words can take you on an all so familiar journey that you will embark upon.The creativity of the mind can be a waste if not used when the green light is on. This book of poems go into her struggles-our struggles and how she is still standing through it all. Love-romance-life-relationships-abuse-childhood to... (more)
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  A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book 2

  The Reptile Room

  by Lemony Snicket

  Dear Reader,If you have picked up this bookmake sure to read all of it with the hope of finding a simple and cheery tale, I'm afraid you have picked up the wrong book just get a new one . The story may seem cheery at first but keep on reading, when the Baudelaire children spend time in the company of some interesting reptiles and a giddy uncle, but don't be fooled. If you know anything at all about the... (more)
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  Only the Strong Can Survive

  by Aleja Bennett

  This book contains a true poetic story of how a young woman finds forgiveness and healing through writing poetry. From abuse to her addiction with alcohol she writes self help books pertaining to all walks of life. Her next title of publication is Aleja's Poetic Strategy in Recovery.
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  Aleja's Beautiful Poetic Strategy In Recovery

  Aleja's Beautiful Poetic Strategy in Recovery

  by Aleja Bennett

  This book was written for the bereaved, neglected, addicted, and the abused. You will embark upon tragedies such as the World Trade Center and New Orleans’ terrible loss. Topics such as forgiveness and a process of healing are all summed up in this poetry. It is now time for change in America and the other parts of the world. We must go from negative to positive, from drugs to no drugs at all. To the alcoholic... (more)